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Gunshots were heard around 8:35 p.m. A White House official stated that Allen intended to target administration officials. The suspect's sister informed the Secret Service and Montgomery County police that Allen frequently made radical statements and referenced a specific plan.

Gunshots were fired inside the Amadeus nightclub located in Elmhurst. The incident involved shots being fired within the venue. A 19-year-old man died and a 31-year-old woman was wounded after an argument spilled from Amadeus nightclub onto a sidewalk around 4 a.m.

Evangelina Cisneros has been rescued from her prison in Havana. Upon her arrival in New York City, a rapturous celebration and reception were organized for her. The rescue has prompted congratulations from various sections across the United States. The event is being documented as part of a journalistic narrative regarding her release. Following her rescue, she traveled to New York City where she received a celebratory reception. The rescue involved being lifted through prison bars to a roof. Cisneros is expected to visit the White House to meet President McKinley.

Goldman Sachs has filed documentation with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund.

Meta is planning to lay off 10% of its total workforce. The decision was detailed in an internal memo. The news was first reported by external sources. No specific date or location for the layoffs was provided in the transcript. Meta is planning to lay off approximately 8,000 employees starting on May 20th. The company previously conducted a similar 10% staff reduction in January while increasing investment in AI. The layoffs follow a period of shifting corporate focus toward artificial intelligence. The move was first reported by Bloomberg News.

New York elected officials are protesting President Trump's $7 billion plan to renovate Penn Station. Congressman Gerald Nadler stated that local lawmakers and the MTA are being excluded from the decision-making process. Reports suggest the President intends to name the renovated station after himself in exchange for releasing federal construction funds. The shooting occurred during his first appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The incident led to the prompt evacuation of the President and much of his cabinet. A man was arrested after attempting to shoot at Donald Trump while he was playing golf at his private club. The suspect fled the scene after being fired upon by Secret Service agents but was later apprehended. Investigations revealed the suspect had remained in the vicinity of the golf course for approximately 12 hours.

A man using a cane destroyed dozens of tulips on Park Avenue in New York City. Witnesses reported the individual swung the cane like a golf club to rip flowers from their stems. The incident occurred during the morning hours. Some witnesses suggested the act was a reaction against the wealth and beauty of the Upper East Side.

An estimated 75,000 people gathered at Madison Square to celebrate the rescue of Evangelina Cisneros from a Havana prison. The crowd participated in a formal welcome rally for the escaped Cuban prisoner. Cisneros has since begun publishing her own account of the escape. The event has drawn widespread congratulations across the United States.

Bain Capital plans to offload its majority stake in Tyger Capital, according to industry sources.

Carnegie Hall Artistic Director Sir Clive Gilinson stated the institution will not take political positions. Gilinson said the importance of remaining agnostic to present all artists and views. He noted that the venue provides a platform for performers rather than a platform for political discourse. The director expressed that the institution is not thrilled when performers take extreme positions.