The refugee organization, the International Rescue Committee, is testing some artificial intelligence tools to try to increase the number of displaced people they can reach with critical information
November 14, 2024
On an ordinary April afternoon, a routine bus ride home from school turned into a scene straight out of an action movie. When the driver unexpectedly lost consciousness, it was a 14-year-old Wisconsin student who took control of the careening school bus and potentially saved over a dozen lives through his quick-thinking heroism. Acie Holland III, an 8th grader at Glen Hills Middle School in Glendale, had just settled into his usual seat near the middle of the bus. As they departed the school grounds, the driver was joking with students as she typically did. But Holland soon noticed something
May 14, 2024
When a piece of flying debris hit CNN's Anderson Cooper during a Hurricane Milton broadcast, it wasn't just a close call. It was a wake-up call for the whole news business
October 10, 2024
The Israeli military is gearing up to target an elaborate network of tunnels built by Hamas underneath Gaza City, known as the “Gaza metro,” as part of its ground offensive into the Palestinian territory. Hamas utilizes the underground passages to move fighters and weapons covertly. But given Gaza’s extreme population density, the subterranean system dangerously hides military assets below civilian areas, according to Israel. While tunnels have long offered asymmetric warfare advantages, Hamas has taken the concept to another level by constructing such an extensive tunnel network under one of the most crowded urban areas on Earth. Nearly 2 million
October 24, 2023
In August 2021, three zebras that got away thrilled the whole country. But when their difficult past came to light, it showed that the exotic animal trade had serious problems with regulation. People in rural Maryland were confused when the zebras showed up out of the blue. Soon, though, the amazement turned to fear when two zebras were discovered dead in strange ways. The deaths set off a cascade of turmoil around owner Jerry Lee Holly, 78, whose exotic animal businesses have operated for decades despite chronic legal violations. Prince George’s County officials charged Holly with animal cruelty misdemeanors for
January 30, 2024
For nearly six decades, the fate of a Vietnam War missing pilot had become an unsolvable mystery. But thanks to modern science and hours of investigative efforts, that pilot has now finally been accounted for, and his remains have been identified after vanishing without a trace in 1967. On August 22, 1967, 35-year-old pilot John C.G. Kerr’s aircraft simply went dark without any radio calls on a covert night time armed reconnaissance mission over the jungles of Laos. There were no distress signals or last communications, and Kerr and his plane seemed to have completely disappeared into the thick foliage.
May 08, 2024
The Virginia law enforcement department that recently recruited Austin Lee Edwards—the “catfishing cop” responsible for the November murders of three members of a Riverside, California family—is now facing a new lawsuit that claims carelessness on their part. Victims’ families have filed a lawsuit in Central California’s U.S. District Court, accusing Edwards’ estate and the Virginia sheriff’s office of their role in the murders of the Winek family. In addition to allegations of careless recruiting, oversight, and retention, the case contends that further wrongdoings transpired, including violations of Fourth Amendment rights. On November 25, the unfortunate incidents occurred when Edwards went
January 29, 2024
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois (WBBM) — Trucks have been delivering a nonstop stream of packages from Temu to a home in the western suburbs lately, but the family is not ordering anything.The family asked CBS 2 for help after they found themselves stuck with random stuff and boxes filling their space—and nowhere else left to turn. Tim Wood showed off all the items that have been cluttering his Oakbrook Terrace condo. Among other things, he has received 20 different military hats, cameras, knives, a crawfish trap, a belt with a golden buckle shaped like a car, and about 30 fishing vests
June 24, 2024
Last week, the life of Gina Bryant, a promising young nursing student at the University of Michigan-Flint, was tragically cut short. The 25-year-old was shot and killed on October 12 by her former boyfriend, Justin Wendling, who then took his own life at a rest stop in Iowa. The murder-suicide spanned three states and appeared to be linked to a history of domestic violence in their relationship, police said. Bryant was killed after family members believe she was abducted from her home in Macomb Township, Michigan where she lived. Her mother and sister had helped her move out just weeks
October 19, 2023
After nearly two decades, Joran van der Sloot has finally confessed in chilling detail to the brutal murder of Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. In a newly released 3 minute and 45 second audio recording, van der Sloot calmly describes to investigators how he killed the 18-year-old Alabama high school student after she rejected his sexual advances on a beach. The fresh evidence comes as shocking evidence in the mysterious high-profile cold case. Although he was never legally indicted, Van der Sloot was long suspected of being behind Holloway’s abduction. N Now 36 years old, he was convicted of
October 19, 2023
The Native American population in the United States has seen a remarkable growth rate of 85% in the last decade. The U.S. Census data report shows a spike from 5.2 million in 2010 to 9.6 million in 2020. This striking increase in the Native American population, surpassing the growth rates of other racial groups, has left experts perplexed as they struggle to attribute the surge solely to immigration or elevated birth rates. After a more thorough examination, census officials and scholars have proposed a theory suggesting that significant alterations in the categorization and counting of race data during the 2020
December 06, 2023
A Southwest Airlines passenger who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis departed the plane last Sunday using the emergency exit at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Staff members apprehended the 38-year-old guy after he jumped from the wing at about 8pm. The shocking event happened while Flight 1525 waited at the gate, just before it was supposed to take off for Atlanta. A passenger “utilized an emergency exit door to exit a plane,” according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, which prompted airport police to hurry to the scene. The guy appeared confused and lost when he was
