At least nine people were killed and over 500 injured in a stampede at a soccer match in El Salvador on Saturday. The incident occurred at the Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan and was caused by soccer fans pushing through one of the access gates. The Salvadoran government has declared three days of national mourning and launched an investigation into the incident, as well as deploying medical personnel to provide medical and psychological support to those affected.
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Four years after a newborn baby was found abandoned in a plastic bag in a wooded area of Cumming, Georgia, Karima Jiwani, 40, has been arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault, and other charges. Forsyth County Sheriff Ron Freeman detailed how the baby, named "Baby India" by authorities, was discovered in the woods in June 2019 and placed in the care of a foster family. The case has sparked a conversation about the importance of safe surrender laws, which allow parents to safely and legally surrender their newborns.
At Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, a horse trained by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was euthanized on the undercard of Saturday's Preakness Stakes. The horse, Havnameltdown, was bumped by another horse during the sixth race, causing him to throw jockey Luis Saez off his back. After being examined, it was determined that the injury to his left front leg was inoperable, and the decision was made to euthanize him. The incident is yet another black eye for the horse racing industry, which will continue to strive for transparency and accountability in order to ensure the safety of horses and jockeys.
Martin Amis, a celebrated British novelist and cultural icon, passed away on Friday from cancer of the esophagus. He was the son of novelist Kingsley Amis and was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the David Cohen Prize for Literature. His works, including “Money,” “The Information,” “London Fields,” and “Experience,” will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
Idaho State Police reported the tragic death of a 33-year-old pregnant woman and her two-year-old son in Wallace, Idaho on Wednesday, May 17th. Preliminary investigation suggests that the woman likely killed her son and then killed herself. The community is in shock and the Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate the case and are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Japan for diplomatic talks with the G7 nations, having been invited due to his strong wish to participate. The summit is expected to focus on a range of issues, including the global economic recovery, climate change, and the coronavirus pandemic. Zelenskyy is also pushing for international support as Ukraine prepares to take back territory seized by Russia in the war that began in February last year.
Brittney Griner made her return to the WNBA on Friday night, playing for the Phoenix Mercury and impressing WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Despite her 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots, the Mercury lost the game 94-71. Griner's return was highly anticipated and her performance did not disappoint, giving the Mercury and their fans something to be excited about.
A story widely reported by right-wing news outlets last week has been revealed to be false. The story, which originated with the New York Post, claimed homeless veterans were removed from a hotel to make way for migrants. It has now been revealed that the story was fabricated by Sharon Toney-Finch, the founder of a local nonprofit. The false story had been widely shared, but has now been debunked, and it appears to have been done in an attempt to discredit the Biden administration.