False Alarm Triggers Lockdown at West Essex High School, Sparking Fear and Confusion A wave of fear and confusion swept through the West Essex High School community on Tuesday morning as the school was placed on lockdown following reports of a potential active shooter. The lockdown, which lasted for approximately an hour, was initiated after the North Caldwell Police Department received a call claiming an individual with a firearm was present within the school building. Students and staff immediately followed established safety protocols, barricading themselves in classrooms and maintaining silence as law enforcement swarmed the campus. The atmosphere inside the…

Goma Under Siege: Congolese Government Rejects Rebel Ceasefire Amidst Reports of Continued Fighting GOMA, Congo – The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a deepening crisis as the government denounces a ceasefire declared by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels as mere "false communication." The rebels, who seized control of the strategically important city of Goma last week, announced the ceasefire on humanitarian grounds following international pressure to allow aid access and protect displaced civilians. However, the Congolese government remains steadfast, demanding the complete withdrawal of the M23 as the only acceptable path towards resolution. Meanwhile, the United Nations reports ongoing heavy…