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Shady lawyer dupes federal judge using artificial intelligence
Steven S. is a personal injury lawyer whose client was suing Colombia-based Avianca Airlines. The client claimed that he was hit by a metal serving cart onboard a flight and suffered injuries. During the court case, Steven cited six other cases to show precedent for the allegations, including Shaboon Vs. Egypt Air as an example. …
The “Babe Ruth” of firearms?
When Jeanine T.’s father passed away in Hartford, CT, she began cleaning out his belongings. While going through a closet, Jeanine found a rifle. She didn’t know anything about the gun but didn’t want to keep it, so she decided to turn the rifle over to the Hartford Police Department. At the police station, she …
Should you use these to secure your gun?
Dwight J. lives in Locust Grove, Georgia. One day he was getting dressed before leaving home. He put his holstered Sig Sauer P320 onto his belt and then put on his button-down shirt. Then, as he leaned across his bed to grab his wallet the pistol fired. The bullet went through his right buttock and …
Miracle: Violent criminal misses point-blank kill shot
Jonathan H. lives in Vance County, North Carolina. One morning around 9:30 A.M. Jonathan was asleep in bed when he heard a knock at the front door. “Somebody was, you know, knocking on the door at 9:15, 9:30 in the morning,” said Jonathan. “I wanted to roll over and stay in the air conditioning, and …
Shotgun toting granny captures criminal for police
Sandy T. is 78 years old and lives with her dog BooBoo in Spanaway, Washington. One Sunday night, Sandy was relaxing at home when her dog started barking, so she went to investigate what her dog was riled up about “I opened my door, and standing right 2, 3 feet in front of me was …
China set to “wreak havoc” on U.S. infrastructure
For years now, China has been hacking into critical U.S. infrastructure. Numerous Chinese nationals have been caught stealing intellectual property. Li X. and Dong J. are just two of the many Chinese nationals who have been accused by U.S. authorities. The two are accused of hacking into the computer systems of U.S. companies, including pharmaceutical, …
Do you have a plan for when 911 fails?
It’s estimated that 911 is called 250 million times every year in the U.S., which is almost 700,000 calls per day. But have you ever thought about what you would do if no one answered? In April 2024, several cities in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Nevada (including Las Vegas) reported emergency phone outages. In Nebraska, …
Training with a revolver versus a semi-auto
Maybi I. was originally born in Cuba and moved to Florida as a child. She became a long-haul truck driver, achieving her version of the American Dream. The trucking company she works for is based in California, so Maybi decided to relocate to be closer to the company headquarters. Since she spends so much time …
Why you should consider a modular gun safe
In London, there is a commercial area called Hatton Garden. The area’s well known for its jewelry locations and many safes, including the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company. One evening, employees locked up the building at the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company like they had done many times before. After the staff had left for …
Should you use a shotgun for breaching doors?
Jimmy D. was an angry, mentally ill, retired truck driver who lived in Alabama One day, Jimmy stopped a school bus as it passed his property and took one of the children on the bus hostage. During the kidnapping, Jimmy shot and killed the bus driver who was trying to save the children on the …
70-year-old takes his survival “on the rocks”
Eugene J. was an active 70-year-old who enjoyed spending time in the mountains. One day, he went hiking in the Mount Waterman area of the Angeles National Forest in California. During the hike, Eugene became separated from his group and got lost in the forest. A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department search and rescue team …
How to slice through bulletproof glass like butter
According to the latest statistics, a burglary occurs every 30 seconds in the U.S. That’s over 3,000 burglaries every day. The average amount of monetary loss per burglary is $2,661. When it comes to property crimes, break-ins are the most feared among people in the U.S. Since 2021, the number of burglaries in the U.S. …
Police use arsonist’s own pacemaker info to nab him
Ross C. lived in Ohio. He had numerous health problems including an artificial heart implant. One evening, Ross’s home caught fire causing $400,000 in damage. When the police interviewed Ross about the fire, he gave inconsistent statements. For one, he told police that after he noticed the fire, he packed some belongings in a suitcase …
Violent cartels are now cashing in on Real Estate scams
Stephen B. works in the banking industry and lives in Kansas. About five years ago, Stephen purchased a timeshare in Cancun, Mexico for $50,000. One day, a real estate broker called Stephen and offered to buy the timeshare from him for $65,000. Stephen had loved the condo in Cancun, but as his children grew older …
Ohio teen scares off home intruder with mom’s pistol
Ashleigh J. and her son Brayden live in Geauga County, Ohio. One day, 16-year-old Brayden had just gotten home from school when he heard a car pull up outside the house. Initially, Brayden thought it was his uncle, but when he looked outside, he saw a man he didn’t know walking toward the house. Brayden …
Speargun for survival?
Cameron K. is a spear fisherman. One day, he was underwater fishing with a friend off the coast of Florida. The two men were diving in 180 feet of water, taking turns, and diving one person at a time. They were anchored to a boat, but each time the dove they were getting swept away. …
This is why drunken gun cleaning is a horrible idea
John T. and some friends went shooting one day near Bend, Oregon. After shooting, the group set about cleaning their guns. The problem was they were also drinking bourbon – a really bad idea. Sure enough, while cleaning his gun, John accidentally pulled the trigger and shot himself in the left leg. Inexplicably, he tried …
Hiker (and his flashlight) survive 1,200 foot fall
Olympic National Forest is located 100 miles west of Seattle, Washington, and covers over 600,000 acres. It has a landscape that varies from rainforest to the high peaks of Mount Washington. One day, while hiking with a friend through the Olympic National Forest, Richard A. fell more than 1,200 feet down a ravine on Mount …
Pistol erupts in cop’s hand during training
It’s estimated that about 65% of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. equip officers with Glock pistols. But the Winter Haven police department dumped nearly $40,000 worth of Glock pistols after two incidents. The department initially gave officers the .45-caliber Glock Model 37. But soon after getting the new guns, two of the ninety pistols …
CIA’s recruiting spies on social media?
There are about five billion social media users in the world (about 60% of the world’s population). And Facebook is the most popular social media platform in the world with over three billion users. Since social media is popular around the world, the CIA uses it to recruit people who are willing to spy. Recently, …
Best guns for one-handed operation and shooting
Lachhiman Gurung was a World War II soldier from Nepal who fought for the British during the war. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions during the war. Born in Nepal in 1917, he and a friend enlisted in the British Army in 1940. Even though he didn’t meet the British military …
How to free a loved one who’s been taken hostage
The attack on Israel by Hamas led to the deaths of thousands of innocent people, and over 230 Israelis and foreign nationals were taken hostage. As of February 12th, 2024, Hamas still held 134 hostages, many of whom are elderly and suffer from medical issues. In early 2024, Israel reached an agreement with Hamas to …
Russian troops killed by “jack in the box” death traps
Will Rogers once said, “Ammunition beats persuasion when you are looking for freedom.” And it’s clear that ammunition is the key to winning any war. But in the case of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ammunition storage is a deadly issue. It’s estimated that Russia has lost over 6,000 tanks during the war in Ukraine. One …
Frozen pipes lead to deadly fire
Every year, over 250,000 U.S. homes suffer damage from frozen water pipes. Even if you live in a moderate climate, cold temperatures can cause pipes to freeze. Richard S. had a good heart according to his family. He was part of the Greatest Generation and fought for his country during World War II. The elderly …