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.

Shootout between vehicles on highway causes univolved motorist to crash

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently conducting an investigation into a freeway shooting incident that resulted in a car crash. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 11:00 am on the westbound lane of Highway 24 near Lafayette, California, according to the CHP’s Contra Costa office. Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots exchanged between two vehicles traveling westbound. Amid the alleged gunfire, one of the involved vehicles collided with a Ford that was not part of the …

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Texas to fire newly hired teacher that was busted in child prostitution sting

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A Texas school district is moving forward with the dismissal of a recently employed teacher, Gershon Caston, following his arrest in a child sex trafficking investigation. Dallas police took Caston into custody on July 20, charging him with child trafficking, sexual assault of a minor, and compelling prostitution of an individual under 18. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred in June and July. The Red Oak Independent School District, situated to the south of Dallas, has …

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Long Island serial killer may be tied to four murders in Atlantic City

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The capture of Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Long Island serial killer, has ignited a wave of renewed investigations into unsolved murders across the United States. This includes the chilling 2006 case in a seaside neighborhood near Atlantic City, where four sex workers were found dead in a sewage ditch. In a shocking discovery on November 21, 2006, two women found the remains of 35-year-old Kim Raffo behind a line of motels …

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Florida man arrested for dunking woman’s face in vat of tar-like substance

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A woman in Florida endured a horrifying ordeal when a man allegedly dunked her head in a vat of tar-like substance and choked her at gunpoint. The suspect in this horrific incident has been identified as 55-year-old Marshall Dimick from Rosewood, Florida. As a result of his criminal actions against the victim, he was taken into police custody. The female victim was the one who reported the incident to the police, leading to his eventual …

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Naked woman causes chaos by firing gun on busy California bridge

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In a shocking incident during rush hour, a naked woman in California caused chaos on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge by firing a gun at occupied cars. The bizarre scene unfolded on Tuesday, as the woman brandished a gun at another driver before stopping in the middle of her lane, wielding a knife and yelling at other motorists. She then proceeded to exit her vehicle at a toll plaza, this time armed with a gun …

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Man jumps off Carnival cruise ship in Florida

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A man has been reported missing from a Carnival Cruise ship after he was seen jumping overboard. The man, 30-year-old Jaylen Hill, was traveling to Florida when the incident happened. Hill’s relatives, who were also on the cruise, reported his disappearance to the ship’s staff on Sunday. Upon reviewing the ship’s security footage, personnel discovered that Hill had jumped off the ship when it was about 95 miles away from Melbourne’s coast. Hill’s travel companion …

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Construction crane fire and collapse injures six in New York City

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Six people, including two firefighters, were injured when a construction crane carrying 16 tons of concrete caught fire and collapsed into a neighboring building in New York City. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at 550 10th Avenue, an under-construction, vacant building near Hudson Yards. The top portion of the crane collapsed, striking a building across the street before crashing onto the ground. Fortunately, the incident happened during a less busy time of day, minimizing …

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Oklahoma man faces charges for his wife’s murder

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A Fort Gibson man has appeared in court for the first time, facing charges of murdering his wife. The Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joey Whorton after the body of 47-year-old Julie Adreon was discovered in her backyard on July 18. Whorton was taken into custody the following day, but it wasn’t until Tuesday that he was officially charged in court. Muskogee County Sheriff Andy Simmons revealed that Whorton was found in Pittsburg County, and …

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Three marines mysterously found dead inside of a vehicle

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In a baffling incident, three young Marines were discovered deceased in a car at a gas station in North Carolina on Sunday morning. The cause of their untimely deaths remains unknown, with local authorities ruling out any foul play or drug involvement. Sgt. Chester Ward from the Pender County Sheriff’s Department stated that they are currently waiting for the autopsy results to provide more clarity on the situation. The grim discovery was made by deputies …

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Disturbing video emerges of Las Vegas police rescuing abused children from their home

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A shocking video has emerged showing Las Vegas police officers rescuing young children who were allegedly subjected to horrific abuse by their parents. The distressing footage reveals a harrowing tale of children being battered, starved, and confined to cages. Court transcripts indicate that one of the older children was beaten so severely that their father believed they were already dead. The children, forced to share meager amounts of food, endured days without eating. The heart-wrenching …

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