St Helier, Jersey – A road in St Helier has finally reopened 17 months after a tragic explosion that claimed the lives of ten people in a block of flats. The section of Pier Road had been closed off for clearance of the site, police and forensics investigations, as well as the demolition of surrounding … Read more
LEWISTON, Maine – A bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, that was the site of a mass shooting in the past has reopened its doors. The venue, Just-In-Time Recreation, owned by Justin and Samantha Juray, welcomed patrons on Friday, six months after the tragic incident that claimed 18 lives and injured 13 individuals. The shooting, carried … Read more
Sydney, Australia – Bondi Junction Westfield is set to reopen to the public for a day of reflection following a tragic stabbing incident that claimed the lives of six individuals. The shopping center, which was evacuated after the attack, will provide a space for community members to pay their respects on Thursday. Elliot Rusanow, CEO … Read more
PITTSBURGH, PA – After a temporary closure to allow staff to mourn, the Pittsburgh Zoo is scheduled to reopen on Sunday. The closure was prompted by the recent deaths of two animals at the zoo, including an elephant calf named Tsuni, who succumbed to a virus, and a silverback western lowland gorilla named Mrithi, who … Read more
CHANDLER, Ariz. – On Feb. 5, 2024, customers stepped inside All-American Eyeglass Repair for the first time since a devastating blast at a print shop two years prior. The explosion left four people injured and caused significant damage to the building. One of the individuals injured in the explosion was Glenn Jordan, the general manager … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After being rocked by two explosions in Anacostia last week, the Baby Einstein Child Development Center has reopened in a new, temporary space at the Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Southeast Washington. The daycare center director, Regina Snead, expressed her gratitude for the church’s offer of space, allowing them to resume daycare … Read more
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University has reopened Berkey Hall, more than 10 months after a shooting that left three students dead and five injured. The gunman, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, entered the building before opening fire on students. The emotional reopening of Berkey Hall was met with mixed emotions … Read more
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The Rafah border crossing reopened on Sunday to allow foreign nationals and injured Palestinians to evacuate following its closure on Friday due to delays in transporting injured Palestinians from northern Gaza, according to Egyptian security sources. Among those evacuated were U.S. citizens Adel Salam and his wife, who confirmed to NBC … Read more
HOUSTON, Texas – Fifty years ago, the murder of 12-year-old Kirk Douglas Gaskin at the Early Roberts Famous Foods restaurant barely made news. Now, a cold case detective with the Houston police hopes to bring new attention to the case. According to Detective Darcus Shorten, Gaskin was found dead, strangled with a towel drying roll, … Read more