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.

An 11-year-old girl dies on a flight to New York City

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A tragic incident occurred on a Turkish Airlines flight over the weekend as an 11-year-old girl suddenly fell unconscious. Despite the best efforts of the cabin crew and a doctor on board, the girl was declared deceased after the plane made an emergency landing in Hungary. First responders in Budapest made attempts to revive the child, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Heartbreakingly, the family of the deceased disembarked the plane in Hungary and the flight …

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Road rage incident ends in gunfire

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Gunfire erupted on the I-75 on Saturday in a display of road rage between two truck drivers, according to the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. The confrontation started the Georgia-Tennessee border, where onlookers watched a truck allegedly try to push another off the road while changing lanes. The situation intensified as the vehicles proceeded southward into Gordon County. One of the truckers decided to escalate things further, using a handgun and firing at the driver’s compartment …

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Woman admits to killing her sister after two bodies were found inside her house

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An unsettling discovery was made in a South Side San Antonio home over the weekend. Three women were found inside, two of whom were dead. One of the survivors, 68-year-old Dores Campos, has since been charged with the murder of her sister. The accused was discovered within the home alongside her sister, 64-year-old Patricia Sauceda, and 72-year-old Linda Blann. It was Blann’s daughter who made the disturbing discovery while she was trying to drop off …

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Cave boat capsizes in New York

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On Monday, an accident occurred at the Erie Canal when a tour boat being operated by Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride capsized in a nearby cave. This company provides a walking tour and a boat ride through the cave system, a feature established nearly 150 years prior. The Lockport Police Department, along with New York State Police and local fire personnel, worked together to successfully rescue all 36 passengers, although an exact count of …

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Firefighter dies saving his daughter from a rip current

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On Friday, the FDNY suffered an immense loss as Firefighter Mark Batista passed away while valiantly attempting to rescue his teenage daughter from a rip current at the Jersey Shore. This incident occurred around 8:38 a.m. at Sylvania Ave Beach in Avon-by-the-Sea, and served as a catalyst for emergency support from multiple units, including the Area Network of Shore Water Emergency Responders (ANSWER). Eventually, the female juvenile was safely recovered and transferred to the Jersey …

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Naked ex-CEO arrested for public intoxication and domestic abuse

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Scott Fischer, the ex-CEO of the popular ice cream snack company Dippin’ Dots, was arrested in front of his house. Last Tuesday, a heated argument with his girlfriend over his drinking habits spiraled out of control, according to the Nichols Hills, Oklahoma police. Fischer, 43, reportedly came home intoxicated from work that day. This led to an argument with his partner. Later, around midnight, Fischer allegedly brought the argument back up until it turned into …

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Young woman killed and six others shot at birthday party

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The Antioch shooting in northern California has left the local community reeling from tragedy, as it is still unclear what motivated the attack that left one woman dead and six people wounded. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, and police were called to a home located in Antioch, California, following reports of gunfire at a 19-year-old’s birthday party. Witnesses and neighbors claimed they saw uninvited guests arrive and, soon after, an …

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Four kids stabbed in park knife attack

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A shocking attack that took place in a French Alps park has resulted in the suspect being charged with attempted murder. French judges issued the preliminary charges on Saturday, following an incident that left four young children and two adults stabbed. The suspect, a 31-year-old Syrian refugee who holds permanent residency in Sweden, was charged with attempted murder and armed resistance. He is reported to have a 3-year-old daughter residing in Sweden. Witnesses revealed that …

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Thirteen injured during large gathering in outburst of violence

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Early Sunday morning, a mass gathering in Syracuse, New York took a dark turn. At least 13 people fell victim to a series of violent incidents. People were shot, stabbed, and hit by vehicles. Police swiftly responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 12:22 a.m. on Davis Street, as confirmed by Syracuse Police spokesman Lt. Matthew Malinowski. Upon their arrival, law enforcement officers were met with a chaotic scene, encountering a massive assembly …

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Funeral procession attacked by gunmen in nice suburb of Chicago

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Oak Park, a quiet suburb of Chicago, was shocked and shaken on Saturday when a white pickup truck opened fire into a funeral procession. One vehicle in the procession took multiple shots from the assailants, leaving two people critically injured. Two other passengers in another vehicle in the procession were injured but are in stable condition. Thankfully, no bystanders were harmed in the incident. The police and other local authorities have been busy since the …

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