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  • The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

    The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet

    The most anticipated evening on the global fashion calendar has officially kicked off in New York City, as A-list celebrities, industry icons, and boundary-breaking creators gather for the 2026 Met Gala, the annual fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This year’s event centers on the creative theme ‘Costume Art’, which challenges attendees to lean into lavish, whimsical design that blurs the line between clothing and fine art — a framework that has turned the iconic red carpet into a moving gallery of one-of-a-kind sartorial works.

    Helmed by an exceptionally high-profile group of co-chairs, the 2026 gala counts global music superstar Beyoncé, award-winning screen actor Nicole Kidman, five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams, and Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour among its leadership, with Lauren Sánchez Bezos, wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, serving as an honorary chair. The evening opened with a showstopping performance from Broadway favorite Joshua Henry, who brought the iconic steps of the Met to life with a rendition of Whitney Houston’s *I Wanna Dance With Somebody*, backed by a full band and ensemble of dancers. The steps themselves were transformed for the night, decked out to resemble weathered moss-covered bricks set within a sprawling, lush garden to match the evening’s artistic tone.

    As guests began arriving, a steady stream of imaginative, theme-aligned looks emerged from the red carpet. Longtime Met Gala staple Anna Wintour led the way in a custom, feather-adorned Chanel creation that leaned into the event’s whimsical mandate. Co-chair Nicole Kidman stepped out alongside her daughter Sunday Rose in a striking floor-length red beaded column gown also from Chanel, while fellow co-chair Venus Williams turned heads in a glittering black gown paired with an opulent silver neckpiece encrusted with fine jewels.

    Lauren Sánchez Bezos made a particularly art-historical statement in her Schiaparelli gown, which directly references one of the most famous (and once controversial) portraits in art history: John Singer Sargent’s *Madame X*. Content creator Emma Chamberlain leaned fully into the theme in a multicolored Mugler gown by Miguel Castro Freitas designed to mimic the texture and composition of a fine art painting. Actor Cara Delevingne opted for a clever deceptive design from Ralph Lauren: a deceptively simple silhouette from the front that revealed dramatic sheer detailing when she turned, creating a striking visual effect on the garden-themed steps.

    This year’s gala also marks a groundbreaking milestone for disability representation: for the first time in the event’s history, a wheelchair user named Philip has attended the invitation-only gathering. Speaking to Vogue ahead of his arrival, Philip reflected on the historic moment, noting that for decades, disabled people were entirely shut out of representation at major fashion events. “For so long, disabled people were not represented anywhere. The thought of even being able to exist at an event like this… nobody even went there. To go from that to now, somehow finding myself there – I can’t say how blessed and honored I feel attending,” he shared.

    Disability advocate and writer Sinéad Burke also returned to the gala, stepping out in a structured black corseted gown with flowing dramatic sleeve embellishments. Other standout looks included actress Chase Sui Wonders’ diamond-encrusted pale lavender gown, *Girls* creator Lena Dunham’s vivid red Valentino gown made from feathers and sequins — a piece directly inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi’s Renaissance masterpiece *Judith Slaying Holofernes*, with details meant to evoke the painting’s dramatic depiction of blood from the Assyrian general’s neck. Pop musician Charli XCX deviated from her signature bright pink aesthetic to wear a sleek sophisticated black Saint Laurent gown with floral front detailing, while boundary-pushing artist Doja Cat wore a classically Grecian-inspired Saint Laurent silhouette crafted from an unexpected unconventional material: silicone. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka brought two distinct looks from designer Robert Wun, arriving in a white outer layer that she removed to reveal a deep maroon open-back lace-up gown underneath.

    As the evening unfolds, new red carpet arrivals and unexpected fashion moments continue to emerge, with updates rolling out across fashion and entertainment platforms throughout the night.

  • US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

    US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility

    Tensions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz reignited dramatically on Monday, as conflicting claims of military strikes, ship attacks and port damage plunged the already volatile Persian Gulf region into a fresh crisis, just weeks after a fragile US-Iran ceasefire took hold.

