Acting head of Social Security Administration Michelle King resigns after dispute with DOGE: report

New York City police are investigating a shooting in Times Square that occurred early Wednesday morning, injuring a 29-year-old man who was shot in the arm. The incident happened after a dispute between a group of young people and food vendors, leading to one individual firing multiple shots at the vendors. Authorities apprehended three suspects nearby in the subway, but their identities remain undisclosed, and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation. Full...

Alfredo Linares, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, self-deported with his American wife, Raegan Kline, after living in the U.S. for 20 years due to fears of arrest and deportation under the Trump administration. They left Culver City, California, seeking safety in Puerto Vallarta, where they hope to start anew despite the emotional challenges of leaving their life behind. While Linares feels foreign in his homeland, Kline wrestles with feelings of betrayal towards the U.S., yet...

Royal Caribbean Halts Sailings to Labadee, Haiti Amid Safety ConcernsAs summer approaches, Royal Caribbean has suspended visits to Labadee, Haiti, due to escalating safety concerns and a recent U.S. Embassy security alert regarding potential violence from protests and gang activity. This decision follows similar actions by Celebrity Cruises, with experts noting the deteriorating situation in Haiti, where gangs caused significant casualties last year. While Royal Caribbean assures that the suspension is temporary, no timeline for...

An SUV crashed into the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, Illinois, on April 28, 2025, resulting in the deaths of four girls ages 7 to 18, with multiple others injured, including one in critical condition. Police stated that the crash does not appear to be targeted and are investigating the cause; the driver, 44-year-old Marianne Akers, was unharmed. Community leaders and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed deep condolences for the tragic loss of young...

A runaway kangaroo named Sheila caused a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County, Alabama, leading to the closure of both highway lanes as authorities attempted to recover her. The incident occurred when Sheila escaped from her owner's enclosure near a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, but she was unharmed in the accident. After being treated by the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Sheila was returned home safe and sound, much to the...

Luka Dončić, the newest star of the Los Angeles Lakers, donated $5,000 to aid the restoration of a mural honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, which was vandalized in downtown Los Angeles. The mural, depicting Bryant with Gianna, was covered in black and white paint, prompting a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $5,400. Dončić expressed his commitment to honoring Bryant's legacy, stating that Kobe and Gianna hold immense significance for the city and...