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.

Three teens injured in Times Square shooting

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Three teenagers were injured in a shooting that occurred during an argument in Times Square on Monday night. The incident took place on 7th Avenue, between West 42nd and 41st streets, at approximately 11:50 p.m. This area is typically crowded with people, and as a result it is designated as a gun-free zone. However, this did not prevent the devestating gunfire from breaking out. Video footage shows investigators meticulously searching the scene for evidence in …

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Bison attack severely injures woman at Yellowstone

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A bison attack at Yellowstone National Park left a 47-year-old Arizona woman with severe injuries on Monday, park officials reported. The woman and a companion were near the Lake Lodge Cabins on Lake Yellowstone’s north shore when they encountered two bison. As they attempted to retreat from the animals, one bison charged and gored the woman, inflicting serious injuries to her chest and abdomen. She was subsequently airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Her …

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Mother allegedly beat to death by her son during weekend visit

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A 23-year-old man from Massachusetts has been arrested for the alleged murder of his mother. Michael Belous is accused of beating his 51-year-old mother, Elena Vainer, to death inside his home while she was visiting for the weekend. Belous was taken into custody on Monday and has been charged with assault and battery on a household or family member, as well as assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. He will face additional charges for …

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A suspected serial killer in Portland was granted early release by the former governor of Oregon

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A Multnomah County resident, Jesse Lee Calhoun, 38, is currently the prime suspect in the murder cases of four women whose bodies were found in the greater Portland metro area earlier this year. According to insiders close to the investigations, detectives have connected Calhoun to these deaths. What sets Calhoun’s case apart is that he is one of the more than 1,000 inmates who were granted early release by former Governor Kate Brown a Democrat. …

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Boy falls off of carnival ride in Illinois

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A 10-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being thrown off a Moby Dick-themed carnival ride in Antioch, Illinois. The incident occurred at the Antioch Taste of Summer festival. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the boy is currently undergoing surgery for multiple fractures and a leg injury. Police and firefighters responded to the Antioch Taste of Summer festival on Sunday afternoon after receiving reports of a child being thrown from a carnival ride. The injured …

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Suspect kidnaps his ex-girlfriend at her workplace before killing her

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Cameron Hopkins, of Fayette County, GA has been identified as the suspect in the tragic kidnapping and killing of his ex-girlfriend. Court records reveal that Hopkins, 20, had previously been involved in a similar kidnapping incident last year. Both cases involved the same ex-girlfriend, 19-year-old Khaliyah Jones. In the previous incident, Lovejoy Police reported that Hopkins was seen at a Walmart parking lot, where he approached a vehicle with a handgun, broke the car window, …

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Flash flooding kills at least five. Children still missing.

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The devastating aftermath of a flash flood in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, has left the community in shock. Over the weekend, a sudden and severe storm resulted in a deadly flood that took five lives, including a mother whose two young children are still unaccounted for. The storm unleashed over seven inches of rain in less than an hour, causing a torrent on General Washington Memorial Boulevard and nearby areas. When the floodwaters rose, eleven …

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California woman walking her dog in Mexico gets kidnapped, held captive for 8 months

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After eight months in captivity, Monica De Leon Barba, a California woman who was kidnapped in Mexico while walking her dog, has been found alive and is on her way back home. The FBI announced that Barba is safe and en route to the United States, where she will be reunited with her family and beloved pet. The investigation into her kidnapping is ongoing, with no arrests made thus far. Monica De Leon Barba was …

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Mass shooter killed in shoot out with police after man hunt

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Authorities have announced that the man accused of a deadly shooting in an Atlanta suburb has been killed after a two-day manhunt. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Andre Longmore, was shot and killed during a confrontation with police on Sunday afternoon. According to Hampton Police Chief James Turner, the tragic incident took place in Hampton, a city located approximately 35 miles south of Atlanta, at around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Longmore is accused of shooting …

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Girl attacked with acid during playground argument

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In a shocking incident at a playground in Detroit, an 11-year-old girl was attacked with acid during an argument. The incident occurred at the Vernor Elementary School playground on Sunday, leaving the young girl with severe burns on her back, legs, and arms. The attack took place when a dispute broke out between the girl’s cousin and a 12-year-old girl, who was handed a bottle of acid by her mother and proceeded to throw it …

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