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Topic poll · all networksWill removing ankle monitors trigger faster re-arrest in Dallas?
Topic poll · all networksWhat outcome do you predict for DC's double homicide case?
Wearing a mask to threaten someone is a criminal offense in PA!
Pennsylvania law treats mask-wearing during a threat as an aggravating factor in criminal intimidation cases. Stalking and criminal threatening carry serious felony charges. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksTina Kotek is Oregon's governor — what number governor is she?
- 37th
- 39th
- 41st
- 43rd
Guess, then reveal the answer
39th
The U.S. averages more than 1 school shooting per week.
Everytown for Gun Safety has recorded over 400 school shooting incidents since 2013. Harris County, where Spring's Westfield High School sits, is the 3rd most populous U.S. county, with 4.7 million residents.
Topic poll · all networksOregon's Measure 114 also banned magazines over how many rounds?
- 5 rounds
- 10 rounds
- 15 rounds
- 20 rounds
Guess, then reveal the answer
10 rounds
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for Skid Row's drug crisis?
Congress approved $300M for school safety after Uvalde in 2022.
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the most significant federal gun legislation in 30 years — earmarked $300 million for school safety programs, including mental health resources and threat assessment teams.
Topic poll · all networksThe federal Gun-Free School Zones Act was first passed in what year?
- 1986
- 1990
- 1994
- 1999
Guess, then reveal the answer
1990
Topic poll · all networksIn 2018, Iran sued the US at the ICJ over sanctions. What did the court order?
- Lift humanitarian sanctions
- Pay $50 billion in damages
- Freeze all US assets
- Dismiss Iran's case entirely
Guess, then reveal the answer
Lift humanitarian sanctions
Westfield HS sits in unincorporated Harris County, TX
Spring, TX has no city police dept — it's unincorporated. That puts Harris County Sheriff's Office in charge, which is why Sheriff Edgonsolis is leading the Westfield HS shooting investigation.
Topic poll · all networksHow many separate federal agencies in the US have arrest & firearm authority?
- 12
- 33
- 65
- 140
Guess, then reveal the answer
65
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility when ICE operations turn deadly?
Topic poll · all networksWhich agency should lead Skid Row drug enforcement?
Topic poll · all networksWill this LA County case lead to lasting reform?
Topic poll · all networksHow many ICE Enforcement & Removal field offices cover the entire US?
- 8
- 24
- 50
- 137
Guess, then reveal the answer
24
French protests have forced major policy reversals at least 5 times since 1968.
From the 1968 general strike that ended de Gaulle's presidency to the 2006 youth labor law scrapped after millions marched, France's streets have repeatedly rewritten government policy — making today's unrest historically significant.
Joint police-school press conferences became standard after Columbine in 1999.
Before 1999, school shooting responses were largely siloed. Post-Columbine, the Secret Service and Dept. of Education recommended unified command briefings — now reflected in Chief France and Superintendent Puff speaking together.
Topic poll · all networksJordan Walker was drafted by the Cardinals in what round in 2021?
- 1st Round
- 2nd Round
- 3rd Round
- Undrafted Free Agent
Guess, then reveal the answer
1st Round
Topic poll · all networksWill Austin become a flashpoint for ICE accountability reform?
Topic poll · all networksWill the Alexandria homicide case end in a conviction?
The STOP School Violence Act funds $75M/year for threat assessment.
Passed in 2018, the federal law provides grants for school threat assessment teams, anonymous tip lines, and mental health intervention — tools experts say can identify at-risk students before violence occurs.
Topic poll · all networksHasbro trademarked Play-Doh's scent. How many scent trademarks has the USPTO granted?
- Fewer than 15
- Around 200
- Over 1,000
- None — scents can't be trademarked
Guess, then reveal the answer
Fewer than 15
Sky Fox has covered LA police chases from the air since the 1990s!
KTTV Fox 11's Sky Fox helicopter became iconic during the 1994 O.J. Simpson Bronco chase — one of TV's most-watched moments ever, with an estimated 95 million viewers tuning in live.
France averages more strikes per worker than almost any EU nation!
France's protest culture dates to the 1789 Revolution. Street demonstrations are a cornerstone of its democracy. Follow the latest at BBC News
Cities can legally seize homes used in ongoing criminal activity.
Under nuisance abatement laws, local governments can shutter or seize properties tied to repeated crimes. Philadelphia's nuisance ordinance lets the city act on landlords who fail to address criminal activity on their premises.
Topic poll · all networksHow many child abuse referrals do US agencies receive each year?
- Under 1 million
- About 2 million
- Nearly 4 million
- Over 8 million
Guess, then reveal the answer
Nearly 4 million
Bend, OR's city budget topped $1 billion for the first time in 2024!
Bend's rapid growth — its population nearly doubled since 2010 — has driven city spending to record highs, straining infrastructure budgets for roads, water, and housing across the high-desert city.
Topic poll · all networksShould off-duty cops face tougher charges than civilians in road rage cases?
Topic poll · all networksShould the U.S. expand nuclear power for future energy needs?
LA County DA has a dedicated Family Violence Division since 1989!
The Family Violence Division uses specially trained prosecutors focused solely on child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse. It serves all 88 cities in LA County — one of the largest such units in the U.S.
Topic poll · all networksWhat share of America's carbon-free electricity comes from nuclear?
- About 18%
- About 31%
- About 47%
- About 63%
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 47%
Topic poll · all networksWhich roller coaster would you ride on National Coaster Day?
Chicago's iconic 'L' Loop has run above downtown streets since 1897!
The elevated Loop structure encircles a 1-mile by 0.5-mile rectangle in downtown Chicago. It's one of the oldest continuously operating elevated rail structures in the U.S., with CTA workers maintaining 224 miles of track and 145 stations.
Topic poll · all networksIs Minnesota's annual gang database audit frequent enough?
ICE shooting probes bypass local DAs — DOJ takes the lead.
When a federal agent fires their weapon, the DOJ and the agency's Inspector General conduct the review — not local prosecutors. Civil rights investigations can run parallel, often taking 1–2 years.
Topic poll · all networksIn California, who is NOT a mandated reporter of child abuse?
- Teachers
- Clergy members
- Neighbors
- Doctors
Guess, then reveal the answer
Neighbors
Hopkins and Burnsville are in different MN counties — 25 miles apart.
Hopkins sits in Hennepin County; Burnsville is in Dakota County, ~25 miles south. When a case crosses county lines, agencies must formally coordinate — complicating timelines, jurisdiction, and evidence-sharing.
Missouri sits where 2 of America's largest rivers converge.
