John Nightbridge

John Nightbridge is a veteran reporter, researcher, and economic policy major from UCLA. Passionate about world issues and potential ways to solve them is a significant focus of his work. Writing freelance and reading the news are John's passions at work. Outside of work, it's all about sky diving, surfing, and stock market modeling.

Russian Hackers Launch Cyberattacks on US Airports

Some U.S. travel websites knocked offline after Russian hacker group calls for attack NBC News Following a cyberattack on two of the busiest airports in the country, 13 U.S. airport websites, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, were made inaccessible Monday morning after Russian hackers targeted them. Multiple US airports were listed as targets by the hacking group known as Killnet. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, it intensified its …

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Missing Teen’s Parents Receive Cryptic Message

Family pleads for help finding 14-year-old Chloe Campbell, missing 9 days – CBS News In an effort to find a missing 14-year-old girl who could be in danger, Boulder police are asking for community assistance. Chloe Campbell disappeared on Friday, Sept. 30. The last time she was seen was at Friday night Boulder High football game. The parents of Chloe Campbell told CBS News that she was possibly intoxicated after the nearby high school game ten …

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22 People Dead after Landslide Devastates Community

A landslide in Venezuela has killed at least 22 people and 50 others are missing – CNN A deadly landslide swept through an agriculture-industrial community in central Venezuela on Saturday night. Mud, rocks, and debris flowed through neighborhoods, killing at least 22 people. The landslide was caused by days of torrential rain and flooding. Several people remain missing. The cascade of debris swept down a mountainside onto Las Tejeras residents late Saturday in Santos Michelena, …

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Toddler Vanishes from Home in Georgia – FBI Joins Search

Search underway for toddler who went missing from his home in Savannah, Georgia – CNN A toddler suddenly disappeared from his Georgia home in Savvanah on Wednesday, October 5th. Police and volunteers have scoured the area near his home in hopes of finding the toddler, who was last seen Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. in his Savannah, Georgia, home, according to Chatham County Police. The police have been working around the clock, 18 to 20 hour …

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10 People Killed in Gas Station Explosion

Donegal explosion: Young girl and two teenagers among 10 confirmed dead in Creeslough tragedy – Independent  Local authorities in Ireland say ten people were killed in an explosion at a gas station Friday, including two teenagers and a young child. According to Irish police, the blast in Donegal killed four men, three women, a teenage boy, a teenage girl, and an elementary-aged girl. In County Donegal, the explosion occurred shortly after 3 p.m. local time …

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University Professor Shot and Killed by Student on Campus

Family and colleagues of Dr. Thomas Meixner remember his life, contributions – KGUN 9 Tucson News The University of Arizona campus is in mourning after the death of Dr. Thomas Meixner, 52, a professor of hydrology. The professor was shot and killed on campus Wednesday, authorities said. During a press conference, the University of Arizona Police Department Chief Paula Balafas shared that the university police received a call around 2 p.m. reporting that a 46-year-old …

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Family Pet Kills Baby and Toddler, Injures Mother

Dogs that fatally mauled Tennessee toddlers, injured mom were never violent, friend says – Fox News A horrific tragedy for one family happened when two family pets, both pit bulls, fatally attacked their 5-month-old baby boy and their 2-year-old girl. The incident occurred on Wednesday on the 700 block of Sylvan Road in Shelby County, Tennessee. After attempting to intervene when the two pit bulls mauled her toddler and baby to death, the mother-of-two, Kirstie …

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18 People Killed, including City Mayor in Horrific Mexican Town Hall Massacre

Gun attack in Mexico leaves at least 18 dead, including town’s mayor CBS News On Wednesday, state attorney general Sandra Luz Valdovinos reported that 18 people had been killed in the town of San Miguel Totolapan, Guerrero, Mexico, and two had been wounded. Among those targeted and killed were the city Mayor Conrado Mendoza Almeda and his father, Juan Mendoza Acosta, the former mayor. Both the city hall and a private residence were attacked. Armed …

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Teen Chokes Newborns in Savage Hospital Attack

Man says ‘die’ as he chokes, shakes newborn in hospital nursery, affidavit says WGNTV A teen in Texas went on a crazed rampage at the Odessa Regional Medical Center nursery, in Odessa, TX.  According to reports, his girlfriend was in labor, and during his time there he allegedly choked two newborn babies. As reported by KMID, 18-year-old Marcus Dewayne McCowan Jr was with his pregnant girlfriend at Odessa Regional Medical Center while she was in labor, …

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Mass Shooting in Thailand Daycare – More than 30 Dead

Dozens dead after mass shooting at child care center in Thailand, police say ABC News On Thursday, an ex-police officer went on a killing spree at a Thailand nursery, killing at least 35 people, including 24 sleeping children and a pregnant woman. He then drove home, killed his wife and own child, and then committed suicide. A police spokesperson said the attacker attended a court hearing regarding a drug charge before his horrific attack. As …

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