Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, has been put on paid leave until after the All-Star break. This move comes as the league looks into something related to gambling. Both the team and the league have agreed to this leave, but they aren't saying much more about it. Ortiz, who is 26, joined the Guardians this season from the Pirates. He's been a regula...
Chicago witnessed a horrific event during what should have been a night of celebration. A lively album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz turned into a scene of terror when gunfire erupted outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge in the River North neighborhood. The incident left four people dead and 14 others injured. The victims, mostly in their 20s and 30s, were ca...
In the heart of Washington, DC, a senseless act of violence stole a promising life. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old intern for Rep. Ron Estes, was not the intended target, but he still paid the ultimate price. The shooting happened near the intersection of 7th and M Street, around 10:28 p. m. on a Monday night. The police are still on the hunt for the culprits, ...
In crime scene investigations, blood is a big deal. It can solve murders, rapes, and other serious crimes. But how do experts know if the blood is human? Two methods were put to the test in Pakistan. The first method uses a special tool called Anti-Human Hemoglobin (Ah-HB). It's cheaper but not as sensitive as the second method, which uses Seratec HemDirect (S_HD) s...
Paul Burris, a once-prominent figure in Elmhurst's utility operations, has stepped down from his role and is now enjoying a comfortable retirement. His departure came after a series of events that raised eyebrows among the public and city officials alike. Burris's career spanned three decades, during which he contributed a total of $95, 634 to his pension fund. This...
A plea deal is on the table for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The hearing is set for Wednesday in Boise, and it's expected to be straightforward. Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The plea deal would take the death penalty off the table, but it's not clear i...
In the early hours of Monday, a peaceful night in Provincetown, Massachusetts, took a dark turn. Chris Kostka, a visitor enjoying the weekend, found himself in the middle of an unexpected and violent encounter. While walking back from a friend's house, he was suddenly pushed to the ground and attacked by three men. The assault was not just physical; it was also verba...
In the months leading up to a tragic event, the life of a young man named Wess Roley seemed to spiral downward. He was living out of his car, a stark change from his previous living situation. His former roommate, TJ Franks Jr. , noticed Roley's behavior changing, including shaving off his long hair and generally going "downhill. " The two had lived together in Sandp...
In a surprising turn of events, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is now on temporary leave from her duties. This comes after a court decided to look into a phone call she had with a Cambodian leader that was leaked to the public. The court's decision was unanimous, and they gave Paetongtarn 15 days to present her side of the story. This all started w...
A tragic event unfolded on a mountain in Idaho, where two brave firefighters lost their lives and another was critically injured. The suspect, 20-year-old Wess Roley, is believed to have started a fire to lure firefighters into an ambush. The victims were identified as Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, and Battalion Chief John Morrison, 52, both dedicated firefighte...