Daniel Orton

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Live News Editor at Newsweek

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One dead, 11 injured in North Carolina mass shooting. Suspect at large.

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Daniel Orton

By Daniel Orton is an editor on the live news team at Newsweek, based in London, U.K. He was previously a video news editor at the company between 2017 and 2019, before spending several years as a senior video journalist on the social news team at The Wall Street Journal, where he primarily produced short-form and breaking-news videos for the Journal's X (Twitter) page, with a focus on business, finance and markets.
One Dead, 11 Injured in North Carolina Mass Shooting. Suspect At Large.

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Daniel Orton

One person is dead and 11 others are injured following a mass shooting early Sunday morning in the Mountain View community of southwest Catawba County, North Carolina. According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, deputies and Hickory Police officers responded around 12:45 a.m. to reports of multiple people shot at a residence on Walnut Acres Drive. In total, 12 victims have been reported.
Joe Biden Addresses ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

1 month ago | idahostatesman.com | Daniel Orton

Former President Joe Biden responded to well-wishers early Monday following the announcement that he had been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone. "Cancer touches us all. Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support," Biden wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Pope Francis Dead at 88: Latest Updates From Vatican

2 months ago | miamiherald.com | Daniel Orton

Pope Francis, a transformative yet polarizing leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican announced the death early Monday. Francis, the first pope to take over after his predecessor's resignation, had been ill for some time, and spent more than a month in the hospital earlier this year after a bout of bronchitis worsened. He was discharged towards the end of March and on Sunday met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Cigarettes Could Be Banned for Gen Z Under New Proposal

2 months ago | miamiherald.com | Daniel Orton

Nevada could become the first state in the U.S. to impose a generational ban on cigarette sales under a proposal introduced in the state Legislature. Assembly Bill 279, sponsored by Democratic Assemblymember David Orentlicher, would prohibit the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after December 31, 2004. The proposal aims to phase out the most dangerous form of nicotine consumption by targeting future generations.
Iran Rejects Direct Negotiations With US Over New Nuclear Agreement

Mar 30, 2025 | miamiherald.com | Daniel Orton

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States, responding to a letter sent by President Donald Trump regarding Iran's accelerating nuclear program. The statement marks the first official acknowledgment from Iran about its response to Trump's outreach and signals a potential escalation in tensions between the two countries. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Another Earthquake Hits Myanmar as Rescue Efforts Continue

Mar 30, 2025 | charlotteobserver.com | Daniel Orton

Myanmar quake. A woman cries as she waits for news as rescue work is underway at the site of an under construction high-rise building that collapsed after an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, March 30, 2025. Sakchai Lalit/AP Photo A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Another Earthquake Hits Myanmar as Rescue Efforts Continue

Mar 30, 2025 | miamiherald.com | Daniel Orton

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was part of a series of aftershocks following Friday's devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which resulted in the collapse of numerous buildings and significant infrastructure damage. The death toll has risen to over 1,600, with more than 3,400 individuals reported missing; these numbers are expected to increase as rescue operations continue.
What causes food intoxication deaths?

Mar 25, 2025 | newsweek.com | Daniel Orton

CLOSE X news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! The sudden death of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son while vacationing in Costa Rica has drawn renewed attention to a rare but deadly health risk: food intoxication, also known as food poisoning.
Food recalls, updates March 17: Chowder and pet food products removed

Mar 17, 2025 | newsweek.com | Daniel Orton

CLOSE X news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Two separate food recalls have been issued concerning seafood chowder and pet food products, citing potential health risks to consumers and animals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported on its website.

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