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.

Serial Killer Used Facebook ‘Jobs’ To Lure Victims

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Suspected serial killer accused of luring women on Facebook with fake job offers: “She disappeared” – CBS News Authorities arrested a suspected serial killer who lured women on Facebook with false job offers. The suspect met with the victims in public places and in one case drove a victim away on a motorbike. Prosecutors said the same suspect killed a 22-year-old student looking for work in April. Local activists said the student was lured into …

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Weinstein Will Spend The Rest Of His Life In Prison

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Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes convictions upheld in New York – CNN All appellate judges concurred in the opinion, which upheld Weistein’s conviction of first-degree criminal sexual act and third-degree rape. Weistein’s attorneys argued the trial was tainted by a biased judge and juror. Weistein spokesperson Juda Engelmayer said his legal team was “disappointed, but not surprised.” “We are reviewing all of our options and will seek to petition the court appeals and beyond.” Weinstein’s attorney argued that the …

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Amber Heard Loses Case and $15 million to Johnny Depp

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Johnny Depp Jury Finds That Amber Heard Defamed Him in Op-Ed – The New York Times Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation over an op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she claimed Depp’s attorney made false statements about her abuse claims. The jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Virginia has a cap on punitive damages, so that that part may be reduced. Depp won …

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New Study: Cheat Death with 1.5 to 3.5 Cups of Coffee Per Day

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If you drink these types of coffee, you could have a lower death risk – CNN A new study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who drank 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee a day had a 30% lower death risk compared with non-coffee drinkers. The researchers adjusted for sociodemographic, lifestyle and clinical factors to find that smoking, physical activity, education level and dietary habits affected the results. The average …

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Plane Crash Into Mountainside 22 Perish On Impact

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Plane crashes into Nepal mountainside, killing all 22 people on board – CBS News Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from a plane that crashed in Nepal on Sunday, but some bodies were pinned under the wreckage. They had difficulty moving the metal debris with their bare hands. Four Indians and two Germans were on the plane, and three crew members and other passengers were Nepali nationals. A German news agency reported that the two Germans are …

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Europe Ban’s Most Russian Oil Imports

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Ukraine applauds EU ban on most Russian oil imports; fighting rages in strategic Donbas city – CNBC Other updates in the war in Ukraine: The European Union urged its international partners to avoid placing trade barriers on farm products as concerns about a global food crisis grows. Ukraine has said Russia is blocking the export of 22 million tons of its grain to Africa. The EU is trying to help get food out by road …

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Biden Rejects Rocket Request From Ukraine

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Biden rejects Ukraine long-range rocket request as Russia advances – New York Post The United States will not provide Ukraine with advanced missile systems that can hit targets inside Russia, President Biden said Monday. Several foreign leaders have spoken in support of providing the weapons, but the US is concerned about Russia escalating. The US has decided not to send long-range rocket systems to Ukraine, despite repeated urges from Zelensky and US lawmakers. After an …

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Organic Strawberries Blamed for Hepatitis A Outbreak in Children

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Strawberries likely caused hepatitis A outbreak, FDA says – CBS News Federal food regulators are investigating 17 cases of hepatitis A in the U.S. and Canada linked to FreshKampo and HEB brand strawberries. The strawberries were sold at HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers, Trader Joe’s, Weis Markets and WinCo Foods. HEB said it has not received or sold the strawberries under investigation since April 16, and said its strawberries are safe. It also said customers …

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Serious Negotiations In Congress On Gun Law Reform

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Serious Negotiations In Congress About New Gun Law After Texas School Shooting – ABC News

Bipartisan negotiations are underway on a new gun law in the wake of the Texas school shooting.

Nineteen children and two teachers were killed after a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. Ten years after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, Sen Chris Murphy, who represents Connecticut, is still advocating for gun law reform.

After the Texas school shooting, Murphy gave an impassioned speech on the Senate floor calling for legislative action on gun violence. “What are we doing?” he asked his colleagues, adding, “There have been more mass shootings than days in the year.”

Murphy (D) hopes that this time is different. He says more Republicans are interested in talking this time.

Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R) says raising the age of gun purchase to 21 is a no-brainer and that he is negotiating with Republican senators on a package of gun control measures.

Kinzinger, an Air Force veteran and current member of the Air National Guard, changed his mind about gun control measures after seeing too many mass shootings.

Some states have passed gun control legislation in recent history in the wake of mass shootings. Florida’s Republican-led legislature and then-Republican Gov. Rick Scott passed a law after the  Parkland High school shooting, in 2018, that raised the minimum age to purchase a long gun to 21 and improved background checks.

Adam Kinzinger said the NRA has gone from defending gun rights to becoming a grifting scam on those that are strong supporters of the 2nd amendment.

For more about this story, please consider these sources:

  1. Gov. Abbott gave 2 different speeches about gun control at same time  Business Insider
  2. ‘Serious’ negotiations in Congress about new gun law after Texas school shooting, Sen. Murphy says  ABC News
  3. Beto O’Rourke’s Odds of Winning Texas Governor’s Race After Uvalde Shooting  Newsweek
  4. Opinion: I was in the room where Texas gun reform didn’t happen  Houston Chronicle
  5. Enough is enough: We need stronger gun laws | Opinion  PennLive
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Iranian Forces Hostile Takeover Of Greek Oil Tankers

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Iranian forces seize two Greek tankers in the Gulf: State media Greece accused Iran of “piracy” after the IRGC seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf Friday. The move came amid a dispute over an Iranian oil cargo. Athens said Iranian navy helicopters landed armed men on two tankers, one of which was sailing in international waters. The second tanker was near the Iranian coast when seized. “These actions are tantamount to acts of …

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