A shooting at Michigan’s Oxford High School this week left four students dead and seven other people injured.
The tragedy happened on Tuesday afternoon. It was the deadliest US school shooting since May 2018.
The suspect, 15-year-old sophomore Ethan Crumbley, has been charged as an adult. His lawyer entered a plea of not guilty at Wednesday’s arraignment.
Recent Headlines
Travel Disruptions Due to New Variant
A traveler looks at an electronic board displaying canceled flights at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Saturday, November 27. A new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant — a strain named Omicron — has prompted a fresh round of travel restrictions across the world. While scientists say there is reason to be concerned over Omicron, they stress there is still a lot we don’t know.
Rising Threats Against Public Figures
US Rep. Ilhan Omar plays a recording of a voice message that her office received in which several slurs were used and she was told that she “will not live much longer.” Omar has seen an increase in such threats since US Rep. Lauren Boebert made anti-Muslim comments about her.
Natural Disasters & Environmental Challenges
Spanish Army soldiers stand on a hill as lava flows from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, one of the Canary Islands, on Monday, November 29.
Cultural Moments and Remembrance
A coffin covered with the French flag is carried toward the Panthéon monument in Paris on Tuesday, November 30. Legendary entertainer Josephine Baker was becoming the first Black woman to receive a tomb at the Panthéon.
Current Events in Sports
Michigan State’s Brandon Wright, left, and Jacub Panasiuk celebrate during the fourth quarter of their win versus Penn State on Saturday, November 27.
Highlighting Ongoing Issues
These stories reflect not just recent headlines, but also ongoing societal issues. The tragedy in Oxford, the impact of global events on travel, rising threats against public figures, and environmental challenges remind us of the complex nature of our world today. Each of these topics provides ample opportunity for reflection and discourse, highlighting the importance of community and support in times of crisis.
