Many criminal cases linked to these networks involve the grooming of minors, child sexual exploitation and the production or distribution of child sexual abuse material. And in some instances, the crimes have crossed into terrorism. (Yousef, NPR)
Read MoreDebate over the song of the summer rages on, but if there were a contest for a word of the summer, one front-runner would surely be the onomatopoeic clanker. In recent weeks, clanker has risen to viral levels on TikTok and Instagram. (Romo, NPR)
Read MoreA recent survey conducted by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research found that nearly half of American churchgoers — 46% — attend church services in multiple locations in person and/or online. (Shimron & Banks, Religion News Service)
Read MoreAccording to the FBI, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter decreased an estimated 14.9%, robbery decreased an estimated 8.9% rape decreased an estimated 5.2%, and aggravated assault decreased an estimated 3.0%. Property crime also decreased an estimated 8.1% from 2023 to 2024, and hate crimes decreased an estimated 1.5%, the report found. (Atkins, NBC News)
Read MoreHorror Unleashed is opening just on the cusp of when theme parks and immersive-focused live experiences are entering one of the busiest times of the year: Halloween. The holiday, of course, essentially starts earlier each year. (Martens, Los Angeles Times)
Read MoreThey called her revelatory, even legendary. They marveled at her voice and her power. The harshest critics were gentle, only wondering if the star of “Jesus Christ Superstar” could have hit an even higher high note in the show’s most gripping moment. (Rainey, Los Angeles Times)
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