In 2021, several major cities worldwide reported alarmingly high homicide rates, highlighting ongoing challenges in public safety. Time Magazine explores the factors driving these trends and their broader social impact.
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WorldAtlas has released its latest ranking of the most dangerous cities worldwide, highlighting urban areas plagued by high crime rates, violence, and social instability, underscoring urgent calls for safety reforms.
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.