Category Archives: Crime & Punishment

Mysteries of life: What is a “vampire straw”?

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: A man in Boston was arrested for attempting to bring a “vampire straw” through airport security. Is this a thing? That’s a crime? HELP!

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Crime stories around the world. Including here

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: In India, a newlywed man was killed by a home music system rigged with explosives, a gift from his bride’s ex-boyfriend, and in Brussels, a man was hospitalized after a game of Monopoly ended in a … Continue reading →

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Trump’s arraignment, in three sentences

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Naomi

Two from New York Times headlines: Donald Trump had called for protesters to converge on Manhattan, but the crowds were mostly journalists. You Could Have Walked a Block Away and Had No Clue Trump Just Got Arrested  — Michelle Goldberg’s … Continue reading →

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