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Lincoln University track and field athlete Kevaughn Goldson, 23, was stabbed to death in Missouri. His girlfriend and fellow student-athlete Denita Jackson has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Court documents note a history of domestic-violence incidents and indicate Jackson claimed Goldson was having an affair, leading to a confrontation that preceded the stabbing.
Some of Vizsla Silver's 10 workers abducted from a Concordia, Mexico site have been found dead; the company awaits confirmation from authorities and will support families while continuing to search for the remaining missing employees; a relative identified one of the deceased as geologist José Manuel Castañeda Hernández.
Wikipedia maintains a growing tally of inventors who died from their own inventions, from early experiments like Franz Reichelt’s parachute coat to modern tragedies such as Stockton Rush’s Titan submersible; notable names include Marie Curie, William Bullock, and Thomas Midgley Jr., illustrating how innovation has historically carried fatal risks.
Madagascar's first tropical cyclone of the season, Fytia, brought heavy rain and strong winds that killed at least three people and affected about 28,000 others; officials warned of flooding and landslides as up to 150mm of rain per day was forecast and red alerts were issued, with travel disruption anticipated.
Record snowfall across northern Japan has left at least 30 people dead over the past two weeks, prompting the dispatch of troops for disaster relief, warnings of avalanches and roof collapses, and potential power outages as regions like Aomori and Niigata report unprecedented snow depths.
A sweeping US winter storm has killed more than 40 people, left hundreds of thousands without power, and disrupted travel and schools, as residents across several states share harrowing experiences—from freezing homes and ice in toilets to rescue-like acts of help, including a Brooklyn mayor helping shovel snow.
A broad US winter storm has killed multiple people, left hundreds of thousands without power, and caused thousands of flight delays or cancellations as heavy snow and icy conditions blanket the country from Texas to Maine; forecasters warn another significant storm could hit the eastern US this weekend.
Two detainees died within two weeks at ICE’s Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Victor Diaz, 36, born in Nicaragua, was found unconscious on Jan 14 and ICE says he died of a presumed suicide as the official cause remains under investigation; Diaz had been detained after a removal order. Earlier, Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, from Cuba, died Jan 3 amid conflicting claims that guards restrained him, though DHS says Campos attempted suicide and resisted. The camp sits on Fort Bliss and the incidents come amid ongoing scrutiny of ICE detention conditions and a year with multiple custody deaths.
Rescuers have recovered 28 bodies from a private landfill collapse in Binaliw, Cebu City, Philippines, with eight people still missing. Eighteen others were rescued, some hospitalized with non-critical injuries, as search-and-recovery operations continue.
North Dakota has reported five flu-related deaths this season, including two children under 10, with over 5,000 cases. Health officials emphasize vaccination and vigilance for warning signs, marking the first pediatric flu deaths since 2016.
A beloved teacher from Mount Paran Christian School has died due to complications from the flu, highlighting the serious health risks associated with the illness.
A recent study shows that COVID-19 continues to significantly impact older Americans, causing high rates of illness, hospitalization, and death, especially among those over 65, despite declines compared to earlier pandemic years. The study highlights the need for increased vaccination and better access to treatments to protect this vulnerable group.
Swiss police have identified all 116 injured in the New Year's bar fire in Crans-Montana, which resulted in 40 deaths, with the fire believed to have been caused by candles igniting near the ceiling. The injured include multiple nationalities, and authorities are investigating the bar managers for involuntary homicide and other charges.
North Carolina reports 12 new flu-related deaths in December 2025, bringing the season total to 39, mostly affecting adults over 65, with health officials urging preventive measures amid rising cases.
North Carolina reports 39 flu-related deaths this season with a significant spike in cases, driven by a new flu variant not covered by the current vaccine, prompting hospitals to implement visitor restrictions and health officials to urge vaccination and preventive measures.