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Earthquake Recovery in Syria and Turkey
Courtesy of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Flickr(CC0) A surge of fear among residents heightened after the devastating earthquake on Monday, February 6. Days after the attack, survivors are still being uncovered from the aftermath in a race against time. The quake death toll in Turkey is at 25,000 and steadily climbing, this earthquake has reached a grim milestone of the top deadliest quakes this decade.
Russia Guilty for Crimes Against Humanity
Courtesy of UNDP Ukraine’s (Flickr CC0) The United States declares that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in its war with Ukraine. Vice President and former prosecutor, Kamala Harris insist that justice be served to the perpetrators of these crimes. The Biden administration determined Russia’s attack on the civilian population.
Spy Balloons Now Reidentified as Mysterious Unknown Object
Featured and Top Image Courtesy of Gage Skidmore’s Flickr(CC0) After the destruction of a Chinese-launched spy ballon on February 4, three mysterious objects were shot down by U.S. fighter jets. Unlike the Chinese-made surveillance balloon that public officials could trace its approximate origin and date of launch, nothing suggests these objects originated from a different country. This sentiment is echoed by other officials, namely President Biden.
Harry Styles Grammy Speech Blindsights Fans
Featured and Top Image Courtesy of Erin McCormack’s Flickr Page – Creative Commons License (CC0) Harry Styles shocked many when he received the award for best album of the year for the 65th Grammy showing. And the aftermath was not pleasant. On Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, the awards commenced and many people took to Twitter over how mediocre Styles song performances were. It is common for the Grammy awards to be biased but this year’s awards have caused a certain amount of controversy.
Chicago's Restaurant Near Midway Airport on Fire
Image Courtesy of The West End – (CC) Creative Commons License Around 3:30 am, the Chicago Fire Department responded to a call about a fire located on a Friday morning on 63rd and South Central Avenue, on January 27th. The reporting fire broke out in a catering business in close proximity to Chicago’s Midway Airport. The fire, although contained by 4:30 am, seemed to cause extensive damage to the building. Leaving it otherwise unsavable.
Chicago's Restaurant Near Midway Airport on Fire
Flickr and Top Image Courtesy of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (FlickrCC0) Around 3:30 am the Chicago Fire Department responded to a call about a fire located on 63rd and South Central Avenue Friday morning. The reporting fire broke out in a catering business in close proximity to Chicago’s Midway Airport. The fire, although contained by 4:30 am, seemed to cause extensive damage to the building. Leaving it otherwise unsavable.
Travis Response to Cheating on Kylie Jenner Allegations
After a sneaky picture of Travis Scott and model Rojean Kar together behind the scenes, Kylie Jenner’s Instagram has started a recent back and forth with the model amongst the drama. Together for five years, this is not the first time Travis has been accused of cheating. The celebrity couples’ on-and-off relationship has received buying of drama. However, the news of this recent trouble in paradise has caused some online discourse between Kylie and Rojean.
Celebritys come out
Recently ‘Heartstopper’ star, Kit Connor has come out to the public as bi- sexual. However, the reason behind this
One Text Saves Boaters Stranded at Sea
Boat Fishing For three friends, the perfect day of boating on the waters near Louisiana soon turned into a disaster. As their boat sank they quickly were left stranded with one makeshift floater and several yards of shark and jellyfish-infested waters. Over the Gulf of Mexico U.S. Coast Guard helicopters could not make out any semblance of human life in the wide 1,250 miles worth of choppy waters.
Korea's Missile Launch Over Japan Starts Rare Warning
On October 4, 2022, North Korea, for the first time in five years, fired a ballistic missile over Japan without warning. Early Tuesday morning many japan residents were awoken by the sound of an emergency siren. North Korea’s assertion of power consisted of firing a ballistic missile without proper warning in cases where the drill triggered a rarely issued ‘J-alert’ designed to alert residents of mass public emergencies.
Search and Rescue for Missing Twenty Migrants Among Florida Hurricane
In the passing of another dangerous Hurricane circling the coast of Florida after being withheld in a waterboard vessel for the duration of the storm, twenty migrant people have been reported missing as the entire vessel was discovered to have sunk off the coast.
