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.

Teacher in hot water after sending videos to student over snap chat

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ST. JAMES, MO – A 25-year-old special education teacher from St. James, Missouri, Rikki Laughlin, is in hot water after being accused of sharing explicit content with a 16-year-old student and suggesting sexual encounters while her spouse was away, court documents reveal. The Maries County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Laughlin’s activities following an anonymous tip about an inappropriate relationship between her and a student. The student, in a meeting with Detective Dale Harp …

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Three teens shot outside of a high school

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BALTIMORE, MD – Three teenagers sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident near Carver Vocational Technical High School in west Baltimore on Friday morning, coinciding with the commencement of classes. This recent episode amplifies concerns over the growing incidents of youth violence in the city. Notably, several Baltimore public school students have faced gun violence on or proximate to their school premises this year. This is despite a general reduction in gun-related incidents over the …

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Body of mass shooter found near recycling plant

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LEWISTON, ME – The small town of Lewiston witnessed a somber close to its darkest chapter when authorities confirmed the death of Robert Card, the alleged orchestrator of Wednesday’s mass shooting. His lifeless body brought an end to the frantic 48-hour search that had gripped the community. Late on Friday, Card’s body was discovered near a Lisbon Falls recycling facility, with the scene suggesting a tragic self-inflicted end. The link between the suspect and the …

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Two in custody after a 5-year-old’s body was found in a dumpster

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MILWAUKEE, WI – In a chilling turn of events, a Milwaukee dumpster became the center of a grim discovery on Thursday – the body of young Prince McCree, just 5 years old. The news sent shockwaves through the community, coming just a day after he was reported missing by the local police. While the cause of Prince’s death is still under scrutiny, preliminary evidence suggests a possible homicide. The unsettling fact that the boy’s body …

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Bodies of two missing men found shot to death

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EDEN, VT – A chilling revelation emerged from Eden, Vermont, as the identities of two young Massachusetts men were disclosed after their lifeless bodies were found in a dense forest. Jahim Solomon and Eric White, both in their early twenties, had been absent from communication, causing growing apprehension among their families. The young men had traversed several Vermont towns, including Burlington, Lowell, Morrisville, and Stowe, before their unsettling and abrupt disappearance. They were officially reported …

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Man found bound and tortured in his own car

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – In a dramatic series of events, a Michigan resident was found tied up and injured in his car, a disturbing aftermath of a harrowing kidnapping at a Lifetime Fitness gym’s parking area. News broke late Monday when Shelby Township Police sprang into action, piecing together the fragments of a kidnapping involving four masked assailants. The investigation took a significant turn when the suspect’s vehicle was detected outside the victim’s home. A …

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Teen linked to stolen credit cards was stashing several fully automatic weapons

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MAPLE GROVE, MN – A raucous birthday party at an Airbnb in Maple Grove, Minnesota, took a serious turn when law enforcement discovered 11 firearms, some of which were automatic, hidden in unconventional locations such as food wrappers, board games, and walls. The 17-year-old birthday celebrant was initially under suspicion for credit card theft after a resident from Shoreview reported stolen credit cards. These cards were quickly linked to purchases at a local Target, leading …

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Five adults found shot to death inside NC home

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CLINTON, NC – In a shocking incident early Thursday, five individuals were discovered dead from gunshot wounds in a residence located off Garland Highway, just outside Clinton, according to Sampson County law enforcement. Sheriff Jimmy Thornton confirmed that deputies responded to the scene shortly before 1 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible homicide. The motivation behind the murders remains unclear, and authorities have yet to identify a suspect. Likewise, the relationship or connections between …

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Vegas sugar daddy gets a nasty surprise

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LAS VEGAS, NV – When luxury met deception in the neon heart of Las Vegas, a gentleman in his prime years found himself outwitted by a younger acquaintance he’d met on the “Seeking” dating platform. A site formerly know as Seeking Arrangement for sugar daddies and their muse to connect. Drawn by Hailey McNally’s youthful charm, the man was ready for a grand weekend, gifting her $2,500 and tickets to a live U2 performance. McNally …

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Indiana teen dead after shootout with police

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UNION CITY, IN – A tragic incident unfolded in Union City, Indiana, when a 19-year-old man, Brayden Barnhouse, was fatally shot after firing at sheriff’s deputies. The initial response by the deputies was to a drug overdose report involving the young man. Relatives informed the Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies that Barnhouse, who was initially reported to have overdosed, had left the residence and was believed to be on foot nearby. Approximately 20 minutes after this …

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