Main north–south West Coast artery, running from Mexico to Canada
Judith Sheldon, 84, daughter of filmmaker William Wyler, and her husband Wylie Sheldon, 86, have died after being found unresponsive in their running red Jeep Compass on the shoulder of Interstate 5 near Redding, California. Authorities say no foul play is suspected and a heat-related factor is being considered, with autopsy to follow.
Abdelhamid has postponed his North American concerts until spring 2027 after visa delays. Officials point to tighter immigration rules under the current administration, with other artists also canceling US dates. The Independent and New York Post report a separate tragedy affecting J. Cole’s Sacramento show, prompting refunds.
Gas prices across the United States have risen, with the national average approaching and potentially surpassing $4 per gallon for Labor Day. Drivers face record-level costs driven by global tensions, crude markets, and calls for domestic energy policy responses.