All Hallows Eve Festivities in Chicago
All Hallows Eve (Halloween) in Chicago is one of the most event-filled nights in October. Children come home from school dressed in their favorite costumes, and family trips to Chicago zoos and pumpkin patches can lead to an exciting weekend out with friends and family. The nightlife is equally as optimistic. Bars begin their sales pitch to bring in party-goers looking for discounted drinks and late dinners.
Hurricane Watch Issued for Dominican Republic
The tropical storm, now named Fiona, has strengthened overnight. Now the threat has been labeled under hurricane watch accordingly by the National Hurricane Center. For the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, the warning is issued on September 17, 2022, this Saturday morning after it was estimated that the storm would take a turn and strengthen more as it goes through the Northeastern Caribbean.
Las Vegas Politician Suspect of Street Stabbing
Now arrested Robert Telles, was found the suspect in the crimes of the death and stabbing of prominent journalist of Jeff German. The DNA of the public official found on the crime scene along with his history of “disagreeable” accounts with the reporter’s work was cause for a quick arrest on September 7, 2022. The investigative reporter, known for some of his work investigating dangerous gangs and political circles, was found dead outside his home on September 3, 2022.
Suspect Apprehended for Memphis Shooting Rampage
The face behind multiple drive-by shootings on a Wednesday afternoon was identified as a 19-year-old man identified as Ezekiel Kelly. In Memphis, a man was reported rapidly shooting at passersby within his vehicle, before his arrest he succeeded in killing four people and leaving three others injured. On September 7, 2022, reports of multiple shootings, all taking place in different areas right after another, raised suspicion about the connection between the events.
Trump's Seized Passports Lead to Potential Legal Issues
In the previous legality concerning the public disclosure that ex-president Donald Trump illegally removed confidential documents after his leave from the White House, once his resort home was thoroughly investigated, he could no longer claim he relinquished all of his ties to private presidential information.
Rouge US Pilot in Custody After Threatened Crash Landing
Saturday morning, September 9, 2022, a plane could be spotted by some flying erratically above Tupelo, Mississippi. Around 6:30 a.m., officials warned Mississippi residents to stay on alert after the pilot reportedly threatened to intentionally crash into a Walmart before flying erratically around the city for an hour. The pilot of that aircraft was taken into custody shortly after landing safely in a field in Benton County.
Chef Mario Batali Settles Sexual Assault Cases and Evaded Jail
Under the serious allegations of sexual assault, two women took Celebrity Chef Mario Batali to trial only to receive a resolution “to the satisfaction of all parties.” Both instances of the events claimed to have happened separately within his recent time in Boston. Natali Tene, whose claims garnered the most attention due to her statements to the press, along with Alexandra Brown confirmed on August 23, 2022, that their lawsuits have been resolved in court.
Paris Hilton Is 'Definitely Waiting Until Marriage' for Pregnancy
Don't like to read? For Paris Hilton, waking up to over 3,000 congratulatory texts and phone calls about a pregnancy rumor was shocking, to say the least. But, during her iHeartRadio show on July 27, 2021, “This is Fashion,” the star shut down the rumors about her expecting her first child with her fiance, Carter Reum. When Hilton realized what all of the congratulations were really about, she joked, “It’s a busy day today, so I haven’t answered anyone yet, but yes, I am pregnant with triplets.
'Black Widow' Release Date Confirmed for Streaming Sites
Don't like to read? Marvel Studios already confirmed “Black Widow” arrival on streaming platforms other than Disney+ Premiere starting Aug. 10, 2021. The film has already been released on the big screen and can now be seen from the comfort of viewer’s own homes. The home release follows its theatrical performance that debuted to “impressive numbers” regarding streaming viewers. But its box office reception was not as impressive.
Lollapalooza's Set to Return Just in Time for COVID Cases to Rise
Don't like to read? Chicago’s biggest summer event, Lollapalooza, is getting ready to kick back in for the summer, July 29-Aug. 1, 2021. In everyone’s attempt to return to normal and get rid of the social distancing protocols, it is no surprise that the city’s largest music festival will be held at full capacity this year. However, COVID-19 cases across Illinois have surged in the past month of June, and other states have seen cases follow the upward trend.
