Terrorist Attacks and Mass Shootings Impact Businesses Financial Reporting According to Study

WATERLOO, Canada – A recent study conducted by the University of Waterloo found that businesses tend to become more cautious in their financial reporting in the aftermath of a terrorist attack or mass shooting. The negative effects of such events can lead to pessimistic risk assessments of financial reporting choices and a decline in accrual-based … Read more

Florida Mass Shootings Saw Decrease in 2023 Despite Nationwide Increase According to Non-Profit Gun Violence Archive

Tampa, Florida saw 30 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), marking a slight decrease from the 31 mass shootings recorded in both 2021 and 2022. The United States as a whole experienced its second-highest total of mass shootings in 2023, with 656 incidents reported by GVA, an increase from 2022’s … Read more

Maine’s Record-Breaking Homicide Tally in 2023 Linked to Lewiston Mass Shooting

Maine broke its three-decade-old homicide record in 2023, due to a mass shooting that took place in Lewiston in October. The shooting left eighteen people dead and thirteen injured, contributing to the year’s total of 51 homicides, surpassing the previous record of 40 killings set in 1989. The lowest year on record was 2000, with … Read more

Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Sends Homicides Soaring to New High

LEWISTON, Maine – The deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history has led to a surge in homicides in the state. The shooting took place at a restaurant, and the aftermath has been felt across the entire community. This tragic event has prompted concerns about gun violence and its impact on the safety and security of … Read more

Tragic: Two dead and eight injured in mass shooting at New Year’s Eve party in Los Angeles

A shooting at a New Year’s Eve party in Los Angeles has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the injury of eight others. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when an unknown assailant opened fire at the party, causing chaos and panic among the attendees. The motive for the … Read more

Maine Sees Record Number of Homicides in 2023, Including 18 Killed in Mass Shooting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — In 2023, Maine experienced its deadliest mass shooting in history, resulting in a record-breaking high of homicides for the state. The tragic events in Lewiston on Oct. 25 left 18 people dead and 13 injured, shocking a community that prides itself on low crime rates. These deaths contributed to a total … Read more

Mass Shooter in Uptown Charlotte Injures 5 at New Year’s Eve Event

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a mass shooting that injured five people at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte on New Year’s Eve. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Daevion Crawford fired a gun into a crowd of people, striking five individuals. The victims, including four … Read more

Charlotte Shooting: 19-Year-Old Arrested After Mass Shooting at Romare Bearden Park

CHARLOTTE, NC – A 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with a mass shooting at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte on New Year’s Eve. Daevion Crawford was charged with firing into a crowd, resulting in five people being injured. The heavy police presence was reported at the scene around 11:30 p.m. local time, with … Read more

Deadliest: Total of 40 Mass Killings Involving Guns in US in 2023 According to Data from The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University

From Allen, Texas, to Lewiston, Maine, 2023 saw a total of 40 mass killings involving guns, according to data from The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University. The number marks the highest level of mass shootings since data collection began in 2006, with tragedies at a Louisville bank and a Nashville elementary school fueling the … Read more

Mass shooting suspects plead not guilty and face over 100 assault charges

DADEVILLE, Ala. — Two of the five suspects involved in the mass shooting in Dadeville earlier this year have entered not guilty pleas. According to court documents, Willie Brown and Wilson Hill have waived their arraignments and denied all charges. They, along with three other suspects, are facing over 100 assault charges in connection with … Read more