Billy Edd Wheeler, Songwriter Who Celebrated Rural Life, Dies at 91

A gunman, Dakota Hawver, 26, opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, firing 80 shots and resulting in three fatalities, including two men from Southern California and a local resident. The motive remains unclear, and Hawver, who was shot during a police encounter, is in critical condition; investigators found no prior connections between him and the victims. Want More Context? 🔎

A 17-year-old boy sustained significant thermal burns near the Lone Star Geyser in Yellowstone National Park after his foot broke through the thin crust while hiking. Emergency responders treated him before transport to a hospital; this incident marks the first thermal injury in the park for 2025, with previous incidents highlighting the dangers of straying from designated paths. Want More Context? 🔎

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after experiencing severe turbulence, injuring dozens of passengers. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900 with 275 passengers onboard, diverted to MSP, where 25 individuals were transported to local hospitals for medical evaluation. Want More Context? 🔎

A Navy pilot safely ejected from an F-35C fighter jet that crashed and caught fire near Naval Air Station Lemoore in Southern California on Wednesday evening. The incident, which resulted in a grass fire covering ten acres, is under investigation, with no additional personnel affected. Want More Context? 🔎

Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old man, was identified as the shooter in a Midtown Manhattan office building attack that left four people dead. Recently residing in Las Vegas, he had a documented mental health history and allegedly blamed the NFL for his injuries, prompting the violent incident. Want More Context? 🔎

The gunman, Shane Tamura, 27, opened fire in a New York City skyscraper, killing four people, after purchasing the rifle from his casino supervisor in Las Vegas. He died by suicide, leaving notes claiming to suffer from CTE, and had a second pistol; the attack appeared targeted at NFL offices within the building. Want More Context? 🔎