Amazon Throws Out Plan for Joe Exotic Drama
By Brielle Buford on July 21, 2021 Don't like to read? From the popularity of “Tiger King’s” documentary, Amazon took the chance to cash in on the hype. Perhaps a little too late, since the latest news on the series production seems to have come to a halt. The production of the new “Tiger King” series would have capitalized on the success of the documentary of Joe Exotic.
Mother Arrested in the Deaths of Children Found in a Fort Lauderdale Canal
Don't like to read? After discovering two young girls in the Lauderhill Canal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in late June, their mother has since then been arrested and charged for two accounts of first-degree murder. The young girls, Destiny, age 9, and age 7, were found floating in the Canal. The mother, Tinessa Hogan, age 36, was arrested on July 13, 2021, at 9:30 a.m EDT. Police confirmed her charges on account of the two children and her holding in the Broward County Jail.
Award-Winning Actress Emma Stone Pregnant With Her First Child
Don't like to read? Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and her husband, Dave McCary, are expecting their first child. Tabloids caught sight of the actress appearing visibly pregnant, dressed in a dark cap and mask, out for a walk with a close friend. Sources confirm she is “with child” on Jan. 3, 2021. “She seems very happy and very excited about becoming a mother — she’s constantly oohing and cooing. She looks great, she looks healthy, she’s glowing,” a source says.
Jada Pinkett Smith Shares What She Learned From Gifting Money
Don't like to read? Actress Jada Pinkett Smiths’ rule of thumb when helping family financially is to “only give money I am willing to give – as a gift.” On the actress’s latest episode of “Red Table Talk,” Pinkett Smith explains just how and why she is so guarded about who she lends money to. During the episode, she gave fans advice about topics such as how to deal with awkward conversations or lend money to family and friends.
Florida Counties Starting In-Person Schooling Have High COVID Rate
By Brielle Buford on August 12, 2020 As Florida public schools begin to open for in-person learning, the legal battle over the repercussions of doing so begins to ensue. At least twelve county public schools are planning to reopen and nine of those twelve had a COVID positivity rate above five percent, according to the Florida Department of Health.
'Sprinter' Is Unimpressive but Reaches Its Intended Audience
The film “Sprinter” lacks the ability to appeal to a more widespread audience. Instead, its target audience is mostly those who speak and understand the culture demonstrated in the film. “Sprinter” presents itself as an award-winning indie drama about a male Jamaican teen dealing with the stress of home life and the prospect of his future. This is something producer, Storm Saulter, and executive producers Jada Pickett-Smith and Will Smith were successful in bringing to life.
Wall of Moms Sue Over Use of Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
A group of protestors in Portland, Oregon is suing the Trump administration for the federal agent’s violation of constitutional rights against protestors as of July 30, 2020. “The Wall of Moms” is a group of protestors that are involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. They, along with “Don’t Shoot Portland,” have inspired the nonprofit organization “Protect Democracy” to file a federal lawsuit in Washington D.C. on their behalf.
Chicago Public Schools Fully Remote for the Future
By Brielle Buford on August 7, 2020 For many students in Chicago, their first day back to school will be through a computer screen. The CPS district announced that they will back out of plans to have students in class at least twice a week and instead will go fully remotely for the foreseeable future. The revision of the Chicago Public Schools proposal was done under the pressure of teachers and parents over health concerns for children to attend a crowded school during the pandemic.
Microsoft Plans to Buy TikTok by Talking With Trump
On Sunday, July 31, 2020, Microsoft confirmed their interest in buying TikTok from its producers. Having already planned to talk with the technology company, ByteDance, responsible for the app it seems likely that by September 15 users will have an answer on whether Microsoft actually succeded. The announcement was surprisingly released in a blog post after Trump’s recent unsuccessful effort to ban TikTok.
