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.

Australian counter-terrorism unit arrests 7 teens following attack

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – A suspect is in custody following a stabbing incident at a church in the Sydney suburb of Wakeley that left multiple people injured on Monday night. The Australian counterterrorism force confirmed the arrest of seven teenage males on Wednesday, all of whom are believed to be linked to a 16-year-old charged with the stabbing of an Assyrian church bishop during an outdoor mass. The teenagers, known associates of the alleged attacker, are …

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Mother charged with brutal murder of 4-year-old son

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EVERETT, WA – A mother from Washington state has been charged with the brutal murder of her 4-year-old son, Ariel Garcia. Janet Garcia, 27, is accused of stabbing her son 41 times, a detail that emerged from court documents. Charges were filed against Janet Garcia on Friday for first-degree murder. The incident occurred in Everett, Washington on March 27. Initial charging documents noted 16 “sharp force wounds”, however, an autopsy later revealed a total of …

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Ten were killed in Malaysia when Navy helicopters collided midair

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LUMUT, MALAYSIA – A tragic incident unfolded at a naval base in Lumut, Malaysia on Tuesday, as two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for an upcoming naval parade, resulting in the death of all 10 crew members onboard, according to a statement from the Malaysian navy. The fatal collision occurred at 9:32 a.m. local time at the Lumut naval base, located in the western state of Perak. The navy confirmed that all victims …

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Five migrants die trying to cross the English Channel

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WIMEREUX, FRANCE – An incident off the coast of Wimereux, south of Calais, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a child, as they attempted to cross the English Channel, according to French authorities. The Pas-de-Calais prefect’s office reported that a small boat, carrying over 110 people, embarked from Plage des Allemands at Wimereux around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Despite initially hitting a sandbank, the boat continued its perilous journey to sea. The casualties …

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Two people gunned down outside lounge

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A violent incident outside a local lounge in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood has resulted in one fatality and another person injured. The shooting took place late Monday night outside LB’s Lounge, located at the intersection of 5th Street and Tabor Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, police officers discovered a 33-year-old male victim lying unresponsive on the sidewalk. Despite immediate transportation to a nearby hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries. Additionally, a …

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Five people killed in a home including two kids

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – A chilling scene unfolded in Oklahoma City on Monday when police officers, responding to a call on the city’s southwest side, found five lifeless bodies, including those of at least two children. Police Sgt. Gary Knight stated that the victims had sustained injuries indicative of a violent end, ruling out any accidental causes such as carbon monoxide poisoning. “These are five people who were killed,” Knight confirmed. The deceased included a …

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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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