Violent crime — which includes murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — decreased by around 3% from 2022 to 2023 nationwide, the report found. (Hubbard, CBS News)
Read MoreFew Americans see the presidential candidates as particularly Christian, according to a new survey conducted Sept. 12-16 by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs. Only 14% of U.S. adults say the word “Christian” describes Harris or Trump “extremely” or “very” well. (Meyer, Smith & Thomsom-Deveaux, AP News)
Read MoreFor the first time in modern American history, young men are now more religious than their female peers. They attend services more often and are more likely to identify as religious. (Graham, The New York Times)
Read MoreRussian diplomats and American conservative activists present themselves as protectors of what they call “traditional African values” from the pressures of a neocolonial, decadent West. Emboldened governments have begun passing sweeping antigay legislation, putting some of America’s closest allies on the continent increasingly at odds with Washington. (Bariyo & Steinhauser, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreCounts from encampments, streets, and shelters are largely higher than they were in 2023, according to preliminary data collected and reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. The numbers come from more than 250 homeless-service organizations covering cities, metro areas and vast rural areas. (Kamp, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreWhile certain behaviors in one city may be viewed as typical mannerisms to those who live there, they may be perceived as rude to those visiting. We at Preply, as language learning experts and culture enthusiasts, know how cultural differences can vary from one part of the country to another, but we also know that sometimes rude behavior is simply rude behavior with no ties to culture. (Miguelez, Preply)
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