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6-year-old girl and parents shot over a stray basketball

On Tuesday night in Gaston County, North Carolina, a 6-year-old girl, Kinsley White and her parents were shot by a neighbor who had become enraged after a basketball rolled into his yard. According to WSOC-TV, the suspected shooter, Robert Louis Singletary, ran down the street firing at a neighbor before returning and shooting the family. Kinsley was left with stitches on her face from bullet fragments and her father, William White, was critically injured after …

At least 85 dead in stampede at event to distribute aid

A devastating tragedy occurred in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, when a crowd of approximately 85 people were trampled to death due to a stampede during a gathering to mark the end of Ramadan. Those attending the event were impoverished and had gathered to receive aid when gunshots were heard, causing a panic to ensue. Graphic videos of the aftermath of the disaster began circulating on social media. Houthi official reported to AFP that over …

Teen dies after attempting latest TikTok challenge

The untimely passing of 13-year-old Jacob Stevens of Ohio was a result of the “Benadryl Challenge”, a dangerous TikTok stunt involving the consumption of large doses of antihistamines to induce hallucinations. Justin Stevens, Jacob’s father, spoke to ABC 6, expressing the “worst day of his life”, and warned parents to take extra care in monitoring their children’s activity online, as other young people have paid the price for this challenge. Johnson & Johnson, the Benadryl …

Former NFL player dead at age 31

The sudden passing of former NFL player Chris Smith at the age of 31 has been met with sadness and shock in the football community. The cause of death is not immediately known. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, paid tribute to him on Twitter, saying “Rest in Peace Chris. Condolences to all his family, friends and loved ones. We will miss you.” Smith had been playing for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons, and the XFL and …

Parking garage collapse in Manhattan kills 1, at least 5 injured

On Tuesday, disaster struck Lower Manhattan as a parking garage collapsed, claiming the life of one person and trapping multiple others. Disturbing images from the scene showed vehicles on the concave roof. Mayor Eric Adams, who spoke during a press conference at the location, stated that the building was completely unstable. The victim was taken away on a stretcher, with five other people suffering injuries. Four of them were hospitalized, while one refused medical attention. …

Navy veteran allegedly kicked to death by drunk driver who caused minor accident

The McKenzie family in New York State is in mourning following the death of their beloved father and grandfather, David McKenzie, in a fatal altercation on Saturday night. The 54-year-old was found lying on the sidewalk near his family home in Baldwin, Long Island, and Patrick Destine, 26, from Queens has been charged with his murder. Describing the events, a family member told a Woodbury-based TV station, “Last night, he was taken from us, and …

7 dead after gunman attack popular resort

The serenity of La Palma Resort was instantly shattered when seven people were killed by ruthless attackers, who had no qualms about firing shots indiscriminately, including at a 7-year-old child. After they were done with their carnage, they took the security cameras and monitor and fled the scene. The victims were 3 men, 3 women and a child, and their deaths have sent shockwaves through the resort and beyond. The authorities have yet to identify …

Southwest Airlines has to ground all flights

Southwest Airlines announced that it had to stop all of its flights as a result of technical errors, leading to an uproar of complaints from customers on Tuesday. This incident mirrors the same issue that happened over the Christmas period. In response to an unsatisfied customer, a spokesperson from Southwest Airlines tweeted that they were attempting to resume operations soon and apologized for the inconvenience. The Federal Aviation Administration gave the company the go-ahead to …

Mass shooting leaves 4 dead, 28 injured, at birthday party

Four people have tragically lost their lives and 28 more were injured in a shooting that occurred on Saturday night at a birthday party in Dadeville, Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that some of the wounded are still in critical condition. Pastor Ben Hayes, chaplain for the Dadeville Police Department and local high school football team, revealed that the majority of the victims were teenagers. The small town of Dadeville is shocked …

Assassination attempt on Japanese Prime Minister

At a campaign rally in a fishing port in Western Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was the target of an attempted attack with a homemade pipe bomb. Witnesses reported seeing a thin, metal thermos-like object thrown at the Prime Minister, which his security guards were quick to react to. Bodyguard footage showed the bomb being kicked away and the guard unfolding a briefcase into a bulletproof shield in order to protect the Prime Minister. …