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Gunfire at Hillsboro party erupts at Boeing 727-turned home in Oregon woods
Two minors were injured and two teens detained after gunshots rang out during a wild party at a home built from a retired Boeing 727 in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. The event drew more than 200 teens; owner Bruce Campbell, who rents the plane-turned-home for events and bans alcohol and guns, said the gathering disrupted a longtime effort to share the quirky property, which neighbors have described as both a local draw and a nuisance. The victims are expected to survive and police are investigating.
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Hawaii Battles Worst Flooding in Two Decades, Evacuations Ordered
Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains swamp Oahu and Maui, triggering evacuation orders for about 5,500 residents, fears of a Wahiawa dam failure, and widespread damage. Officials warn more rain could worsen conditions, with costs potentially exceeding $1 billion and federal aid expected as the state assesses the damage.
UFW cancels Cesar Chavez events amid abuse allegations, pledges independent review
The United Farm Workers canceled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations amid serious but unverified abuse allegations involving Chavez, saying they will establish an external, confidential channel for potential victims and will not participate in Chavez Day this year; the Cesar Chavez Foundation expressed shock and pledged support for those harmed while reassessing the legacy.
Influencer Turns Smoking and Booze Into a Full-Time Content Gig
A North Carolina influencer named Jacob Jones has built a large online following by posting videos of himself smoking cigarettes and drinking throughout the day on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch. His main YouTube channel was demonetized over cigarette content, but he earns income from a smaller channel, Patreon subscriptions, and livestreams. Fans praise his lifestyle as “living the dream,” while critics warn of serious health risks and question the longevity of his model.
Veteran police lieutenant wounded protecting Michigan synagogue during antisemitic rampage
A security guard at Temple Israel in Michigan, Danny Phillips—a former Bloomfield Hills police lieutenant with 28 years on the force—was injured when an armed antisemitic attacker rammed the synagogue and opened fire; the assailant, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, later killed himself after being repelled by security. The temple’s beefed-up security, which includes in-house guards, metal detectors, hired guards, police, and drones, helped prevent a far larger tragedy as children were inside the preschool. Phillips was hospitalized, and officials praised the swift, effective security response.
White House Celebrates America’s K-9 Veterans on National Day
The White House marks National K-9 Veterans Day by praising the history and vital roles of military and police dogs, their training and bond with handlers, and noting about 1,600 active working dogs deployed globally.
Lebanon airstrike losses linked to Michigan synagogue attack
The Michigan synagogue attacker, Ghazali, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a confrontation with police; investigators say he had recently suffered family losses in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, where two brothers and a niece and nephew were killed; the FBI is treating the incident as a targeted antisemitic attack, with no staff harmed at Temple Israel though a security guard was injured, and Ghazali's truck contained fireworks and flammable liquids.
Lebanon-born Suspect Identified in Detroit-area Synagogue Attack
Federal officials identified 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, born in Lebanon and a naturalized U.S. citizen, as the suspect in the Detroit-area synagogue attack who died after ramming a truck into Temple Israel and exchanging gunfire with security; authorities say the motive is still under investigation. The incident prompted a large law enforcement response, with hospitalizations among responders and heightened security at Jewish sites nationwide. Ghazali entered the United States in 2011 on a visa for foreign-born spouses and became a citizen in 2016; the 140-student preschool at the temple was unharmed and security guards were praised as heroes.
FBI probes Michigan synagogue attack as deliberate anti-Jewish violence
An armed man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI; the suspect is dead. The FBI says it is a targeted act against the Jewish community. Explosives were found in the vehicle; a security guard was injured while students sheltered in place. The suspect, 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was born in Lebanon and became a U.S. citizen after arriving on an IR1 visa in 2011 and naturalizing in 2016. Authorities note increased security around Jewish facilities as investigations continue.
Illinois player wins Mega Millions' first 2026 grand prize of $533M
An Illinois player won Mega Millions’ $533 million jackpot, the first grand prize of 2026, with numbers 16, 21, 30, 35, 65 and Mega Ball 7, choosing between the $533 million lump sum or a $244.2 million cash option; the ticket’s selling location wasn’t disclosed. Another Illinois player matched five white balls with a 5x multiplier for $5 million, and a Maryland player won $4 million with a 4x multiplier. It’s Illinois’s 17th jackpot win; the prize is the largest since Georgia’s $980 million jackpot in November 2025, and comes as Mega Millions’ major revamp aims to offer bigger prizes and better odds (1 in 290,472,336).
Alabama Gov. Grants Clemency, Sparing Sonny Burton's Death Sentence
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of death-row inmate Charles “Sonny” Burton, sparing him from an upcoming March 12, 2026 execution as supporters gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to urge clemency.