Assyrian Community in Sydney Overwhelmed by Violence at Church, Calls for Unity and Support

Sydney, Australia – The Assyrian community in Sydney is reeling after a violent attack at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church, reminiscent of past traumas from their homeland. The incident has left many members, like Jacqueline Georges, who fled Iraq in 1984, feeling devastated and violated. This attack has stirred painful memories of persecution that … Read more

Fatal Fentanyl Outbreak Strikes Rio Grande Valley: First Responders Overwhelmed

HARLINGEN, Texas – First responders in the Rio Grande Valley are facing a surge in fentanyl-related overdose calls, with 12 reported cases in Cameron County since last week, eight of which were fatal. Cameron County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Alvaro Guerra emphasized the new challenge posed by the presence of fentanyl in the area, stating that … Read more

Nursing Home Nurse Accuses Managers of Falsifying Resident Medical Records and Overwhelmed Staffing Situation

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A former nurse at Countryside Health Care Center in Sioux City testified at a hearing recently that she was asked to falsify medical records and have unqualified aides administer medications to residents. The nurse, Teressa A. Hansen, resigned from the care facility in late June after working there for six months. … Read more