Canadian police identified an 18-year-old woman with a history of mental health problems as the suspect in a mass shooting at a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, that left nine people dead and at least 25 wounded. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, sent shock waves through the small, tight-knit community, according to BBC World.
The suspect's identity was released after the attack, which took place in the remote town located 415 miles (667 km) northeast of Vancouver. Six of the victims, including a teacher and five students, were killed in the initial assault, according to The Guardian. The community of approximately 2,500 people was left reeling from the tragedy. Residents described the fear and uncertainty they experienced during the school lockdown, as they struggled to comprehend the magnitude of the unfolding events, BBC World reported. "I will know every victim. I've been here 19 years," one resident stated, highlighting the close-knit nature of the town.
In other news, the mother of two young women injured in the New Year's Day fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana spoke privately with the owners of the bar where the fire occurred. The fire left 41 people dead and 115 injured, according to BBC World. A lawyer for the victims' families described the encounter as "an extremely intense moment and rare in its humanity."
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, a landmark trial began examining the mental health effects of social media. Lawyers for the plaintiff, identified as "K.G.M.," argued that Instagram and YouTube owners built "addiction machines" designed to addict children, according to BBC Technology. The plaintiff's lawyer, Mark Lanier, stated, "These companies built machines designed to addict the brains of children, and they did it on purpose." Lawyers for Meta and YouTube countered that the plaintiff's addiction stemmed from other issues.
In business news, senior staff at the Co-op, a 180-year-old member-owned food and services group, complained of a "toxic culture" at the executive level. A letter to Co-op board members, seen by the BBC, cited "fear and alienation" among senior staff who felt intimidated to raise concerns about the company's direction. Several sources also indicated that a culture discouraging dissent had led to poor decisions, resulting in declining morale, abrupt departures, and a drop in profits, according to BBC Business.
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