Uvalde, Texas – The US Justice Department has released a scathing report on the police response to the deadly 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary, citing “chaos and a lack of urgency” that resulted in the loss of 19 students and two teachers. The report, which spans nearly 600 pages, details the “cascading failures of … Read more
UVALDE, Texas – The Justice Department revealed its findings on Thursday in a long-awaited report about how law enforcement officers responded to a gunman’s attack at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The report comes nearly two years after the tragic event in which 19 children and two teachers lost their lives. Attorney General Merrick … Read more
KARACHI, Pakistan – The Pakistani film “Wakhri” draws inspiration from the life of the late social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in Pakistan. The film’s director aims to authentically capture the harsh realities experienced by women in the South Asian country. “Wakhri” portrays the story of Noor, a … Read more
LONDON (AP) — A series of violent incidents shocked the city of London on Tuesday, January 9, leaving the community in turmoil. The day saw three people lose their lives, with multiple others suffering injuries in various locations across the city, from Twickenham in South West London to Edmonton in the North East. Emergency services, … Read more
Guayaquil, Ecuador – Gunmen armed with explosives forcibly entered a TV station during a live broadcast in Ecuador on Tuesday, as the nation faced a surge of violence that prompted President Daniel Noboa to declare 22 criminal gangs as terrorist organizations to be targeted by the military. Amid the chaos, police detained 13 men responsible … Read more
Mannheim, Germany – The tragic death of Army Spc. Denisha Montgomery Smith at a U.S. base in Germany last year has left her family with lingering questions and a deep sense of loss. Allegations of a physical assault against her, combined with a lack of accountability from the military, have compounded their grief. Just weeks … Read more
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An officer from Monroeville, Pennsylvania, was shot multiple times while responding to an armed robbery call on Wednesday night. The Allegheny County Police Department reported that there was an armed robbery in the 4100 block of William Penn Highway around 9:13 p.m. At 9:17 p.m., a Monroeville officer driving in the area … Read more
Kerman, Iran – Two explosions rocked the southeastern city of Kerman, claiming nearly 100 lives and injuring over 200 people during a ceremony commemorating the death of top commander Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in 2020. While the culprits remain unknown and the cause of the blasts unclear, Iranian officials have attributed the incident to … Read more
DAYTON, Ohio — Dayton Public Schools has implemented a new approach to dealing with policy violators following a violent assault on a district bus driver. Interim Superintendent Dr. David Lawrence announced that the previous protocol of issuing trespass notices and involving the police only for subsequent violations has been replaced with a more proactive strategy. … Read more
LYNCO, WV – On Sunday afternoon, residents in the Wyoming County area were startled by a loud explosion that echoed through the Lynco area, prompting concerns and questions about the source of the disturbance. The unexpected sound drew comparisons to an “explosion” or a “loud boom,” sparking worry among locals. The Oceana Fire Department addressed … Read more