    The waterway, which carries roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, has remained effectively closed to commercial traffic since February, when joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran prompted Tehran to block all transit. A ceasefire agreed in early April paused Iranian drone and missile attacks on Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates, but the waterway stayed largely blocked amid a separate US blockade on Iranian ports, leaving an estimated 2,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf.

    On Sunday, US President Donald Trump launched what he dubbed ‘Project Freedom’, an initiative to escort stranded neutral ships out of the blocked strait. He announced on Monday that US military forces had destroyed seven Iranian fast-attack boats in the waterway, using helicopter strikes to clear a path for transiting vessels. ‘It’s all they have left,’ the president stated of the small craft. The US military later confirmed that Navy destroyers had already escorted US-flagged commercial ships through the channel earlier that day.

    Iran has issued outright denials of all US claims, rejecting that any of its fast boats were targeted or sunk. Iranian officials also dismissed Washington’s assertion that it had escorted ships through the strait as ‘entirely false’, and countered that its own military had fired warning shots at a passing US warship – a claim the US military immediately denied. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the US initiative, arguing that ‘events in the strait make clear that there’s no military solution to a political crisis,’ adding that ‘Project Freedom is Project Deadlock.’

    The first major breakthrough for the US operation came when global shipping giant Maersk confirmed that one of its US-flagged vessels, the Alliance Fairfax, which had been stranded in the Gulf since late February, had successfully exited the strait under US military escort. The company noted that the transit was completed without any harm to the 20+ crew on board, and all personnel remain safe. Maersk said the US government had reached out to offer the military escort, which the firm accepted.

    Even as the first US-escorted ship exited the waterway, multiple attacks on vessels and infrastructure were reported across the region, raising fears of a full resumption of open conflict. The UAE’s foreign ministry confirmed that a tanker owned by its state-run energy giant Adnoc was struck in the strait. South Korean officials also reported an explosion on one of its vessels anchored off the UAE coast.

    UAE air defense forces also intercepted a large barrage of incoming fire, shooting down 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four drones. One unblocked projectile impacted near the Fujairah Oil Port – the UAE’s largest oil storage and shipping facility, located on the country’s east coast outside the Strait of Hormuz. The strike sparked a large blaze at the terminal and left three people injured. The UAE condemned the assault as a ‘dangerous escalation’ and said it reserved the right to take retaliatory action. An unnamed Iranian military official, quoted by Iranian state television, denied that Iran had any plans to target the UAE.

    The unrest sent global energy markets spiking on Monday: benchmark Brent crude prices jumped more than 5% in intraday trading to push past $115 per barrel, as traders reacted to fears of disrupted supplies. Fujairah has emerged as a critical alternative export route since the strait closed, with a pipeline from Abu Dhabi’s inland oil fields delivering crude to the port for loading onto tankers, allowing limited exports to continue despite the blockade.

    Additional unrest was reported elsewhere along the strait: Omani state media reported that two people were injured when a residential building in the coastal town of Bukha was targeted in an attack. Neighboring Qatar, a key regional Gulf state, issued a statement condemning the attack on the Adnoc tanker and calling for the ‘unconditional reopening’ of the Strait of Hormuz to resume global commercial shipping.

    The escalation comes amid growing international pressure to resolve the months-long blockade, which has created a growing humanitarian crisis for stranded seafarers. International shipping groups have raised urgent concerns about dwindling food and medical supplies on board stuck vessels, as well as deteriorating physical and mental health for thousands of crew members trapped at sea. Trump has framed Project Freedom as a humanitarian mission, saying the US was responding to requests from nations around the world to free ‘merely neutral and innocent bystander’ ships locked in the Gulf. He has threatened to use additional force if any actor interferes with the evacuation operation, but has not laid out a clear long-term plan to reopen the strait to full commercial traffic.

  • Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

    Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

    One of Hollywood’s most closely watched entertainment industry legal disputes has reached an 11th-hour resolution, with actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni announcing a settlement in their opposing lawsuits tied to the 2024 hit film *It Ends With Us* just two weeks before their scheduled civil trial was set to begin in New York.

