Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales – The latest data from Public Health Wales indicates that opioids were the leading cause of deaths in Wales during the 2022-23 period. A total of 125 deaths were linked to opioids, with 64 involving heroin or morphine, and the remaining 61 due to other opioids like methadone, codeine, or tramadol. … Read more
Youngstown, Ohio – In the aftermath of the May 28 Realty Tower explosion, plans for a wedding in Youngstown took an unexpected turn. Kelsey Cannell McFall and Michael McFall had their dream wedding saved by last-minute changes made by Kelsey’s mother, Tracy Cannell. Despite the stress of planning a wedding for a year, Tracy and … Read more
MORGANTON, NC – A heroic act in Morganton, North Carolina, recently showcased the selfless bravery of a local man who saved his neighbor’s life after a devastating fire and explosion. The incident, which took place on a quiet residential street, left one person trapped inside a burning home until help arrived. The man, whose quick … Read more
South Hadley, Massachusetts – A man named Shayne Patrick Burke had a terrifying encounter with a grizzly bear while searching for owls in the wilds of Wyoming. The incident occurred on May 19 in Grand Teton National Park. Burke, a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts, was hiking through a forested area when he came face to … Read more
Washington D.C. – The owner and staff of a Washington D.C. day care were commended for their heroic actions in rescuing 16 children from the aftermath of a gas explosion in January. DC Fire leaders and Mayor Muriel Bowser honored the childcare center for their quick thinking and life-saving efforts. Regina Snead, owner of Baby … Read more
New Orleans, Louisiana – Kia Rousseve, 28, is being hailed as a hero after saving nine children from a school bus explosion. Rousseve, who drives a school bus in New Orleans, kept her composure when the bus unexpectedly caught fire, ensuring the safety of her young passengers. The incident, which occurred on March 13th as … Read more
Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Police Department has released chilling body camera and surveillance footage capturing the violent and tragic attack on Officer Jonah Hernandez, 35, by 29-year-old Armando Silva. The incident took place as Officer Hernandez responded to a trespassing call on February 11 on the 300 block of South Valley … Read more
The subway conductor attacked in Brooklyn, New York, is now in stable condition after being slashed in the neck in what appears to be a random incident. This attack is just one in a recent series of violent incidents that have been troubling the transit system in recent weeks. Police responded to the Rockaway Avenue … Read more
TOKYO, JAPAN – A Japan Airlines jet struck another plane on landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, igniting a blaze that took over six hours for firefighters to extinguish on Tuesday. However, the swift and coordinated actions of the crew, passengers, and pilot resulted in a textbook evacuation, with all 367 passengers and 12 crew members … Read more
ALLEN, Texas – Every day, police officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public, and on May 6, one officer from Allen, Texas, displayed exceptional bravery in the face of tragedy. On that fateful day, a gunman opened fire at a shopping mall, claiming the lives of eight innocent people and injuring several … Read more