During the 1972 Summer Olympics at Munich, in the early morning of September 5, a group of Palestinian terrorists storms the Olympic Village apartment of the Israeli athletes, killing two and taking nine others hostage. The terrorists were part of a group known as Black September, in return for the release of the hostages, they demandedContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Massacre at the Munich Olympics in 1972.”
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Opioid Crisis Friday: Fentanyl overdose death rates ‘more than tripled’ in recent years, CDC report shows.
The rate of fatal overdoses involving the opioid fentanyl has increased in the U.S. in recent years. (Image credit: Paul Burns via Getty Images)
History Lesson Tuesdays: Unit 731: Biological Warfare and Inhuman Cruelty
by Robbie Mitchell Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research facility that operated during World War II in Japan, holds a chilling place in history. Veiled in secrecy and shrouded in denial for decades, this clandestine unit conducted gruesome experiments on human subjects, inflicting unimaginable suffering. Unit 731’s existence is a dark chapterContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Unit 731: Biological Warfare and Inhuman Cruelty”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Utah mom accused of poisoning husband with fentanyl in cocktail took out $2 million in life insurance policies on him.
by Minivonne Burke and Alicia Victoria Lozano PARK CITY, Utah — A woman who allegedly spiked her husband’s drink with fentanyl and then wrote a children’s book about grief after he died is now accused of secretly taking out almost $2 million in life insurance policies on him. The allegations against Kouri Richins were raised in anContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Utah mom accused of poisoning husband with fentanyl in cocktail took out $2 million in life insurance policies on him.”
Centralia Mine Fire: Devastation from Underground
by Kimberly Lin In 1890, the coal mining town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, was home to more than 2800 people. Just like in any other town, rows of houses lined the streets, townsfolk had barbecues in their backyards, and everyone put up Christmas decorations during December. In 1962, the Centralia mine fire propelled the quiet borough intoContinue reading “Centralia Mine Fire: Devastation from Underground”
True Crime Sundays: Son of Sam Serial Killer is Arrested
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At least 36 people have died in Maui wildfires that overwhelmed hospitals, demolished homes and destroyed cultural sites
by Nouran Salahieh The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has soared to 36, and officials worry the devastation could intensify as the infernos torch more of the ravaged island. The loss of life marked a staggering increase from earlier reports of six people killed. While survivors recall harrowing escapes by car or boat, many residents who fled still don’tContinue reading “At least 36 people have died in Maui wildfires that overwhelmed hospitals, demolished homes and destroyed cultural sites”
Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.
The Real Life Story of Tessa Tessa was first introduced to prescription opioids in high school after a sports injury. She was “hooked” by age 18 and used prescription opioids and other drugs to self-medicate her chronic headaches, pain from fibromyalgia, and depression. After receiving a DUI at age 21, Tessa completed substance use treatmentContinue reading “Opioid Crisis Friday: Real Life Stories of People Affected by Opioid Usage.”
6 Signs of a Scammer Online
by Matthew Coast Do you ever hear horror stories about catfishers online who wind up scamming an innocent person out of thousands of dollars? Maybe you feel sorry for that person, figuring anyone with common sense wouldn’t fall for such a scam. But that’s the problem. Most people wouldn’t fall for an obvious scam. ButContinue reading “6 Signs of a Scammer Online”
True Crime Sundays: Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison for murders of her 2 children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife.
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Lori Vallow Daybell looks at notes during her sentencing hearing at the Fremont County Courthouse in St. Anthony, Idaho, on Monday, July 31, 2023.
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