A Missouri judge ruled on Thursday, 31, August, 2023 that the 84-year-old White homeowner who shot a Black teenager who went to the man’s house by mistake must stand trial. On April 13, Ralph Yarl, a high school student, went to pick up his siblings but ended up at the incorrect house in Kansas City, … Read more
The parks bureau announced Wednesday that a toddler drowned at an outdoor public pool in Northeast Portland, the first fatal swimming mishap at a city-run aquatic center in nearly four decades. The incident occurred Friday evening at Montavilla Pool on Northeast Glisan Street and 82nd Avenue when a small child was discovered unresponsive in the … Read more
Hurricane Idalia slammed into southern Georgia after wreaking havoc on Florida’s Gulf Coast with life-threatening storm surges, killing at least two people and knocking out power to hundreds of others. More than 275,000 individuals in Florida were without power as of late afternoon. At least two people were killed in weather-related car accidents in Alachua … Read more
Irene Elizabeth Starrs was passionate about youth ministry and education. Her religion and desire to spiritually assist youth defined her life. Her passion for youth ministry and destiny were formed by her missionary service with NET Ministries in 1986. Despite the pandemic, she returned to youth ministry at Christ the Redeemer Parish in Sterling, Virginia, … Read more
A doctoral student at the University of North Carolina stormed into a classroom building, shot his faculty adviser, and then fled, after the attack paralyzed campus as police sought the gunman. Tailei Qi, 34, was charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder and possessing a firearm on educational property in connection with the death of Zijie … Read more
As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, enormous waves “batter” areas of Key West, Florida, according to videos uploaded on social media. “#Idalia’s large waves are already starting to batter Key West – have a look:” The Weather Channel posted a video of big waves slamming on the coast of Key West on X, formerly Twitter. #Idalia‘s … Read more
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was placed on lockdown on Monday, August 28, 2023, as authorities sought an “armed and dangerous person.” The culprit was apprehended hours later, and the lockdown was lifted. Zijie Yan, an associate professor, died after being shot inside a science laboratory. Tailei Qi, a university graduate student, … Read more
As we say goodbye to Taylor Reeves, we commemorate a life well lived and a spirit that will live on in our hearts. Taylor’s environmental activism and ability to bring people together for a shared cause serve as reminders of the wonderful impact that one person can have on the world. They will be missed … Read more
Jack Meachum, the head boys lacrosse coach at Carmel High School, was reportedly killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. After succumbing to injuries received in the horrific incident, the 31-year-old prominent coach in the neighborhood was pronounced dead at the site. In this article, we’ll learn more about Jack Meachum’s car … Read more
As Hurricane Idalia gathered strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to discharge life-threatening storm surges and rainfall, Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday 29, August 2023. Idalia also dumped torrential rains on Cuba, flooding the tobacco-growing province of Pinar del Rio and … Read more