California Police Retreat from Mental Health Crisis Calls
A growing number of California sheriffs are refusing to respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies, sparking debate over public safety and specialist crisis teams.
A growing number of California sheriffs are refusing to respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies, sparking debate over public safety and specialist crisis teams.
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Harvard and Yale law professors argue the US Supreme Court has lost its legitimacy under Trump and must be replaced to prevent oligarchic rule. Discover the case for radical reform.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calls on the UN to prevent conflict as the US enforces a naval blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
British Transport Police seek a man after a female passenger was sexually harassed and threatened with violence on a Victoria to Denmark Hill service. Witnesses urged to come forward.
At least three writers pull out of Hay festival Cartagena in protest at Nobel laureate María Corina Machado's support for US intervention in Venezuela. Discover the controversy.
External auditors EY have identified ten significant weaknesses at Tower Hamlets Council, warning of a cycle of government intervention without urgent action. The council's leadership says it agrees with the findings.
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
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New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Venezuela condemns US 'narco-terrorism' allegations as pretext for regime change amid military buildup. European leaders warn of potential bloodshed in South America.
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Philadelphia-based interventionists Joseph Kelly and Patrick Ryan use unique methods to help families extract loved ones from cults. Discover their controversial approach.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismisses Donald Trump's threat to send troops into Mexico, citing historical warnings against foreign intervention.
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Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
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Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
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Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
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Britain's beloved toy retailer The Entertainer announces significant redundancies across its UK stores, citing crippling business rates, rising wages and economic pressures.
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering efforts could destabilise global climate systems, creating catastrophic consequences if deployed without international oversight.