In Tamaulipas, Mexico, authorities discovered five bodies during the search for the missing band Fugitivo, who disappeared after performing at a bar in Reynosa. Relatives reported receiving ransom demands following their disappearance. The band members, aged 20 to 40, were last seen on Sunday, and the area is known for criminal activity, including drug trafficking and extortion.
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North Carolina's SAFE week of action, from June 1-7, emphasizes safe firearm storage to combat rising gun thefts and injuries. Partnering with local police, NCDPS distributes free gun locks and promotes safe practices. Governor Stein proposes $2.2 million in funding to address gun violence, especially after recent deadly shootings across the state.
Russia and Ukraine are set to resume direct peace talks in Istanbul next Monday, amidst international pressure. While Kyiv demands advance peace terms, Moscow insists on Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and ceding territory. Tensions escalate as both sides engage in deadly strikes, with the US expressing disappointment.
In Dalian, China, two Japanese men were killed. Police arrested Yuan, a Chinese business partner, in connection with the deaths. Yuan, a long-time resident of Japan, had business dealings with the victims. The incident occurred after previous attacks on Japanese schoolchildren in China. Dalian has historical significance as a former Russian naval base seized by Japan.
In 2010, she enrolled at Harvard University in the US under a pseudonym, a routine measure taken by families of senior Chinese officials to maintain discretion and security abroad. She graduated in 2014 with a degree in Psychology, her presence on campus shielded from public attention and, reportedly, protected by security personnel linked to China’s military.
A minor earthquake, registering a magnitude of 2.4, struck Long Beach at 11.34 pm Pacific time on Sunday night. The US Geological Survey reported the quake originated at a depth of 7.6 miles, with its epicenter situated less than a mile from Los Angeles. The region typically experiences around 59 similar-sized earthquakes annually.
A second group of white South Africans has arrived in the United States under a controversial refugee program initiated by the Trump administration. This program, fast-tracked after the suspension of other refugee initiatives, aims to resettle white South Africans alleging persecution, a claim the South African government denies. The US Embassy is reviewing applications from those interested in resettlement, with thousands having already applied.
In a tragic turn of events, Rodney Shippy killed his son, daughter, and family dog before committing suicide in their Oklahoma home. The grim discovery unfolded during a search for his missing daughter, Alyssa. Financial struggles and the previous suicide of his wife, along with other family tragedies, preceded this devastating incident, leaving the community in shock and mourning.