Stories from United States

Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin described the events of an attack, stating he hit the ground with everyone else during the incident. He and others remained on the floor for approximately two to three minutes before getting up. Raskin was attending a dinner on Saturday when the event unfolded. Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, was present at a dinner event where an attack occurred.

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Gunshots were heard in the Washington Hilton ballroom, prompting Secret Service agents to rush in. The president and vice president were present during the incident. The president later shared his initial thoughts, describing the situation as a 'crazy world'.

Uber has spent its entire 2026 budget on AI tokens due to the high cost of using AI programming tools. The company is encouraging employees to maximize their use of artificial intelligence. Swan AI's CEO reported his company's AI expenses reached $100-130,000 with a four-person staff. Swan AI is developing the first autonomous business. Uber has allocated its 2026 budget for Artificial Intelligence initiatives towards the purchase of tokens. Emma Grede, co-founder and CEO of Good American, stated that AI is an element consuming budgets faster than providing returns. Companies are implementing AI tools without clear boundaries between reasonable investments and unjustified spending for the sake of trends. The lack of necessary returns is a common complaint among many corporations. Other corporations are also facing high implementation costs for AI technology.

An assassination attempt occurred against President Kennedy as he was traveling through downtown Dallas, Texas. Shots were fired at his vehicle, and the president was transported to the hospital. The incident disrupted news reporting from Washington. Hundreds of shocked individuals gathered at the train station while police agents rushed around trying to understand the event. Radios were turned on, awaiting news from Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

Air Premia has launched new service to Washington D.C., completing its U.S. East-West network expansion. This move is part of the airline's broader strategy to enhance its international routes.

Delta Diablo fixed a water quality line within two days of its discovery. The organization's board chair Monica Wilson described the event as challenging but praised staff response.

Interim DC police chief Jeffrey Carroll stated his department is reviewing the handling of a domestic incident involving Florida Republican Representative Corey Mills. A woman reported last February that a police supervisor allegedly overrode an officer who wanted to pursue an arrest. United States attorney for DC Ed Martin also declined to issue a warrant for Mills. Carroll expressed his opinion that if probable cause exists for a domestic offense, an arrest should be made regardless of the person's status, including members of Congress. Mills is also facing an ethics investigation in Congress.

The broadcast recalled the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas. It described the event as one of the most traumatic seconds in American history, comparable to the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Diablo successfully repaired a fiber optic line within two days of its discovery. The specific nature of the line or the discovery was not detailed.