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A newborn baby, described as a neonate (four weeks old or younger), was found in a portable bathroom at the Electric Forest festival in western Michigan by a vendor employee during routine maintenance. Michigan state police say they are investigating and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The four-day festival ended early due to severe weather while authorities continue the probe.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting at an Ohio festival that wounded 12, and investigators say they are continuing to gather details about the incident and motive with few specifics released.
A mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, left 12 people wounded after a dispute between rival groups escalated into a gunfight involving two gunmen, one from each group. Victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, with most being bystanders; three victims were directly involved. Nine victims were treated for injuries from crossfire. Police have recovered two firearms and are interviewing persons of interest; suspects aged 18–24 remain at large. All victims are expected to survive, and local officials say the city is considering stronger security measures and curfews for events.
A shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival wounded 12 people and led to the cancellation of Sunday events as investigators search for at least two shooters who remain at large; victims ranged from 14 to 61 years old, with two in critical condition, and witnesses are urged to share photos or videos. Separately in Columbus, a church Funfest was canceled after fights and gunfire were reported, with officials warning against street takeovers and pledging safer future events.
At least 12 people were shot near a Toledo, Ohio street festival Saturday; police say they are actively searching for suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
Several people were shot near Toledo's Old West End Festival; authorities are searching for the suspect(s) and have urged residents to avoid the area around Delaware and Robinwood Avenues as the investigation continues.
Tom Morello has announced a spring festival called Power to the People featuring Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and other acts, with additional lineup details to be revealed later.
The Warhammer Skulls video games festival is back for its 10th edition, promising a major showcase of new reveals across a wide array of platforms (Steam, Xbox, Windows, GOG, GeForce Now, Epic Store, Apple App Store, PlayStation, and more) with a featured video and broad cross‑platform partnerships.
The Long Beach Pride Festival was canceled about 30 minutes before its start after the city said organizers hadn’t submitted required safety documentation to inspect the venue’s infrastructure, though the Pride Parade remains scheduled for Sunday. City officials said paperwork had been requested repeatedly and that submitted plans were not adequate; organizers counter that paperwork had been submitted. The parade will proceed, and the city is promoting alternative Pride events for the weekend while the dispute over documentation continues.
Baltimore’s Flower Mart, a century-old Mount Vernon festival started by the Women’s Civic League, nearly collapsed in the 1970s after violent unrest and repeated organizational turmoil, including a 1971 riot and venue shifts. Civic leaders helped revive it, moving venues and retooling management, with the festival returning to Mount Vernon in 1981 and later being sustained by nonprofit stewardship, ensuring the beloved city celebration endures today.
A father-to-be, whose wife is pregnant with their second child, was gored to death by a bull during Jaén’s San Marcos festival in Calle Palomares, nicknamed the ‘street of hell’ for its fierce bull runs. Bystanders fought to restrain the animal as it repeatedly attacked him; he died in hospital leaving behind his daughter and a pregnant wife. The tragedy came just days after another goring incident involving a renowned matador at Seville’s Maestranza.
Stagecoach 2026 in Indio was evacuated briefly after a National Weather Service wind advisory, with 25–35 mph winds and gusts up to 65 mph prompting attendees to leave the grounds. After about an hour, organizers announced a restart and released a revised schedule, canceling Riley Green and Journey, moving Lainey Wilson to 10:30 p.m. and Pitbull to midnight, as crews secured stages and equipment while winds were expected to continue through Sunday morning.
Coachella’s Weekend 2 opener featured Sabrina Carpenter headlining with Madonna joining her onstage, complemented by a diverse lineup including Anyma, Slayyyter, The xx, Turnstile, and Holly Humberstone across the festival’s tents.
At Coachella's Do LaB stage, a heavy lighting fixture plummeted into the audience during DJ John Summit's set, injuring at least one attendee as strong winds whipped through the festival; witnesses described blood on the ground and the area was sealed off while medical staff responded.