Stories from United States

The Secret Service has temporarily closed the White House complex in response to an incident. The source did not specify the man's identity or subsequent actions. The report was noted by authorities in the vicinity of the monument.

A soldier arrived at the National Mall and engaged in a confrontation with the Secret Service. A soldier shot and wounded a gunman near the Washington Monument at the National Mall today. One gunman was wounded during the encounter. Marked uniform Secret Service officers provided support during the event. The source mentioned that the incident caused a temporary disruption, but details regarding the nature of the firearm or any casualties were not immediately available. The event prompted a security response in the area. A suspect fired a weapon after being confronted by officials. Secret Service agents were shot and wounded during an incident, according to reports from Detroit. A juvenile bystander was hit and transported to the hospital following a shooting in Washington, D.C. The victim did not sustain life-threatening injuries, according to reports.

A newborn baby at Orlando's Winnie Palmer Hospital is being treated for a rare condition that causes fluid to become trapped in the lungs. Parents Kashira and Greg Jubair were informed of a 20% to 25% chance of a positive outlook prior to the first surgery.

Jeff Bezos has been appointed as the chairman of the Gala. The appointment has sparked debate among some celebrities regarding his alleged proximity to certain political powers. Some figures have indicated they may decline to participate in the event due to this controversy.

Two Republican lawmakers announced their retirements this week. The announcement includes Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, according to the source. Brian Fitzpatrick is among those stepping down, according to the report. The announcement was made following the April 30th date.

Dartmouth College has restarted its standardized testing requirements following mixed findings regarding applicant metrics. The decision follows observations that many applicants possess top-tier high school GPAs and coursework performance.

The US government is considering increasing revenue to reduce the fiscal deficit. The move aims to control the deficit while maintaining economic stability.

Doris Fisher, co-founder of the American clothing retailer Gap, has died at the age of 94. Fisher opened the company's first store in San Francisco in 1969. Fisher is credited with coining the company's name as a reference to the generation gap between parents and children. Gap's current CEO described her as a path-breaking entrepreneur. She served as the company's fashion merchandiser for almost four decades, contributing to its growth into a global brand. The retailer originally sold Levi's jeans, records, and cassette tapes. The brand currently operates more than 3,500 stores across the United States with annual sales near $15 billion. She established the company in 1969 alongside her late husband, Don Fisher, following a difficult shopping experience. The brand eventually expanded into a global chain including Old Navy and Banana Republic.

A subsidiary of SK Hynix is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) and plans to list its shares in the United States. Preparations for the IPO are underway.

The US Customs and Border Protection agency announced that the first batch of electronic refunds for tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court is expected to begin as early as May 12. The refunds will be paid through the Automated Clearing House system.