Early Tuesday morning, police in Milwaukee arrested two adults after discovering six children, ranging from two months to nine years old, locked inside a storage unit. The children were unharmed, and a 26-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were taken into custody. Regular customers of the storage facility expressed shock and questioned the facility’s security, noting they had never seen children at the location previously. The relationship between the adults and children, as well as the circumstances of the incident, remain under investigation. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will review the charges.
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Following comments made about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Disney’s ABC has indefinitely removed Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show from its programming. This decision came after pressure from Trump administration officials, including FCC chair Brendan Carr, who suggested that the FCC could intervene. In response, several ABC-affiliated station owners, including Nexstar and Sinclair, announced they would preempt Kimmel’s show, sparking accusations of appeasing the administration. Free speech advocates condemned ABC’s actions, while the White House celebrated.
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ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show due to his comments regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk, which prompted Nexstar Communications Group, operator of 23 ABC affiliates, to pull the show from their stations. Kimmel’s comments on Monday and Tuesday nights, which were critical of responses to the killing, were deemed “offensive and insensitive” by Nexstar. There was no immediate comment from Kimmel or ABC regarding the suspension.
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Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, surrendered peacefully to authorities in Washington County, Utah, after expressing fear of being shot by law enforcement. Prosecutors have charged Robinson with capital murder, citing incriminating messages, DNA evidence, and a note found in his apartment linking him to the crime. Investigators are examining whether others were involved or had prior knowledge of the planned attack. While a clear motive has not been established, authorities are considering whether Kirk’s anti-transgender views were a factor, noting Robinson’s evolving political views and his partner’s transgender identity.
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The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a quarter-point, projecting two more cuts this year due to concerns about the labor market’s health. This move, the first since December, reflects a shift from focusing on inflation to employment, as hiring slows. While the Fed aims to boost growth and hiring, the decision faced dissent from a newly appointed policymaker favoring a larger cut. Despite some internal differences, officials still anticipate further rate reductions, although less than Wall Street had anticipated. The Fed faces the challenges of a weakening economy and external pressures on its independence, particularly regarding the attempt to remove a Fed governor.
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After decades of searching, a team led by Brendon Baillod has located the wreckage of the “ghost ship” F.J. King in Lake Michigan. The three-masted cargo schooner sank in a storm in 1886 off Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. Using side-scan sonar, the team discovered the 144-foot vessel, which was carrying iron ore. Despite previous unsuccessful searches, the hull remains intact, and the discovery marks another shipwreck find for the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association.
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On Tuesday, a Spirit Airlines flight en route to Boston received repeated warnings from air traffic control to change course due to its proximity to Air Force One, which was carrying President Donald Trump. The controller’s instructions, captured in LiveATC audio, included urgent commands to turn away from the presidential aircraft’s path. Despite the directives, a source confirmed that the required separation between the two planes was maintained. Spirit Airlines stated that the flight followed all procedures and landed safely, emphasizing their commitment to safety.
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Recent data indicates that US import tariffs are contributing to rising prices, particularly affecting lower-income Americans. Consumers like Yanique Clarke are reporting significantly higher costs for essential goods such as groceries and clothing, aligning with Labor Department data. Experts suggest that because lower-income households spend more of their budget on imports and low-priced goods, they are disproportionately impacted by these tariffs. Moreover, corporate executives are acknowledging a “two-tier economy,” as higher-income consumers continue to spend while others struggle, prompting businesses like McDonald’s to adjust their strategies.
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In Pittsburgh, a suspect is in custody after ramming a vehicle into the FBI building’s security gate early Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Donald Henson, threw an American flag over the gate before leaving the scene, though no personnel were harmed. Authorities have stated it was a targeted attack, yet, the motive remains unknown. The FBI, familiar with Henson, a former military member, is vigorously pursuing the case, despite not treating it as a terrorism case, and no charges had been posted.
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Authorities have detained Leviev, whose real name is Shimon Yehuda Hayut, but the reason for his arrest remains unclear. Prior to this, he served five months in prison in 2019 for a separate fraud conviction related to a catfishing scheme. From 2017-2019, Leviev would create a false online persona, luring women into romantic relationships with an extravagant lifestyle to gain their trust, and then would eventually convince them to transfer him significant sums of money. His victims shared their experiences in the popular Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” and there have been other accusations of emotional and physical abuse from former girlfriends.
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