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Philadelphia battered by powerful storm as trees fall and damage spreads
Video footage from the Associated Press shows a powerful line of storms, including microbursts, sweeping across Philadelphia over the weekend. The severe weather toppled trees, damaged roofs and power lines, and caused structural damage across parts of the city, prompting emergency responses and safety advisories.
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DC fireworks extravaganza kicks off America 250 amid storm delay
More than 800,000 fireworks illuminated the National Mall in Washington, DC, to mark America 250. The celebration, including the Salute to America with President Trump, was briefly interrupted by a thunderstorm that forced an evacuation, but attendees returned for the fireworks and continued the event.
Washington, D.C. Caps America 250 With Record-Breaking Fireworks Show
Washington, D.C. celebrated America 250 with a record-breaking display of more than 800,000 fireworks over the National Mall. A thunderstorm briefly forced an evacuation of Freedom 250’s Salute to America, but attendees returned for the fireworks and President Trump.
Daredevil duo Nikolau and Beerkus scale the Empire State Building for peace banner
Russian daredevils Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building, unfurled a banner calling for peace and love, and were arrested. The couple, who have a history of dangerous stunts and a Netflix documentary about their relationship, have previously summited other skyscrapers and view climbing as an art form rather than mere spectacle.
Quad Cities Anchor Walks Off On-Air, Declaring Truth Matters
Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air in Davenport, Iowa, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry because facts matter and viewers deserve more than trends or sanitized news. In a tearful farewell joined by wife co-anchor Jenna Jackson, he stressed transparency and delivering real journalism, noting his years of service since 2022 and an Emmy win in 2025 for Remembering May 28th. Nolan’s KWQC profile was later scrubbed from the site.
Emmy-winning KWQC anchor signs off on-air, insisting 'facts matter'
Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air during a Davenport morning newscast, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry because 'facts matter' and that viewers deserve more than trends or sanitized coverage. His tearful farewell also noted that he will no longer work with wife co-anchor Jenna Jackson; Nolan, who joined KWQC in 2022, and Jackson won an Emmy in October 2025 for 'Remembering May 28th,' a Davenport hotel collapse memorial.
Martin Short's wellness check uncovers daughter's death
Martin Short initiated a wellness check for his daughter Katherine Short after not hearing from her for more than 24 hours. Police found her dead in her home, and the autopsy ruled suicide. Katherine had a history of depression and a prior suicide attempt, with benzodiazepines in her system. She was the adopted daughter of Martin Short and his late wife Nancy Dolman and worked as a social worker after graduating from NYU.
Homicide Probe Opens in Missing Canadian Actor Stewart McLean Case
Canadian actor Stewart McLean, last seen May 15 at his Lions Bay home, is now the subject of a homicide investigation after investigators uncovered evidence suggesting he was killed. The RCMP’s homicide division has taken over with a forensics team assisting, as investigators search areas near Brunswick Beach and train tracks in British Columbia. McLean, 45, is known for roles on Virgin River and other TV projects.
Norovirus Drives 2025 Cruise Outbreaks as 23 Incidents Reported
Data from the Vessel Sanitation Program show 23 cruise-ship outbreaks in 2025, with norovirus the most common virus; outbreaks are more likely in the semienclosed environment of ships, with examples including Insignia, Seven Seas Mariner and Star Princess.
Elizabeth Smart turns trauma into strength as a bodybuilder
Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped in Utah in 2002 and later rescued, revealed she has begun competing in bodybuilding shows, posting a bikini photo from the Wasatch Warrior event in Salt Lake City. She says she delayed sharing the hobby, fearing judgment and questioning her credibility as a survivor advocate, and notes she has already competed in four shows while continuing her child-safety advocacy.
FBI probes deaths and disappearances of researchers tied to sensitive U.S. programs
The FBI is examining the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 scientists connected to sensitive U.S. research in energy, defense, and aerospace, sparking a federal investigation into potential links to national-security programs and major research facilities.