Gun Violence Prevention

Gun violence prevention groups to fight Trump's 'concealed carry reciprocity' plan

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back to the White House, he has said he will keep his promise to sign a nationwide "concealed carry reciprocity" law.

A first-time NYC marathon runner's special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention

Trevon Bosley will be one of 50,000 people at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.

How advocates predict Trump's 2024 win could impact gun violence prevention laws

ABC News follows gun violence survivor Drew Spiegel and Rep. Maxwell Frost as they push for stricter gun laws.

Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot

In Philadelphia gun violence has been a consistent issue. This month alone there were 841 shootings in the city. Sadly, 21% of those shootings were fatal. Despite being directly impacted by gun ...

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.

Lucy had postnatal depression and ended her life - could more have been done?

The family of a woman who ended her life while suffering postnatal depression say she was let down.

Tips on how to prevent cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart ...

Sister hopes lessons are learned from brother's death

Christopher Trolan died after staff failed to give him a sufficient level of antibiotics in November 2019.

To Prevent Golfing Injuries, Loosen Up Your Spine

Whether the pain is in your elbows hips or shoulders, the solution is often in your upper back.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Miami boss: MLS rules prevent Neymar signing

Inter Miami head coach Gerardo Martino has addressed the rumors linking Neymar to the club and insisted a deal would be impossible to negotiate at the moment given MLS roster and salary restrictions.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

NYC Drought: How to Conserve Water and Prevent Wildfires

Now that New York City and surrounding counties are under a drought warning, officials are asking residents to save water and help prevent more wildfires.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Gun safety and pro-gun rights groups make battleground state push

Throughout the battleground states, gun safety advocates and pro-gun rights groups are both increasing efforts to turn out voters. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand spoke to volunteers on both ...

Election Violence Is Already Here

With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Firearms Expert Reacts To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Franchise Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, including the Obokan from Shadow of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 26

The AI Machine Gun of the Future Is Already Here

The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Megan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family

Entertainment - ABC News - November 11

Best Theraguns and Tools (2024): Massage Guns, TheraFace

Here’s our guide to the best Theraguns and Therabody gadgets to enhance your recovery routine, alleviate muscle pain, and boost your overall wellness.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Metal Slug Tactics Review - Rerun and Gun

There's always been something endearing about Metal Slug. While its contemporaries like Contra ratcheted up the aliens and body horror, Metal Slug instead leaned hard into comedy, mixing its ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Murder accused 'arrived at sister's home with gun'

Finlay MacDonald is alleged to have shot a dad-of-six at his home and attempted to murder three others.

More Republican women buying guns: Gallup

Gun ownership among Republican women has grown in recent years, a new survey found. According to Gallup’s annual measurement of gun ownership across the country, the percentage of Republican women ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

Prince William: ‘I’ll show people how to prevent homelessness’

Heir to the throne responds to criticism about his Homewards programme in two-part ITV documentary. Prince William has said criticism about his privileged lifestyle and many residences drives him ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Phone companies should do more to prevent robocalls and texts, report says

While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for ...

World must act to prevent ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Gaza, António Guterres warns

Secretary general makes appeal as civilian casualties mount amid intensive Israeli strikes on north. The UN secretary general, António Guterres has warned Israel could carry out the “ethnic ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Monitors, Once Meant to Prevent Election Fraud, Now Seek to Prove It

Polling place monitors have long provided oversight to elections. But this year, many are there to provide documentation for Donald J. Trump’s claims of fraud.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Restricting sugar in children helps prevent diabetes later in life: Study

Children whose parents keep them off sugar during their first two years of life have lower rates of diabetes and high blood pressure for the rest of their lives, a new study has found. That ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study Finds

If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

The best medicine: could a shift to prevention help save the NHS?

Grassroots projects in Surrey show positive impact of tackling health problems before they escalate

World - Financial Times - November 7

‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

On the eve of Cop29 in Baku, António Guterres says dangers are underestimated as irreversible tipping points near. The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation's 4th biggest killer

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that

Health - ABC News - November 9

UK trial to assess if red grape chemical can prevent bowel cancer

Resveratrol, which is also found in blueberries and peanuts, has been found to slow tumour growth in mice. Red wine was once heralded as a boon for health that could protect the heart and even ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Can Trump Prevent a TikTok Ban? His Team Says ‘He Will Deliver’

When asked about whether President-elect Donald Trump would prevent a TikTok ban in the United States, a spokeswoman told The New York Times: “He will deliver.”

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content

Tech - ABC News - November 14

U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts

The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.

Public awareness of 988 national suicide prevention hotline low, but growing: Poll

Awareness of the 988 national suicide prevention hotline is growing since the number was updated, but it is still low, according to a new survey. The Annenberg Public Policy Center/SSRS poll, ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Can Trump Prevent a TikTok Ban? His Team Says ‘He Will Deliver’

When asked about whether President-elect Donald Trump would prevent a TikTok ban in the United States, a spokeswoman told The New York Times: “He will deliver.”

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

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