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Gunman Who Shot Tourists at Mexico’s Teotihuacan Pyramids Carried Columbine-Related Materials
Mexican authorities say the gunman who opened fire on tourists at the Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials apparently related to the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. The attack killed a Canadian woman and left at least 13 other people injured.
Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez speaks out after D4vd is charged with her murder
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family released its first public statement on Tuesday after singer D4vd was charged with the 14-year-old’s murder and pleaded not guilty.
Police Search for Nine Teen Suspects After Attack on Temple University Student
Philadelphia police are investigating after a group of nine juveniles allegedly chased a Temple University student into Morgan Hall South early on April 19 and attacked him in the lobby. The student suffered minor injuries and declined treatment, while a university security officer was also attacked but not hurt. Authorities have released images of the suspects, are reviewing CCTV, and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Netflix Reportedly in Talks to Buy Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles
Netflix is reportedly in talks to acquire the Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles. No deal has been announced.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 short-haul flights to reduce costs and fuel use
Lufthansa says it will cut 20,000 unprofitable short-haul flights through October, citing the cost of jet fuel. The airline says the move is meant to save money.
Coral reefs across the Pacific are linked by larval “superhighways,” study finds
A study of 850 reefs across the southwestern Pacific says only a handful act as key hubs that connect coral populations and help reefs recover after heatwaves and other damage. The researchers found the Coral Sea reefs are important links, and Lord Howe Island may be a climate refuge, but its isolation also makes it less connected to the wider network. The findings argue for protecting these reefs and the ocean corridors between them as one connected system, not as separate reserves.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire but a Diplomatic Deal Still Looks Distant
Barbara Slavin says extending the ceasefire with Iran is a relief, but it does not mean a broader diplomatic solution is close. Trump is still, as she puts it, in a quandary.
Philadelphia Rideshare Tax Proposal Sparks Debate Over School Funding
Philadelphia councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. said he supports fully funding schools, but questioned how the rideshare tax proposal would affect that goal. The debate is now focused on whether the plan actually delivers the money it promises.
British food makers warn EU trade reset could leave chips and cakes unsellable
Food industry leaders say a proposed UK-EU food trade deal could force British producers to follow more than 400 EU rule changes, with some products made under current UK rules potentially becoming unsellable. The Food and Drink Federation says that could affect long production chains for items like oven chips and cakes, and is urging ministers to allow transition periods so food already in supply chains can still be sold. The government says the deal will deliver billions for British industry and that a smooth transition is essential.
FBI Director Kash Patel Shouts at Reporter Amid Questions Over His Performance
FBI Director Kash Patel got into a shouting match with a reporter while defending his job performance after a report in The Atlantic alleged excessive alcohol use by him. The exchange came as questions about his conduct intensified.
Texas Can Require Public Schools to Display the Ten Commandments, Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce its 2025 law requiring public schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments. The decision clears the way for the state to carry out the mandate in public schools.
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