The Missouri and Mississippi Rivers meet near St. Louis, making the state especially flood-prone. The Great Flood of 1993 caused $15 billion in damage across Missouri and neighboring states — still one of the costliest U.S. floods on record.
The Chucky franchise has earned over $250M at the global box office!
From the original 1988 'Child's Play' ($9M budget, $33M domestic gross) to a 2019 remake and a Syfy/USA series, Chucky remains one of horror's most bankable icons — making his mask a recognizable terror tool worldwide.
Topic poll · all networksAnn Widdecombe converted to Catholicism in protest of what?
- Women's ordination as priests
- Divorce law reforms
- Cuts to church funding
- Gay marriage legislation
Guess, then reveal the answer
Women's ordination as priests
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for solving DC homicides?
Topic poll · all networksHow many U.S. school shootings did Education Week track in 2023?
- 28
- 82
- 134
- 201
Guess, then reveal the answer
82
Topic poll · all networksRICO, the federal law used to prosecute gang conspiracies, was enacted in what year?
- 1961
- 1970
- 1984
- 1994
Guess, then reveal the answer
1970
Topic poll · all networksShould Houston-area schools add armed security after recent teen shootings?
Fugitive John List hid 18 yrs, then faced full justice in 1989
List killed his NJ family in 1971, fled, and built a new life in VA under a fake name. Caught via 'America's Most Wanted' in 1989, courts gave him 5 life terms — ruling a rebuilt identity earns no leniency for original crimes.
Stealing a dead person's ID is called 'ghosting' in fraud.
Since 2012, the FTC has pushed for stronger deceased-identity protections after finding Social Security death records were routinely exploited. Reformers now call for mandatory audits when officials with database access are investigated.
Topic poll · all networksHow many gun violence incidents on US school grounds did Everytown record in 2023?
- Under 100
- Around 180
- Around 348
- Over 500
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 348
Topic poll · all networksRoughly what % of U.S. hit-and-run fatalities occur in California?
- About 10%
- About 20%
- About 30%
- About 40%
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 20%
Alexandria, VA borders D.C. and sits just miles from Maryland!
Alexandria is an independent city — not part of any county — wedged between Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. A homicide there can cross 3 jurisdictions, requiring coordination between local, state, and federal agencies.
The FBI's New York Field Office is the largest in the U.S.
With over 2,200 agents and staff, the NY Field Office has an annual operating budget exceeding $500M — more than many entire state police forces. Federal agencies like the FBI routinely conduct independent operations in NYC without NYPD involvement.
1kg of street meth is worth up to $20,000, per DEA estimates.
Operation D-line seized ~800g MDMA & 1,000g meth tied to the 49ers player shooting case. At DEA-cited street prices, the combined haul could be valued over $50,000 — the economic engine behind the alleged violence.
Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many vehicle pursuits does the LAPD conduct each year?
- Around 200
- Around 600
- Around 2,000
- Around 8,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 2,000
Nuclear power causes fewer deaths per TWh than solar or wind!
Per Our World in Data (sourced from peer-reviewed studies), nuclear energy causes ~0.03 deaths per TWh — vs. 0.04 for solar and 0.04 for wind. Coal causes ~24.6. Nuclear is statistically the safest energy source per unit produced.
Topic poll · all networksWill this Nashville incident trigger a federal security review?
Topic poll · all networksWhich impact of ATM jackpotting hits communities hardest?
Ireland's 2009 Ryan Report found near-identical abuse concealment tactics.
The landmark 2,600-page report documented decades of physical abuse in Church-run schools where staff were implicitly directed to avoid leaving visible marks on children — the same concealment logic alleged in this LA case.
Missouri's worst flood on record killed 50 & caused $15B in damage.
The Great Flood of 1993 submerged 20 million acres across 9 Midwest states. Missouri was hit hardest — the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers both crested at record levels, flooding hundreds of towns.
Topic poll · all networksAfter the Bend, OR shooting, what school security measure matters most?
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the children's safe recovery?
Topic poll · all networksWhen ICE operations turn violent, who bears the most responsibility?
Topic poll · all networksHow did PA's House vote to impeach Philly DA Krasner in 2022?
- 107-85, passed
- 95-97, failed
- 120-72, passed
- 88-104, failed
Guess, then reveal the answer
107-85, passed
Securing ~9,000 federal buildings costs the U.S. ~$1.5B/year.
The Federal Protective Service (FPS) guards courthouses, federal offices, and other U.S. government buildings nationwide. Its budget has grown sharply since 9/11, when Congress mandated tougher screening at federal entrances.
Topic poll · all networksWhat does '1090' stand for in Dallas PD's Operation 1090?
- 10 districts, 90 days
- 10% crime drop, 90 areas
- 10 agencies, 90 arrests
- 10 officers, 90 warrants
Guess, then reveal the answer
10 districts, 90 days
Topic poll · all networksWhich approach to preventing school shootings matters most?
Toronto's 2012 Danzig St. block party shooting injured 23 people.
The Danzig Street shooting at a Toronto block party killed 2 and wounded 23 — one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings at a public event, sparking major city-wide debates on gun violence and community safety.
Topic poll · all networksLA's debated limiting police chases for decades — your take?
ICE was created after 9/11 as part of a major federal security overhaul!
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was founded in 2003 under the Homeland Security Act, merging legacy agencies. It now employs over 20,000 people nationwide. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksHow many desktop 3D printers are estimated in U.S. homes?
- Around 250,000
- Around 750,000
- Over 2.5 million
- Over 8 million
Guess, then reveal the answer
Over 2.5 million
Chucky the killer doll debuted in 1988 and became a horror icon
The 'Child's Play' franchise spans 7 films & a TV series. Chucky's creator Don Mancini based the doll on a My Buddy toy. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksIn the Kaufman surrogacy abuse case, who bears greatest accountability?
Minneapolis hit a 30-year homicide high of 97 in 2021.
After that peak, the city invested in violence-interruption programs and saw homicides fall in 2022 and 2023. Historically, spikes in urban gun violence have prompted policy shifts — Minneapolis has lived that cycle before.
Topic poll · all networksWhich school safety measure has done most to prevent attacks?
Topic poll · all networksCTA security guards on trains have no arrest power — who does?
- Chicago Police Department
- CTA Transit Police
- Cook County Sheriff
- Illinois State Police
Guess, then reveal the answer
Chicago Police Department
Wearing a disguise during a crime can add years to a sentence!
In Pennsylvania, using a mask or disguise to conceal identity during a crime can trigger enhanced sentencing. Courts treat disguise as evidence of premeditation, often elevating misdemeanor harassment to felony-level stalking charges.
