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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Tragedy Sparks Heroism

Tragedy can shatter safety, awaken responsibility, deepen empathy, strengthen social bonds, and spur resilience and reform that transform pain into heroic positive change.
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Trailer: Sharon Osbourne, Phil Anselmo and more join heavy metal docuseries 'Into The Void'

Hulu's eight-part docuseries 'Into The Void' profiles influential heavy metal artists, revealing their music, personal tragedies, controversies, and legacies, premiering September 22.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Comedy and the Art of Therapy

Psychoanalytic practice privileges seriousness and tragic understanding while humor offers significant therapeutic value often undervalued by mainstream approaches.
#flooding
#car-accident
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

'A huge community has a huge hole in it,' says family of father killed in crash north of Toronto | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

'A huge community has a huge hole in it,' says family of father killed in crash north of Toronto | CBC News

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

4 killed, including 2 children, in Conn. fire

The fire, which occurred early Monday morning, resulted in the tragic deaths of two adults and two children, sparking an investigation by authorities.
Miscellaneous
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Widow of NYPD Officer Killed in Manhattan Shooting Welcomes Their 3rd Child

"Out of tragedy, a new life has entered this world," announced New York Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, as Jamila Islam welcomed her third son, Arham.
NYC politics
Fundraising
fromBronx Times
3 weeks ago

Two online fundraisers for family of slain officer Didarul Islam generate nearly $500,000 - Bronx Times

Officer Didarul Islam was killed in a mass shooting; fundraising efforts have raised significant support for his family.
#accident
#missing-persons
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Burlingame community comes together with ice cream giveaway after 4-year-old hit, killed in crash

Burlingame businesses host an ice cream giveaway to uplift spirits following a tragic car crash that killed a child.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Man guilty of killing caring' mother as brother slept in next room

Donald Yeboah was convicted of manslaughter for fatally assaulting his mother, Leticia Brobbey, in their home.
#diogo-jota
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

'That just defies logic' - Ally McCoist hits out at Crystal Palace fans who ruin Wembley tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

'That just defies logic' - Ally McCoist hits out at Crystal Palace fans who ruin Wembley tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva

Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Liverpool manager Arne Slot responds after Crystal Palace fans disrupt tribute for Diogo Jota at Wembley

Arne Slot defended Crystal Palace supporters who interrupted a moment of silence for Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva after their tragic deaths.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Two boxers die from brain injuries in separate bouts in Japan

Two Japanese boxers, Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, died after separate bouts on the same card due to brain injuries.
Mental health
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Partner At Top Biglaw Firm Reportedly Dies By Suicide - Above the Law

Brian Schwarzwalder, a partner at Gibson Dunn in Hong Kong, is suspected to have died by suicide.
Fashion & style
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Indo Daily Extra: Latest on the death of Irish fashion entrepreneur Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra

A rising fashion star, Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, died suddenly, prompting her family and authorities to seek answers due to unclear circumstances.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Memorial services held in SF to celebrate lives of North Bay family lost in TX floods

We gather together to celebrate the lives of Sarah, Mark and Johnny Walker, to mourn their deaths and surround Ellie with our love, said Reverend Chris Rankin-Williams.
San Francisco
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Numb and in shock' - Irish mum's agony after popular entrepreneur Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra's death on New York yacht

Martha Nolan-O'Slat­arra was found dead on a yacht in East Hampton, raising concerns and unanswered questions for her family.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC designer Martha Nolan's business partner posts gut-wrenching goodbye after she's found dead on Montauk boat as cops continue hunt for answers

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra was found dead on a boat at Montauk Yacht Club, police are investigating her death.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ghana's defence, environment ministers killed in helicopter crash

The helicopter crash in Ghana resulted in the deaths of eight people, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, among others.
Black Lives Matter
Women
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Police investigate as Irish woman (33) found dead on yacht in New York

Martha Nolan O'Slatarra, a successful Irish entrepreneur, was found dead on a yacht in Montauk, prompting an investigation into her death.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

An unforgettable decade - but have Leicester come back full circle?

