Few years on the Earth
Portland’s approach to addressing homelessness has entered a contentious new phase as city officials prepare to enforce stay limits that could see nearly 100 people removed from municipally run Safe Rest villages. The decision, outlined by Mayor Keith Wilson in a memo to the City Council, has reignited debate over how cities should balance neighborhood … Read more
The death of Spanish influencer and livestreamer Sergio Jiménez has drawn international attention to the increasingly dangerous intersection of online monetization, substance abuse, and extreme digital challenges. Jiménez, 37, reportedly died during a private New Year’s Eve livestream after allegedly consuming large quantities of alcohol and cocaine in exchange for money from viewers. Spanish authorities … Read more
The banning of 62-year-old teacher Patrick Lawler has drawn significant attention in the United Kingdom, raising serious questions about professional responsibility, safeguarding in education, and the limits of personal opinion within the classroom. Lawler was prohibited from teaching indefinitely after a regulatory panel found that he had repeatedly made false, offensive, and inappropriate statements to … Read more
An 81-year-old Manchester resident has died after being struck by a car driven by a teenage boy, marking another fatal pedestrian crash in New Hampshire and raising questions about roadway safety and ongoing investigations into serious traffic incidents. The collision occurred on Sunday evening along Valley Street, a busy roadway in the city of Manchester. … Read more
Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old Israeli teenager who also held British and French citizenship, has been confirmed dead following a catastrophic fire that broke out during New Year’s celebrations at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps. The blaze, which tore through a basement bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana, killed more than 40 people … Read more
The deadly fire that tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations has shocked Europe and the wider sporting world. Among the more than one hundred people injured in the early hours of January 1 was Tahirys Dos Santos, a 19-year-old trainee soccer player associated … Read more
The Metropolitan Police have charged a 39-year-old man after two alleged intrusions onto the grounds of Kensington Palace, one of the most closely guarded royal residences in London. The charges relate to incidents that occurred in the days immediately before Christmas, raising renewed attention on the security arrangements surrounding properties used by senior members of … Read more
The death of an 89-year-old pedestrian in Gillingham has led to serious criminal charges against two men, following what police describe as a prolonged and distressing hit-and-run incident. Tom Wallace, a retired dental surgeon and long-standing member of the local community, died after being struck by a grey Mercedes estate on the A289 Gads Hill. … Read more
The death of 25-year-old Indian student Hruthik Reddy in Germany on New Year’s Day has cast a pall of grief over his family, friends, and community in Telangana, while also drawing attention to a growing series of tragedies involving Indian students studying abroad. What should have been a period of hope and celebration at the … Read more
The death of 12-year-old Sebastian Cizman has cast a harsh light on the dangers posed by online trends and the unintended consequences of popular entertainment reaching young audiences. Sebastian, a schoolboy from Glasshoughton in West Yorkshire, was found unresponsive at his family home in circumstances that investigators later linked to a dangerous choking prank inspired … Read more