Decrease in Violent Crime Reported in England and Wales
According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, violence, burglary and car crime have been declining for 30 years (by 80 -90%.) This decrease reflects a general trend for high income countries and is believed to be partly due to increased security measures for homes and cars. The public perception that crime has increased seems to be influenced by how mainstream media focus on bad news and political rhetoric. This report comes from GoodGoodGood
A related article from BBC reports “Serious Violence Falls Sharply in England and Wales.”
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Meet the Man who Saved One of India’s Largest Forests
Alok Shukla was honored to win the 2024 Goldman Award, also known as the “Green Nobel” for saving one of India’s largest forests from coal mining. Read more about the importance of his work in this article from the Good News Network.
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Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Research
Scientists have learned how to keep samples of human breast tissue alive for a week or more outside the body. This breakthrough will allow testing with “far greater accuracy” on specific types of breast tissue and will also reduce testing on animals. The Guardian has details HERE.
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Native American Doctors Graduate from Reservation College
Nine Native Americans are graduating medical school from Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation. This is the first physician training program located on a Native American reservation. Read more about the program and the students in this article from PBS.
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Retiring Foster Mom Honored After Raising over 40 Children
Foster parent Emma Patterson was honored after fostering more than 40 children over three decades. Watch the video to learn more about this special lady:
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