Jason Murdock
Reporter
Jason Murdock is a staff reporter for Newsweek.
Based in London, Murdock previously covered cybersecurity for the International Business Times UK and B2B tech for V3.co.uk. Winner of The Drum's 'Digital Writer of the Year' award in 2017. Contact: j.murdock@newsweek.com
Two Boats Crash in New Hampshire Leaving 2 Dead and 1 Injured, Police Say
"It is believed that the two vessels collided with one another while underway; however, all facts and circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation," a police Marine Patrol unit said.
Three Young Men Accused of 'Beating and Stomping' 60-year-old Arizona Man
The Phoenix Police Department said the three suspects are believed to be between the ages of 16 and 20. The victim, a 60-year-old man, suffered "life-threatening" injuries.
Florida Man Attacked by 10-foot Alligator While Hunting for Hog with Wife
The bite victim was identified as 46-year-old James Bryce. The Martin County Sheriff's Office confirmed he was found in a heavy marsh of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area preserve.
Crypto Firm Rejects Paper Claiming It Was Used to Manipulate Bitcoin Price
"It is reckless—and utterly false—to assert that Tether tokens are issued in order to enable illicit activity," executives at Tether said after a new research paper linked the firm to market manipulation.
Elephant Kills Tourist Who Was Camping at Undesignated Site
"It has been established that the area in which the group of tourists were camping is not a designated camping site,"
Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism said in a statement alongside news of the death.
Great White Shark Attack Fears after Dolphin Ripped in Half Found on Beach
"You can see what looks like teeth marks and I just can't think of anything else that could have done this," a witness told British tabloid media. But experts say white sharks are not known in the region.
Blind Girl Repeatedly Raped by Two Teachers in India, Police Say
"We are investigating the case and a manhunt has been launched to trace the two accused teachers who have fled," a police inspector said about the probe into the sexual assault suspects.
Bystander Uses His Belt as Tourniquet to Help Victim of San Diego Shooting
One employee was killed and two others injured by a customer who got into an argument with staff and fled the scene in a blue sedan, officials from the San Diego Police Department said.
Florida Man Shoots at Wrong Vehicle Five Times after Road Rage Incident
Dakota Haber, 24, of Odessa, was detained by deputies from the Pasco Sheriff's Office following the alleged violent outburst at the gates of the Swan View Townhomes complex.
Man Fired from Family Business after Being Late to Dinner at Parents' House
"There is insufficient context before me to explain why arriving late for dinner would have been a valid reason for dismissal. I am not satisfied that it was," the Fair Work Commissioner ruled.
Florida Teen Arrested for Threatening Teacher Says He Was Singing Rap Song
The 13-year-old Dade City student, who is not being named, was charged with false report of using a firearm in a violent manner, a Pasco Sheriff's Office arrest report says.
Florida Woman Tries to Kill Victim With 'Large Kitchen Knife,' Police Say
Deputies said the incident occurred at roughly 12:30 a.m. yesterday after the woman went to the victim's home following an argument between the man and her sister via text message.
Nursery Closed After 'A Number of Children' Potentially Sexually Assaulted
"The contact appears to be limited to within the nursery setting and we do not believe that any other member of staff had knowledge of these matters," a police detective said.
Colorado Mother Assaulted at Roller Skate Rink in Front of Her Two Children
"This was very devastating not only for myself but especially for my kids. They did not deserve to go through that," the Colorado Springs mother wrote on social media this week.
Woman's Leg Impaled after 'Large Metal Bar' Falls From Big Rig: Police
The bar tore through the engine compartment and into the passenger area before impaling the woman, the California Highway Patrol said. The car was going northbound on State Route 99.
Mysterious Bitcoin Player Manipulated Crypto to Historic Values, Study Says
"Biggest implication? Crypto can be pushed around easily by big whales," University of Texas Professor John Griffin, an author of the study, tells "Newsweek."
Florida Man Hurls Caged Chihuahua at Cousin During Argument, Police Say
Stephone Johnson, 27, was detained by officers from the St. Petersburg Police Department and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery.
Frozen Alligator Discovered in Milwaukee Storage Bin in Back Alley
"Watch out when you take the garbage out, no telling what's lurking out there!" one local resident said after the gator was found on the the 3900 block of North Sherman Boulevard last week.
Google Acquires Fitbit for $2.1 Billion—Says Ads Won't Use Wellness Data
"We see an opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market," said Google executive Rick Osterloh, announcing the deal.
Video Shows Bear Stealing Halloween Candy After Breaking Into Couple's Car
"I run to shut the front door in a panic. The momma bear opens our car, steals a box of full size candy bars," Brittany Magsig wrote on Facebook, describing the encounter.
Georgia Teen Accidentally Shot Dead While Playing with a Gun with Friend
"It feels like half my life was taken from me, a huge part of my life has been taken from me," the victim's mother told local media. The boy was identified as Jair Gonzalez, 13.
12-year-old Girl Caught up in Shooting While Trick-or-treating Hit by Car
The child's injuries were described by police officers as "serious but not life threatening." The investigation continues.
'Social Network' Writer Says Facebook Ads Are Now 'Assaulting Truth'
"Every square inch of that is a lie and it's under your logo," screenwriter Aaron Sorkin said in an open letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. "That's not defending free speech, Mark."
Florida Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill His Neighbors with Pellet Gun
Derick Wade Tidwell, 46, was detained on Monday after "intentionally and unlawfully" pointing an air-powered pellet gun at the victims and saying "I'm going to put you in the ground," police said.
Man Dies After Being Bitten By Highly Venomous Brown Snake While Camping
The fatal Western Brown snake attack occurred at Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, a "remote and rugged" Northern Territory site roughly 350 miles north-east of Darwin, Australia.
Oregon Couple Break Into Community Center, Steal Ink Cartridge, Take Shower
"They're joking with each other, once he broke in, he's flexing his muscles, she blew him a kiss," a staff member at the Linnton Community Center said, describing two of the suspects.
Some Apple iPhones Will Lose Internet Connection Without Critical Update
Apple is warning users of the iPhone 5 that they will have to update their software by November 3 or be left unable to use a slew of internet services, including iCloud and the App Store.
Are Facebook and Instagram Really Banning 'Sex' Emoji?
"We aren't taking action on simply the emoji," a Facebook company spokesperson tells "Newsweek" amid reports that sexually-suggestive emoji were being outlawed on its platforms.
Woman Who Vanished at California National Park Found Beside SOS Message
Mary Joanna Gomez, 56, was recovered "alive and in a stable condition" after a National Guard C-130 aircraft spotted the help message after days of intense searching, the National Park Service said.
Florida Man Throws Nunchaku Through Car Window in Road Rage Attack
The victim told police Leonardo Fernandez, 56, became "enraged and started driving recklessly" after he gestured at him to put his phone down. Then came out the nunchaku.