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Understanding the Growing Threat of Disinformation: Insights from a Senior Fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy

Washington, D.C. – In an insightful discussion on the current threat landscape, Bret Schaefer, a senior fellow in Media and Digital Disinformation at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, delves into the intricate web of disinformation. Schaefer sheds light on how disinformation is manipulated and the concerning trend of the “democratization of disinformation”. This episode is a valuable resource filled with crucial details regarding the pervasive threat of disinformation in today’s society. Schaefer’s expertise brings to …

Campbellsville University Student Indicted on Murder Charges, Held on $1 Million Bond for Killing Fellow Student

Campbellsville, Kentucky – A Taylor County Grand Jury has indicted 21-year-old Charles Escalera on charges of murder, third-degree burglary, and theft by unlawful taking. Escalera, currently held on a $1 million full cash bond, is set to appear in court on May 7. The charges stem from the death of Josiah Kilman, a student at Campbellsville University who was found unresponsive in his dorm room on Feb. 24. Kilman passed away shortly after being discovered …

12-Year-Old Shoots Fellow Student at Finnish School, Killing One and Injuring Two

Helsinki, Finland – A tragic incident unfolded at the Viertola school in Vantaa, Finland, where a 12-year-old student opened fire, leading to the death of a fellow student and serious injuries to two others. The school, located in Finland’s fourth-largest city, has an enrollment of around 800 students and 90 staff members, catering to children aged seven to 15. According to Ilkka Koskimaki, chief of the Eastern Uusimaa police department, the shooting occurred after 9:00 …

Investigation Launched After High School Students Assault Fellow Student, Juvenile Facing Criminal Charges

Leonardtown, Maryland – An investigation has been initiated following a violent altercation at Chopticon High School, where five students reportedly attacked another student in the hallway earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on Monday, March 4, resulted in the arrest of at least one juvenile who is now facing criminal charges. Investigators revealed that during the assault, the actions of one suspect posed a severe threat to the victim, potentially causing life-threatening injuries. Details …

Man Shot Trying to Help Fellow Victim in Greensboro Club Shooting

Greensboro, North Carolina – Two individuals tragically lost their lives, while another was injured following a shooting at the Culture Lounge early on Friday morning. The victims have been identified as Mohsin Hamid, 33, and Devonte Johnson, 28, according to Greensboro police. The incident took place at the club on Spring Garden Street with around 100 guests present when shots were fired. Emergency services, including GPD, Guilford County EMS, and UNCG Campus Police, responded promptly …

Army Reservist Behind Maine’s Deadliest Mass Shooting Warned Fellow Soldiers of His Intentions, Police Bodycam Reveals

LEWISTON, Maine – An Army reservist responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history expressed concerns over his mental state to New York State Police before he was hospitalized last summer. In police bodycam footage obtained by various media outlets, 40-year-old Robert Card detailed that fellow soldiers were worried because he was capable of doing something harmful. The release of this video followed new details from Maine State Police regarding the gunman’s cellphone, revealing …