In January, major crimes in NYC, such as murder, assaults, and robberies, decreased significantly by 16.8% compared to the previous year, with Mayor Adams set to present this positive news to the state Legislature. While most crime categories saw a decline, reported rapes increased by 40%, attributed to a new state law broadening the definition of rape. Mayor Adams praised the NYPD’s efforts in reducing crime, highlighting the deployment of additional officers to the subway system as a contributing factor to the overall decrease in crime rates.
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Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany
Germany and Britain, co-leading a meeting of the Ramstein group, reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, while the U.S. engaged in separate talks with Moscow. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and British counterpart John Healey emphasized that military aid would continue, with Germany pledging air defense systems and Britain promising radar and drone support. The meeting highlighted the uncertainty of U.S. military involvement in the future, as Ukraine's allies strive to...
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