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On Tuesday around 5 p.m., a man armed with a pistol shot and killed two people, injuring four others on the the University of North Carolina, Charlotte’s campus. One heroic student, Riley Howell, died tackling the suspect. The suspect, Trystan Terrell, was taken to custody at the scene. During…

Deaths among homeless people have increased by 76% in the past five years, surpassing the growth of homeless populations. In Los Angeles County, a record number of 918 homeless people have died last year, found on sidewalks, benches, and various public areas. Particularly, the death rates of…

The country of Malawi has launched its massive vaccine pilot program to make the malaria vaccine available for all children up to two years of age. Kenya and Ghana plan to follow in providing the four-dose vaccine, known as RTS,S, in the upcoming weeks. In clinical trials, the vaccine has been…

More days with higher temperatures throughout the decades have lead to increased levels of airborne pollen. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America found that the allergy season is growing each year as trees and plants are pollinating earlier and for a longer time. Besides warmer temperatures,…

Five people, including three children, were killed when tornadoes touched down in Mississippi and Texas this weekend. Meteorologists are now warning of the spread of the storm system eastward, towards major cities including Atlanta and Washington DC. Along with tornadoes, these storms are also…

Since September 2018, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation has been collecting information about individual dockless vehicles such as scooters and electric bikes through a digital tool called MDS, or Mobility Data Specification. MDS information plays a pivotal role in shaping policy…

There is a growing consensus that California must take on a more aggressive approach in its forest management to prevent wildfires through prescribed burns and vegetation removal. According to Cal Fire and the Board of Forestry, about 23 million acres of land would benefit from these measures.…

With the last major earthquake of magnitude 6 or stronger in Napa five years ago and deficit of earthquakes in California in the last 100 years, seismic experts are warning of the end of the calm. Many seismologists are worried that the lack of urgency in earthquake preparedness could devastate the…

A new ordinance approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor expands the existing ban on tobacco smoking at public beaches, parks, and government building exteriors to include electronic cigarettes and marijuana. Additionally, this ordinance extends the ban to indoor and outdoor areas of…

On the morning of March 10th, Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 heading out from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya crashed after takeoff, killing all 157 passengers on board. Victims came from over 35 different countries. This is the second Boeing 737 plane to go down following the crash of the…

Amidst the nationwide power outage in Venezuela, opposition leader, Juan Guaido, has reported at least 17 deaths at hospitals due to the blackout; however, these deaths are unconfirmed. Many hospitals are currently relying on emergency generators, and some facilities no longer have running water.…

According to a report from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, there were over 6,200 pedestrian deaths last year, setting a 28-year high. Particularly, the number of SUVs involved in pedestrian deaths increased by 50 percent since 2013. The association urges for better road infrastructure,…

At least 8 miners have died and 20 have been rescued following the collapse of an illegal mine on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. There are thought to be around 3 dozen people still trapped. Over 200 people are assisting in search efforts to locate more trapped miners, but as of the fourth day,…

Since last summer, the FDA has been recalling blood pressure medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) that contain the ingredients irbesartan, losartan, or valsartan for potentially posing a cancer risk. Many of these recalled medications have been contaminated in the…