Topic poll · all networksIn Minnesota, how many kids can one licensed in-home daycare legally watch?
- Up to 5 children
- Up to 8 children
- Up to 10 children
- Up to 14 children
Guess, then reveal the answer
Up to 10 children
Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest barrier to new US nuclear plants?
Topic poll · all networksWhat % of school staff near a shooting develop PTSD symptoms?
- Around 10%
- Around 20%
- Around 30%
- Around 40%
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 30%
Ruby Ridge (1992) sparked landmark federal agent accountability hearings.
After U.S. Marshals and FBI agents killed civilians in Idaho with no local coordination, 1995 Senate hearings produced new federal use-of-force guidelines still referenced in oversight debates today.
Topic poll · all networksICE was formed in 2003 by abolishing which federal agency?
- INS
- DEA
- US Customs Service
- US Marshals Service
Guess, then reveal the answer
INS
Color laser printers already hide secret tracking dots on every page!
Since the 1980s, color laser printers embed near-invisible yellow dots — Machine Identification Codes — encoding the printer's serial number and print date. The EFF exposed this covert surveillance practice in 2005.
Topic poll · all networksHow bad will this storm's damage turn out to be?
ATM jackpotting cost European banks over €1.5B between 2016–2022!
The European ATM Security Team (EAST) tracked losses as criminals used 'black box' devices to force machines to eject all their cash — sometimes $50,000 per ATM in just minutes.
Toronto has seen a sharp rise in public shootings since 2018.
Gun violence at festivals and public spaces has rattled Canada's largest city. The 2018 Danforth Ave shooting killed 2 and injured 13. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhat should be the top charge vs. Philly's Chucky mask suspect?
Topic poll · all networksWhich community support effort matters most after a school shooting?
Topic poll · all networksWill Chicago boost CTA security after this worker's killing?
Major manhunts can cost taxpayers millions per day.
The 2015 hunt for escaped NY killers Richard Matt & David Sweat lasted 23 days and cost New York State an estimated $23 million — roughly $1 million per day in law enforcement resources.
The FBI logged 48 active shooter incidents across the U.S. in 2023.
Nearly one per week. The FBI has tracked active shooter data since 2000; incidents peaked at 61 in 2022. Each triggers multi-agency responses — police, EMS task forces, school lockdowns — like those now active in Manassas, VA.
Not all homicides are murders — the legal difference matters!
A homicide ruling means a death was caused by another person, but criminal charges depend on intent. Mississippi officials' declaration sets the stage for prosecution. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksAbout how many people live in Geneva, NY, home of this police dept?
- Around 5,000
- Around 12,500
- Around 28,000
- Around 50,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 12,500
Toronto has struggled with gun violence for decades
2005 was dubbed Toronto's 'Year of the Gun' after 52 shooting deaths shocked the city. Festival and public space shootings remain a serious concern. Learn more at Wikipedia
A preliminary hearing tests if evidence is strong enough for trial!
At a preliminary hearing, a judge decides if probable cause exists to proceed — the defendant can challenge evidence before any trial begins. Learn more at Wikipedia
Waco (1993) reshaped how U.S. police handle armed standoffs.
After the 51-day Waco siege ended in 76 deaths, the FBI overhauled crisis negotiation — prioritizing communication over force. Today's standoff protocols, including SWAT containment with negotiators, trace directly to those reforms.
Topic poll · all networksWhich school safety measure has had the biggest real-world impact?
U.S. schools spend ~$3.1B per year on security measures.
Since Sandy Hook (2012), federal investment has surged. The 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act added $300M for school safety programs — the largest single federal school security funding boost in U.S. history.
Topic poll · all networksWhat will Iran do after U.S. strikes hit nine towns?
Topic poll · all networksWho should fund major active shooter responses?
Topic poll · all networksWhat will investigators reveal first about the Oregon mall attack?
Topic poll · all networksWhat should be Oregon's community top priority now?
Topic poll · all networksWhich school entry fix should be the top priority?
Topic poll · all networksShould police need a warrant before using facial recognition?
Ann Widdecombe served as UK Shadow Home Secretary in the 1990s!
A Conservative MP for 23 years, she became a household name for outspoken views & later appeared on Strictly Come Dancing. Read her full profile at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhat policy change would most reduce school shootings?
Dan Markel was a Harvard-trained law professor & legal blogger
Before his 2014 murder, Markel founded PrawfsBlawg, a widely read law professor blog. The Hulu docuseries revisits his life & case. Learn more at Wikipedia
School lockdown drills became standard after the 1999 Columbine shooting.
Before Columbine, no national crisis protocol existed for schools. The ALICE method (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate), now used in 4,000+ U.S. districts, was developed in 2000 in direct response.
Topic poll · all networksShould a non-fatal officer shooting carry a life sentence?
Topic poll · all networksWill CENTCOM strikes deter Iran from attacking ships in the Strait?
The global facial recognition market is worth over $5 billion!
Despite its rapid growth, facial recognition has a documented error rate as high as 35% on darker-skinned women, per MIT research. Several U.S. cities have paid settlements after wrongful arrests tied to the technology.
ICE agents are federal officers with full arrest & firearms authority
ICE was created in 2003 after 9/11 by merging Customs and INS. Its special agents undergo rigorous federal law enforcement training. Learn more at Wikipedia
Minneapolis budgeted ~$219M for public safety in 2024.
After 2020 calls to defund police, Minneapolis reversed course — its public safety budget grew steadily. The city employs roughly 800 officers, well below its authorized strength of ~900, straining response capacity citywide.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for school safety in events like Bend?
The DEA has no single federal standard for local drug raid safety gear.
While the DEA sets investigative guidelines, body armor and tactical protocols for local deputies on joint task force raids are governed by each county sheriff's office — leaving safety standards fragmented across 3,000+ U.S. counties.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the North Austin ICE shooting?
Topic poll · all networksAfter the Silver Rail shooting, what's most likely to actually change?
Topic poll · all networksWill federal charges finally break Skid Row's crime cycle?
Topic poll · all networksCA's gun-detect law may upload your print files. Worth it?
Topic poll · all networksWill CTA crime keep falling if Sheriff's Police stay on?
Topic poll · all networksHow many times was Phoenix officer Tyler Moldovan shot?
- 4 times
- 6 times
- 8 times
- 11 times
Guess, then reveal the answer
8 times
Corpse flowers bloom for only 24-48 hrs after up to a decade wait!
Two blooming at once is extraordinarily rare — and scientifically valuable. It creates a narrow window for cross-pollination, which is nearly impossible to achieve in cultivation otherwise.
