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Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Didarul Islam, a respected New York City police officer and devoted family man, is mourned by his Bangladeshi community following a deadly Midtown shooting.

By Ricardo Silva • July 29, 2025 2 MIN READ

New York Police Department officers stand solemnly as the body of Officer Didarul Islam is transported from a Manhattan hospital early Tuesday morning following a fatal shooting in Midtown.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests

Following the destruction of several Waymo self-driving cars in Los Angeles protests, the company has limited its San Francisco operations near anticipated demonstrations against immigration policies.

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Residents of Tehran accompanied by their dogs at a city park.

Iran Intensifies Enforcement Against Dog Walking Amid Cultural Concerns

Authorities across at least 20 Iranian cities have vowed to strictly enforce the 2019 ban on dog walking, citing public health and safety concerns. Officials emphasize that walking dogs constitutes a punishable offense.

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Federal Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles Sparks Controversy

The unprecedented federal activation of the National Guard in Los Angeles, ordered without state approval, raises concerns over its necessity and potential to inflame tensions amid largely peaceful protests.

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Emergency dispatcher handling a call at a 911 center.

Transforming Public Safety: The Rise of Alternative Emergency Response

A growing movement across the United States is reshaping emergency response by reducing police involvement in non-criminal calls, promoting specialized teams to handle mental health crises, minor accidents, and quality-of-life issues.

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Despite Historic Declines in Crime, Many Americans Still Feel Unsafe

Violent crime rates across major U.S. cities have plummeted to historic lows, yet public perception of safety remains surprisingly low, revealing a disconnect between data and societal sentiment.

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Scene in Polk County, Florida, where a man was shot dead after threatening deputies with garden shears.

Florida Man Fatally Shot After Alligator Attack and Confrontation with Deputies

Timothy Schulz, 42, swam across an alligator-infested lake with a severe bite wound before a deadly encounter with law enforcement in a gated Florida community.

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Emergency responders at the scene in central Liverpool after a vehicle drove into a crowded street filled with pedestrians.

Tragedy Strikes Liverpool as Celebrations for Premier League Victory Turn Violent

A day of jubilant celebrations in Liverpool ended in shock and fear when a vehicle sped into crowds marking their team’s Premier League triumph, causing multiple injuries.

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Lifeguards began their first shifts of the season around 10 a.m. at Coney Island.

New York City Beaches Open Amid Lifeguard Shortage, More Staff Expected Soon

As New York City’s beaches open for the season with 280 certified lifeguards—still below the required number—officials anticipate additional staff joining ahead of summer’s peak.

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Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Unseen Failures Behind the Deadly Guadalupe River Floods

Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests

Iran Intensifies Enforcement Against Dog Walking Amid Cultural Concerns

Federal Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles Sparks Controversy

Transforming Public Safety: The Rise of Alternative Emergency Response

Despite Historic Declines in Crime, Many Americans Still Feel Unsafe

Florida Man Fatally Shot After Alligator Attack and Confrontation with Deputies

Tragedy Strikes Liverpool as Celebrations for Premier League Victory Turn Violent

New York City Beaches Open Amid Lifeguard Shortage, More Staff Expected Soon

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Community Gathers in Mourning for Fallen Officer Didarul Islam

Unseen Failures Behind the Deadly Guadalupe River Floods

Key Figures Facilitate ICE Operations in New York Amid Federal Deportation Push

Minnesota Shootings Highlight Growing Threat of Political Violence in the U.S.

Waymo Restricts San Francisco Service Amid Rising Immigration Protests