In a devastating incident in North Codorus, Pennsylvania, three police officers were fatally shot and two were wounded, with the shooter also killed by police. The officers were responding to a domestic-related investigation when the shooting occurred. Governor Josh Shapiro expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, calling for societal improvements to address violence and mental health issues. Authorities have launched a full investigation and have not yet released the identities of the officers or the shooter.
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Forensic analysis has identified the decomposed body discovered in singer D4vd’s impounded Tesla as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to determine the cause of death, and the LAPD is currently without a crime classification or suspect information. The vehicle was impounded after being reported abandoned, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the identity of the missing juvenile. D4vd is fully cooperating with authorities, and the singer’s show in Seattle was canceled.
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Portland, Oregon, will issue a land use violation notice to the city’s ICE building, citing violations of its conditional land use approval, which prohibits overnight detentions and holding individuals for more than 12 hours. The city’s investigation, prompted by complaints, revealed 25 violations between October 2024 and July 2025, based on data obtained from ICE. The notice, to be issued Thursday, also addresses boarded-up windows. ICE has 30 days to correct the issue, and a fine may be issued. Furthermore, the city can schedule a hearing to reconsider the land use approval, with appeal options to the city council.
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As part of a new initiative, Emory University will offer tuition-free education starting in the fall of 2026 for students from families earning under $200,000 annually. This new program, known as Emory Advantage Plus, will be available to both new and returning students who meet the income requirements. The university’s commitment to undergraduate financial aid will surpass $1 billion over the next four years. This program builds upon the original Emory Advantage program, which was first established in 2007, and aims to remove financial barriers for prospective students.
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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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