Havana, Cuba — A dream vacation for two young Russian tourists quickly soured into a traumatic experience when they were violently attacked during a stroll in Old Havana. The disturbing incident has raised alarm over the safety of foreign travelers in the vibrant, yet increasingly perilous, historic district. The victims, named Olga and her companion, … Read more
Tallahassee, FL – A peaceful campus tour turned chaotic at Florida State University (FSU) when an announcement about an active shooter disrupted the visit for high school senior Kylie Byun and her family, among others. Just having celebrated her acceptance into her dream school, Byun was navigating the grounds with her parents when the scare … Read more
In the sprawling fields of North Carolina, the tragic death of Jose Arturo Gonzalez Mendoza, a migrant farm worker, underscores a harrowing reality faced by many immigrants in the US agricultural sector. Mendoza, a first-time migrant from Mexico, died from heat-related causes last September, just weeks into his employment. His death has drawn attention to … Read more
Gatineau, Quebec — Geneviève Plouffe and Martin Audette, a couple from Gatineau, Quebec, are currently in the process of healing both physically and emotionally after a violent encounter in Panama disrupted their extensive road trip across South and Central America. The attack, which occurred at the end of October, left them deeply shaken and significantly … Read more
New York – In a solemn tribute at 1 Police Plaza, the New York Police Department posthumously named 10-year-old Jose Flores Jr., who perished in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, an honorary officer. The gesture honored his dream of joining law enforcement, a dream cruelly cut short during the tragic events of May 24, 2022, … Read more
Minneapolis, MN — A shocking incident unfolded in the quiet suburbs of Minneapolis when a local man brutally murdered his wife after she refused to participate with him in a home renovation TV show. The horrifying event has drawn attention to the pressures and hidden struggles often masked by the quest for television stardom. The … Read more
Los Angeles, California — A series of recent tragic incidents involving migrant farm workers in California has cast a stark spotlight on the immense risks these workers face in pursuit of what is often referred to as the ‘American Dream.’ These workers, many of whom journey from faraway places with hopes of bettering their lives, … Read more