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Violent crime rates plunge in America's big cities

A bar chart that shows the largest declines in homicide rates in the first three months of 2026 vs. 2025 across 10 large police departments. Baltimore County, Maryland, fell 83.3%, the steepest drop. Philadelphia had the smallest decline at 54%. All listed cities posted decreases of 54% to 83.3%.

Cities with the largest drops in homicide rates, first 3 months in 2026 vs. first 3 months in 2025

Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios

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Assaults against U.S. Jews reach 46-year high

A column chart that shows reported antisemitic assaults in the U.S. annually from 2020 to 2025. Assaults rose each year, from 33 in 2020 to 88 in 2021, 161 in 2023 and 203 in 2025. The series ranges from 33 to 203, with no yearly declines.

Reported antisemitic assaults in the U.S.

Data: Anti-Defamation League annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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