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.

Man killed by 70-year-old woman who hid knife inside of her cane

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A 70-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been accused of fatally stabbing a 31-year-old man with a knife concealed in her cane. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has charged Renee DiPietro with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and possession of a crime instrument. She received these charges for allegedly killing Michael Sides on June 10th in Ardmore. The incident occurred following an altercation between DiPietro’s son and Sides’ friend at a local bar. On the day …

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Woman wanted in fatal shooting of 10-year-old boy in Virginia

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Authorities in Virginia are searching for a 24-year-old woman in connection with the shooting death of a 10-year-old boy and the gun-related injuries of a 37-year-old man. Tashawnda Nicole Drayton has been identified as the suspected shooter. She is wanted on charges including first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding, according to the City of Franklin Virginia Police Department. Chief Steve Patterson expressed his sorrow in a statement shared on social media, calling it a “very …

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Gangster convicted for cemetery murder

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A Philadelphia jury has convicted a motorcycle gang member, Michael DiMauro, 51, for the brutal murder of a potential recruit of the Warlocks biker gang. The crime took place in 2017, with the victim’s body discovered in a crypt at Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia. DiMauro, who chose to represent himself in court, was found guilty of a series of charges, including first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, related to the death of …

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Off-duty police officer shot by stray bullets in Chicago

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An off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s officer is in critical condition after being shot on the Southwest Side of Chicago on Wednesday night. According to Chicago police and fire officials, a suspect is now in custody. The incident occurred around 8:52 p.m. in the 4700-block of West 47th Street near Midway Airport. The 37-year-old off-duty officer was struck by stray bullets while in traffic, sustaining injuries to the right elbow and lower back. Authorities have confirmed …

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Woman killed, two injured in shooting at Washington home

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A 31-year-old man from Marysville, Washington, has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing two individuals in separate incidents in Snohomish County. The first incident occurred in Marysville, and the second took place in Edmonds. The suspect was finally apprehended after engaging in a foot chase with law enforcement. According to the Marysville Police Department (MPD), the initial shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on the 2600 block of 164th Street Northeast in Marysville. Upon arrival, …

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Disappearance leads dive team to shocking discovery

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An unsolved disappearance case led a volunteer dive team to a surprising discovery in Miami on Sunday. The team, United Search Corps, found more than 30 vehicles at the bottom of a lake while searching for clues related to the case. The missing person had reportedly driven from Pinellas County to Miami International Airport to pick up relatives and then disappeared. The team targeted the lake due to its location near the airport and its …

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At least 36 killed as fires spread across Maui

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A devastating wildfire, propelled by the strong winds of Hurricane Dora, has wreaked havoc on the Hawaiian island of Maui, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The blaze, which started on Wednesday, has claimed at least 36 lives and obliterated parts of Lahaina, a town steeped in centuries of history. The fire, fueled by the hurricane passing approximately 500 miles to the south, has caused widespread destruction. Maui County confirmed late Wednesday that …

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Teen accused of throwing her newborn baby in the garbage tries suing hospital for malpractice

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A 19-year-old woman who is facing charges for allegedly killing her newborn baby in a hospital bathroom is now suing the hospital, claiming that the treatment she received led to a stillbirth. The incident occurred last January when Alexee Trevizo was caught on surveillance video entering the emergency room restroom with her hand near her rear end. Nurses discovered a bloody scene more than 20 minutes later, with the baby boy found in a trash …

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Presidential candidate in Ecuador assassinated

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In a coordinated assault, Ecuador’s presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was assassinated at a campaign rally in the capital city. The country’s president, Guillermo Lasso, and several local media outlets, confirmed the tragic news. President Lasso took to a social media platform, previously known as Twitter, to express his deep shock and outrage over the incident. He offered his heartfelt condolences to Villavicencio’s bereaved wife and daughters, and assured the nation that the culprits would not …

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Man who threatened President Biden killed in FBI raid

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A man who allegedly made threats against President Biden on social media was fatally shot by FBI agents in Provo, Utah, according to federal law enforcement sources. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 6:15 a.m. as agents were attempting to serve an arrest and search warrant at the man’s residence. The man, identified as Craig Robertson, had reportedly posted a threatening message on social media earlier in the week. The post, made on Monday, suggested …

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