A possible crack in a toxic chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility may be relieving pressure, potentially reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. Officials continue to monitor the situation as tens of thousands remain evacuated.
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Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will leave the agency on May 31 after leading aggressive deportation efforts under President Trump. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised Lyons' leadership but did not name a successor.
Kevin Lyons, who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and stole a framed photo of Rep. John Lewis from Nancy Pelosi's office, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison on Friday. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell also ordered Lyons to pay restitution for the items he stole and a $100 special assessment.
Ticketmaster abruptly paused sales events for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in France on Tuesday morning, leaving many fans disappointed. The ticketing giant had scheduled 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. ticket sales events, but due to a technical glitch, many were unable to log into the website. Ticketmaster has not yet provided a new on-sale time, but fans can keep an eye on their Twitter page for updates.
On Thursday evening, a collision between a double-decker tour bus and an MTA bus in Manhattan left 18 people injured. 27 were hospitalized, including the tour bus driver, and 50 were examined at the scene. Fire and EMS officials had to use ladders and ropes to get some people out of the bus due to the crash damage. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment and the MTA is working with the NYPD to investigate the incident.
On Tuesday afternoon, a parking garage in New York City's Financial District collapsed, leaving one person dead and multiple people injured. Six workers were inside during the collapse, and four were taken to a hospital in stable condition. Local officials have expressed their support and are working to ensure that such an incident never happens again.
The Pentagon and US Department of Justice are investigating the leak of classified documents related to Ukraine's war effort and military strength. The documents, which were posted on social media, cover a range of topics from US support for Ukraine to information about key US allies. It is unclear at this time who is responsible for the leak or what the consequences may be.
On March 23, 2023, France experienced widespread labor strikes and protests in response to President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms, causing major disruptions in transportation and 400 high schools being blockaded by students. Videos of un-emptied dumpsters set alight and police firing tear gas were seen on social media. The pension reforms have been met with public anger, and the government is yet to comment on the protests, leaving the future of the reforms uncertain.