From NYTimes April 12, 2024:

‘Conversation about the attacks on the streets of New York have centered on mental illness, but the offenses seem to have their roots in hatred of women.’

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/12/nyregion/new-york-city-random-attacks-women.html?unlocked_article_code=1.j00.n426.gokMGrvMiApW&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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