The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting Colombia, warning them to exercise caution when using online dating apps in the country due to several “suspicious deaths” involving U.S. citizens. Throughout the final months of 2023, eight U.S. citizens were reportedly killed by involuntary drug overdoses or suspected homicides in the … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – Dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches have led to at least 10 deaths, including a firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children. The fatalities occurred in an area stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Mobile, Alabama. Many of the drownings occurred on days … Read more
CALGARY, ALBERTA – The mother of a teenage murder victim in Calgary is making a public plea for anyone with information about her daughter’s death to come forward. Fifteen-year-old Sarah Alexis Jorquera was shot in an alley in the 300 block of Martindale Drive N.E. at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28. She was in … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Police Department (EPD) has been responding to an alarming number of overdose-related deaths since Wednesday, August 2, 2023. At least 8 individuals have lost their lives due to overdose during this period. The Lane County Medical Examiner is currently investigating the cause of death in each case, but initial findings … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — As freezing temperatures loom in the forecast, pet owners in Oklahoma are being urged to take precautions to protect their furry friends from the cold. The OKC Animal Welfare shelter is advising pet owners to bring their animals inside if possible, and if not, to ensure they have a warm, insulated … Read more
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — A warning has been issued by Adams County police chief, Charles Kellar, regarding a lethal batch of illegal drugs in south-central Pennsylvania. Kellar posted on Facebook, stating that multiple overdoses have occurred, resulting in several deaths. The drug is suspected to be laced in cocaine, with an unidentified synthetic substance packaged with … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to take serious note of a recent violent attack on the home of a party member. Loke, who is also the Minister for Transport, emphasized the need for the Home Ministry and … Read more
LONGUEUIL, Quebec – After surviving a vicious attack, 21-year-old Laury Choinière is using her experience to raise awareness about domestic violence and to offer support to women facing similar situations. Laury’s mother, Julie Choinière, shared before and after photos of her daughter on social media in order to advocate for justice. Laury, who was recently … Read more
DES MOINES, Iowa – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her condolences for the tragic shooting at Perry High School in Iowa, where a sixth-grade student was killed and several others injured. Harris highlighted the urgent need for action on gun violence in the United States, pointing out that it has become the leading cause … Read more
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Clark County prosecutor recently shared his experience of a violent courtroom attack, shedding light on the growing safety concerns within courtrooms. David Stanton, a former prosecutor, reflects on his own encounter with a brutal attack in the courtroom, drawing parallels to the recent attack on a District Court Judge. … Read more