Articles by Danielle Ong

Danielle Ong


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Inside San Quentin State Prison: Home to the Worst Criminals in the World

San Quentin is infamous for gang-related race riots and internal exploitation. The prison is home to six notorious gangs: the Mexican Mafia, Ayran Brotherhood, Nuestra Familia, Nazi Low Riders, the Bloods, and the Crips.

Unearthed Skeletal Remains of Slaves Show Barbaric Abuse and Diseases in Mexico

Researchers unearthed three skulls that dated back to the 16th century, the height of the transatlantic slave trade.

Mexico Pauses Clean-Energy Plans Amid Mounting COVID-19 Cases

Mexico's Centro Nacional de Control de Energia (Cenace) indefinitely stopped all operations and critical tests for clean-energy projects amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the nation.

Arizona Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Stay-At-Home Orders

Two Arizona sheriffs refused to enforce an extended stay-at-home order recommended by Governor Doug Ducey as coronavirus cases in the state hit 8,640. Arizonan activists call for the governor's recall from office.

Islas Marias Madre: Mexico's Tropical Alcatraz

More than a hundred years ago, the Mexican government built a federal prison on a large Pacific archipelago just off the coast of Mexico. The island, known as Mexico's Alcatraz, is a place many prisoners do not want to leave.

California: Newly Released Sex Offender Rearrested for Exposing Himself Less than Three Weeks Later

One of the seven high-level sex offenders released from prison in California has been rearrested just 18 days later.

California Releases 7 High-Level Sex Offenders Over COVID-19 Pandemic

The court ordered the release of seven "dangerous" inmates in a statewide effort to curb the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 Surge in Brazil, Country May Become the Worst-Hit in the World

Brazil's health care system is collapsing as the number of COVID-19 cases, and deaths soar. Experts say the country may see worse conditions as doctors are forced to leave hundreds untreated.

Leaked Intel Reveals China Hid Crucial COVID-19 Research Information From the World

An extensive research report claims the Chinese government purposely hid or destroyed all evidence of the COVID-19 outbreak and its contagiousness from the rest of the world.

In Honduras, Gangs Control Everything, Making It One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World

Young men and ordinary citizens fight for their lives, and their homes, in what is now considered one of the deadliest countries in the world.

Chinese Immigrant Found Murdered in Mexico, Authorities Deny Coronavirus Discrimination Killing

Law enforcement officials in Mexico are investigating the murder of a Chinese immigrant in the state of Chihuahua. They ruled out coronavirus racial discrimination as a possible motive for the fatal shooting.

Mexico's Interior Department Says COVID-19 Lockdown Policies Violate Constitutional Rights

Mexico's Interior Department recently denounced towns putting up roadblocks and imposing curfews. They believe the measures made to curb the spread of the virus violates constitutional rights.

Nightmare in Ecuador: Bodies Stacked Seven High in Toilets as Morgues Run Out of Space

Health officials in Ecuador are forced to stack bodies as the country becomes the new epicenter for the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America.

Deputies Arrest Florida Man With Enough Fentanyl to Kill Half a Million People

Authorities recently arrested a Florida resident after the local narcotics team found the suspect in possession of deadly and illegal drugs following a residential search.
An ampule of Ebola drug remdesivir is pictured during a news conference at the University Hospital Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany,

US Social Distancing Guidelines to End on Thursday, Researchers May Have Found A Cure

President Donald Trump recently revealed he has no plans to extended COVID-19 social distancing measures after it ends Thursday. He also touted a possible cure following promising results from human trials.

LGBTQ Hunted Down in Puerto Rico, Activists Criticize Local Officials' Lack of Action

Another transgender person was found murdered in Puerto Rico following reports of two other killings the previous week. The island now has five LGBTQ-related murders this year.

Facebook Adds Two Major Updates On App and Messenger: Care Emojis and Messenger Room

In a show of support and presence in its apps, the Facebook team announced the addition of two new emojis to signify that you care. They also revealed Messenger Room, a video-conference tool for up to 50 people.

Bolsanaro Investigated for Interfering with Police Work, His Son is a Criminal Too

Federal Investigators linked President Jair Bolsonaro's second-born son to a criminal fake news scheme aimed to threaten Brazilian officials. The Supreme Court allows investigation after Bolsonaro allegedly interfered with police work.

In Puerto Rico, COVID-19 Is Taking Away Learning Opportunities for Students

In Puerto Rico, schools have transitioned to online classes to finish the academic year. However, there are children living in impoverished areas who have poor connectivity.

Venezuela's President Hires America's Most-Wanted Drug Trafficker as Oil Minister

Venezuelan Nicolas Maduro appointed a powerful drug kingpin and cousin of the late president Hugo Chavez as oil minister amid massive fuel shortages across the nation.

Trump Announces Investigation Into China, Suggests Seeking Damages for COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed his administration is conducting "serious investigations" following Beijing's mishandling of the new coronavirus outbreak.

Mexican Militias Arm and Train Children to Fight Against Drug Cartels

The CRAC-PF, a militia in the Mexican state of Guerrero, took matters into their own hands after the Mexican government failed to protect their community from surrounding drug cartels.
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Mexican Themed Socks That'll Make You Feel Maravilloso

Get yourself any of these stylish and cozy socks in preparation for winter. Winter is coming. A cup of joe isn't enough to stave off the cold weather.

Peanut Butter Sniff Tests Could Help Identify Asymptomatic COVID-19 Carriers, Study Says

A neurologist revealed the creamy spread helps identify coronavirus carriers who are not experiencing any symptoms.

Cocaine Fuels Migration Crisis As Asylum Seekers Flee Dangerous Countries

The United States is facing a massive surge of migrants along its borders. The United States is facing a massive surge of migrants along its borders. Thousands of people from Central America flee their homes in search of a better, and safer, life in the U.