    The legal conflict first erupted in December 2024, when Lively — who led the cast of the Colleen Hoover book adaptation as protagonist Lily Bloom — filed suit against Baldoni, her co-star and the film’s director, and his production company Wayfarer Studios. Lively’s original legal filing alleged sexual harassment on set, coordinated retaliation after she raised complaints about unsafe working conditions, and a targeted smear campaign that used social media manipulation and friendly media outlets to undermine her public reputation.
    Baldoni immediately denied all claims against him and launched a multi-party countersuit, naming Lively, her husband actor Ryan Reynolds, her publicist, and even *The New York Times* for reporting Lively’s accusations. He claimed Lively had fabricated the harassment narrative to “steal” the film from his production company and threatened to scrap promotional work to force contractual changes.

    Last month, a New York judge significantly narrowed the scope of the legal battle, dismissing 10 of the 13 claims in Lively’s original suit — including the core allegations of harassment and defamation — leaving only three active claims: breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting retaliation. The same judge threw out all of Baldoni’s countersuit, ruling that his legal team had failed to prove Lively’s contractual negotiations amounted to wrongful extortion rather than protected labor renegotiation.

    Both parties confirmed the settlement in a joint statement issued to media on Monday, ending months of public drama that pulled in A-list celebrities including Taylor Swift (whose private text exchanges with Lively about the on-set conflict were entered as evidence) and forced both Lively and Reynolds to prepare for trial testimony.

    “Their film *It Ends With Us* is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” the statement read. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind.”
    The joint statement acknowledged the strain of the litigation process, adding: “We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to workplaces free of improprieties and unproductive environments.”
    The statement concluded by noting that both parties “hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace.”

    In the weeks after the judge’s ruling on dismissed claims, Lively had framed her legal action as a stand for safer workplaces in Hollywood. “The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive RETALIATION I faced, and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “I hope the Court’s decision shows others that, as unfathomably painful as it is, you can speak up.” Her attorney added at the time that Lively had already succeeded in exposing Hollywood’s coordinated “smear machine,” noting that other women targeted by the same tactics had already begun holding those responsible accountable.

    *It Ends With Us*, based on Hoover’s bestselling novel, centers on a young woman who survived childhood domestic abuse and finds herself trapped in an abusive relationship as an adult, aligning the film’s core theme with Lively’s public focus on safe work environments throughout the litigation.

  • Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

    Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

    Beloved 80-year-old country music legend Dolly Parton has announced the full cancellation of her upcoming Las Vegas residency, as she continues to receive medical treatment for a long-standing battle with kidney stones. The news marks a second shift to Parton’s performance plans, after she initially pushed back the six-show run originally scheduled for December 2025 at Caesars Palace’s iconic Colosseum Theatre to September 2026, citing unaddressed health challenges at that time.

    In an upbeat, candid announcement shared across her official social media channels on Monday, Parton assured fans that she is making steady progress in her recovery. “I’ve been responding really well to meds and treatments and improving every day,” she wrote in a written statement. “I’ve still got some healing to do, but I am on my way!”

    In a accompanying video message, the Grammy-winning star leaned into her signature warm humor to frame the decision, noting that she could not reasonably prepare for the physical demands of a high-energy live show in her current condition. “I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars and such on 5-inch heels – and you know that I’m going to be wearing them,” Parton joked. “Not to mention, all those heavy rhinestone outfits, the big hair, my big… uh, personality.”

    Parton emphasized that she needs additional time to regain the full physical stamina required for a major stage residency, and expressed sincere regret to fans who had already purchased tickets for the run. “I am truly sorry that I’m going to miss all of you that had tickets to see me in Las Vegas. Well, you get on to Vegas, and you have a big time… And I’ll see you somewhere down the line,” she said.

