Brooklyn, NY — The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently incarcerated, is facing intense scrutiny over conditions that have been described as violent, squalid, and deadly. The federal facility, known for housing a range of high-profile inmates over the years, has increasingly come under fire from advocates … Read more
Houston, TX – Texas is grappling with a massive recovery effort after Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc throughout the state, leaving devastation, fatalities, and over two million residents without electricity. The storm, which brought with it fierce winds and torrential rains, tore through Texas and Louisiana earlier this week, claiming at least eight lives, including a … Read more
CORONA, California: The woman tragically killed in the city of Corona during a struggle over a gun involving a man and a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy has been identified, prompting charges against the man for her death. The suspect, 33-year-old Eric Nourani, a resident of San Diego County, faces multiple charges including murder, attempted murder … Read more
Fort McPherson, located above the Arctic Circle along the Peel River in Canada, is grappling with a drug addiction crisis that residents attribute to housing issues, colonization-driven lifestyle changes, and the bold actions of drug dealers. The small hamlet of 750 residents faced a community-wide mental health emergency in November when five individuals succumbed to … Read more
CINCINNATI, OHIO – Charlena Mitchner still grapples with the heartbreaking loss of her son, Sylvester Lawson III, who tragically lost his life on Kirby Avenue a month ago. Lawson, 27, was fatally injured on February 26, despite the efforts of police and EMS at the scene. In a significant development, Dontaevion Smith has been indicted … Read more
San Pedro, California – The city of San Pedro, California recently honored a century of solidarity with a commemoration of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) centennial. This event serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of labor struggle and the dedication of workers throughout history. The IWW, also known as the Wobblies, … Read more
Kiev, Ukraine – Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, residents like Lena and Sviatlana are facing a daily struggle for survival as air strikes and explosions have become a terrifyingly familiar part of their lives. Lena recounts how their dogs’ frantic reactions serve as a warning signal, prompting them to seek shelter during the frequent … Read more
WEST PARK, Florida – It has been nearly one month since a devastating home explosion occurred in West Park, leaving many families displaced and struggling to recover. The explosion not only impacted the surrounding homes but also left families like Sonel Timothee’s without a place to call home. Timothee had purchased his home on Southwest … Read more
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Two individuals are fighting for their lives after a small plane crashed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The plane went down on Saturday morning, and rescue efforts are ongoing. The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that a Cessna 182 carrying two people crashed in the area known as the Rocky … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the world watched in shock at the violent events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell was among the brave officers on the frontlines. Sgt. Gonell recently reflected on the harrowing attack that took place three years ago, sharing his personal … Read more