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.

Japanese Navy helicopters collide 8 assumed dead

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TOKYO, JP – Two Japanese navy helicopters, each carrying four crew members, crashed into the Pacific Ocean during a nighttime training flight, according to Defense Minister Minoru Kihara. The incident occurred near Torishima Island, roughly 370 miles south of Tokyo. The helicopters, believed to have possibly collided, were part of the Maritime Self-Defense Force. One crew member was recovered from the ocean but was later pronounced dead. The search continues for the remaining seven missing …

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Tsunami risk from volcanic eruption: thousands evacuated

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JAKARTA, ID – A tsunami alert was triggered in Indonesia on Wednesday after the Ruang mountain erupted, sending ash billowing thousands of feet into the air. In response, officials directed more than 11,000 people to evacuate the area immediately. The volcano, located on the northern flank of the Sulawesi island, has witnessed at least five major eruptions in the past day, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation in Indonesia. Consequently, the …

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Off-duty police officer shot and killed when returning home from his shift

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CHICAGO, IL – A tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, when an off-duty Chicago police officer was fatally shot on the city’s Southwest Side. The Chicago Police Department confirmed the incident, which occurred in the 8th Police District as the officer was returning home from his shift. The gunshot detection system alerted officers to the 5500 block of South Kedzie Avenue in the Gage Park neighborhood just before 3 a.m. Upon arriving …

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18-year-old woman shot to death on Delaware State University campus

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DOVER, DE – A young woman, aged 18, tragically lost her life in a shooting incident that took place on the premises of Delaware State University this past Sunday, as confirmed by local authorities. The Dover police force was alerted to the incident around 1:40 a.m., following reports of gunfire on the university campus. Upon arrival, the officers discovered an 18-year-old female from Wilmington, who was not enrolled at the university, suffering from a gunshot …

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The Spice Girls reunite for a spontaneous Victoria Beckham birthday performance

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LONDON, UK – The iconic 90s pop group, Spice Girls, had a mini-reunion at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration in London on Saturday night. The group, consisting of Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, and Melanie Chisholm, also known as Posh, Scary, Baby, Ginger, and Sporty Spice, performed their classic hit, “Stop.” David Beckham, Victoria’s husband and former England captain, captured the nostalgic moment on Instagram. The football legend was also seen singing …

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Eight people shot at block party

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MEMPHIS, TN – A festive block party in Memphis, Tennessee, was marred by violence on Saturday night when a mass shooting claimed two lives and left six others wounded, according to local police. Memphis Police were called to the Orange Mound neighborhood, specifically the 2400 block of Carnes Avenue, at 7:19 p.m. following reports of gunfire. On arrival, they encountered a grim scene: five individuals, two of whom were pronounced dead, had been shot. The …

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Woman’s body found stuffed in trash bin

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LOS ANGELES, CA – A chilling discovery has been made in the San Fernando Valley, as the investigation into the incident continues. A local resident stumbled upon a body concealed in a trash can on Tuesday morning, sparking a police investigation. The call to the Los Angeles Police Department came from the 8500 block of Wentworth Street, nestled between Sherman Grove and Oro Vista avenues in the Sunland neighborhood. The caller, homeowner Will Elliott, had …

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Man sets himself on fire outside Manhattan courthouse

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NEW YORK, NY – A man who self-immolated in the vicinity of a New York City courthouse, where a trial involving former President Trump’s hush money was underway, has succumbed to his injuries, authorities confirmed. Maxwell Azzarello, a 37-year-old resident of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away from severe burns on Friday night. Azzarello had set himself ablaze earlier in the day at Collect Pond Park, located near the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. The New York City …

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Ten Kenyan military officials die in helicopter crash

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ELGEYO MARAKWET, KENYA – The Kenyan military community is in mourning following the tragic loss of its defense chief and nine other top-ranking officers in a helicopter crash on Thursday, as confirmed by President William Ruto. The accident, which occurred in a remote part of the country, also left two officers, including the pilot, with injuries. The devastating crash occurred at 2:20 pm, claiming the life of General Francis Omondi Ogolla, a respected figure in …

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Estranged husband stalked and killed wife

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PONCHATOULA, LA – The quiet community of Tangipahoa Parish is reeling from the recent arrest of a local man, David Hernandez, 49, in relation to the murder of his estranged wife. Hernandez was taken into custody on Monday, facing charges of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, as per an announcement from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. On the evening of March 21, officers responding to a medical emergency at a home on …

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