Stories from United States

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.

A new 'Little Palestine' sign was unveiled at Westfield Plaza on 87th Street.

An overturned tanker leaking fuel has caused traffic disruptions in the Los Angeles area. Both directions of the 605 freeway are completely closed at the transitions to the 91 freeway. Additionally, three right lanes on Washington Boulevard are closed for paving until 11:00 PM. Traffic is reported as bumper-to-bumper from the 105 freeway.

US President Donald Trump attended a traditional dinner with Melania Trump, cabinet members, and Washington correspondents. German newspapers, including Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Frankfurter Rundschau, noted his uncharacteristically peaceful reaction. This follows a previous assassination attempt on right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. The President has refrained from his typical speculation or attacks on political opponents during this period. Donald Trump held a press conference on Saturday evening attended by US capital correspondents. Correspondents from major newspapers attended the event. Observers noted a departure from his typical rhetoric, as he refrained from attacking political opponents or speculating on issues. This behavior contrasts with his response following the September 2025 assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk.

San Francisco health officials have confirmed the city's first case of Mpox Clade I. Local authorities are providing information on vaccine availability and containment measures.