Explosion Erupts Through Beirut
By Brielle Buford on August 4, 2020 A large explosion has hit the capital of Beirut, on Aug. 8, 2020. Seemingly out of nowhere, the blast blew out the windows from buildings and injured people nearby. The state-run National News Agency initially reported the source of the explosion was due to a serious fire that started in a firecracker warehouse near a port in Beirut. However, this has not been confirmed. The footage of the explosion includes a plume of smoke suddenly erupting into a red explosion.
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Home»Archives»World»Weather St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes Recieve Tornado Warning By Brielle Buford on July 27, 2020 Breaking News!, U.S., Weather Until 8:45 a.m. ET on Monday, July 27, 2020, the National Weather Service put into effect a Tornado Warning for certain parts of St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes. Forecasters estimated a possibility of “penny-sized hail” while weather radars tracked a potential future tornado, currently in the form of a thunderstorm moving through the area.
Lawmakers and Crowds Pay Tribute at John Lewis' Funeral
By Brielle Buford on July 27, 2020 The funeral of legendary civil rights leader and long time Georgia law-maker, John Lewis, is making its way through Washington DC. Lawmakers came to pay their respects while Black Lives Matter Protestors watch the procession. The late representative was carried in a black hearse across a section on 16th Street that was renamed “Black Lives Matter Plaza” in his honor.
St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes Recieve Tornado Warning
Until 8:45 a.m. ET on Monday, July 27, 2020, the National Weather Service put into effect a Tornado Warning for certain parts of St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes. Forecasters estimated a possibility of “penny-sized hail” while weather radars tracked a potential future tornado, currently in the form of a thunderstorm moving through the area. Forecasters reported the thunderstorm as still moving through the area and with rotation indicated on the radar.
Pandemic Sets a Tempting Opportunity for Mail-in Ballot Fraud
The pandemic has already affected our regular deliveries concerning food and clothing and now when forced to mail-in vote, ballots have been misplaced, delayed, and missing through transit. Issues such as budget-related cutbacks for employees and even postmen purposeful altering ballots have led to mass amounts of either ballot never being received or records of people voting when they insist they never received a ballot in the mail.
Trumps Last Effort for More Votes Involves Potential Housing Segregation
A late-night directive that appeared to have come out of nowhere, Trump bids that he would reverse AFFH policy in order to ” save homeowners housing from going down in value.” A bid that is also directed blatantly towards white suburban homeowners by using the same argument commonly found in historical strategies that were used to push degradation in the suburbs. Basically stating “If you let lower-income Blacks into the neighborhood, crime will increase and your home value will decrease.
FBI Agents Raid Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder's Farm
Larry Householder has been held accountable for charges of corruption, related to a bribe of sixty million for Ohio’s new nuclear bailout law, according to reports. FBI agents and police activities being reported at Householder’s farm in Perry County early Tuesday morning.
Biden Criticizes Trump for Wasting Four Months Before Wearing a Mask
In a recent video, President Donald Trump is seen donning a face mask along with several other military leaders and officials when entering a hospital to visit injured soldiers and medical staff. Trump visited the Walter Reed Military Hospital on Saturday, July 12, 2020. Here he was seen for the first time wearing a face mask in public. Before this, he told reporters he would “probably wear a mask” when visiting a hospital.
Rapper Lil Marlo Shot and Dead at 30
Atlanta rapper, Rudolph Johnson who went by the name Lil Marlo was killed in a shooting Saturday night on July 12, 2020. The Fulton County Medical Examiners confirmed his death to the public a day later after reports surfaced circling around his death. On Sunday morning the Medical Examiners office stated a deceased individual by the legal name, Rudolph Johnson was brought into the building in the last 24 hours after reports of his shooting surfaced in the media.
Florida Becomes a Hot Spot for COVID-19 in Single-Day Shattering Record
By Brielle Buford on July 15, 2020 Florida has reached the national record for the largest increase in COVID-19 diagnosed cases daily. The record was reached on Sunday, July 12 with an increase of more than 15,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. The state is on track to reach higher rates of diagnosed COVID-19 cases as Florida’s Department of Health update on the COVID cases went past the previous high of “12,274 by New York on April 4, by 3,026 or 24.6%.
