Few years on the Earth
An allegation of sexual assault involving an Uber driver in metro Atlanta has drawn renewed attention to passenger safety, corporate accountability, and the legal processes surrounding serious criminal accusations. Cobb County police say a 20-year-old woman reported that she was sexually assaulted by her Uber driver during a ride she booked in the days leading … Read more
The town of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, is mourning the loss of Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, who was killed in the early hours of Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on Route 146. The fatal incident, which occurred shortly after midnight, has sent shockwaves through the local community and law enforcement … Read more
The death of 14-year-old Allyson Torres has deeply affected the Northeast El Paso community, drawing attention to a tragic incident that unfolded late last year and remains under active investigation. Allyson died days after suffering severe head injuries when she jumped from a moving vehicle on a residential street, according to police. As authorities continue … Read more
The death of 18-year-old Sam Nelson in San Jose, California, has ignited a far-reaching debate about the role of artificial intelligence in health-related decision-making, particularly when it intersects with substance use, mental health vulnerability, and adolescent risk. According to accounts provided by his mother, Leila Turner-Scott, Sam Nelson spent months engaging with an AI chatbot, … Read more
A Florida judge is expected to issue a pivotal ruling as early as Tuesday in the case of Derek Rosa, a Hialeah teenager accused of killing his mother in a crime that has drawn national attention because of his age, the brutality of the alleged attack, and the legal questions surrounding a juvenile confession. At … Read more
Pipeline safety regulators in the United States have issued a record civil penalty against Third Coast Midstream, the Houston-based company responsible for a significant oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana in 2023. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration assessed a $9.6 million fine after determining that the company’s … Read more
Megan Smith, a 24-year-old wellness influencer and personal trainer, has found herself at the centre of a heated planning dispute after converting an outbuilding in her grandfather’s garden into a fully operational pilates and wellness studio without prior council approval. What began as an ambitious attempt to bring high-end wellness culture to a quiet Norfolk … Read more
The new year began on a somber note for wildlife conservationists and animal lovers after the sudden death of Kiko, a 13-year-old male Masai giraffe, at the Toronto Zoo in Canada. The endangered giraffe died following a tragic accident inside his own zoo habitat, an incident that has prompted widespread grief and raised renewed attention … Read more
The fatal home invasion that claimed the life of 57-year-old Zoe Welsh in Raleigh, North Carolina, has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised difficult questions about public safety, mental health interventions, and the criminal justice system. Welsh, a longtime educator and respected science teacher, was attacked inside her home early Saturday morning while … Read more
The family of Kevin Lee Duncan, a 42-year-old father of three from Florida, has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence after he choked to death while dining at The Boathouse, a popular waterfront restaurant located in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The civil action, brought by Duncan’s mother Reah Duncan, who is … Read more