John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Israeli couple found dead while embracing their three children after bloody Hamas attack

Kfar Aza, ISRAEL – Heart-wrenching stories continue to emerge from the devastating attack by Hamas terrorists on Israel, shedding light on the human toll of the conflict. Among the tragic accounts are a couple who had their lives cut short just days before their planned engagement and a family of five found in a heartbreaking embrace. Aviv Kutz, 54, and his wife, Livnat, 49, were discovered embracing their three children, Rotem, 19, Yonatan, 17, and …

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Ex-cop accused of being a serial burglar in over 30 thefts

GLASTONBURY, CT – A former police officer from Connecticut, Patrick Hemingway, is suspected of being a “serial burglar” involved in more than 30 thefts across three states, including Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The arrest warrant, unsealed by the Connecticut Superior Court, revealed that Hemingway, a former Glastonbury police officer, is accused of targeting safes and cash registers at various businesses. The Glastonbury Police Department issued a press release on September 20, stating that they …

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Shooting at State Fair of Texas leaves three people injured, area evacuated

DALLAS, TX – A shooting incident at the State Fair of Texas on Saturday evening resulted in three people sustaining non-critical injuries, according to local law enforcement. The shooting suspect, who initially fled from the scene of the crime, was eventually apprehended by police officers. A firearm, which is believed to be the weapon used in the incident, was recovered by authorities in the process. The victims’ exact medical conditions remain undisclosed. The incident led …

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Triple shooting breaks out, one person dead

MILWAUKEE, WI – A triple shooting incident that occurred late Thursday night at a BP gas station on 27th and Lisbon is currently under investigation by the Milwaukee Police. A 40-year-old individual was critically injured in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. An 18-year-old suspect, who also sustained gunshot wounds, was apprehended after seeking medical attention at a local hospital. Another 29-year-old victim, who was not at the scene, sought …

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Denver party shooting leaves six shot, three dead

DENVER, CO – A party at a Denver industrial office complex turned deadly in the early hours of Saturday morning, with six individuals shot and three losing their lives. The Denver Police Department confirmed that officers were called to the scene at 12445 E. 39th Avenue around 1:37 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, the officers found one person with gunshot wounds who was subsequently declared dead at the scene. It later …

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Man found dead sitting on chair in mysterious homicide

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A man’s death in a residence on the west side of Indianapolis has prompted a homicide investigation by local authorities. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were called to the scene of the man’s death late at night on Monday. The emergency call was made concerning a potential fatality at a home on the 500 block of S. Holt Road. Upon their arrival, officers interacted with the occupants living at the home. …

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Husband killed while trying to protect his wife during armed robbery

CHICAGO, IL – A well-known figure in the Chicago hip-hop community, Keltule Meeks, 48, tragically lost his life in an attempted robbery outside his Humboldt Park residence on Tuesday morning. Meeks, also known by his stage name Rus T Blade, was a beloved TV host for the popular music program Urban Grind TV and a respected figure in the local hip hop scene. The incident, which was captured on home surveillance cameras, unfolded as a …

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Employee found shot dead at elementary school

FORT WORTH, TX – On the morning of October 11th, a Fort Worth ISD employee was shot and killed in the parking lot of David K. Sellars Elementary School in Forest Hill. The Forest Hill police were alerted to the scene just before 7 a.m., where they discovered a woman, later identified as a school employee, with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite their life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead after being transported to John Peter Smith …

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Prison riot leaves 5 men dead

VILLAHERMOSA, TABASCO, MEXICO – A violent altercation between inmates at a prison in Mexico’s Tabasco state has resulted in the deaths of five men, authorities announced on Friday. Late Thursday night, a riot erupted within the prison’s walls. The altercation claimed the lives of five inmates in total. According to the state police department, four of those five inmates were either on trial or serving sentences for serious offenses, including rape and homicide. Control of …

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Two people killed in murder-suicide case that stemmed from domestic violence

MILWAUKEE, WI – In Milwaukee, a devastating event took place early Friday morning. A domestic violence-related incident took a violent turn, ultimately resulting in a murder-suicide that left two people dead. The murder-suicide happened in the vicinity of 52nd and Hadley at approximately 2:30 a.m. Local authorities identified it as a tragedy that stemmed from domestic violence. A 28-year-old woman was shot and subsequently taken to a hospital. However, after she was transported to the …

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