Gang violence on the rise in Haiti

Homicides, kidnappings and rapes have increased in Haiti over the past few months, Antonio Guterres, U.N. Secretary-General, said. 

According to ABC News, the rise in homicides is due to a vigilante movement called “Bwa Kale,” which targets gangs. Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, street gangs have grown more powerful and now control over 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. 

In spite of a budget increase, Haitian police are still struggling to take control. 

Due to a lack of border control and weapons management, weapons and ammunition are being trafficked into Haiti, mostly from the United States. 

Hollywood writers reach agreement with studios

After 147 days on the picket line, Hollywood writers are returning to work. 

According to The Washington Post, many writers were working on shows when the strike began on May 2. Writers united to fight for higher pay and job security. 

The co-chair of the WGA negotiating committee, David A. Goodman, said the new contract with the Writers Guild of America was “transformative.”  

While the writers’ strike has ended, the film and television industry is still negotiating for an end to the SAG-AFTRA strike. 

Remains of missing Colorado woman found       

The remains of a Colorado woman who disappeared in 2020 were found last week, NBC News says. 

In May 2020, Suzanne Morphew was reported missing from her home. In 2021, her husband was charged with first-degree murder.

The case was dismissed after prosecutors said they felt the search for her body was coming to a close. 

Officials have not released where her body was found and no arrests have been made.