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Police Use of Force Violates Safety Guidelines Multiple Times, Associated Press Investigation Reveals

Los Angeles, California – A recent investigation revealed that in numerous cases where police used force to subdue individuals without causing harm, officers frequently disregarded established protocols for safely restraining and controlling individuals. The violations often included actions such as pinning individuals facedown in positions that could compromise their ability to breathe or repeatedly deploying Tasers. The violations identified within the investigation shed light on the concerning trend of excessive force used by law enforcement …

Ukrainian Air Force Successfully Downs Russian Drone Over Dnipro Oblast for Second Time in Same Evening

Dnipro Oblast in Ukraine saw the Air Force’s air defense forces taking down a drone for the second time in one evening on April 23. This display of readiness by the defenders of the skies showcased their capability in protecting the region. Operational Command Skhid (East) reported that the sound of an explosion in Dnipro at 22:25 was due to the successful interception of a hostile UAV by the air defense forces in the Dnipro …

Russian Forces Launch Missile Attack on Poltava Oblast, Ukrainian Air Force Issues Warning

Poltava, Ukraine – Amid escalating tensions, Russian forces launched an attack on Poltava Oblast on April 23. The Ukrainian Air Force swiftly alerted the public about incoming missiles targeting the region. According to Filip Pronin, the Head of Poltava Oblast Military Administration, the assault resulted in a loud explosion resonating in the Poltava hromada. Fortunately, early reports indicated that there were no casualties reported as a result of the attack. At approximately 14:59, the Ukrainian …

Juvenile Humpback Whale Found Dead in Long Beach Island with Blunt Force Injuries, Controversy Arises Over Cause of Death

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, New Jersey – A juvenile male humpback whale found dead on Long Beach Island in New Jersey has sparked concern after a post-mortem examination revealed multiple blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center conducted a necropsy on the nearly 25-foot whale, uncovering bruising around the head, fractures in the skull and cervical vertebrae, dislocated ribs, and a dislocated shoulder bone, all consistent with blunt force …

Humpback Whale Found Dead on New Jersey Beach Suffered Blunt Force Injuries, Report Reveals

Long Beach Island, New Jersey – A recent post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island revealed the animal had sustained severe blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center conducted the examination on a nearly 25-foot juvenile male humpback whale found dead in Long Beach Township, releasing their observations from the necropsy. Director Sheila Dean noted the whale had bruising around the …

Juvenile Humpback Whale Found Dead with Blunt Force Injuries in Long Beach Township, NJ Prompt Controversy

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Following the discovery of a deceased humpback whale on the shores of Long Beach Island, a post-mortem examination revealed the presence of multiple blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center conducted a necropsy on the nearly 25-foot juvenile male whale, uncovering bruising around the head, fractures of the skull and cervical vertebrae, dislocated ribs, and a dislocated shoulder bone. Director Sheila Dean highlighted …

Russian Shahed Drones Engage in Nighttime Assault over Ukrainian Skies, Prompting Air Force Response

Khmelnytskyi and Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine – Reports from the Ukrainian Air Force indicated that Russian Shahed attack drones were detected in Ukrainian airspace on the night of April 17-18, bringing explosions in Khmelnytskyi and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts. The prolonged attack persisted throughout the night until Ukrainian Air Force issued an all-clear at 07:29. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, groups of Shahed drones were seen moving across various oblasts in Ukraine. At one point, a group was …

Whale Found Dead in New Jersey with Fractured Skull and Blunt Force Injuries

Long Beach Township, New Jersey – A recent post-mortem examination of a whale discovered washed ashore on Long Beach Island in New Jersey revealed multiple blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center conducted the examination on a juvenile male humpback whale, measuring nearly 25 feet in length, that was found deceased in Long Beach Township. Sheila Dean, the director of the center, reported that the whale displayed bruising …

Investigation Reveals Systemic Failures in Police Use of Force

Suburban Atlanta, Georgia – The story of Carl Grant, a 68-year-old Black man with dementia, highlights the deadly consequences of police encounters that weren’t meant to be lethal. On Super Bowl Sunday in 2020, Grant, a disabled veteran, embarked on a journey that would lead to a tragic encounter with law enforcement, reflecting a pattern seen across the country. Grant’s situation was not unique, as similar incidents have unfolded in different cities and states, showing …

New Hampshire Man Accused of Murdering Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child with Blunt Force Injuries

OSSIPEE, N.H. – A New Hampshire man faced charges in court for the alleged murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child due to multiple blunt force injuries. This marks the first instance in the state where someone has been charged with the killing of a fetus. William Kelly, 28, made his appearance in Ossipee without directly addressing the judge. His attorney indicated that paperwork would be filed, waiving his arraignment and entering a …