Plaxico Burress lost a $35M NFL contract after a 2008 nightclub shooting.
The NY Giants WR accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan club, pled guilty to illegal weapons charges, and served 20 months in prison — forfeiting his remaining contract at the height of his career.
Topic poll · all networksShould parents face charges if a child steals their gun for a school shooting?
Each LAPD pursuit crash can cost L.A. millions in legal liability.
California logs ~6,000 police pursuits yearly — more than any other state. Crash-related lawsuits against L.A. have settled for $1M–$5M+ per incident, making pursuits one of the costliest line items in LAPD's risk budget.
The U.S. spends ~$3B yearly on K-12 school security measures.
Since Columbine in 1999, school security spending has surged. The federal STOP School Violence Act alone authorizes $75M/year for threat assessment, training, and mental health crisis intervention programs.
Burglary costs U.S. victims over $3 billion annually, per FBI data.
The FBI's Uniform Crime Report puts the average burglary loss at roughly $2,800 per incident. California ranks among states with the highest burglary rates, with LA County accounting for a large share of statewide property crime losses.
Topic poll · all networksPinellas County is Florida's most densely populated county. How many people per sq mile?
- ~900 per sq mi
- ~1,800 per sq mi
- ~3,700 per sq mi
- ~6,200 per sq mi
Guess, then reveal the answer
~3,700 per sq mi
Ann Widdecombe once called for the return of capital punishment in the UK.
The outspoken former Conservative MP and Shadow Home Secretary was known for staunchly right-wing views, including support for hanging. She later found new fame on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2010.
Topic poll · all networksWhere should Tallahassee direct funds after this shooting?
Topic poll · all networksATM 'jackpotting' was first publicly demoed at a hacker con in what year?
- 2004
- 2007
- 2010
- 2014
Guess, then reveal the answer
2010
Boston's gang crackdown cut youth homicides 63% in just 2 years!
Operation Ceasefire (1996) used the same multi-agency, prevention-first model now in Hennepin County — pairing enforcement with community outreach. It became a national blueprint for urban gang violence reduction.
Sampson County, NC sits ~400 miles from Alexandria, VA
Sampson County is a rural NC county of ~60,000 people, worlds away from Alexandria. Multi-jurisdictional task forces let investigators share ballistic evidence and track suspects across distant state lines.
Topic poll · all networksWhich stop on today's GOP campaign blitz matters most?
The 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act allocated $300M for school safety.
Signed after the Uvalde shooting, the law boosted funding for school threat assessment, mental health services, and training programs — the largest federal school safety investment in U.S. history at the time.
Jumping from a moving car during a pursuit is called a 'bail out.'
Bail-outs force police to split resources between the fleeing vehicle and the runner. CHP policy prioritizes public safety — often letting the chase continue while ground units separately search for the bailed suspect.
Topic poll · all networksWhat's the most likely reason APD SWAT secured Sam Rayburn Dr.?
LA County's Special Victims Bureau handles 4,000+ cases yearly.
The LA County Sheriff's Special Victims Bureau investigates sex crimes and crimes against children across unincorporated LA County. It partnered with Arcadia PD on this 21-child case via Operation Safe Streets.
Prelim hearings let defense cross-examine prosecution witnesses early!
Unlike grand jury proceedings — which are secret and one-sided — preliminary hearings are open and adversarial. Defense attorneys can challenge evidence and question witnesses, sometimes exposing key weaknesses in the prosecution's case.
LA spends over $1 billion per year on homelessness — Skid Row is the epicenter.
LA County's homelessness budget surpassed $1.1 billion in FY2022-23. Skid Row's ~50-block area houses an estimated 4,000–8,000 people nightly, making it one of the densest concentrations of urban poverty in the U.S.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears the most risk in an LA police pursuit?
In 2024, a parent was first convicted for their child's school shooting!
Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 Oxford, MI school shooting — a historic legal first. Read more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksFederal law bans firearms within how many feet of a school?
- 500 feet
- 1,000 feet
- 1,500 feet
- 2,500 feet
Guess, then reveal the answer
1,000 feet
Cook County Sheriff deputies can only patrol CTA via a formal IGA.
An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is a legally binding contract between two government bodies. Without one, the Sheriff's Office has no authority to assign deputies to CTA trains — making budget negotiations a direct matter of rider safety.
Topic poll · all networksWhich Supreme Court case opened the door to legal sports betting in all U.S. states?
- Murphy v. NCAA
- Paspa v. Nevada
- Christie v. NFL
- NCAA v. New Jersey
Guess, then reveal the answer
Murphy v. NCAA
Topic poll · all networksWill the officer's killing reignite calls to remove Krasner?
Child abuse costs the U.S. economy ~$592 billion per year.
The CDC estimates the lifetime economic burden of child maltreatment — including healthcare, lost productivity, and criminal justice costs — at $592B annually, rivaling the GDP of entire nations.
Topic poll · all networksIn what year was ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) created?
- 1986
- 1995
- 2003
- 2011
Guess, then reveal the answer
2003
Topic poll · all networksWhich response to school shootings should be the top priority?
Topic poll · all networksWhat do Skid Row residents need most from city leaders?
Topic poll · all networksWill CTA leadership take real action after union pressure?
Mobile command units like those now deployed can cost $500K+
Law enforcement mobile command vehicles — used to coordinate active shooter responses — typically cost $400K–$1M. Oregon schools received over $28M in state safety grants between 2019–2023 to fund emergency preparedness.
France spends ~14% of GDP on pensions — among world's highest.
The 2023 pension reform raising retirement age from 62 to 64 was projected to save €17.7B/year by 2030 — sparking some of France's largest street protests in decades.
CA child abuse felonies carry fines up to $10,000 — plus civil suits.
Beyond criminal fines, convicted defendants face civil liability that can reach millions. In high-profile cases with multiple victims, plaintiffs often pursue separate wrongful injury suits, compounding financial exposure far beyond criminal penalties.
Topic poll · all networksShould the US build more nuclear plants for clean energy?
Topic poll · all networksWill blending mental health + policing cut Skid Row crime?
ATM 'jackpotting' can drain a machine of cash in minutes!
Jackpotting uses malware or hardware to trick ATMs into dispensing all their cash. The method spread from Europe to U.S. banks after 2010. Learn more at Wikipedia
The US Marshals is America's oldest federal law agency — est. 1789!
Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789, the Marshals predate the FBI by 119 years. Their 90+ regional fugitive task forces arrest roughly 85,000 fugitives per year — including operations like Dallas' Operation 1090.
