Plus data on US aid to Ukraine and more.

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** Where are crime victimization rates highest?
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Americans report millions of violent and property crimes each year, but overall crime rates have decreased since the 1990s. Crime affects people differently based on their age and other factors, including where they live. USAFacts dug into the nation’s patchwork of urban, suburban, and rural areas to understand where victimization rates are highest ([link removed]) .
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* In 2015, children ages 12–14 were most likely to report being the victims of violent crimes in both urban and rural areas. The second-highest urban rate was among people ages 21–24, while rural areas’ second-highest rate was among people 35–49.

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** Continuing US aid to Ukraine
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Last week, President Joe Biden addressed the nation about his support to re-up aid to Ukraine. However, aid is pending until the House of Representatives elects a new speaker. We’ve updated this article ([link removed]) with September 2023 numbers on US assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion.
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* The United States has sent over $60 billion in funding and equipment to Ukraine, covering security, economic, and humanitarian aid.

Will Ukraine have to pay the US back? Find out here ([link removed]) .


** Data behind the news
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President Biden also called for aid for Israel in his Thursday address. Here’s more context ([link removed]) on the nation’s history of aid to Israel.

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Women are 8.8% more likely than men to have a seasonal allergy ([link removed]) . However, the inverse is true for children: 20.0% of boys have a seasonal allergy, while 17.7% of girls do.
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