    Despite the cancellation of the Las Vegas shows, Parton remains actively engaged in a range of professional projects. She confirmed that she is still recording new music, producing music videos, making regular visits to her popular Dollywood theme park, developing a original Broadway musical, and moving forward with plans to open a new museum and hotel in Nashville by the end of 2026.

    One of the most decorated and recognizable figures in modern music, Parton has built a decades-long career spanning country, pop, and rock, earning 10 Grammy Awards and a 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She is globally known for timeless crossover hits including *Coat of Many Colors*, *I Will Always Love You*, *9 to 5*, and *Jolene*. The canceled Las Vegas residency was set to be her first extended performance run on the Las Vegas Strip since the 1990s, when she shared the stage with her *Islands In The Stream* duet partner and longtime collaborator Kenny Rogers.

  • Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

    Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

    Pop icon Britney Spears has escaped custodial sentence after striking a plea deal that sees her plead guilty to a reduced lesser charge, stemming from her arrest earlier this year on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 44-year-old did not appear in person for the Ventura County court hearing held Monday, where her legal representative entered the guilty plea to a count of reckless driving involving alcohol or drugs.

    The incident that led to court proceedings dates back to March 4, when law enforcement officers pulled Spears over on a Southern California highway. Authorities confirmed at the time that the singer was operating her BMW in an erratic manner at excessive speed, prompting the stop and eventual arrest on DUI suspicion.

    In the immediate aftermath of her arrest, multiple reports confirmed that Spears voluntarily admitted herself to a rehabilitation facility to address underlying issues. Her public and legal teams have repeatedly characterized the highway incident as unacceptable, emphasizing the singer has taken ownership of her actions.

    “Through her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her conduct,” Spears’ attorney Michael Goldstein said in an official statement released after the hearing. He went on to note that the singer has already made considerable progress in implementing meaningful, positive changes in her life — a shift that directly influenced prosecutors’ decision to downgrade the charges and dismiss the original DUI allegation.

    This is an ongoing developing story, with additional details expected to be released to the public in the coming days. Readers can access real-time updates by downloading the BBC News mobile application, or by following the BBC Breaking account on X for immediate breaking news alerts.

  • Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and ‘now breathing on his own’

    Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and ‘now breathing on his own’

    Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a polarizing American political figure who rose to global prominence for his leadership after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital and has begun recovering from pneumonia after relying on mechanical ventilation to stabilize his health, according to his spokesman.

    Ted Goodman, Giuliani’s communications director, released an update on the social platform X confirming that the 81-year-old is now breathing independently, with his family and primary care physician by his side throughout his recovery. Goodman explained that the former mayor has lived with restrictive airway disease for more than two decades, a chronic condition directly linked to his exposure to toxic dust and smoke during the response to the 9/11 attacks, when he was at Ground Zero coordinating rescue and recovery efforts.

    “The virus quickly overwhelmed his body, requiring mechanical ventilation to maintain adequate oxygen and stabilize his condition,” Goodman said in the statement. “But the ultimate fighter is now winning this battle.”

    The long-term health toll of the 9/11 attacks has been well-documented by public health researchers, who estimate that illnesses caused by toxic exposure at the World Trade Center site have now killed twice as many people as died in the attacks themselves over the 25 years since the tragedy. First responders, residents, and recovery workers across New York continue to struggle with chronic respiratory illnesses, cancers, and other conditions linked to the disaster.

    Giuliani’s hospitalization was first announced publicly this past Sunday, when his team confirmed he was in critical condition but did not immediately share details about the underlying cause of his health decline.

    Once celebrated as “America’s Mayor” for his steady response to the 9/11 attacks, Giuliani was awarded an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 in recognition of his leadership. His second mayoral term ended in December 2001, and he later mounted an unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He reinvented his political career as one of the earliest and most prominent allies of former President Donald Trump, backing Trump’s 2016 presidential run before becoming his personal lawyer.

    In the years following the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Giuliani became a central figure in spreading baseless claims that the election was stolen from Trump by Joe Biden. A civil defamation jury later ordered him to pay $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of ballot fraud. He was subsequently disbarred in New York, stripped of his license to practice law, and filed for bankruptcy as he faced the massive legal penalties.

