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Tragic Loss: Thirteen Security Guards Found Dead in Peru as Violence Erupts Over Gold Mining Control

PATAZ, Peru — The brutal killings of 13 security guards, abducted from a prominent gold mine, have underscored the escalating violence linked to illegal mining in Peru. The grim discovery of the guards’ bodies, after a week of captivity, has shocked the nation and raised urgent questions about the effectiveness of security measures in the region. The guards, employed by R&R Security, had been tasked with reducing illegal mining activities near La Poderosa’s operations when …

Tragic Assault on MSF Hospital in South Sudan Leaves Seven Dead, Including Infants, Amid Rising Violence and Humanitarian Crisis

OLD FANGAK, South Sudan — A devastating air assault has claimed the lives of at least seven people, including a nine-month-old infant, and left 20 others injured at a Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Jonglei State. The attack unfolded early Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, when two helicopter gunships struck the facility’s pharmacy, utterly destroying it and inflicting severe damage on the hospital itself. Emergency assessments are ongoing to ascertain the full …

Tragic Shooting at Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Glendale Leaves Three Dead and Five Injured Amid Family Festivities

GLENDALE, AZ — A shooting at a Cinco de Mayo celebration left three individuals dead and five others injured on the evening of May 4, 2025. The violence erupted at El Camaron Gigante, a popular seafood and steakhouse restaurant, where approximately 200 to 300 attendees had gathered to celebrate the holiday. According to Glendale Police Officer Moroni Mendez, authorities believe multiple assailants may have been involved in the shooting, which occurred around 7:45 p.m., shortly …

Florida Man Arrested After Disturbing Attack Leaves One Woman Dead and Another Kidnapped

CHIPLEY, Fla. — A 40-year-old man has been arrested following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman and the abduction of another. David Earl Gipson was taken into custody by Washington County deputies after a disturbing series of events that unfolded late Sunday night. Sheriff Kevin Crews reported that the situation began around 10 p.m. when Gipson allegedly knocked on the door of an elderly woman’s home, claiming her family …

Catastrophic Explosion Rocks Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port, Over 70 Dead and 1,000 Injured in Blaze Amid Safety Concerns

BANDAR ABBAS, Iran — A catastrophic explosion and fire at Shahid Rajaei port on Saturday left at least 70 people dead and more than 1,000 injured, Iranian officials reported. This incident, which occurred at the nation’s largest commercial port located near the southern city, has raised alarm about safety protocols in one of Iran’s crucial economic hubs. Firefighting efforts spanned across the night into Sunday as helicopters and planes dropped water on the flames. Mohammad …

22 Dead in Devastating Restaurant Fire Amid Lunch Rush

LIAOYANG, China — A devastating fire at a restaurant in Liaoyang, located in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities and left three individuals injured, local authorities reported. The tragedy unfolded during the peak lunch hour, approximately 12:25 p.m. on April 29, 2025, as patrons were enjoying meals when the blaze broke out. Witnesses described a terrifying scene as flames engulfed the building, reaching out from windows and enveloping the establishment …

Tragedy Strikes Elizabeth City State University: One Dead, Six Injured in Post-Festival Shooting

Elizabeth City, North Carolina — A shooting at Elizabeth City State University early Sunday morning has left one person dead and six others injured, occurring shortly after a campus celebration. The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. on April 27, 2025, following the university’s Viking Fest, specifically the Yard Fest event. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation identified the deceased as 24-year-old Isaiah Caldwell from Albany, New York. Caldwell was visiting the university as a …

Tragic Discovery: Princeton University Student Lauren Blackburn Found Dead in Lake Carnegie After Days of Search

Princeton, New Jersey — The search for Lauren Blackburn, a 23-year-old junior at Princeton University, came to a tragic end on the morning of April 25, 2025, when her body was discovered in Lake Carnegie. This announcement followed nearly a week-long search for the English major, who was last seen on April 19 in the vicinity of Firestone Library. University officials initiated a campus-wide alert after Blackburn was reported missing on April 22. Dean of …

Late-Night Chaos in Myrtle Beach as One Dead and Eleven Injured in Tourist District Shooting

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — A shooting late Saturday night at a popular tourist spot left one person dead and injured 11 others, creating chaos among crowds enjoying a spring evening. The incident unfolded around 11:50 p.m. on North Ocean Boulevard, a vibrant area known for its attractions. Local police were present in the area when they were alerted to a disturbance involving several individuals. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, prompting immediate panic as people tried to …

Babysitter’s Dead: Nostalgic Remake Falls Flat with Fans of Original

Los Angeles, California – A new remake of the 1991 film “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” has hit the screens, this time with a twist featuring a mostly Black cast. Directed by Wade Allain-Marcus, the film stays true to the original storyline with some modern updates, making it more suitable for streaming rather than a big theatrical release. The story follows a harried mom played by comedian Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, who unexpectedly leaves …