Federal jackpotting charges can carry up to 20 years in prison
Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and wire fraud statutes, ATM jackpotting convictions carry steep penalties. The Secret Service first warned U.S. banks about jackpotting attacks back in January 2018.
Surveillance footage has become central evidence in Michigan murder cases.
Michigan courts increasingly rely on digital evidence — phone records and security cameras — in homicide cases without a body. Prosecutors call these 'no-body' trials, representing roughly 10% of U.S. murder convictions.
Topic poll · all networksWhat's the biggest hurdle left in the Baby Angelita prosecution?
Topic poll · all networksHow many U.S. school shootings did Education Week log in 2023?
- 12
- 38
- 67
- 104
Guess, then reveal the answer
38
Topic poll · all networksThe NY Immigration Coalition formed just after which landmark federal immigration law?
- Immigration Reform & Control Act
- Hart-Celler Act of 1965
- Refugee Act of 1980
- Illegal Immigration Reform Act
Guess, then reveal the answer
Immigration Reform & Control Act
ICAC task forces have made 115,000+ arrests since 1998.
Pinellas County detectives operate under the federal ICAC Task Force Program, launched in 1998. Cases from these stings typically move to prosecution quickly — ICAC-linked cases carry an average 97% conviction rate, per DOJ reporting.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for baby Angelita's abduction?
Bell Gardens has just ONE public high school for the whole city!
Bell Gardens spans only ~2.4 sq miles — one of CA's smallest cities by area. Its single public high school serves the entire community, making the alleged plot a threat to virtually every high schooler in town.
The first U.S. sex offender registry law passed in 1994!
The Jacob Wetterling Act, part of the 1994 federal Crime Bill, required states to register sex offenders — the model SC lawmakers now cite for a proposed violent crimes database.
Yellow Vest protests cost France ~€2 billion in losses!
Retail and tourism took the hardest hit. Paris alone lost ~€1 billion in retail revenue during 2018–2019, as Saturday shopping — the peak retail day — was repeatedly disrupted by street clashes.
Topic poll · all networksTexas leads all U.S. states in annual tornadoes. About how many hit per year?
- Around 40
- Around 90
- Around 132
- Around 200
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 132
LA's ex-DA Gascón faced 2 recall attempts over lenient policies
George Gascón, DA from 2020–2024, banned sentencing enhancements & juvenile transfers to adult court. Critics blamed his policies for letting gang & trafficking cases go unprosecuted on Skid Row.
Incarcerating Moldovan for life may cost AZ $2M+ total.
Arizona spends roughly $26,000–$35,000 per inmate per year. With two consecutive life sentences, Moldovan's imprisonment could cost Arizona taxpayers over $2 million across four-plus decades behind bars.
Topic poll · all networksWhich force has historically driven France's biggest protests?
Topic poll · all networksWill schools adopt mandatory threat reporting after tragedies like Oregon?
Arcadia has its own police dept — but sits inside LA County.
Arcadia PD launched this child abuse investigation, then LA County Sheriff's Special Victims Bureau took over. LA County spans 88 cities, many with their own police, but the Sheriff covers unincorporated areas and assists on complex cases.
Topic poll · all networksWhat 2003 federal law lets the FBI prosecute child abuse cases?
- The PROTECT Act
- The Child Safety Act
- The AMBER Alert Act
- The Megan's Law Act
Guess, then reveal the answer
The PROTECT Act
Topic poll · all networksWhich economic blow will France's unrest hit hardest?
Detaining one person in ICE custody costs ~$157 per day.
ICE's FY2024 budget totaled roughly $8.4 billion. At ~$157/day per detainee, one year of detention runs over $57,000 — exceeding the median annual income in several U.S. states.
Topic poll · all networksWhat will most shape SC's ability to cut violent crime long-term?
Topic poll · all networksWhy did Ashley Moody leave her post as Florida Attorney General?
- Appointed to the U.S. Senate
- Elected to the U.S. House
- Named to federal judgeship
- Ran for Florida Governor
Guess, then reveal the answer
Appointed to the U.S. Senate
Federal law bars using ethnicity as a basis for any investigation.
The DOJ's 2023 Guidance on Law Enforcement Use of Protected Characteristics bans profiling by race, ethnicity, or religion — even indirectly. Minnesota's Human Rights Act adds a parallel state-level prohibition.
Topic poll · all networksWill Oregon pass new gun laws after this school shooting?
Topic poll · all networksAfter Bend's Silverwell shooting, what should come first?
ICE detention costs taxpayers roughly $164/day per person.
The U.S. paid $1.6B in reparations for WWII Japanese American detention under the 1988 Civil Liberties Act — $20,000 per survivor. Today's ICE surge costs ~$164 per detainee per day in federal funds.
Topic poll · all networksTX Rangers are probing this ICE shooting. What defines their legacy most?
Topic poll · all networksWith FBI now involved, what's next for the LA child abuse case?
Marin County is California's wealthiest county by median income.
With a median household income over $130,000, Marin County consistently ranks #1 in California and among the top counties nationally — making it a striking backdrop for a violent domestic crime case.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for the Tallahassee stadium shooting?
FBI: 93% of school shooters planned their attacks in advance.
A 2018 FBI report found most school shooters showed warning signs beforehand. Investigators will now examine the Oregon shooter's communications, social media, and contacts to determine if any threats were missed.
Topic poll · all networksAfter a shots-fired incident, how soon should police brief the public?
Play-Doh was invented for adults — as a wallpaper cleaner in 1956!
Noah McVicker's cleaning compound was rebranded as a children's toy after a nursery school teacher used it in art class. Hasbro's new adult line brings it back to grown-ups — nearly 70 years later.
Topic poll · all networksAfter shots fired at a gas station, what helps bystanders most?
TX's SB 11 mandates armed guards inside schools, not perimeters.
The Westfield HS incident occurred on a sidewalk outside the building. Texas' SB 11 school safety law, passed after Uvalde, requires armed security inside campuses — leaving school perimeters a noted policy gap.
Topic poll · all networksWhen ICE agents use deadly force, what matters most?
Topic poll · all networksHow soon should police brief the public in a school shooting?
Topic poll · all networksHow many sworn officers does the Alexandria, VA police dept. have?
- Around 330
- Around 550
- Around 750
- Around 1,100
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 330
Topic poll · all networksIn 2023, how many US school shootings caused injury or death?
- 12 shootings
- 34 shootings
- 58 shootings
- 89 shootings
Guess, then reveal the answer
34 shootings
A life sentence costs Arizona taxpayers ~$1M+ per inmate.
Arizona spends roughly $27,000/year per inmate (AZ Dept. of Corrections data). With two life sentences, housing Essa Williams for 40+ years could cost over $1 million — before legal or medical costs.
