President Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams and 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai to the Oval Office after Williams rescued the boy from a rip current in Santa Cruz. The viral rescue has renewed attention on efforts in California to classify lifeguards as first responders.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged a few messages with someone impersonating Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, before the contact was reported as suspicious. Officials said no significant messages were exchanged, while the UK government declined to comment on national security matters.
Meta goes to trial in California over claims it designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children, misled the public and violated child privacy law. States are seeking massive penalties and product changes that could alter how young users experience the platforms.
At least six people have died after days of storms and flooding in Indiana, where rivers crested, homes were evacuated and nearly 130,000 utility customers remained without power Sunday. Federal disaster assistance has been approved as forecasters warned of more heavy rain.
Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but heavy rain, surf and strong winds continued to threaten the islands. Officials reported one death, roof damage, widespread power outages and a search-and-rescue operation after homes were swept from foundations.
A 13-year-old girl shot four times during a rampage in rural Michigan called 911 herself, authorities and her family said. Police say suspected gunman Chad Hickman killed five people before he was found dead near one of the victims.
At least five people have died in Indiana after severe storms brought record rainfall and widespread flooding. Emergency crews rescued dozens of people and pets as officials urged residents near the White River to evacuate.
Five people were wounded in a shooting near residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a temporary campus lockdown. University officials said multiple suspects were involved and police were continuing to investigate.