Woman Shot in SUV on Dan Ryan Expressway; Southbound Lanes Closed
Authorities investigate a shotting of a woman while driving down the expressway in her SUV early Monday morning. Reports say three people were in the SUV at times around 2:30 and 3 am when the shooting occurred in the outbound lanes of I-90/94 close to 47th street. The woman hit by the bullet was a passenger in the vehicle and after she was shot the driver quickly took her to the University of Chicago Medical Center in order to receive immediate attention and was luckily in good condition.
COVID-19 Changes the Game for Incoming College Students
In the year 2020, COVID-19 has become a catalyst for confusion, race riots, and political failures. Is certainly wasn’t where you thought we were going to be three years ago. With over thousands of people in hospitals due to a widespread virus, while government officials seem to be more worried about Trump’s next Presidential campaign than making the time easier for the citizens that can’t afford to go to the hospital, daily life has dulled down.
Charlize Theron 'Heartbroken' to Give Up the Title of Imperator Furiosa
By Brielle Buford on July 11, 2020 With Mad Max: Fury Road getting a prequel, award-winning Charlize Theron shares her thoughts of giving up her role as the heroic Imperator Furiosa. Theron will not be reprising her role as the one-armed, tough Furiosa despite her earlier statements on how she would love to return to her role again. During an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Theron explained how she felt “a little heartbroken” with giving away her role as Furiosa to a younger actress.
Public Figure Mary Kay Dead From Cancer at 58
By Brielle Buford on July 10, 2020 Mary Kay Letourneau, a former public school teacher and a convicted rapist of the 13-year-old boy that she would later go on to marry, dies at 58 years old from cancer. Letourneau’s attorney confirmed her passing to reporters. Letourneau was a married mother of four when she was convicted as a child rapist in 1997. Letourneau was 34 years old when she began to have a sexual relationship with her sixth-grade student, Vili Fualaau.
Las Vegas Firefighters Battle Fire Overnight
North Las Vegas firefighters fight against a fire started in an abandoned building overnight. The fire was reported at 2:30 AM on Thursday morning to the fire department. Firefighters are responding to a 2 alarm fire near Lake Meadow and Las Vegas Boulevard. It is reported that due to the high level of the blaze firefighters could not enter the building. Thus the firefighters had to fight the fire from outside the building lasting for most of the night.
NEOWISE Comet Brightens as It Travels Across the Globe
By Brielle Buford on July 9, 2020 The Comet, dubbed as NEOWISE, has appeared to be visible to the naked eye as it approaches the sun. The comet was discovered in late March and travels inside Mercury’s orbit. As an interplanetary iceberg, it managed to survive solar heating and is on track to be closer to earth. As of now, it is at it is the closest point to earth in over more than ten thousand years. It is expected to still be visible throughout the month of July.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Follow Princess Diana’s Footsteps By Cherese Jackson on January 15, 2020 Headlines, UK, World Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to tread on unchartered waters. Meghan is following in the footsteps of her belated mother-in-law Princess Diana by trading royal stuffiness for mixing with the masses. It has been more than two decades since Princess Diana was killed in a car crash at only 36-years-old, leaving behind a […] Like this: Like Loading...
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Home»Archives»U.S.»Illinois Why Is It So Easy for People to Discriminate Against the Homeless? By Brielle Buford on July 31, 2019 Chicago, Headlines, World The number of people that end up living in the streets of Chicago is not surprising. With almost 140,000 people homeless in the city, including public school students, every citizen passes by at least one homeless person a day.
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Home»Archives»U.S.»Illinois»Chicago Why Is It So Easy for People to Discriminate Against the Homeless? By Brielle Buford on July 31, 2019 Chicago, Headlines, World The number of people that end up living in the streets of Chicago is not surprising. With almost 140,000 people homeless in the city, including public school students, every citizen passes by at least one homeless person a day.
Free Measles Vaccination Clinic in Oakland County Due to a Rapid Virus Outbreak
By Brielle Buford on March 22, 2019 Oakland County, Michigan has reported eight cases of measles as of Friday, March 22. That is three more confirmed than the previous day. The public exposure to the spreading measles virus led the Oakland County Health Division to open a public Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, March 23.
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