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BREAKING: 2 dead, 5 injured after shooting near Seattle Space Needle 0 (0)

We are learning more after reports from Seattle police who say that multiple people were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center Sunday afternoon. According to our partners at FOX 13 Seattle, local police first confirmed the shooting around 6:30 p.m. Police have reportedly shut down Seattle Center grounds as they investigate the area. The public has been asked to avoid the area. Early reports indicate that the area was hosting the ‘Bite of Seattle’ food festival over the weekend. Subscribe to LiveNOW from FOX! https://www.youtube.com/livenowfox?sub_confirmation=1 Where to watch LiveNOW from FOX: https://www.livenowfox.com Follow us @LiveNOWFOX on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livenowfox Raw [See More…]

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Bulletproofing America’s Classrooms 0 (0)

With more than 230 school shootings in the United States over the past decade, and active shooter drills now a routine part of students’ lives, technologies developed to protect soldiers in combat are being adapted and marketed to parents and schools. One thing they all have in common: high prices ($185 for a bulletproof pencil case, $450 for a hoodie, $60,000 for a shelter), prompting concerns that safety disparities could be exacerbated for low-income families and school districts. Some people see the items as unsettling but prudent; others find them infuriating. Video by Emily Baumgaertner, Rebecca Suner, Ruru Kuo and [See More…]