Teacher shot by 6-year-old says she ‘thought she was dead’
Body Camera Footage from Virginia School Shooting Revealed Graphic content warning: This article includes police body camera footage following a school shooting. Newly released police body camera footage shows the turmoil that unfolded after a 2023 shooting at a Virginia elementary school, where a teacher was shot by a 6-year-old student. The teacher, Abby Zwirner, […]
Teacher shot by student speaks out against assistant principal: ‘I thought I had died’
Teacher Testifies in $40 Million Negligence Case Abigail Zwirner, a Virginia teacher injured when a 6-year-old student shot her in 2023, took the stand this week in her negligence lawsuit against the former assistant principal of Rich Neck Elementary School, Ebony Parker. In January 2023, Zwirner, who was 25 at the time, was teaching first […]
Teacher reflects on being shot by a 6-year-old.
Former Teacher Recalls Shooting Incident in Court A former first-grade teacher from Virginia reflected on the harrowing moment two years ago when she was shot by a 6-year-old student, expressing that she thought she might be “dead.” Abigail Zwirner, who once taught at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, recounted the incident that occurred on […]
Bodega owners’ representative urges struggling New Yorkers not to steal after SNAP benefits end: ‘They might get shot’
Representatives for bodega owners in New York City are urging residents facing financial difficulties to stay calm and refrain from visiting local Loop stores, especially as SNAP benefits could run out amid the ongoing federal shutdown. Fernando Mateo, who recently announced his plan to establish a new bodega organization, expressed concerns about potential looting. He […]
New Jersey Governor’s Race Intensifies as Polls Suggest GOP Candidate Has a Shot
New Jersey Governor Race Heating Up Recent polling suggests that Republicans might be gaining traction in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey. In a survey released on October 28th by Quantus Insights, Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill is ahead of Republican contender Jack Ciattarelli by a narrow margin of 3 […]
What are ‘rifle shot’ shutdown bills, and why do GOP leaders disagree?
Republican Leaders Reject Efforts to Pass Specific Relief Bill During Shutdown Key Republican figures have dismissed proposals to advance a targeted relief bill aimed at helping Americans affected by the ongoing government shutdown, which has stretched on for a month. Senate Majority Leader John Thune was among the first to express doubts about the effectiveness […]
Austin Reaves hits the winning shot against the Timberwolves
Lakers’ Austin Reaves Delivers Late-Game Magic Against Timberwolves Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves had a standout moment on Wednesday night as the 2025-26 season kicked off, and it came during a nail-biter against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With just over six seconds remaining, Reaves took an inbounds pass near the half-court line. After maneuvering off a […]
Teacher files $40M lawsuit after being shot by 6-year-old, claims ignored warnings
In a lawsuit, former school administrator Ebony Parker is being accused of failing to act after being informed by a first-grade teacher, a guidance counselor, a music teacher, and a reading specialist that a child might have a gun. Parker resigned following the shooting incident. “No one expected a 6-year-old first grader to bring a […]
Nearly 20 shot, including 3 killed, in Chicago over the weekend, according to police
Shooting Incidents in Chicago Over the Weekend Over the weekend in Chicago, police reported nearly 20 people were shot, with three fatalities. The shooting victims ranged in age from 18 to 70, which is pretty concerning. One of the victims was a woman, though her age is still unknown. She was found unresponsive in an […]
12 people shot in Washington during a violent 9-hour period: report
Violent Weekend in Washington, D.C. Authorities reported that 12 individuals were shot across Washington, D.C. in a span of just nine hours, highlighting one of the most violent weekends of the year for the city. The violence began Friday around 5:30 p.m. when a teenage girl was fatally shot on Southeast Yuma Street. Merely 15 […]