Stories from United States

A motorcycle crash has occurred on westbound 696 near the DeQuinder area in Oakland County. The incident has created a debris field and involved multiple vehicles. The left shoulder of the roadway is currently blocked. Traffic is restricted to the right lane only in the affected area. Emergency responders are on the scene. Multiple cars are involved in the incident, leaving only the right lane open for traffic. Additionally, a crash on eastbound 94th near the Lodge is currently blocking the right shoulder. Cleanup efforts are expected to take several minutes. Drivers are currently being directed through clearing zones as vehicles attempt to move through the area. A crash has been reported on the westbound freeway just before South Capitol Street. Police are directing traffic at the scene.

An alleged gunman was apprehended after firing shots near a secure ballroom. The suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and several knives. US acting Attorney General stated the suspect was likely targeting members of the administration. The suspect was prevented from entering the ballroom itself. The incident occurred on the floor immediately above the ballroom. The Secret Service advanced team typically begins site lockdowns and screenings weeks before such events to secure the perimeter. Security protocols failed to prevent the incident involving a firearm near the ballroom. There are currently no reports that the weapon used was 3D printed.

Police discovered an unresponsive infant girl inside an apartment on the 1100 block of North American Street near West George Street. The child was pronounced dead at the scene minutes after being found. Authorities stated the cause of death is currently unknown. Preliminary information suggests the infant may have sustained puncture wounds. Philadelphia police are investigating the suspicious death of an infant girl in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. No specific cause of death or further details regarding the investigation were provided. The Victims' Rights Council will coordinate services between victims and the Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance Division.

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.

The 29th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash commenced at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. The event honored Garrett Nichols, a 21-year-old Westchester University student, for his tissue donation. Nichols' decision directly saved three lives and hundreds of others through his donation. The Gift of Life organization has coordinated over 15,000 donations to date.

Attorneys will urge a Missouri High Court to overturn a $1.25 million jury verdict. The verdict involved a man claiming Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The plaintiff argued the product lacked a necessary cancer warning label. This case is part of decade-long litigation costing the company over $10 billion.

Recent surveys indicate that approximately 1,500 students are currently experiencing housing insecurity. These students are reported to be couch surfing or sleeping in their vehicles. A new project is expected to be completed by 2028 to address these needs. The initiative will also provide low-income students with access to a food pantry and academic counseling.

Cole Allen was apprehended following a security incident involving the Secret Service. Security expert Mustafa Böğürcü evaluated the protection team's response to the attempted attack during President Trump's dinner in Washington. Böğürcü noted that while the close protection team passed a successful test, other security units did not show the same level of success. The shooting occurred at the same hotel where an assassination attempt was made on Ronald Reagan 45 years ago. A memorial plaque remains on Washington Hill regarding that incident. The subject failed to penetrate the presidential ballroom despite entering the event. Questions remain regarding why security checkpoints were placed inside the hotel rather than at the entrance and why presenting an invitation sufficed for entry without further identification.

Michael Jackson's iconic white rhinestone glove is scheduled for auction with bidding starting at $50,000. The production is noted as one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The new Michael Jackson film, which focuses on his life and music prior to the molestation accusations, opened to strong box office numbers. It followed 'The Marios' which earned 21.2 million. The new Michael Jackson musical film biography has set a debut record for its genre. The film focuses on the early years of Jackson's life and his relationship with his father regarding the Jackson Five. It avoids coverage of later allegations including child sex abuse. The movie is currently topping the box office charts. The film recorded nearly $19 million on its first day of international release. In the United States, the musical biopic earned $13 million during Thursday previews, marking a record for the genre.

An infestation of New World Screwworms has been identified in Florida. The parasites cause painful wounds that can expose bone in affected animals. Volunteers are currently organizing to treat the impacted livestock. The situation is prompting renewed concern among ethicists and agricultural stakeholders. The screwworm fly lays approximately 400 eggs at a time into small wounds or skin nicks. The maggot phase of the fly acts as a worm within the host. This poses a threat to ranchers across the Southern United States. The larvae typically target the navels of newborn calves. Removal of the parasites from livestock is described as a difficult and unpleasant task. Once the larvae lock in, they are extremely difficult to remove from the animals. Historical management involved manual removal from livestock.