Author: Kera

A proud Jamaican with a keen eye for powerful stories, I am a writer driven by the art of telling tales that inspire, inform, and captivate. With a deep passion for delivering news that resonates, I make it my mission to offer a refreshing perspective on the world around us. Whether diving into global headlines or exploring the vibrant world of entertainment, I am dedicated to providing transparent, credible, and thought-provoking content. My work bridges the gap between local insights and international conversations, offering readers a unique blend of perspectives that keep them engaged and informed. Join me on this journey where storytelling meets authenticity and news becomes a source of inspiration.

Footage has surfaced of a thief being shot by a police officer immediately after robbing a young woman in Brazil. The robber was shot four times before he could flee the scene on his motorcycle. The incident occurred in Manaus and was captured by a security camera in the Monte das Oliveiras neighbourhood of the North Zone earlier this year. The footage was shared on X on April 9 and has since amassed thousands of views. According to a report, the thief was riding a red Honda motorcycle, dismounted on the side of the road and aggressively approached the female…

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A disturbing incident of a man sexually assaulting a corpse on a NYC subway has prompted the police to launch a manhunt. The sexual assault reportedly occurred on a Manhattan subway on Tuesday night, and the NYPD has since released a photo of the suspect. The New York Post, citing police sources, reported that the disturbing act occurred at 11:45 p.m. on an R train in New York City. The police reportedly possess footage of the suspect engaging in sexual acts with the corpse. The footage was obtained from a surveillance camera that recorded the act. The identity of the…

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Dozens of people fell ill after dining at a Florida restaurant, causing a public health scare. An investigation has been launched into Yoko’s Traditional Japanese Restaurant on South MacDill Avenue in South Tampa after numerous persons reported developing similar gastrointestinal symptoms. The apparent outbreak has left many recovering at home. An affected diner spoke to Fox 13, sharing that the ordeal began last Tuesday when she went to the eatery with her friends. She initially enjoyed her experience at the restaurant and described her meal, saying it was “the best sushi I’d ever had”. However, she developed gastrointestinal symptoms the following…

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A 65-year-old woman was shot by police after allegedly waving a gun and ramming vehicles during a high-speed pursuit in Florida. The suspect, identified as Marina DeFilippo, sustained critical injuries on April 1. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office released body cams and surveillance footage of the incident, which sparked a full-scale investigation by the Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force. According to Fox 13, DeFilippo first came to the attention of the police when she allegedly ran a red light. She was pulled over by a deputy around 1:30 a.m. on 113th St. N and Park Blvd.…

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The murder of Sashana Williams in Cupits District in Clarendon has shocked residents, some of whom heard the violent altercation that resulted in her throat being slashed allegedly by her husband. Residents reported hearing the sounds of a struggle coming from the home of 33-year-old Shashane Williams and her husband, according to reports. The incident happened around 12:10 a.m. on Tuesday. When residents spotted smoke rising from the house, that was when they became concerned and rushed to the scene. A relative said that Shashane’s daughter, who was reportedly present at the home during the altercation, tried to intervene, but…

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The tragic incident at the famed Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, continues to get even more devastating as the death toll exceeds 100. Rescuers have been searching nonstop since the club’s roof caved in early Tuesday morning during a live performance, leaving scores injured and missing. According to reports, the roof collapsed shortly after 1 a.m. on Tuesday while renowned artiste Rubby Pérez performed with his orchestra. The club reportedly had around 300 people in it when it collapsed. Initial reports stated that Pérez was found and transported to the hospital with the injured. However,…

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American rapper Lil Zay Osama has reportedly been exposed for physically abusing his ex-girlfriend, which he denies.  His ex-girlfriend, who goes by Orijanelity online, allegedly released surveillance footage showing a violent altercation between them, which she claims is proof of the years of abuse she endured. The video, which quickly spread across social media, appears to capture the artiste aggressively confronting his woman as she repeatedly screams for him to get out of her face. The clip was reportedly accompanied by photos of bruises and facial injuries, which the woman claimed were the result of past abuse, according to Hot New Hip Hop. In…

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An intense car police chase turned into a shootout in Wooster, Ohio, on April 2, and the footage is circulating the internet. The pursuit followed a reported stolen license plate incident that led officers to a silver Honda Pilot with the stolen license plate. Around 3:30 p.m. police started probing the stolen license plate from Madison, according to a report. The Flock Camera system quickly traced the plate, identifying that a Honda Pilot heading to the northern part of the city had the license plate. A brief pursuit was initiated but later called off. According to the report, police saw…

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A St. Ann man, who claimed his 1-year-old stepdaughter drowned, has been arrested after it was revealed that the toddler was tortured. The harrowing incident occurred in Golden Grove District on April 3. According to initial reports from Jamaica Star, the stepfather claimed that he left one-year-old Aliyah unattended in a tub. The report said that at approximately 8:30 a.m., the stepfather brought Aliyah to the local clinic, claiming he was giving her a bath in a tub. He alleged that he left the toddler in the tub for a brief period. When he returned, he allegedly found Aliyah unresponsive,…

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Jesse Patterson, a 13-year-old student at Anchovy High School in St. James, tragically collapsed and died during a cross-country event.  His sudden death last Friday has plunged many into grief, including his foster mother, Shanoi Smith, who recounted the heartbreaking moment as she collected his belongings at the school on Monday morning. “We just get Jesse and him just gone suh,” she said with a heavy heart to local news outlet Jamaica Gleaner. Smith expressed her deep sorrow over his sudden loss. “I don’t know how to feel about him not coming home,” she added, recalling how she once told…

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