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.

Elderly woman hit by school bus, dies at the scene

A tragic accident occurred in La Puente, California on Monday afternoon when an elderly woman was struck by a school bus at an intersection. The incident took place around 2:20 p.m., as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Firefighters were dispatched to respond the scene after they received reports of the collision. Upon arrival, they discovered the woman who had been hit by the school bus. Upon their arrival, the exact circumstances of …

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Sand dune collapse kills 17-year-old boy

A 17-year-old from Chesapeake, Virginia, tragically lost his life when a sand dune collapsed and buried him at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina on Saturday. The National Park Service confirmed the incident in a statement but has not yet disclosed the teenager’s identity. The young man was trapped beneath several feet of sand while in a hole that was not visible from the beachfront. The hole had been dug in a back-dune area …

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Drive-by shooting leaves teen dead, five injured

A teenage girl lost her life, and five others were injured after a drive-by shooting took place in Chico, California. The shooter targeted a group of people gathered in an apartment complex parking lot around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Seventeen-year-old Justina Stubbe was fatally shot, while the other five victims, aged between 17 and 21, were swiftly taken to the hospital. The group had attended a large party in Chico, approximately 90 miles north …

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Triple shooting at 7-Eleven claims two lives, including an 11-year-old boy

A harrowing triple shooting took place late Thursday night at a 7-Eleven in Dania Beach, resulting in two fatalities, including an 11-year-old boy, before the suspect ultimately turned the gun on himself. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident. According to BSO spokesperson Carey Codd, deputies were informed that the shooting happened inside the convenience store. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Both 11-year-old Syed Nabigh …

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Nightclub shooting kills local musician, injures two others

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Gala nightclub on South Beach, when a shooter opened fire during a party, leaving one dead and two injured. The crime scene tape cordoned off the 200 block of 23rd Street, as authorities began their investigation into the violent event. Three individuals were struck by the gunfire: two women and a man. The man, later identified by friends as 37-year-old Lowell Grissom, …

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Teen arrested in connection to fatal stabbing outside of McDonald’s

A 15-year-old boy is currently in custody under suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed outside of a McDonald’s location. The incident took place in Bath city center in the United Kingdom. Ben Moncrieff, the victim, was pronounced dead on the scene at Southgate Street after emergency services arrived shortly before 3:30 am on Saturday. Witnesses have reported seeing a male stab another young man outside the fast food chain, with security intervening …

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Reckless driver crashes into crowd, leaving seven dead and eleven injured

In a shocking incident, seven people were killed and at least 11 injured when a man deliberately drove his vehicle into a crowd of pedestrians in Brownsville, Texas, on Sunday. Brownsville Police Department’s Lt. Martin Sandoval confirmed that seven victims died on the scene, while at least 11 others were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police have not publically revealed the identity of the driver. However, he has reportedly been arrested and charged in …

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Ex-UC Davis student pleads not guilty to deadly stabbings

Carlos Reales Dominguez, a former University of California, Davis student, recently pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder. Dominguez is accused of a series of stabbings, leaving two men dead and a homeless woman hospitalized. Less than two days before the attacks took place, 20-year-old Dominguez was expelled from UC Davis for poor academic performance. He briefly addressed the court to waive his right to a speedy preliminary hearing. Prosecutors may seek …

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Mass shooting at Dallas mall leaves eight dead and seven injured

A horrific shooting incident unfolded at the Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, just outside of Dallas, resulting in eight fatalities and seven injuries. The shopping center, an outdoor complex with a population of approximately 100,000 residents, was filled with panic as hundreds of shoppers scrambled for safety. The assailant, who drove a silver sedan, opened fire on unsuspecting visitors. The shooting killed eight and injured seven others, three of whom are now in critical …

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Shooting at Cinco de Mayo party leaves one dead and six injured

Late Friday night, a Cinco de Mayo party at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, ended in tragedy when a gunman opened fire, resulting in one fatality and at least six other people injured. According to Ocean Springs Police Capt. Ryan LeMaire, the shooter targeted a gathering of about 200 people at the restaurant on Government Street. LeMaire revealed that the deceased victim was 19-year-old Chase Harmon from Pascagoula, Mississippi. The other victims were …

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