Topic poll · all networksWhich response reform most changed school safety outcomes?
Local police — not ICE — are typically first on scene after agent-involved shootings.
ICE has no dedicated patrol force. When an ICE operation turns violent, local police departments respond first. In Austin, APD officers arrived within minutes while ICE agents remained at the original stop location.
ICE has only existed since 2003 — it replaced the INS after 9/11.
The Homeland Security Act of 2002 abolished the INS and created ICE under DHS. Debates about ICE's armed enforcement powers have persisted since its founding, with no federal law requiring de-escalation protocols for immigration arrests.
Ballistic-rated school doors can cost up to $15,000 each.
Full campus 'hardening' — reinforced entries, bullet-resistant glass, and access control — can run $500K–$2M per school. With 130,000+ K-12 schools in the US, nationwide upgrades could exceed $100 billion.
Topic poll · all networksWhat's the most likely outcome of the Marin County probe?
Topic poll · all networksWWSB's Sarasota is part of which ranked U.S. TV market?
- Top 10
- Top 15
- Top 25
- Top 50
Guess, then reveal the answer
Top 15
Topic poll · all networksSandy Hook Promise's student tip line has received how many tips?
- Over 100,000
- Over 500,000
- Over 1 million
- Over 5 million
Guess, then reveal the answer
Over 1 million
Fatal CTA worker attacks have sparked policy fights for decades.
After a CTA bus driver was killed in 1995, Chicago debated mandatory protective barriers for operators — a reform that took years to implement. Advocates say each tragedy restarts the same cycle without binding federal mandates.
Sandy Hook Promise has grown into a $20M+ annual nonprofit.
From a grassroots response to the 2012 tragedy, Sandy Hook Promise now operates evidence-based prevention programs in schools across all 50 states, serving millions of students each year with free safety training.
Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many armed ICE officers are currently deployed across the U.S.?
- Under 2,000
- Around 6,000
- About 15,000
- Over 30,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 6,000
Topic poll · all networksShould federal agents operate in NYC without NYPD coordination?
Topic poll · all networksShould 3D printers be required to block gun files before printing?
Topic poll · all networksOregon's deadliest prior school shooting was at Thurston High. What year?
- 1994
- 1998
- 2003
- 2007
Guess, then reveal the answer
1998
Topic poll · all networksShould hit-and-run drivers face harsher penalties than regular crashes?
Topic poll · all networksA new SC violent crime registry — who should control access?
The 1st 3D-printed gun file hit 100,000 downloads in 2 days!
In May 2013, Defense Distributed released the Liberator — the first fully 3D-printable pistol. The State Dept. ordered files removed within days, but they'd already spread globally, directly fueling today's ghost gun laws.
The FBI formalized school threat protocols after Columbine in 1999.
After the 1999 Columbine massacre, the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit created standardized school shooting investigation guidelines — making multi-agency response, like the FBI Portland office joining Bend PD today, standard practice.
DOJ created its first independent watchdog in 1989!
The DOJ Inspector General Act gave the OIG power to independently investigate federal agent misconduct — including shootings. Before 1989, no permanent independent body reviewed federal law enforcement use of force.
A single murder costs society an estimated $17M in economic losses.
A 2010 DOJ-cited study by McCollister et al. calculated the tangible and intangible costs of violent crime. That figure explains why targeted operations like Dallas PD's Operation 1090 carry enormous financial stakes beyond public safety.
The 1998 Jonesboro school shooters were just 11 and 13 years old.
On March 24, 1998, Mitchell Johnson (13) & Andrew Golden (11) killed 5 and wounded 10 at Westside Middle School in Arkansas — among the youngest mass shooters in U.S. history before today.
Gun violence costs Baltimore ~$300M+ per year in economic losses.
Johns Hopkins researchers estimate each gun violence victim costs society up to $1.4M in medical bills, lost wages, and criminal justice expenses — costs largely absorbed by taxpayers and city budgets.
The FBI tip line 1-800-CALL-FBI was created after 9/11.
Originally set up in 2001 to handle terrorism tips, 1-800-CALL-FBI now fields calls for major crimes nationwide. The FBI has supported local law enforcement in school shooting investigations since Columbine in 1999.
Topic poll · all networksOregon's 'Safe to Learn Act' requires schools to update safety plans how often?
- Every year
- Every 2 years
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years
Guess, then reveal the answer
Every 2 years
Topic poll · all networksHow many people live on LA's Skid Row, the largest homeless encampment in the US?
- Around 1,800
- Around 4,200
- Around 8,000
- Around 15,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 4,200
Toronto's Danforth Ave shooting (2018) killed 2 at a street festival.
In July 2018, a gunman opened fire on Greektown's Danforth Ave during a summer festival, killing 2 and injuring 13. It prompted Canada to tighten handgun laws, including a 2020 ban on assault-style firearms.
School shootings often trigger new state safety laws within months.
After Uvalde (2022), Texas passed SB 11 in 2023, requiring armed security at every public school campus — becoming one of the most sweeping school safety overhauls in U.S. history.
Michigan has more freshwater coastline than any other U.S. state.
With 11,000+ inland lakes & 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, Michigan's vast waterways make it uniquely difficult to recover remains — a key challenge in 'no body' cases like the Dee Warner investigation.
The FBI's hostage negotiation tactics trace back to the 1972 Munich Olympics.
After 11 Israeli athletes were killed when negotiations failed at Munich, the FBI formalized crisis negotiation training at Quantico. Today, the Crisis Negotiation Unit responds to ~300 cases annually.
Topic poll · all networksWhich ICE surge consequence worries communities most?
Nuclear power is seeing its biggest political revival in decades!
Over 50 nations are reconsidering nuclear as a low-carbon source. The U.S. has 93 reactors generating ~20% of its electricity. Explore the full history at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksRoughly how many people live in Bend, Oregon, where this emergency is unfolding?
- Around 25,000
- Around 50,000
- Around 100,000
- Around 250,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 100,000
Gov. Tina Kotek was Oregon's longest-serving House Speaker.
Before becoming governor in Jan. 2023, Kotek led the Oregon House for a decade (2013–2023) — and was the first openly LGBTQ+ Speaker of any U.S. state legislature in history.
U.S. Marshals are America's oldest federal law enforcement agency!
Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 — the same law that established the federal courts they protect — Marshals have guarded federal justice since George Washington's first term as president.
Philly's DA sued the police 75+ times before leading them!
Before becoming DA, Larry Krasner spent decades as a civil rights lawyer who sued the Philadelphia Police Dept over 75 times. Now he oversees prosecutions involving officers. Read more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksBy ridership, where does Chicago's CTA rank among U.S. transit systems?
