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A shooting in Midland, Texas, has left at least one person dead and multiple others hospitalised. Authorities say the suspect, who barricaded himself in a building, has died after a standoff. The area remains under police operation with road closures.
The White House reveals updated perimeter security plans, including fencing Lafayette Park and a new underground screening facility, as part of a broader modernization drive. Projects are advancing amid ongoing security concerns and dramatic architectural changes across Washington.
The U.S. Department of Justice and Walmart have reached a settlement over claims that Walmart pharmacies violated the Controlled Substances Act by failing to report red flags tied to opioid prescriptions. Walmart has not admitted liability. The settlement resolves claims from 2013 onward, with earlier related actions already settled in 2022. Walmart shares edged higher after the announcement.