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Houston Opens New Distribution Centers as 500,000 Remain Without Power After Deadly Storms

Houston, Texas – In the aftermath of severe storms that led to the deaths of seven individuals in the region, the city of Houston has opened new distribution centers to assist the approximately 500,000 customers still without power. The devastation caused by tornadoes and 100 mph straight-line winds on Thursday has left a significant portion of the city and Harris County reeling. The city of Houston is facing challenges as it grapples with the aftermath …

Surveillance Network Expansion: Major Cities Launch Real-Time Crime Centers Integrating Private Cameras

Los Angeles, California is set to be one of the major cities to launch a Real-Time Crime Center alongside Washington, D.C. The initiative aims to create a central hub for police technology and data integration, serving as a new frontier in the realm of surveillance. The Marshall Project delves into how these centers are reshaping the landscape of public and private surveillance. These Real-Time Crime Centers, known as “nerve centers,” bring together various technologies such …

Hamas Sexual Assault Crimes During 7th October Attacks Revealed: Report by Israeli Rape Crisis Centers

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel has released a report detailing evidence of systematic and intentional sexual crimes committed by Hamas gunmen during the attacks that took place on 7 October. The report includes accounts of violent rapes of women conducted collectively or in front of an audience. Hamas has denied the accusations, stating that its gunmen did not sexually assault women during the attacks. However, hundreds from the Palestinian …

“Resurgence” of Past Financial Institutions Benefits Trendy Shopping Centers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A notable shopping mall, once considered obsolete due to the rise of online shopping and the decline of the traditional brick-and-mortar stores, is making a remarkable resurgence in a new and unexpected role. The Westside Pavilion in West Los Angeles has been revived as the UCLA Research Park, with a focus on biomedical research and innovation. The mall, which was once in decline, has been repurposed to serve a different mission …