Tag: Tragic

These Are The Days For Tragic Optimism.

I’m sitting on my bed, still groggy, under-rested, over-caffeinated; legs outstretched on crumpled white sheets and a grey blanket sprinkled with dog hair and gluten free pretzel crumbs. I want to be one of those people who never eats in bed, irons their sheets (has them ironed by someone else...

The Tragic Downfall of National Geographic

I loved my basement as a kid. The cool concrete floors, the drop-of-a-pin silence, the old mangey couch cushions that could turn a drab room into a harrowing fortress adventure — it was a grand escape. But my favorite thing was the boxes full of hundreds of old National Geographic magazines...

The London Au Pair Murder: Sophie Lionnet’s Tragic Destiny

The Sophie Lionnet case garnered significant attention due to its tragic nature and the subsequent legal proceedings. The case involved the death of a young French nanny, Sophie Lionnet, whose body was discovered in a garden in South West London. The investigation and trial that followed captivat...

Memories of 9/11

If you’re in Generation Z or younger, you studied the tragic events of September 11, 2001, in school. But people in their late twenties or older remember that terrible day in detail. Around the world, time froze as people tried to make sense of the TV news. Here is a collection of my ...

The Tragic Life Experiences Of The First World War, Which Ended Happily

The complex contains the new basilica, cloisters, accommodations for tourists and pilgrims, shops, restaurants and also a Treasure Museum and the Royal Apartment, Meteoroseismic Observatory, the Library, and the Botanical Garden, which protects and promotes knowledge of the Alpine flora. It ...

“Now I am become Death”: Oppenheimer’s Tragic Misreading of the Bhagavad Gita.

However, his famous quote upon witnessing the inaugural 1945 Trinity atomic test, “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” reflects a superficial appreciation of Gita’s profound message. The Gita records the dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna — appearing...

The Obsession With The Tragic Woman

Society has always had a certain obsession with women who are mentally tormented or in pain — we see this throughout history. Greek Mythology showcases doomed women such as Echo. Historians depict women like Cleopatra as suicidal. Literature namely The Virgin Suicides, A Streetcar Named Desire...

News: Tragic Incidents Unfold Across Multiple States — Updates on Homicides and Kidnapping

a series of harrowing events, tragic incidents have unfolded across different states, leaving communities in shock. As we delve into the latest breaking news, we uncover the heart-wrenching details of fatal shootings, stabbings, and a chilling kidnapping case that have gripped the nation. The fir...

Tragic Loss The Story of Britney Jones and the Grim Reality of Domestic Violence

The harrowing tale of Britney Jones, a 31-year-old pregnant mother of four, unfolded tragically when she became a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her fiancé, Dante Marquez Bender. The devastating incident not only claimed Britney’s life but also resulted in the death of Offi...

A Tragic Christmas Eve: Three Siblings and 2 Guns

On December 24, 2023, tragedy struck a family in Florida as the two brothers engaged in a deadly altercation. Damarcus Coley allegedly fatally shot his 23-year-old sister, Abrielle Baldwin, during a heated argument over Christmas presents. Earlier, they had went out Christmas gift shopping and the D...

Tragic Shooting Incident on Indy’s Southeast Side

The Incident: Around 5:59 a.m., officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a report of a person shot in the 5900 block of Riva Ridge Drive. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Tragically, the man was pronounced dead...

Tragic Night in Indianapolis: Two Lives Lost in Overnight Shootings

The Incidents: The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department received reports of two separate shootings during the early hours of that fateful Saturday morning. The first incident occurred just after 1:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of Georgetown Road on the northwest side of the city. Responding offi...

Tragic Incident in Detroit: Son Charged with Mother’s Fatal Shooting

Malik Smith now faces serious legal consequences for his alleged actions. He has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm possession in connection with the shooting. Following his arrest, he was arraigned in 36th District Court and has been remanded to jail. A probable cause confe...

A Tragic Chapter in Medicine: Exploring Possible Transmission of Alzheimer’s Disease Through Cadaver-Derived HGH

The news was staggering: could Alzheimer’s disease have spread amongst recipients of a controversial growth hormone treatment derived from human cadavers in the 1980s? A recently published study reexamined this disturbing possibility, unearthing uncomfortable questions about an obscure chapter...

How Ancient Rome’s Richest Man Met His Tragic Fate

In Ancient Rome, the “First Triumvirate” was an informal political alliance between three famous politicians in the Roman Republic: Gaius Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, and Marcus Licinius Crassus. The three triumvirs all had their share of wealth and influence, but perhaps Cr...

The Tragic History of the Tatars, the Indigenous People of Crimea

Volodymyr Zelensky and many other Ukrainian leaders have said that “the Russo-Ukraine War began with Crimea and must end with Crimea.” I can understand the Ukrainian government’s position. When I visited Crimea in 1996, I saw the beautiful land and temperate climate as an appeal...