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usnews1 day ago•3 min saved

Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn chief moves to New York’s Guggenheim, signaling leadership shift

Melissa Chiu, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden's director for 12 years, will leave Aug. 31 to lead New York's Guggenheim, becoming the latest Smithsonian director to depart in about two years. Chiu has driven digital innovation, expanded education programs, raised nearly $250 million, and oversaw a major collection expansion plus a revamp of the sculpture garden. Aaron Seeto will serve as interim director, while Lonnie Bunch praised her leadership. The move comes amid broader scrutiny and leadership changes at the Smithsonian following a charged political environment around adds and exhibits, including President Trump’s critiques of the institution.

via The Guardian|

#guggenheim-museum #hirshhorn-museum-and-sculpture-garden #museum-leadership

usnews11 days ago•23 min saved

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.

via New York Post|

#airplane #hillsboro #oregon

usnews11 days ago•4 min saved

Feds tie Michigan synagogue attack to Hezbollah-inspired terrorism

Federal officials for the first time labeled the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, as terrorism inspired by Hezbollah. Ayman Ghazali rammed an explosive-laden truck into the synagogue and killed himself after a firefight with security. Ghazali, a Lebanon-born naturalized U.S. citizen, had brothers who were Hezbollah members killed in a March 5 Israeli drone strike. Investigators found pro-Hezbollah content and martyrdom rhetoric in his online activity. Officials say the incident was a targeted attack on the Jewish community and plan increased security around Passover.

via CBS News|

#ayman-ghazali #hezbollah #temple-israel

usnews12 days ago•2 min saved

F-16 Intercepts Plane Near Mar-a-Lago, Drone Rumors Debunked

NORAD scrambled F-16s to intercept a civilian aircraft that entered the Mar-a-Lago temporary flight restriction over Palm Beach. The incident, which involved flares to gain the pilot's attention, sparked online drone rumors that officials later said were mistaken. The plane was escorted safely, Air Force One remained secure at PBI, and FAA delays were attributed to volume rather than the security event.

via WPEC|

#drone #f-16 #mar-a-lago

usnews14 days ago•2 min saved

Two Students Dead as Tennessee Field Trip Bus Crash Injures Seven

A school bus carrying 25 students and five adults from Kenwood Middle School crashed on Highway 70 in Carroll County, Tennessee, after colliding with a TDOT dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer. Two students were killed and seven others were injured, with several hurt passengers airlifted to hospitals as investigators probe the crash; counselors will support families and students as the district assists in the aftermath.

via CBS News|

#field-trip #injuries #kenwood-middle-school

usnews20 days ago•3 min saved

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.

via The Guardian|

#dam-safety #evacuations #flooding

usnews24 days ago•2 min saved

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.

via The Guardian|

#abuse-allegations #cesar-chavez #cesar-chavez-day

usnews27 days ago•3 min saved

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.

via New York Post|

#drinking #influencer #patreon

usnews28 days ago•3 min saved

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.

via New York Post|

#antisemitism #michigan #security

usnews28 days ago•2 min saved

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.

via The White House (.gov)|

#canine-handler-bond #k-9-veterans-day #law-enforcement-dogs

usnews28 days ago•4 min saved

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.

via BBC|

#antisemitism #fbi #ghazali

usnews29 days ago•17 min saved

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.

via The New York Times|

#antisemitism #aymanghazali #fbidhsinvestigation

usnews29 days ago•2 min saved

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.

via Axios|

#antisemitism #fbi #michigan

usnews1 month ago•3 min saved

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).

via New York Post|

#cashpayout #illinois #jackpot

usnews1 month ago•15 min saved

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.

via AP News|

#alabama #clemency #deathpenalty