Ex-Girlfriend Reflects on Veteran’s Struggle Before Tragic Vegas Incident: Missed Signs and Untold Pain

Las Vegas — In a tragic and explosive incident on New Year’s Day in Las Vegas outside the Trump International Hotel, former U.S. Army Green Beret, Matthew Livelsberger, died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck. Days before the devastating event, he reached out to his ex-girlfriend, Alicia Arritt, sending her text messages that, in retrospect, carried more weight than initially perceived. Arritt, who had been in an intermittent relationship with Livelsberger over several years, …

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Horrific New Year’s Attack in New Orleans: Suspect Filmed Eerie Messages Before Killing 15, as Devastated Brother Reveals Struggle with Radicalization

New Orleans, LA—New Year’s celebrations turned tragic in New Orleans’ French Quarter early Wednesday when a man drove a truck into a crowd, killing 15 people and raising tensions with a backdrop of fear and chaos that extended to other states. Identified as Shamsud Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran, the suspected attacker’s actions have sparked wide-ranging investigations and heightened security measures across the nation. Authorities said Jabbar, driving a rented electric vehicle, rammed …

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America’s Enduring Struggle with Assault Rifles and Inaction on Gun Control Highlights Increasing Normalization of Mass Shootings

Washington, D.C. – Over two decades ago, the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area was gripped by terror as John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo carried out a series of sniper attacks, creating a palpable sense of fear among residents. Fast forward to the present day and a similar scenario unfolds in Southern Kentucky where Joseph A. Couch allegedly targeted drivers along Interstate 75 from a secluded ridge. Yet, the public and media reaction seems muted compared …

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Hurricane Beryl Aftermath: Tragic Toll Rises in Houston, Families Struggle Without Power

Houston, TX — The devastation wrought by Hurricane Beryl continues to unfold in Texas, with the death toll in the Houston area currently standing at 13 and concerns mounting that this number could rise. As families and communities grapple with the aftermath, prolonged power outages and extensive damage are complicating recovery efforts. Hurricane Beryl, which struck Texas last week, has left approximately 270,000 households without electricity, according to state officials. Governor Greg Abbott has voiced …

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Hurricane Beryl’s Wake: Devastation from the Caribbean to the U.S., Urgent Aid Needed as Communities Struggle with Power Loss and Disease Risk

Hurricane Beryl, marking its strength as the strongest Atlantic hurricane to hit in early July, has left a swath of destruction across the Caribbean, Yucatan Peninsula, and the United saids, leaving in its wake a trail of extensive damage to infrastructure and persistent power failures. As the storm tore through regions last week, it wreaked havoc, causing multiple deaths and about $6.4 million in damage to crops and infrastructure in Jamaica alone. In the storm’s …

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Rising Temperatures, Hidden Toll: India’s Struggle with Unreported Heat Wave Fatalities

New Delhi, India — As India grapples with increasingly severe heat waves, experts are warning that the country’s official count of heat-related fatalities might be significantly understated. This potential undercounting could be impacting the nation’s strategic actions and readiness for these extreme weather episodes. Despite temperatures that often soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), the reported number of deaths directly ascribed to heat remains conspicously low in national statistics, raising concerns among public …

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First Nations in Alberta Struggle with Devastating Opioid Crisis Despair

Calgary, Alberta – First Nations communities in Alberta are facing a devastating reality, with Indigenous people dying from opioids at a rate more than eight times higher than the rest of the population, according to recently released data. The impact of the opioid crisis has been profound, with individuals like Jody Plaineagle from the Piikani Nation experiencing layered grief and loss within their communities. Plaineagle describes a heartbreaking cycle where one death leads to another, …

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Texan Ranchers Struggle to Confront Loss After Devastating Wildfire in Hemphill County

CANADIAN, TEXAS – In the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that swept through Hemphill County, the small town of Canadian, located northeast of Amarillo, stood witness to the resilience and pain of its local ranchers. Despite efforts to reach out and understand their struggles, the ranchers remained tight-lipped about their harrowing ordeal, preferring to grieve in private. What seemed like an unusual silence from the ranchers in the face of tragedy revealed a deeper layer …

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Ukraine Hints at Responsibility for Explosion on Russian Railway Bridge Amid Struggle Against Advancing Troops

KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian military intelligence suggested on Monday that it may have been behind an explosion on a Russian railway bridge used for transporting ammunition. The incident occurred in the Samara region, about 650 miles away from the Ukrainian border. This operation is seen as the latest attempt by Ukrainian forces to target enemy infrastructure as they face challenges against advancing Russian troops. Although the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) did not explicitly claim …

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Residents in Ukraine’s War-Torn Region Struggle to Find Safety Amid Increasing Air Strikes

Kiev, Ukraine – The daily reality of living in war-torn eastern Ukraine is a constant struggle for survival. The residents, like Lena and Sviatlana, face the fear of airstrikes and explosions every night, relying on their dogs to alert them to impending danger. The escalation of conflict in recent years has left many people, including those with hearing impairments like Lena, without jobs. She used to work as a gardener before the war disrupted her …

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