December 04, 2023
German authorities have announced that they have discovered an email account linked to Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in the disappearance and presumed murder of three-year-old British girl Madeleine McCann. Detective Titus Stampa of Germany’s Federal Crime Police provided this information in court, according to the Times of London. Titus Stampa, a detective with Germany’s Federal Crime Police, testified about this discovery during a court session. The outlet reported that the email account in question belongs to Brueckner, who is currently being tried for unrelated rape and child sexual abuse charges. Stampa said he was restricted from revealing further details
June 18, 2024
When police officers arrived at Melinda Bettencourt’s door one morning last fall, she instantly feared the worst before they even spoke. Her youngest daughter, Amanda Bews, had battled addiction and homelessness for years after developing a painful nerve condition. With Amanda estranged and struggling on the streets, news from law enforcement felt ominous from the start. Bettencourt’s dread proved tragically founded: Bews had been arrested in Los Angeles County days earlier and died in custody at age 29. But neither the officers nor officials in the ensuing weeks offered Bettencourt answers about what happened. And what she eventually saw for
November 30, 2023
In the middle of an ordinary April evening in 2022, crime scene investigator Nicki Lenway found herself in a unique and potentially life-threatening situation. Someone approached her as she was walking to pick up her kid from a parenting program and shot him many times. Lenway was horribly injured in the horrific incident that took place in a public parking lot, yet he amazingly survived. This event is a horrifying illustration of real-life crime and intrigue, with all the markings of a film thriller. Lenway had just picked up Callahan, then five, from the FamilyWise parenting center at about 7:30
October 07, 2023
From sunny shores to America’s heartland, discovering our nation’s diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander narratives is made richer through cultural landmarks. As Asian Americans travel across the United States, they uncover a rich tapestry of historical sites and cultural landmarks that bring their diverse narratives and experiences vividly to life. From coastal cities to the heartland, these powerful places allow visitors to connect with the struggles, triumphs, and resilience that have defined Asian American and Pacific Islander communities for generations. Whether exploring an abandoned rural Chinatown, a serene Japanese garden, or an ancient Native Hawaiian village, Asian Americans Travel
April 22, 2024
Earlier this year, several eighth graders at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, created TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, leading to a wave of online harassment that shook the school. One day in February, about 20 Great Valley teachers were shocked to find phony TikTok profiles using their names and photos. These accounts featured real photos of the teachers, often including their families, accompanied by inappropriate and offensive content. The posts ranged from pedophilia innuendos to racist memes and fabricated sexual encounters between staff members. Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at the school, discovered a fake TikTok profile using
July 29, 2024
In an ambitious global experiment, scientists are unleashing millions of engineered mosquitoes carrying virus-blocking bacteria upon dense urban landscapes as an ecological solution to infectious diseases transmitted by the insects’ bites. Initial trials suppressing dengue spread by up to 80 percent bolster hopes of harnessing evolution to vanquish humankind’s most lethal animal foe, responsible for nearly a million annual deaths. But realizing lasting impacts across continents presents daunting financial and logistical hurdles. At dedicated factories in Colombia, technicians mass-produce Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia parasite, which largely prevents transmission of viruses like dengue. The ambitious aim: completely replace
November 21, 2023
In a disturbing video, a young American boy wanders through ISIS territory wearing a suicide vest. This chilling footage launched journalist Josh Baker on an investigation that revealed the boy’s identity and his family’s harrowing path into the terrorist group’s inner circle. It became a journey that exposed difficult truths about coercion versus complicity in one mother’s story. Investigative reporter Josh Baker first encountered the video through an anonymous contact in 2019. Alarmed by the sight of a child outfitted for a suicide bombing, Baker traveled from London to the boy’s aunt in Indiana. She identified him as 10-year-old Matthew
November 20, 2023
In a controversial ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider the appeal of an Illinois inmate who has been kept in isolation and denied outside recreation for nearly three years. The court’s brief order rejecting the case gave no rationale, as is customary. But three dissenting liberal justices penned a forceful rebuttal, decrying the appalling mistreatment suffered by inmate Michael Johnson. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, described the harrowing conditions imposed on Johnson at Pontiac Correctional Center. “Throughout that period, Johnson spent almost every hour of his life in a cell
November 20, 2023
Nearly a year after the tragic submersible accident that claimed five lives, an Ohio billionaire is planning a new mission to explore the Titanic wreck. Larry Connor, a prominent Dayton real estate investor and head of the Connor Group, is dedicated to making sure their voyage to the famed shipwreck is safe and successful. Forbes estimates Connor’s net worth at $2 billion, and he’s teaming up with Patrick Lahey, co-founder and president of Triton Submarines. Lahey is an experienced submersible designer with a history of safe deep-dive expeditions. He was the second Canadian to descend nearly 36,000 feet to the
June 03, 2024