- 1st largest
- 2nd largest
- 3rd largest
- 4th largest
Guess, then reveal the answer
2nd largest
Foster youth are disproportionately targeted by online predators.
The FBI found that roughly 60% of child sex trafficking victims recovered in agency operations had come from foster care or group homes — making vulnerable youth the most common targets in sting operations like Operation Cyber Shield.
A 2018 Southwest window breach led to major lawsuits & settlements.
Southwest Flight 1380's engine explosion shattered a window, and passenger Jennifer Riordan was partially pulled through and died — the first U.S. commercial aviation fatality in nearly a decade. Southwest settled multiple lawsuits.
Congress authorized $75M/year for school security via the STOP Act.
The STOP School Violence Act of 2018 funds threat assessment, training, and physical security upgrades. Since Sandy Hook (2012), U.S. schools have collectively spent billions hardening campuses against shootings.
Topic poll · all networksICE arrest warrants are administrative — what can't they authorize?
- Entry into a private home
- Detention at the border
- Deportation proceedings
- Transfer to federal custody
Guess, then reveal the answer
Entry into a private home
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for catching child abuse early?
George Soros donated $1.45M to elect Larry Krasner as Philly DA!
In 2017, a Soros-backed PAC contributed $1.45 million to Krasner's first DA campaign — making it one of the largest outside donations ever in a Philadelphia district attorney race. Krasner won with 75% of the vote in the Democratic primary.
Topic poll · all networksAmber Alert in baby Angelita case: issued too late?
Topic poll · all networksHow many suspects were charged in the Keion Whittaker shooting?
- 2 suspects
- 4 suspects
- 6 suspects
- 8 suspects
Guess, then reveal the answer
2 suspects
Topic poll · all networksHow close to a school is it federally illegal to carry a gun?
- 500 feet
- 1,000 feet
- 2,500 feet
- 1 mile
Guess, then reveal the answer
1,000 feet
Hit-and-run crashes cost the U.S. ~$3.6 billion per year.
AAA Foundation research estimates hit-and-run crashes generate $3.6B in annual economic losses — including medical, legal, and emergency costs. Fatalities from hit-and-runs have risen over 20% in the past decade, per NHTSA data.
Topic poll · all networksWill the Baltimore community tip off police in this shooting?
Topic poll · all networksShould ex-cops face upgraded charges for off-duty crimes?
Topic poll · all networksAfter decades of school shootings, what will actually reduce them?
Identifying unknown victims costs the U.S. ~$6M/year via NamUs.
NamUs — the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System — is federally funded by the DOJ's Bureau of Justice Statistics. It provides free forensic services (DNA, dental, fingerprint analysis) to agencies working unidentified-victim cases like those in Olney.
Topic poll · all networksWhat matters most to Alexandria after this indictment?
Topic poll · all networksAre child abuse cases prosecuted seriously enough in LA County?
Oxford school district settled shooting lawsuits for $100M in 2023.
After the 2021 Oxford, Michigan shooting, the school district agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement — one of the largest ever for a U.S. school shooting — highlighting the massive financial liability schools and communities face.
Olney is one of Philadelphia's most densely populated areas!
Olney packs over 20,000 residents per square mile, making it one of the city's densest urban zones. Its tight-knit, multilingual community — home to dozens of nationalities — can complicate witness outreach in major investigations.
U.S. schools spend over $3.1B annually on security measures.
Since 2018's Parkland shooting, federal and state governments have poured billions into school safety — cameras, armed officers, mental health staff, and hardened entry points — making it one of K-12's fastest-growing budget lines.
Topic poll · all networksHow many were wounded in Oregon's 1998 Thurston High School shooting?
- 8 students
- 25 students
- 41 students
- 62 students
Guess, then reveal the answer
25 students
NFL players earned a $795,000 minimum salary in 2025.
Set by the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, the league minimum rises yearly through 2030. For players like 49ers' Keion Whittaker, that salary represents life-changing income — and a career now disrupted by gun violence.
Topic poll · all networksIn Florida, shooting a law officer carries what min. sentence?
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 25 years
- Life without parole
Guess, then reveal the answer
25 years
MS caps wrongful death civil damages at $1 million
When a death is ruled a homicide, families can pursue civil wrongful death claims alongside criminal charges. Mississippi law caps non-economic damages at $1 million — a limit set by the state legislature in 2004.
Topic poll · all networksHow will the Austin SWAT standoff end?
Oregon Gov. Kotek oversees a ~$29.3B biennial state budget.
Oregon's 2023–25 budget, signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, allocated record funds toward public safety and housing. Kotek, who took office in Jan. 2023, is Oregon's first openly LGBTQ+ governor and first woman elected to the role.
Topic poll · all networksShould bodycam footage be mandatory in shooting trials?
Topic poll · all networksShould ICE agents carry firearms on routine enforcement?
Topic poll · all networksHow many more arrests will officials make in the Tasia Fortune case?
Topic poll · all networksHow many US school shootings with casualties occurred in 2023?
- 18
- 38
- 57
- 82
Guess, then reveal the answer
38
Topic poll · all networksWhich approach best prevents school shootings like Bend, OR?
Topic poll · all networksShould federal agencies like DHS oversee CTA worker safety?
Most states only require certain professionals to report child abuse.
Just 18 states have 'universal mandatory reporting' laws requiring ALL adults to report suspected abuse. Advocates say expanding these laws nationwide could help catch cases earlier — before they escalate to criminal charges.
France's 2024 deficit hit ~6% of GDP — double the EU's 3% legal cap!
The EU Stability and Growth Pact limits member deficits to 3% of GDP. In 2024, the EU launched Excessive Deficit Procedures against 7 nations — including France, Italy, and Belgium — for breaching that ceiling.
The CTA operates on a ~$2.3B annual budget, employing ~9,700 workers.
Despite its scale, CTA has faced persistent calls to fund safety barriers and security upgrades at stations. Transit worker assaults across U.S. systems rose over 40% between 2018 and 2023, per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Topic poll · all networksWhich U.S. city formed the very first SWAT team?
- Los Angeles
- New York City
- Chicago
- Houston
Guess, then reveal the answer
Los Angeles
FBI & Secret Service jointly studied 37 school attacks after Columbine.
Their 2002 Safe School Initiative found most attackers displayed prior warning signs — directly shaping today's threat assessment protocols now standard in U.S. schools and federal response playbooks.
Topic poll · all networksWhat crisis prompted the FBI to create formal hostage negotiation training?