    Trump, who has repeated his own unsubstantiated claims of widespread 2020 election fraud, issued a social media post expressing sympathy for Giuliani, claiming the former mayor had been unfairly targeted by Democrats. “They cheated on the Elections, fabricated hundreds of stories, did anything possible to destroy our Nation, and now, look at Rudy. So sad!” Trump wrote.

    This latest health crisis is not the first time Giuliani has been treated for serious injuries in recent months. Last September, he was seriously hurt when the vehicle he was riding in was hit from behind in New Hampshire. He suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple cuts and bruises, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg following the crash.

  • Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing

    Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing

    A rare and startling incident unfolded at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, when a United Airlines commercial jet arriving from international waters made contact with a ground vehicle during its landing sequence. The aircraft in question, Flight 164, had been traveling nonstop from Venice, Italy’s Marco Polo Airport, carrying a total of 231 passengers and 10 crew members on board. According to initial reports from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which oversees operations at Newark Airport, the plane completed its landing successfully and came to a full stop without incident beyond the collision with the lorry. No injuries have been recorded among anyone aboard the commercial jet, and all passengers were able to disembark via the aircraft’s gate without assistance once the situation was secured. The only harm reported from the incident was sustained by the lorry driver, who was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment of minor, non-life-threatening injuries. Airport authorities have launched a routine investigation into the incident to determine what caused the vehicle to be in the incorrect area of the airfield at the time of the landing, and operations at the airport have since returned to their regular schedule with only minor delays for affected flights. United Airlines has also issued a brief statement confirming the incident and noting that they are cooperating fully with local authorities to review the sequence of events.

  • Seattle to host 2026 FIFA World Cup for 1st time: 5 things to know about the Emerald City

    Seattle to host 2026 FIFA World Cup for 1st time: 5 things to know about the Emerald City

    SEATTLE – Tucked along the scenic Pacific Northwest coast, Seattle has long been celebrated for its idyllic summer conditions: sun-drenched days, low humidity, and mild temperatures that draw visitors from across the continent each year. Now, the city nicknamed the Emerald City is preparing to step onto the global stage for the very first time as an official host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ready to welcome hundreds of thousands of soccer fans alongside its already iconic roster of attractions.

    For first-time visitors, no Seattle trip is complete without checking off the city’s most recognizable landmarks. The towering Space Needle, built for the 1962 World’s Fair, underwent a comprehensive $100 million renovation in 2018, upgrading its observation decks and visitor experience to offer unbeatable panoramic views of the Puget Sound and downtown skyline. Just a short walk from the waterfront, Pike Place Market stands as one of the oldest continuously operating public farmers’ markets in the United States, buzzing year-round with local artisans, fresh seafood vendors, and crowds of both tourists and residents. For those seeking postcard-perfect city vistas, both Gas Works Park, located on the site of a former coal gasification plant, and Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill deliver sweeping, unobstructed views of the entire metro area.

    Beyond its iconic landmarks, Seattle has cultivated a diverse, highly acclaimed food scene that caters to every taste. The city’s coastal location gives it unrivaled access to fresh Pacific Northwest seafood, with dining options ranging from casual dive bars serving briny fresh oysters to high-end fine dining restaurants offering decadent Alaskan King crab legs. Influenced by the region’s large Asian and Pacific Islander communities, Seattle also boasts a huge array of authentic Japanese restaurants specializing in hand-cut fresh sushi, as well as beloved Hawaiian spots famous for savory chicken teriyaki. To cap off any day of exploring, locals consistently recommend a stop at Molly Moon’s, a homegrown artisanal ice cream brand with unique, seasonal flavors that have become a regional staple.

    To accommodate the surge of soccer fans visiting the region during the tournament, organizers have planned nine official fan zones across the state of Washington outside of Seattle itself. Each fan zone has a unique location and experience tailored to its community: Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia, Tacoma, Spokane, Pasco, Vancouver, and Yakima will all host public viewing events and fan activations. Spokane’s fan zone is set up on a scenic island in the middle of the Spokane River, while Tacoma’s official fan zone will be hosted at the headquarters of the Puyallup Tribe, highlighting the region’s Indigenous community and heritage.

