Juanito Falcon, a 74-year-old Arizona man, was murdered on Feb. 16, 2021, while he was out on a walk. Marcus Williams, 40, attacked Falcon on his morning walk at random. Relatives of Falcon are convinced his killing was a hate crime, and that he was targeted because he was Asian.
Japan Appoints Minister of Loneliness
Japan is taking a new initiative to combat the rising rate of suicide in the country. Appointed to the role, ‘Minister of Loneliness’, Tetsushi Sakamoto is tasked with easing the spike in sentiments of depression and isolation across the country.
Popular Snacks Test Positive for COVID in China
Authorities have discovered the trace amounts of coronavirus originated from a batch of whey protein imported from Ukraine. As of January 18th, it was found that 10 metric tons of the protein has been shipped to a Shandong based company.
Portland Mayor Pepper-Sprays Unmasked Man
The Mayor of Portland pepper-sprayed an unmasked man who accosted him on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Lifts Air Quality Limits for Cremations as COVID Deaths Climb
Over 2,700 bodies were previously being kept in hospitals and at the coroner’s office due to air quality regulations.
Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Dies after Contracting COVID-19
Spector returned outside with a gun stating: “I think I just shot her.”
Yorkshire Ripper dies at 74 after contracting COVID
Peter Sutcliffe died in hospital Friday after contracting COVID, says CNN. More known as the Yorkshire Ripper, Sutcliffe was a serial killer who was convicted for the murder of 13 women and attempted murder of seven others between 1975 and 1980.