Stories from United States

Financial advisor Kenny Michaels advises individuals aged 59 and a half or older to allocate their entire retirement accounts to physical gold and silver. He highlights that turning 73 requires mandatory distributions, which can be taken in metal form to retain more money. Michaels also criticizes banks, calling them 'government snitches,' and urges listeners to move funds from bank accounts, CDs, and stock retirement accounts into precious metals.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy stated that FIFA has not allocated funds for transporting fans during the upcoming World Cup. The state will bear $48 million in costs related to hosting eight matches at MetLife Stadium. These expenses are being passed on to fans, with some reports indicating parking costs could reach $80 per match. The tournament final is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium on July 19. FIFA expressed surprise at the New Jersey governor's approach to fan transportation. FIFA also thanked host cities for offering low, stable public transport rates for matches. New Jersey representatives Nellie Poe, Rob Menendez, Jerry Nadler, and Dan Goldman sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday. NJ Transit is currently charging $150 for round-trip train tickets and $80 for shuttle bus tickets to the games.

A woman collected $106,000 in pension payments following the death of her father. The daughter had hidden the death for almost 30 years to continue receiving the funds. The incident was reported by Dave Perkins.

A woman was detained by police following a fatal shooting in the 100 block of South 6th Street. An Aetna Medicare individual was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head at a residence. Authorities have not yet confirmed if the detainee faces formal charges. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 21st in Lawrenceville.

A vehicle overturned on Route 295 near Maryland 198 in Laurel. Forty people were on board the vehicle at the time of the incident. Thirty-two individuals were transported to hospitals for medical treatment. Two of the transported passengers are reported to be in serious condition. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

A vehicle collided with a pole on the 405 South freeway at the 101 transition. The pole is reportedly down in the lanes. Traffic delays are expected in the area near Sherman Oaks. No injuries or specific vehicle details were provided.

A new cost structure for small film productions in Los Angeles takes effect next Monday. The cost for three days of filming will be reduced to $350 from the previous $931. Additionally, the Los Angeles Fire Department will waive its $285 fire spot check fee. This change aims to prevent small productions from being priced out of the local market. The investigation involves suspected fraudulent activities totaling more than $600 million. Additionally, a separate scheme utilized fake patients to steal over $50 million in taxpayer funds. Federal efforts to combat healthcare fraud have increased in response to these findings. The City of Los Angeles is implementing a new program to support small-scale film and television productions in Southern California.

Cole Allen, a 31-year-old teacher from Torrance, California, faces charges of assaulting a federal officer. Allen previously worked for a tutoring and test preparation company and was recognized as Teacher of the Month in 2024. He completed a Master's degree in Computer Science last year. A 31-year-old man identified as Cole Thomas Allen of Torrance, California, was apprehended following a security breach. Allen bypassed magnetometers and was located on a staircase above a ballroom during an event attended by the President and First Lady. Secret Service personnel tackled and detained the suspect before securing the room and kitchen areas. Officials including the Treasury Secretary and House Speaker were evacuated from the immediate vicinity as security sweeps continued. Allen allegedly stated his target was Trump administration officials rather than Donald Trump himself.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Cabazon at 8:44. The tremor caused shaking in the Mirango area. No immediate casualties or structural damage reports were provided in the initial report. The event was reported as occurring moments ago. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 13.1 km and was located 10 km NNE of Cabazon. Some shaking was felt in the Mirango area following the seismic event. No residents were injured as the local family was not home during the event. Local community members are using fliers to raise awareness about seismic activity in the area.

A small aircraft crashed upside down in an auto parts parking lot near Whiteman Airport. The pilot sustained critical injuries in the accident. LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath has ordered the Department of Public Works to identify immediate safety strengthening measures for the airport area. The Whiteman Airport Coalition responded by stating that Horvath has directed a freeze on pursuing FAA-funded capital improvement projects at the airport. The decision follows concerns that the airport is unsafe, noisy, and contributes to air pollution. This action halts planned infrastructure upgrades at the facility. No specific timeline for lifting the freeze was provided.