- 1972 Munich Olympics massacre
- 1971 Attica Prison riot
- 1973 Wounded Knee standoff
- 1974 Patty Hearst kidnapping
Guess, then reveal the answer
1972 Munich Olympics massacre
Topic poll · all networksWill MN's early action prevent a repeat of the 1995 gang violence spike?
Topic poll · all networksIn a Minneapolis shooting case, who bears the most responsibility?
Topic poll · all networksIn CA, felony child endangerment carries a max prison term of how long?
- 2 years
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 25 years to life
Guess, then reveal the answer
6 years
The 'two-source rule' traces back to Watergate reporting!
Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein popularized confirming stories with 2+ independent sources during Watergate. Top outlets still follow this standard today. Learn more at AP News
Michigan caps wrongful conviction payouts at $500,000
Michigan law (MCL 691.1751) compensates wrongfully convicted people up to $50,000 per year of imprisonment, capped at $500,000 total — raising the financial and human stakes when cases rest heavily on circumstantial evidence.
Topic poll · all networksToronto declared a 'Summer of the Gun' after a spike in shootings — in what year?
- 2001
- 2005
- 2009
- 2013
Guess, then reveal the answer
2005
Skid Row covers just ~50 city blocks — roughly 0.4 square miles.
That compact area, bounded by 3rd, Alameda, 7th & Main Streets in downtown LA, holds one of the highest concentrations of unsheltered people per square mile in the US — making it a focal point for multi-agency drug enforcement operations.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for preventing school shootings?
Topic poll · all networksHow many theatrical/direct-to-video Chucky films exist in the franchise?
- 5 films
- 7 films
- 9 films
- 12 films
Guess, then reveal the answer
9 films
Sandy Hook's aftermath shaped how U.S. towns recover from school shootings.
After the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy, Newtown, CT received federal mental health grants and ran school counseling programs for years. Its recovery framework — including family reunification and long-term trauma support — is now referenced by communities nationwide.
Topic poll · all networksIn CA, a no-bail hold is most often tied to what type of offense?
- Violent or serious felony
- Unpaid parking tickets
- DUI first offense
- Immigration violation
Guess, then reveal the answer
Violent or serious felony
Topic poll · all networksAre high-speed police chases worth the public safety risk?
Federal law bans firearms within 1,000 feet of any U.S. school.
The Gun-Free School Zones Act (1990) was struck down by the Supreme Court in U.S. v. Lopez (1995) — the first time in 60 years Congress was told it overstepped. It was swiftly amended and re-enacted, and remains federal law today.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for Baltimore's persistent gun violence?
29 U.S. states allow permitless concealed carry of a handgun.
'Constitutional carry' laws let civilians carry without a permit or training. Proponents cite cases like today's Oregon shooting — where an armed bystander stopped the gunman — as evidence for expanding civilian access.
Topic poll · all networksWill the 49ers shooting suspects face felony convictions?
Fentanyl costs ~$3K/kg to make but sells for $1.5M on US streets.
That 500x markup makes fentanyl the most profitable drug in history. Its low production cost — synthesized in labs, not grown — is why cartels replaced heroin with it, flooding West Coast cities like LA's Skid Row after 2017.
Topic poll · all networksHow many employees does the Chicago Transit Authority have?
- About 1,900
- About 5,800
- About 11,000
- About 19,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 11,000
Topic poll · all networksWhat should 'harm reduction' look like on Skid Row?
ICE agents rarely discharge firearms in the field
ICE's use-of-force policy requires agents to exhaust alternatives before lethal force. Fatal shootings by ICE are uncommon and typically trigger federal review. Read more at Wikipedia
School reunification protocols were formalized after Columbine in 1999.
Before 1999, no standard existed for reuniting students with families after school emergencies. Post-Columbine, FEMA and the Dept. of Education developed the reunification center model now used nationwide, including today in Bend.
Topic poll · all networks~How many far-left groups are active in France's current unrest?
- Around 20
- Around 50
- Around 100
- Around 250
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 100
Topic poll · all networksWhat should be the top school safety priority after shootings like Oregon's?
The story so far
ESSA WILLIAMS CONVICTED OF SHOOTING PHOENIX POLICE OFFICER GETS TWO LIFE SENTENCE
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- POLICE CHASE UNDERWAY FOR BURGLARY SUSPECT IN LOS ANGELES COUNT
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- Person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine, media reports
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- Broadcast shows law enforcement interrogation scene with captain questioning suspect about potential charges; dialogue references FBI hostage negotiators and detective involvement in ongoing investigation, indicating active case documentation and procedural questioning phase.
- Juliana Narvaez — Reporter, WWSB-TV, Sarasota
- UK POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN KILLING OF ANN WIDDECOME
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- TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iran, July 8, to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping and innocent civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- The mass shooting in Coney Island last night shocks the conscience. Praying hard for the children who were injured and all of the victims. We must crush the scourge of gun violence in New York City and throughout the nation. Once and for all.
- NYC OFFICIALS PROVIDE UPDATE ON JULY 4TH SHOOTING INCIDENTS
- MASS SHOOTING IN CONEY ISLAND LEAVES 8 INJURED
- 8 PEOPLE SHOT AT CONEY ISLAND BBQ
- DOJ & FBI LEADERS TALK FRAUD ENFORCEMENT
- How many security points do you think these individuals bypassed?
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- PRESIDENT TRUMP UNVEILS THE NEW AIR FORCE ONE PLANE
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- SEC. OF DEFENSE HAGSETH MEETS WITH NATO OFFICIALS
- FBI INVESTIGATES BORDER PATROL INVOLVED SHOOTING IN WA
- PHILADELPHIA OFFICIALS UPDATE ON CRIME NUMBERS AND STATS
- PHILADELPHIA OFFICIALS DISCUSS CRIME, SHOOTING INVOLVING OFFICERS
- THREE PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICERS SHOT
- 3 PHILADELPHIA OFFICERS SHOT, SUSPECT DEAD
- OFFICIALS GIVE UPDATE ON SHOOTING IN MIDLAND, TX
- HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE DURING INTRUDER INCIDENT IN GEORGIA POLICE SPRINGS, GEORGIA
- DOJ REMARKS AFTER SUSPECT IN MN LAWMAKER SHOOTINGS PLEADS GUILTY
- POLICE PURSUIT OF DUI SUSPECT IN L.A.
- TRUMP SPEAKS TO REPORTERS AFTER ATTENDING NBA FINALS G3
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- 14 ARRESTS IN ALLEGED FRAUD SCHEME IN OHIO; JUSTICE AND THE FRAUD DIVISION WILL WORK
