Browsing: Urban Violence

The Deep South city of St. Louis has earned the grim title of the U.S. murder capital, with a homicide rate far exceeding the national average. Experts cite poverty, gun violence, and systemic issues as key factors fueling the crisis.

The New York Times reports that trucks used in recent attacks in New Orleans and the Las Vegas explosion were rented via Turo, the peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, raising questions about rental oversight and security.