Few years on the Earth
Hira Mokariya 
In a disturbing incident in Highland Park, Los Angeles, a 19-year-old mother, Bianca Slaughter, was arrested after her nearly 2-year-old son was discovered alone inside a vehicle following an attempted car theft. The event has drawn widespread attention due to the potential danger posed to the toddler and the circumstances surrounding how he ended up … Read more
The hiking community and the broader public were shaken this week following the tragic death of 19-year-old Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, a college freshman from Seal Beach, California. Casanova was among three hikers found dead on Mount Baldy, one of Southern California’s most challenging and popular hiking destinations. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s … Read more
On what was meant to be a joyful Christmas morning, the Durden family of Piedmont, Alabama, faced a tragedy that no parent should ever endure. Sixteen-year-old Scarlett Durden, a lively and health-conscious teenager, passed away suddenly after her heart stopped moments after opening gifts with her family. The shock of losing a child in such … Read more
An 18-year-old man from Vancouver has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after admitting to shooting squirrels with darts in Clark County’s Lewisville Regional Park. Trevor Ek appeared before a judge Friday afternoon, pleading not guilty to three counts of animal cruelty. Authorities say the charges stem from incidents in 2025 … Read more
A quiet stretch of roadway in Wayne County became the scene of a fatal accident Friday afternoon when a teenage boy riding a bicycle Dies After Being Struck by Pickup Truck. Authorities have confirmed that the victim was a 14-year-old boy from Wooster, and that the crash occurred in Chester Township along Smithville Western Road. … Read more
An 18-year-old senior from Mustang High School, Evan Price, died early Thursday morning following a motorcycle crash in southwest Oklahoma City, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the Mustang community and beyond. The fatal incident occurred in the early hours of the day, drawing an emergency response from local police and prompting a statement … Read more
In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a violent and seemingly random act on a Bronx subway platform left a 72-year-old man seriously injured and raised urgent questions about public safety, mental health oversight, and accountability within trusted professions. Authorities allege that Anton Aleshin, a 29-year-old medical resident affiliated with Brookdale University Hospital in … Read more
For more than two decades, Texas educator Kaci Spampinato dedicated her career to supporting students both inside and beyond the classroom. Like many teachers, she formed meaningful connections with countless young people whose lives intersected with hers for only a brief period of time. One of those students, whom she taught in 2009, stood out … Read more
Federal authorities in the United States say they prevented a potentially deadly terrorist attack planned for New Year’s Eve 2025 after arresting an 18-year-old North Carolina resident, Christian Sturdivant. Investigators allege that Sturdivant spent nearly a year preparing an ISIS-inspired assault targeting civilians in the suburban town of Mint Hill, using knives and blunt weapons … Read more
The sentencing of 22-year-old Jalin White in Milwaukee County has drawn national attention for the disturbing circumstances surrounding the severe injuries inflicted on his infant son. White was sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by seven years of extended supervision, after pleading guilty to felony charges related to child abuse and neglect. The case … Read more