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.

Armored car guard killed in brazen robbery

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In a shocking incident on Friday, an armored car guard was fatally shot during a robbery in Dallas. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in the 100 block of South Carroll Avenue, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement. The victim, identified as 52-year-old David Ruback, was in the midst of a cash delivery to a local business when the tragedy unfolded. As Ruback was approaching the business entrance, an unidentified assailant intercepted him …

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Teacher murdered, man shot, before shooter killed himself

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MIAMI, FL – A tragic incident unfolded in Palmetto Estates, south of Miami, when a beloved elementary school math teacher was fatally shot in a murder-suicide, leaving another individual injured, as per local law enforcement. Maria Cruz de la Cruz, 51, was discovered with a gunshot wound in a residence around 4:20 p.m. on Friday, as reported by Detective Angel Rodriguez of the Miami-Dade Police Department. Cruz, a mother of two, had been a dedicated …

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Teen girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert charged with murder

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DALLAS, TX – A teenage girl from Texas, who was previously the focus of an Amber Alert, has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 21-year-old male, according to local law enforcement. The police are still on the hunt for another suspect involved in the case. The Garland Police Department, located in a Dallas suburb, identified two individuals as persons of interest in the murder of Arturo Pena, a resident of Mesquite, which …

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Old woman gets slashed in the face with large kitchen knife

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MANHATTAN, NYC- A woman from Hoboken, New Jersey, was apprehended by authorities on Sunday following an unprovoked assault on an elderly woman outside a pizza joint in Manhattan, according to law enforcement officials. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Ola Albanni, is accused of using a knife to attack a 65-year-old woman on Friday evening in Midtown Manhattan. The incident reportedly occurred just after 6 p.m. outside 2 Bros Pizza on Eight Avenue and West 38th …

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Man charged for murder of missing teacher

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A Maryland resident, Harold Francis Landon III, has been indicted on first-degree murder charges following the mysterious disappearance of a 59-year-old woman, Mariame Toure Sylla, in Greenbelt in late July. Sylla was last seen on Lake Park Drive in Greenbelt on the evening of July 29, having left her home for a stroll in Schrom Hills Park. On August 1, the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) stumbled upon human remains on Old Alexandria Ferry …

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Prison goes on lockdown after 100 protesting inmates refused to go back to their cells

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BAYPORT, MN- A Minnesota correctional facility was put on emergency lockdown after approximately 100 prisoners refused to return to their cells on Sunday due to dangerously high temperatures. The inmates, all housed in one unit, were reportedly protesting against the excessive heat, limited access to showers and ice, and unclean drinking water. The Department of Corrections has stated that the situation is now stable, but the reasons behind the inmates’ refusal to return to their …

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Shoplifter shot dead at Lowe’s hardware store

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New Castle, Del.- A 28-year-old man was suspected of shoplifting at a Lowe’s hardware store in New Castle, Delaware. The man was fatally shot by two state troopers on Thursday morning, according to Delaware State Police. The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the store situated on Hessler Boulevard. The police were responding to a shoplifting call when they reportedly saw the man, identified as a known fugitive, exiting the store with a cart …

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U.S. sentences major drug trafficker

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SAN DIEGO, CA – A leading figure in the infamous MS-13 and Mexican Mafia gangs, Nelson Alexander Flores, has been sentenced to more than 17 years in a U.S. federal prison. Prosecutors revealed that Flores was the linchpin in the distribution of over 100 pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine each month on behalf of the international gang. Between 2018 and May 2020, Flores, a resident of Tijuana, Mexico, orchestrated the supply of methamphetamine from various …

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Thousands stranded in mud at Burning Man

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RENO, NV – The Burning Man festival, a popular counterculture event held annually in the Nevada desert, faced a significant challenge over the Labor Day weekend. Severe weather conditions left tens of thousands of attendees stranded, with vehicular access to the festival grounds closed and exit routes blocked. Festival-goers were left to navigate through mud, with many resorting to walking barefoot or using plastic bags to protect their feet. In response to the situation, festival …

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Texas college student shot dead outside of bar

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Fort Worth, TX – A Texas Christian University junior was fatally shot outside a local bar in Fort Worth’s West 7th District, according to police reports. The victim, Wes Smith, was standing near a bar establishment named Your Mom’s House at the time of the incident. In the early hours of Friday morning, he was approached by Matthew Purdy. Purdy, also 21, engaged Smith in a brief conversation before allegedly shooting the former football player …

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