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‘He Failed to Signal’: When DPS Traffic Stops Turn Deadly

Shandra Hodge speaks out about her son’s death at the hands of state troopers in 2019.

Texas Observer · May 12, 2023

Is a serial killer behind a string of drownings at Austin’s Lady Bird Lake? Here’s what victims’ families have to say

Four bodies have been pulled from Austin’s Lady Bird Lake this year - joining a total of at least 18 since 2018. As police roundly deny rampant serial killer speculation, relatives of the victims tell Andrea Blanco what needs to happen to avoid more tragedies

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Deion Patterson was angry at ‘messed up’ meds before killing one woman and injuring four others, says mother

Atlanta Police Department release multiple images of gunman from inside medical building

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

Will Trent review – the detective’s punched someone and had sex before the first episode’s finished

This adaptation of Karin Slaughter’s best-selling detective novels is a breezy journey through the life of a very watchable investigator. He’s quirky, enigmatic and totally relatable

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Austin PD’s Bad DNA Analysis Nearly Cost This Man His Life

Billy Faircloth was sentenced to 60 years in prison, but an appeals court overturned his conviction.

Texas Observer · Apr 14, 2023

A tax cut on domestic flights is plane mad – here’s what we need instead

It’s fitting that the government’s slashing of APD for domestic flights fell on April fool’s day, but it’s no joke, writes Responsible Travel CEO Justin Francis

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023

UK passengers set to pay a third more to travel by train than by plane, study finds

Some flights create up to 275 per cent more CO2 emissions than an equivalent rail journey

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

New Mexico is training civilians to answer mental health calls. Will it reduce tragedies?

Despite the formation of various intervention programs, police continue to kill people in the throes of mental health episodes

The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2023

The cost of holidays abroad could increase due to new tax hike

Domestic and long-haul flights will be particularly hard hit

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023

Revealed: UK airline industry’s push for ‘ultra low’ prices on domestic flights

Environmental groups criticise cut in passenger tax, which will increase flights, but government says it remains committed to net-zero

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023