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Gunfire near the White House has prompted a security lockdown as responders have engaged a suspect. A bystander has been wounded and the suspect has been killed by law enforcement. President Trump has not been reported harmed and remains at the White House. Journalists on scene have described a chaotic scene and accounts indicate multiple gunshots.
The European Union has announced a substantial investment in ocean observation, positioning Europe at the forefront of marine monitoring as the United States proceeds with the dismantling of the Ocean Observatories Initiative. The NSF has begun a descope of the OOI, pulling instruments from multiple U.S. sites while the EU commits hundreds of millions to expand global ocean data networks.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to explain why scaffolding and a tarp remain on the Kennedy Center after workers removed President Trump’s name under a court order. The judge has demanded a status report by 31 July and has blocked the center’s planned two‑year closure while legal appeals proceed.
An Australian man has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thunchanok Donhomla in Pattaya, Thailand. The body was found in a suitcase near railway tracks. Police say he denies the charges, claiming self-defence, while investigators consider potential links to two similar suitcase deaths in the region. Consular matters are under way.
Gotham FC has moved closer to its Queens home, with Sam Kerr returning to Gotham in a 1-0 win at Citi Field last night. The event marks a milestone as Gotham prepares to share Etihad Park with NYCFC in 2028 and aims to break attendance records for a women’s game in New York.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants after public health officials have linked a Salmonella Javiana outbreak to jalapeños served at multiple Mexican‑style restaurants. Minnesota has identified 110 cases tied to the outbreak; the FDA has opened an active investigation and has started sampling but has not issued a recall. Chipotle says it has replaced the peppers from different growers.
A collection of articles shows record heat-related deaths across Europe and North America linked to a warming climate and El Niño, with officials expanding cooling programs and researchers urging responsible media portrayal to shape urgency. The data indicate rising temperatures and strained infrastructure, while experts forecast more extreme conditions ahead.
The multistate cyclospora outbreak is now linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ central Mexico operations and has affected at least nine states, with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations reported. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall, and FDA and CDC investigations continue as officials warn consumers to avoid recalled lettuce.
Ryan Lasko has undergone surgery after a vertebral fracture from a collision in a Double-A game. He is making progress in his recovery, with partial return of sensation and movement, as Athletics rally around him.
California has enacted a law requiring two standardized labels for food dating—one for quality and one for safety—aimed at reducing consumer confusion and food waste. Other states are watching as federal rules remain limited to baby formula. The shift comes amid widespread use of more than 50 date labels in the US and consumer behavior that discards food approaching those dates.
An appellate court in Brooklyn has stayed a Staten Island judge's temporary restraining order and briefly allowed New York City's new pied‑à‑terre surcharge rollout to resume while the city seeks an appeal. The lawsuit challenges the administration's notification and list release; the city has argued the pause would derail time‑sensitive implementation.
A nationwide cyclospora outbreak has sickened tens of thousands and has been linked by FDA traceback to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico supplied to Taco Bell and other outlets. Michigan has reported the highest toll, including two deaths in people with serious underlying conditions, thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalisations while federal counts lag state totals.
Mobility and balance tests are used to gauge aging and fall risk, but experts say they do not predict lifespan. Tests such as sit-to-stand and Timed Up and Go help identify functional limitations and guide care, while researchers note variability across populations and caution against overinterpreting results.