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Shots were heard at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel, following the welcoming speech. The event is a high-profile gathering of journalists and political figures. Details on injuries, a suspect, or motive have not yet been confirmed.
Gunfire was heard at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where President Trump was making his first appearance as president. Secret Service rushed Trump away as journalists scrambled to cover the incident. The shots rang out just as dinner service was reaching the main course.
A gunman was tackled by law enforcement near a security checkpoint before entering a hotel ballroom where President Trump and top officials were dining. The suspect never made it inside the secured event space. Details on identity and motive have not yet been released.
Arsenal were booed off after a Premier League defeat to Bournemouth, leaving manager Mikel Arteta under fan pressure ahead of a high-stakes clash with Manchester City. The result has sharpened scrutiny on the team's form and Arteta's tactical decisions at a critical point in the season.
A speech by Cornell lacrosse coach Connor Buczek at The Landon School's ethics forum drew a sharp line between success and significance, arguing that impact on other people, not personal achievement, is the more durable goal. The case is illustrated through three Landon alumni whose careers, vastly different in
Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League, with Matheus Cunha's goal securing third place and tightening United's grip on a Champions League spot. Chelsea now rely on other teams dropping points to finish in the top four. United's win leaves Chelsea with diminishing control over their own European fate.
The Jackson Laboratory published a single-cell genomic atlas of human pancreatic islets identifying 58 genes likely contributing to type 2 diabetes beta cell defects, including two previously unlinked genes, GRAMD2B and PDZK1. The atlas, drawn from nearly 250,000 cells across 48 donors, also documents a systematic
The HeartSync-LBBP trial, published in JAMA Cardiology, found that left bundle-branch pacing reduced the combined risk of death and heart failure hospitalization to 8% versus 28% with biventricular pacing over a median 36-month follow-up. The results position LBBP as a stronger resynchronization alternative for heart
DESI has completed the largest 3D galaxy map ever built, charting millions of galaxies to study dark energy. Early findings suggest dark energy may change over time, potentially undermining the standard Lambda-CDM cosmological model. Further data releases will be required to confirm or rule out the finding.
Scientists have decoded the geological history of the Grand Canyon, reconstructing the sequence of tectonic, depositional, and erosional events that shaped its rock layers over approximately two billion years. The findings refine existing timelines around Colorado Plateau uplift and Colorado River incision, informing
D Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov will meet in the 2026 World Chess Championship, forming the youngest-ever classical title match by combined age at just 39. The pairing signals a decisive generational shift at the top of competitive chess. Both players are expected to be central figures in elite chess for years beyond
UP STF and Mumbai Crime Branch jointly arrested Pradeep Kumar, alias Gaath, in connection with the February firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu home. Police allege the attack was ordered by the Shubham Lonkar gang to extort and intimidate the film industry. Kumar is the ninth accused arrested; he has been
Los Angeles police arrested D4vd, the 21-year-old alt-pop singer legally named David Burke, on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla. Burke is being held without bail, per an LAPD statement. No cause of death or victim identification has been publicly released.
Los Angeles Police Department arrested singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke, 21, is held without bail after Hernandez's dismembered remains were found in September inside the front trunk of his impounded Tesla.
Singer D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles on a murder charge in the death of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his abandoned Tesla last year. The case proceeds through the Los Angeles court system, with formal charges and bail proceedings expected next.
Pedro Almodóvar publicly questioned whether Jacob Elordi's rising profile stems from acting ability or physical appeal, criticizing two recent Elordi projects as insufficiently demanding. The remarks from the Oscar-winning Spanish filmmaker raise questions about Elordi's long-term casting positioning in prestige cinema
Associate Professor Sophia Archuleta has spent nearly two decades treating complex infections including TB, HIV, and bloodstream infections while actively countering the stigma that delays patient testing and care. Stigma-driven delays allow infections to advance to more severe and costly stages, making early
Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife Cerina Fairfax before dying himself in what police describe as a murder-suicide. Authorities believe the shooting was linked to the couple's ongoing divorce. No other victims were reported.
Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in the IPL, moving to the top of the points table with their fourth win of the season. Arshdeep Singh and Prabhsimran Singh were the key performers, while MI extended their losing run to four consecutive games.
A24 and Bandai Namco have dated their Elden Ring feature adaptation for March 3, 2028, with Alex Garland writing and directing. Shot in IMAX with Kit O'Connor, Ben Whishaw, and newly added Cailee Spaeny, the film is currently in production. The IMAX format signals a full theatrical tentpole strategy for a game