Santa Anita Park, a renowned Southern California horse racing venue, has built a reputation for having stringent safety measures to protect its equine athletes. However, recent revelations have raised serious concerns within the horse racing community regarding hypocrisy and favoritism at the track. The issues center around trainer Dan Blacker, who was cited for a staggering 527 violations by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) for failing to schedule veterinary examinations within 72 hours of racehorses’ workouts. This violation was uncovered following the tragic breakdown and subsequent euthanization of Blacker’s unraced 2-year-old filly, Animae, after a workout. Investigators found that
November 13, 2023
The flowed facade of fraternity life has long obscured a troubling underbelly of secretive wrongdoing. This was never more apparent than in the unraveling of a sprawling fraternity crime ring that recently sent shockwaves across the southern United States. Led by an ambitious college student named Mikey Schmidt, this clandestine criminal enterprise exploited the loyalty and resources of fraternity networks to facilitate an array of illicit activities. Over time, the seemingly innocuous traditions and rituals of fraternity life became breeding grounds for increasingly serious criminal transgressions. The eventual downfall of this crime ring would expose unsettling truths about the capacity
November 13, 2023
The former wife of a Microsoft executive who was killed in Florida last year has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her new spouse to commit the murder. According to prosecutors, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez allegedly planned for several months to have her former spouse, Jared Bridegan, murdered in the presence of their young child. Gardner-Fernandez was indicted by a grand jury for the killing that took place in February 2022. The charges include first-degree murder and child abuse. She was taken into custody in Washington state and will be sent to Florida. Prosecutors are also seeking capital punishment against her and
November 10, 2023
Scientists in China are constructing the biggest detector on Earth to capture elusive subatomic particles called neutrinos, by anchoring thousands of sensors over a mile deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. Named the Tropical Deep-sea Neutrino Telescope (TRIDENT), the massive project will be online by 2030. By leveraging the ocean’s depth, TRIDENT will observe cosmic neutrinos in unprecedented detail as they briefly interact with water molecules. Neutrinos are nicknamed “ghost particles” because they pass through matter unaffected, including our entire planet. But TRIDENT’s enormous scale increases the chance to detect neutrinos when they rarely collide with water particles, producing telltale flashes
November 10, 2023
In a groundbreaking procedure at NYU Langone Health, surgeons successfully completed a full-eye transplant on a living human, requiring approximately 21 hours. Aaron James, aged 46, now holds renewed optimism following this remarkable surgery. The operation came in the aftermath of a tragic electrical accident that inflicted extensive damage to his left eye and facial features. In June 2021, James, a former soldier from Arkansas, suffered profound facial injuries during his military service. His face made contact with a live electrical wire, delivering a powerful 7,200-volt shock. The aftermath of this incident led to the loss of his left eye,
November 10, 2023
Microsoft Japan recently tested a radical perk for its workers: a four-day workweek with pay for five days of work. Employees took off entire Fridays in August while receiving their normal salaries. Microsoft says this compressed schedule boosted productivity by 40% compared to August 2018. The company also cut meeting times from 60 to 30 minutes, capping attendance at five people per session. Microsoft urged using chat instead of wasteful emails and meetings. The news excited workers in Japan and globally, with many hoping for four-day weeks at their own jobs. Microsoft isn’t alone in experimenting with abbreviated schedules. In
November 08, 2023
A Washington man is suing a Seattle hospital and two doctors for medical malpractice after he claims they removed the wrong organ during emergency surgery last December. George Piano and his wife Elizabeth filed the lawsuit November 2 against the University of Washington Medical Center and surgeons Nidhi Udyavar and Paul Herman. The 13-page complaint alleges botched surgery and serious complications resulting from the doctors’ failure to remove Piano’s appendix as intended. The lawsuit states that on December 6th, Piano experienced stomach pain and went to the UW Medical Center emergency department, where he was diagnosed with appendicitis. His inflamed
November 08, 2023
For over five agonizing months, Bettersten Wade searched in vain for her missing 37-year-old son Dexter after he disappeared from their Mississippi home. Unbeknownst to her, Jackson police had known since the night he vanished that Dexter died after being struck by one of their vehicles on a highway. Yet they failed to identify him or notify his mother, leaving his body unclaimed in the morgue for months. Bettersten filed a missing persons report two weeks after Dexter left home on March 5 and called police repeatedly seeking updates. But investigators told her nothing even as the county coroner buried
November 07, 2023
A former prison correctional officer found himself incarcerated after brazenly pocketing hefty sums from an affluent inmate under his watch. The employee flagrantly defied protocols, accepting large payments in exchange for bestowing preferential treatment upon the moneyed prisoner – a flagrant ethical transgression and stark abuse of public trust. William Tidwell was previously employed as a prison officer at the Federal Medical Center Devens, a federal correctional institution in Ayer, Massachusetts. Amongst those under Tidwell’s control was Raj Rajaratnam, the erstwhile hedge fund magnate who created Galleon Group. Rajaratnam, formerly a known Wall Street figure, received an 11-year sentence for
May 20, 2024
Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people
Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
Wealthy countries back raising COP29 climate deal to $300 billion, sources say
Adani CFO says US charges linked to only one business contract
Jai'Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State
Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents