Homicides are down in some U.S. Cities, notes Grumpy Editor.
A major Wall Street Journal story points out homicides are falling after rising during the first two years of the pandemic.
Citing government data, the Journal reports “so far this year killings are down 12 percent overall in nine of the 10 most populous cities compared with the same time frame last year.”
Major cities with a drop in homicides, notes the Journal, include New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix and Philadelphia.
However, Texas cities San Antonio, Dallas and Austin show an increase.
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VETERANS BRAVE WEATHER TO MARK D-DAY. More than 50 veterans from World War II braved the chilly, windy air along the northern French coastline to salute their fallen comrades last Tuesday, the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE JUMPS. Consumer confidence is soaring this month to a fresh pandemic high as Americans become more upbeat about the economy and job market. The Conference Board’s index increased to 127.3 from an upwardly revised 120 reading in May.
CHINA GETS OUTPOST ON CUBA. China makes a secret agreement with Cuba, roughly 100 miles from Florida, to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island. It will allow Chinese intelligence services to monitor electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S. where many military bases are located.
L.A. TIMES CUTS NEWSROOM JOBS. Citing “economic challenges,” the Los Angeles Times plans to cut 74 jobs. The cuts will eliminate about 13 percent of newsroom positions.
“CHEERS'’ BAR SELLS AT AUCTION. Remember that famous bar on the TV show “Cheers” where people got their drinks? It sells for $675,000 at an auction. It was among items at an Dallas auction of items from classic shows.
U.K.’S DAILY TELEGRAPH UP FOR SALE. The Daily Telegraph, the 150-year-old British newspaper, is up for sale after its parent company entered a form of insolvency proceedings.
HOW DOGS CAN LIVE LONGER. A survey and data collection effort involving more than 21,000 Dog owners finds dogs live longer and happier lives when they get to socialize often with other dogs.
