Convicted Felons Who Went on to Fame and Fortune
A felony conviction is a mark on a person’s record that can follow them for life, often preventing them from building a successful career and a respectable life. That’s not always the case, though.…
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The Number of Violent Deaths in This Country Will Shock You
Deaths and injuries related to firearms have dramatically increased in the United States. In fact, just this year the U.S. surgeon general declared firearm violence a public health crisis. But as the rate of…
This is the Most Common Gun Type Owned in Your State
It has been almost 90 years since President Franklin Roosevelt signed the National Firearms Act into law. The National Firearms Act specifies that certain types of firearms need to be registered with the Secretary…
Getting Caught With Weed in These States Is Brutal
Just a few decades ago, it was possible to go to jail for the possession of marijuana, regardless of which city or state you were in. In fact, if you got caught with any…
These Are the 8 Most Feared Prisons Still Operating Today
Going to prison is never a good thing. But in some parts of the world, it might just be a fate worse than death. And just in case you think the most hellish prisons…
These Are All the Countries With the Death Penalty
The death penalty was once the go-to punishment for a wide range of crimes in most countries of the world. Today, only about 28% of countries still practice capital punishment, but that includes some…
The Murder Rates in These American Towns are Scary
What cities have the highest murder rates? Using data compiled by the nonprofit organization Murder Accountability Project 24/7 Wall St. identified the American cities with the highest murder rates. Murder rates were calculated by…
Gun Criminals Committed 300% More Crimes in This City
Using ATF firearm tracing data as a proxy for criminal offenses, 24/7 Wall St. identified the U.S. cities where gun crime is surging. We considered the 10 cities in each state with the most…
These Countries Have Less Trust in the Government Than America
To find the least trusted country in the world by its own citizens, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer. Countries are ranked by the overall Trust Index, which is the average…
Warning: You Might Die a Violent Death If You Go to Any of These Countries
24/7 Wall St. Insights With 27,445 violent deaths (8.14 per 100,000 people) per capita, the United States did not make this list — though it would have if only ranking by firearm deaths. The top most…
Gun Crime Is a Big Problem in These Towns Across the US
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. In all but a handful of states, over a third of all 2022 ATF firearm investigations originated in…
Paying Off a Soldier or Police Officer is Easy in These Countries
24/7 Wall St. Insights 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the most corrupt countries in the world by reviewing data from Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. Of the 180 countries ranked by…
8 Recent Times Bank Robbers Actually Got Away With It
With rising inflation, rampant greedflation, stagnant wages, and a rising cost of living, people continue to turn to bank robberies to supplement their income. While we can’t recommend this to our readers, we understand…
Each Prisoner Costs $75,000 Per Year In This State
24/7 Wall St. Insights The prison system in the United States is undeniably corrupt The cost of a state’s prison population is based on many factors, including the number of prisoners and the programs…
American Police Trust These Guns for a Reason
24/7 Wall St. Insights Glock and Sig Sauer are among the most popular guns used by police departments across the United States. When choosing guns for their departments, police consider factors like price, reliability,…