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.

Thousands presumed dead after second earthquake hits

CHAHAK, AFGHANISTAN – In Chahak, Afghanistan, a second powerful earthquake struck the western region on Wednesday, following a previous quake that claimed over 2,000 lives and razed entire villages in Herat province. This recent seismic event, registering a magnitude of 6.3, occurred approximately 28 kilometers from Herat, the provincial capital, and was 10 kilometers deep, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake triggered a landslide that obstructed the main Herat-Torghondi highway, according to …

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Church deacon killed in police dispute over a traffic ticket

ATLANTA, GA – A police officer in Atlanta was dismissed from his duties on Tuesday following his involvement in the death of a 62-year-old church deacon. The officer, Kiran Kimbrough, had used a stun gun on the elderly man during a disagreement over a traffic citation. The incident, which occurred on August 10, led to the death of Johnny Hollman Sr. Police Chief Darin Schierbaum announced the termination of Kimbrough after an internal investigation concluded …

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Driver fatally runs over 5-year-old boy during student dropoff at school

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV – In North Las Vegas, a 5-year-old boy was fatally hit by a van while on his way to school. The driver, a 41-year-old man with a history of DUI charges in another state, has been arrested and charged with the same offense in relation to the child’s death. The young victim, Kamari “K.K.” Jordan Wolfe, was reportedly “run over multiple times” as he was heading to Somerset Academy, a local …

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Woman murdered by McDonald’s worker during argument

HENDERSONVILLE, NC – A man was apprehended by local authorities following a fatal shooting at a McDonald’s restaurant where he was employed. The incident occurred on Monday morning, according to the Hendersonville Police Department. The police were alerted to a shooting at the fast-food establishment on Four Seasons Boulevard shortly before 11 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a woman had been fatally wounded by a single gunshot. Investigations revealed that the 30-year-old female victim had …

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Liquor store employee killed in robbery attempt

WEST COVINA, CA – A deadly robbery incident left a man dead at Big Bob’s Liquors and Market in West Covina. An employee was shot dead while trying to prevent a robbery. The incident took place around 9 p.m. on Sunday, during a confrontation with two men who had entered the store with the intent to steal. The employee, 34-year-old Karan Singh, was found unresponsive outside the store when police arrived in response to a …

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Driver shot dead by police after crashing into building

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A motorist who crashed into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco was fatally shot by police in the building’s lobby on Monday, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 3:09 p.m. PT when the individual drove into the lobby of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, an office responsible for visa processing, said Sgt. Kathryn Winters, a representative for the San Francisco Police Department. Police arrived on …

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Alabama man killed in police “ambush” during truck repossession attempt

DECATUR, AL – A deadly incident unfolded in Decatur, Alabama, where a local man lost his life in a police-involved shooting. The incident occurred on September 29, when law enforcement officers accompanied a repossession agent to the man’s residence. The family of the deceased, Steve Perkins, 39, has described the event as an “ambush.” Security footage from neighboring homes captured the confrontation between Perkins and the officers. The video, released by Perkins’ family, includes audio …

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Tow truck driver shot dead while on the job

CHICAGO, IL – A fatal incident unfolded in the early hours of Friday in the Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side. Jack Jacobsen, a 28-year-old tow truck driver, was fatally shot multiple times in his torso while on duty. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the 3000 block of West 5th Avenue, according to the Chicago police and Jacobsen’s mother, Ericha Hosick. Jacobsen was on a call with a close friend during his …

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Dead body found inside car trunk

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A chilling discovery was made in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood when a man’s body was found in the trunk of a parked car. The 31-year-old victim was found wrapped in a tarp inside of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee on Sunday afternoon. The vehicle was parked on North 5th Street, in front of a residential complex known as the Block Apartments. The disturbing discovery of the man’s body has sent shockwaves through …

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Skydiver dies after crash-landing in front yard

TITUSVILLE, FL – A horrific skydiving accident that resulted in the death of an unidentified man was captured on surveillance footage in Titusville, Florida. The incident occurred around 12:25 pm on Saturday, with the man’s descent visible in the reflection of a car window parked in a residential driveway. The skydiver, dressed in bright yellow parachute gear, hit the pavement and was found unresponsive. James Sconiers, the homeowner and a Vietnam veteran, discovered the man …

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