Leicester City's past decade includes a Premier League title, tragedy, and a second relegation in three years, marking an emotional journey.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Tributes to loving' Oasis fan who fell to his death during Wembley Stadium reunion concert

Lee Claydon, 41, died after falling from the upper tier at a sell-out reunion gig in north west London. Paramedics were unable to save him.
New York City
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The bodies of all 5 miners are found and identified in Chilean mine collapse

Five miners trapped in the El Teniente copper mine were found dead after a collapse following a 4.2 magnitude earthquake.
#oasis
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Grieving for our parents killed in Air India crash will never end'

Miten Patel began his grieving process after retrieving his parents' remains from the Air India crash.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

This Calif. fish market anchors a forgotten Chinatown

Yokomi staked his and his store's reputation on fairness, kindness, and quality. More than 1,200 mourners went to the Fresno Buddhist Temple for his funeral days later.
Los Angeles
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

345 Park Avenue shooting leaves city's real estate community reeling

A tragic shooting at Rudin Management in New York City resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including notable figures in the real estate community.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Mother and children killed in Fermanagh shooting taken in 'cruel and vicious manner,' funeral told

Ms. Whyte's sister Regina expressed profound loss, saying, "Vanessa, James and Sara were taken from this world in a cruel and vicious manner - there are no words available to express how this has impacted our family and their friends."
Miscellaneous
#aviation
#community
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'No mother should have to endure this,' priest tells family of Fermanagh murder victims as hundreds attend prayer service

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'No mother should have to endure this,' priest tells family of Fermanagh murder victims as hundreds attend prayer service

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Yosemite hiker killed by falling branch was 'a really careful person,' her father says

"This breaks my heart," said Elisabeth Barton, a founding member of Echo Adventure Cooperative that guides tourists several days a week along the same trail. "It's that constant battle between safety and exploration."
California
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Volunteer firefighter in Connecticut killed by falling fire truck fragment

Raymond Moreau, a dedicated volunteer firefighter for 35 years, was killed responding to a house fire in Plainville, Connecticut.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mother of British Air India crash victim shares agony over appalling' body mix-up

The mother of a victim of the Air India crash expressed her heartbreak over being sent the wrong remains for burial, stating, 'We don't know what poor person is in that casket.'
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fermanagh killings: Nobody spoke on 999 call from teen's phone but background noise revealed terrible tragedy

The 999 call from the home where a mother and her teenage son and daughter were shot dead in Fermanagh is understood to have come from the 13-year-old girl's phone.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
1 month ago

This Staten Island teen's smile "could light up the darkest days" before his life was tragically cut short

"Whenever Albion walked into a room, it was as if the sun had just come out. His laughter and smile could light up the darkest days, reminding us all of the beauty of love and connection."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

India: Collapsed roof in Rajasthan school kills children DW 07/25/2025

The tragic collapse of the roof at Piplodi Government School in Rajasthan resulted in the deaths of at least four children, with dozens feared trapped.
Miscellaneous
#murder
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Principal tells of sadness at loss of 'vibrant and much loved pupils' in Fermanagh suspected murder-attempted suicide

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Everyone is in shock' - Clare community reacts with horror as mother and two children killed in suspected triple murder

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Principal tells of sadness at loss of 'vibrant and much loved pupils' in Fermanagh suspected murder-attempted suicide

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'Everyone is in shock' - Clare community reacts with horror as mother and two children killed in suspected triple murder

#violence
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC banking exec dead after hiking Wyoming peak six times during 'Everesting' endurance challenge

Slava Leykind, a 43-year-old banking executive, died after suffering cardiac arrest during an "Everesting" endurance challenge at Snow King Mountain in Wyoming.
New York City
Bicycling
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Young Waterford cyclist dies in electrocution incident on Tour de France trip

Tomás Walsh, a member of Comeragh Cycling Club, tragically died from electrocution in a Paris Metro station.
#cycling
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Chicago

Hagens Berman Jayco rider Samuele Privitera passes away after crash on stage 1 of Giro della Valle d'Aosta

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Chicago

Hagens Berman Jayco rider Samuele Privitera passes away after crash on stage 1 of Giro della Valle d'Aosta

fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Bangladesh jet crash renews debate on training over cities DW 07/22/2025

At least 31 people were killed, including 25 children, when a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in Dhaka.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I used to believe in the American dream. Then the police killed my son

