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.

CVS employee fatally shot by suspected shoplifter

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MESA, AZ – A CVS employee, Michael Jacobs, 49, was fatally shot on Thursday night, with the suspect being a man who was previously accused of shoplifting from the store. The suspect, 38-year-old Jared Sevey, was arrested by Mesa police following the incident. The incident occurred at a CVS pharmacy near Brown Road and Mesa Drive. Police were alerted to a possible shooting at approximately 8:10 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jacobs with multiple gunshot …

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Massive earthquake leaves 1,000 people dead

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CENTRAL MOROCCO- A devastating earthquake registering a magnitude of 6.8 has rocked central Morocco, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 1,000 lives and causing extensive damage across several regions. The quake occurred late on Friday, at 23:11 local time (22:11 GMT), prompting residents to flee their homes in panic. The tremors were felt across the country, from Casablanca to Marrakesh, where numerous buildings have been reduced to rubble or suffered significant damage. In …

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Man who needed an ‘active’ hobby finds ancient gold stash

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A Norwegian man, initially believing his metal detector had located buried chocolate coins, instead unearthed a cache of ancient jewelry. The trove, consisting of nine pendants, three rings, and 10 gold pearls, is believed to be approximately 1,500 years old. The discovery was made by 51-year-old Erlend Bore on the southern island of Rennesoey, near Stavanger, during the summer. Bore, who had purchased his first metal detector earlier this year as a new hobby following …

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Man decapitates his 100-year-old grandma

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HAMBURG, GERMANY- A German man is currently on trial, accused of brutally murdering his 100-year-old grandmother with an axe while she was in her wheelchair. The victim was identified as Amalie G, a retired farm worker. She was discovered dead in her apartment following the alleged attack by her 37-year-old grandson, Artur B. The brutal murder took place in March according to investigators. Artur had a history of psychological issues and was on prescribed medication. …

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FBI investigating hidden camera on American Airlines flight

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently probing an incident involving a concealed camera reportedly discovered in a lavatory on an American Airlines flight. According to Massachusetts state police, the incident, which they referred to as a “potential criminal act,” occurred on a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston Logan International Airport on September 2. The incident reportedly involved a minor, a flight attendant, and a mobile phone. State officials have clarified that …

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Indiana man gets 85-year sentence for murder that was caught on voicemail recording

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CLAY COUNTY, IN- Cody Allen Wade, an Indiana resident, was handed an 85-year prison sentence on Wednesday for the murder of Carl Haviland, his mother’s boyfriend, as per court documents. Wade was found guilty of the crime on August 3, following an incident that took place in June 2020, during which he was on parole for a previous arson conviction. The sentencing order, issued by Clay County Superior Court Judge Robert A. Pell, detailed the …

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Shots fired at shopping center, manhunt underway for the shooter

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA- A manhunt is underway for a shooter who critically injured a man at a shopping center. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday at the Suburban Plaza. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a 20-year-old male victim inside a Ross store within the plaza. The victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel promptly transported him to a nearby hospital. According to the latest updates, the victim is expected to pull …

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Man sentenced to 90 years for extreme torture over stolen cartel drugs

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LINCOLN, NE – A Nebraska man, previously employed as a welder, has been handed a lengthy prison sentence following his involvement in a series of horrific crimes, including kidnapping, torture, and sexual assault. Tanner Danielson, 31, was given a 40 to 50-year sentence for kidnapping and a 30 to 40-year sentence for sexual assault. These sentences were handed down after he pleaded no contest to the charges in June. Danielson’s criminal activities began after he …

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Dallas landlord arrested for allegedly murdering tenant

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DALLAS, TX- Landlord Damien Walker has been apprehended by local law enforcement after allegedly shooting and killing his tenant. Walker, who is currently detained in Dallas County Jail, is facing a murder charge. The victim, identified as 51-year-old Absolom Cobbs, was reportedly residing in the house owned by Walker, where the fatal shooting occurred. The victim’s family stated that Cobbs had moved out of his own home two years prior and had been living in …

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Florida teen arrested for fatal stabbing of Uncle

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MELBOURNE, FL – A Labor Day weekend family dispute turned deadly in Melbourne, Florida, when a 17-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his uncle. The Melbourne Police Department apprehended the teenager following the incident, which occurred at the Palm View Cove apartment complex on Sunday evening. The teenager, whose identity remains undisclosed, was sharing the apartment with his mother, uncle, and his uncle’s girlfriend. According to police reports, the boy and his mother became embroiled in a …

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