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A chemical tank implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Longview mill left at least one dead and multiple injured, prompting a hazardous materials response and hospital transports; officials say there is no ongoing threat to the city while investigators review the incident.
A South Carolina woman died after a gust of wind lifted a patio umbrella at the Driftwood Grill in Summerton and struck her in the throat; first responders could not save her.
An Alcatraz City Cruises ferry struck Pier 31 while docking in San Francisco, shattering multiple windows and causing panic on board; no injuries were reported. Passengers described a frightening, confusing scene and questioned crew communication. The vessel remained on scene for about 20 minutes before passengers were allowed to disembark, and the company said an investigation will determine the cause and any service impacts.
Officials say the vast majority of the roughly 50,000 people evacuated after a damaged chemical storage tank in Garden Grove began returning home as conditions in the area stabilize: no contamination, fumes, or leaks detected; temperatures at the tank have fallen to about 50 degrees from a peak near 100, and runoff is being monitored. About 16,000 residents remain evacuated within a defined zone around Orangewood Avenue, Dale Street, Knott Street and Garden Grove Boulevard, as authorities continue to cool the tank and watch for possible hazards; the risk of a catastrophic explosion has diminished, but the area near the plant remains under evacuation and residents are urged to wait for official clearance before returning.
Six people were aboard a boat that struck a Barnegat Bay channel marker near Long Beach Island on Memorial Day. Two were ejected and airlifted to Atlantic City in critical condition, while four others sustained minor injuries and were treated at area hospitals; the boat was towed away and investigators are probing the cause amid foggy conditions.
At about 7:18 a.m., a major chemical explosion at Nippon Dynawave’s Longview kraft pulp and liquid packaging facility injured several workers and prompted a hazmat response; crews evacuated the area around Industrial Way while transporting victims to local hospitals, with authorities noting no immediate threat to the public.
Frustrated by ongoing gun violence along Seattle’s Aurora Ave corridor, residents on nearby side streets have begun placing improvised barricades to deter shootings and gang turf activity, highlighting concerns about neighborhood safety.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that extremely low-income New Yorkers in HPD-financed new apartments closing financing by June 2026 will pay 25% of their income in rent (down from 30%), with vouchers excluded; the plan is part of a broader goal to build 200,000 affordable homes over 10 years, including about 8,000 units per year for the next two years—roughly 2,400 at 0-30% AMI and 1,600 at 31-50% AMI—alongside new senior and mixed-generation housing, homeowner assistance, and community resilience hubs; the approach also envisions rezonings to expand housing supply and other measures to preserve and create affordable housing.
Seattle’s Department of Transportation (SDOT) is urging residents to rely on public transit when possible as FIFA World Cup-related road work and lane changes are planned across key corridors, including I-5, the Ship Canal Bridge, and I-405. Drivers should anticipate detours and congestion and plan extra travel time or opt for transit; monitor updates from SDOT and KOMO News for real-time advisories.
Two skydivers collided during a group jump near Ritzville, Washington, on Sunday, leaving one dead and the other hospitalized. Eleven people participated in the jump organized by West Plains Skydiving. The deceased was Randy Hubbs of Kennewick and Nicole Klein of Colville was injured; weather was not a contributing factor and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing.
Kerry Sheron, 69, owner of Escondido's 'Trump House,' died Monday after being attacked outside his home last Wednesday; police arrested 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler nearby, who was booked on attempted murder and related charges after pleading not guilty, with a court date set for June 3. It is not yet known whether the attack had a political motive, and Sheron’s property is known for its American and Trump flag displays.
Colorado's National Guard will fly four F-16s in a Memorial Day flyover across nine communities (Greeley, Silver Cliff, Homelake, Silverton, Durango, Nucla, Grand Junction, Grand Lake, and Denver) with flights estimated between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and timings potentially affected by weather or cancellations.
Crowds at Chicago’s 57th Street Beach and North Avenue Beach triggered a heavy police presence, a helicopter, and traffic backups on DuSable Lake Shore Drive after reports of a planned teen takeover; authorities dispersed groups and monitored for potential teen trend activity, with no confirmed injuries reported at this time.
The body of 22-year-old Northern Kentucky University student Murry Alexis Foust was found in Wilder, Kentucky, after she was last seen April 27 in Covington. Police say there is no foul play suspected and the cause of death has not yet been released; Foust was a fine arts major who was set to graduate this year.
Powerball’s May 23 drawing produced no grand prize winner, but Ohio players won prizes across several tiers after numbers 4, 16, 41, 48, 66 with Powerball 26 and Power Play 2x. In Ohio, 9 tickets won $200, 20 won $100, 345 won $14, 4,121 won $8, 654 won $7, and 7,842 won $4. The next drawing on May 25 carries a $141 million jackpot (cash value $62 million); odds of the grand prize remain about 1 in 292,201,338.