Kelly Ghaisar taught her son to view police as protectors, unaware that her son, Bijan, would later need to navigate a frightening encounter with them.
Social justice
#drowning
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Ex-CHP officer kills wife in Southern California, drives to Stockton and shoots man before turning gun on himself, authorities say

Crystal Gonzalez, a 37-year-old woman, was found dead by police in a Garden Grove home, and her husband Miguel Lopez was identified as the suspect.
California
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ole Miss freshman Adams, 18, killed in shooting

Corey Adams, 18, a freshman football player at Ole Miss, was killed in a shooting in Cordova, Tennessee.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued DW 07/20/2025

A ferry fire in Indonesia resulted in at least five fatalities and hundreds of injuries.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Six months at youth camp for murder? DA and family of Santana Row teen stabbing victim reject possibility

David Gutierrez was killed by a group of attackers while waiting for dinner with his date, despite having no gang affiliations.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Best of the best,' What we know about the 3 L.A. County sheriff's detectives killed in explosion

The three Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives killed in an explosion Friday were described as the "best of the best," who served their community with honor, courage and unwavering commitment.
LA real estate
#felix-baumgartner
fromFortune
1 month ago
Science

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

fromFortune
1 month ago
Science

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

One child killed after school coach crashes in Somerset - latest

Emergency services received praise for their quick response to a tragic crash involving a school bus in Minehead.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

An alleged drunk driver struck and killed a 2-year-old boy in Maine. Days later, his twin brother succumbed to his injuries.

Mollie Egold, 33, was pushing her twin boys in a stroller when they were struck from behind by a hit-and-run driver, Benjamin Lancaster, 44, on Hussey Road.
Miscellaneous
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

One wanted to be a chef, another a teacher. Parents honor twins killed in Texas floods

Hanna wanted to be a chef so she could feed needy people for free. Rebecca had a keen eye for fashion and a killer eye-roll.
Public health
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'They were sons, brothers, uncles, friends': Stoughton family launches fundraiser after 2 brothers die while fishing

Family initiated a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses for two brothers who died while fishing in Rhode Island.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'They'll write books about it': Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire

The five-alarm blaze at Gabriel House resulted in nine fatalities and significant trauma for responders.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Relatives mourn Palestinian American beaten to death by Israeli settlers: He made everyone feel loved'

Saif Musallet, a young ice-cream shop owner, was fatally attacked, leaving a profound impact on family and community.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Finding Purpose After Tragedy

Jessica Winter describes the Supreme Court's decision to allow dismantling the Department of Education as cruel and nihilistic sabotage.
Mental health
Liverpool FC
fromRush The Kop
1 month ago

Liverpool FC Weekend News Roundup: Top Headlines & Highlights

Liverpool began to regain normalcy after tragic events, kicking off preseason with a 3-1 win over Preston North End.
Miscellaneous
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Her Daughter Died in the Texas Floods. Then Her Letters from Camp Arrived

A tragic flash flood at Camp Mystic resulted in 27 deaths, with a mother learning her daughter went missing while she was overseas.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The White Lotus's Chelsea Could've Only Saved Herself

"Everyone wants to save Chelsea, and I understand because she's so lovable and childlike and curious and endearing. But she could only have saved herself."
Television
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Local obituary: Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, UMass student and House intern in D.C.

Eric Michael Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was tragically shot in Washington, D.C., leaving behind a legacy of achievements and passion.
Boston
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Fire in Massachusetts care home kills 9 residents DW 07/14/2025

A fire at a Massachusetts care home killed 9 residents and injured about 30 others, trapping many inside.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

9 killed, 30 injured in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility

Nine residents died and over 30 were injured in a five-alarm fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Who's to Blame for the Camp Mystic Disaster?

Political leaders often avoid assigning blame after disasters to maintain unity and protect victims' families.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Multiple dead, many injured after fire at a senior living facility in Massachusetts

Multiple fatalities and injuries occurred due to a fire at an assisted living centre in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Island community grieves for teacher who fell to death on Calif. solo trek

A beloved former teacher, Harris Levinson, died while hiking the John Muir Trail due to a fall on the first day of his trek.
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