Adele Cardin

Jan 18, 2025 | riotimesonline.com | Adele Cardin

Brazil’s intentional homicide rate plummeted to 17.9 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024, its lowest level in over a decade. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security reported 38,075 murders, a 6% decrease from 2023. This decline continues a trend that began in 2020, with a 16% cumulative reduction in homicides since then. Despite this progress, regional disparities paint a complex picture of crime in Brazil. Bahia state recorded 4,480 murders in 2024, the highest in the country.

Jan 17, 2025 | riotimesonline.com | Adele Cardin

One Million Moms, a conservative advocacy group, launched a campaign against Zondervan’s new NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible. The group claims the study Bible promotes “woke theology” and undermines traditional biblical interpretations. They urge Christians to avoid the publication and sign a pledge boycotting Zondervan’s product. The Upside-Down Kingdom Bible addresses topics like race, ethnicity, creation care, abortion, gender, and sexuality.

Jan 16, 2025 | riotimesonline.com | Adele Cardin

A groundbreaking international study has identified 300 previously unknown genetic links to depression, marking a significant leap forward in understanding this widespread mental health condition. The research, led by scientists from the University of Edinburgh and King’s College London, analyzed genetic data from over five million people across 29 countries, making it the largest and most diverse genetic study on depression to date.

Jan 14, 2025 | riotimesonline.com | Adele Cardin

Pope Francis, the prolific pontiff, has released his autobiography “Esperanza” (Hope) on January 16, 2025. The book, co-written with editor Carlo Musso, offers a candid glimpse into the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Francis reveals his struggles with melancholy and imposter syndrome, shedding light on his human side. The Pope’s narrative weaves through his immigrant roots and experiences during Argentina‘s dictatorship.

Jan 13, 2025 | riotimesonline.com | Adele Cardin

A groundbreaking study by Michael Timothy Bennett of the Australian National University challenges the supremacy of artificial intelligence. Published in the Journal of The Royal Society Interface, the research reveals that biological systems are more efficient and adaptable than current AI models. Bennett’s study defines intelligence as the ability to adapt efficiently using minimal resources. Biological systems excel at this, adapting with significantly less data and energy than AI systems.