    Getting to and from matches at Seattle’s main venue will be straightforward for most fans, thanks to the city’s highly regarded public transit network. The region’s light rail system, known as the Link Light Rail, operates the 1 Line, which stops directly at Stadium Station—just a two-block walk from the tournament’s playing venue. For fans coming from communities north and south of Seattle, special “Sounder game trains” will run extra service to and from King Street Station, located right across the street from the stadium entrance, cutting down on traffic and parking headaches.

    The venue itself, temporarily renamed Seattle Stadium for the duration of the World Cup from its usual name Lumen Field, is famous across North America for its electrifying, ear-splitting match atmosphere. The 67,000-capacity open-air stadium features open sightlines to the north and south, with northern views offering glimpses of downtown Seattle’s skyline on match days. In a departure from its usual configuration— which uses artificial turf for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, MLS’s Seattle Sounders FC, and NWSL’s Seattle Reign FC— a brand new natural grass pitch was installed at the venue back in April to meet FIFA World Cup playing standards.

    As the countdown to the 2026 tournament continues, Seattle is positioning itself as a can’t-miss host destination, combining natural beauty, world-class attractions, and a passionate sports culture ready to welcome the global soccer community.

  • At least 10 injured in shooting at lake party in Oklahoma, police say

    At least 10 injured in shooting at lake party in Oklahoma, police say

    A violent mass shooting at an outdoor lakeside party for young people in central Oklahoma has left at least 10 people wounded, sending shockwaves through the local community and prompting an urgent manhunt for unidentified suspects, local law enforcement confirmed Monday.

    The incident unfolded shortly after 9 p.m. local time on Sunday in the area surrounding Arcadia Lake, a popular recreational reservoir located in eastern Edmond roughly 13 miles north of downtown Oklahoma City, according to Edmond Police Department spokesperson Emily Ward.

    Initial response efforts transported 10 injured people to area hospitals for treatment, with patients arriving in a range of physical conditions, Ward said. Additional victims independently drove themselves to medical facilities for care, meaning the full count of those harmed is likely to shift as investigators continue processing the scene.

    As of late Sunday night, no suspects had been taken into custody. However, law enforcement officials have stated there is no credible evidence of an ongoing active threat to the general public in the area, easing immediate fears of further violence.

    “This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public and those involved, and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects,” Ward told reporters in a press briefing.

    Per reporting from CBS News, the BBC’s U.S. partner, the local Integris Health hospital system confirmed that nine of the wounded patients were being treated at Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, while three others received care at Integris Health Edmond Hospital. Hospital representatives noted that all patients were still undergoing full medical assessments as of late Sunday evening.

    Arcadia Lake, a man-made recreational destination, draws thousands of visitors each year for outdoor activities including fishing, picnicking, camping and waterfront gatherings. While police have not released official details about the party itself, U.S. media outlets have confirmed that a promotional flyer circulated on social media advertised an event called “Sunday Funday” scheduled for Sunday evening near the Arcadia Lake shoreline.

    To support affected families reuniting with loved ones following the chaos, local law enforcement established a dedicated family reunification center at a Walmart location near the shooting site, local media outlets reported. The shooting is the latest incident of gun violence impacting public gatherings in the United States, a country that continues to grapple with persistent mass casualty attacks linked to widespread firearm access.

  • One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark

    One injured after plane hits truck while landing in Newark

    A low-altitude collision between an incoming commercial airliner and a ground vehicle left one person with minor injuries at one of the busiest airports on the U.S. East Coast over the weekend, but all passengers and crew escaped without harm. On Sunday, a Boeing 767 operated by United Airlines, which was completing an international journey from Venice, Italy to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, collided with a streetlight pole and a nearby pickup truck as it approached for landing. While the aircraft sustained visible damage from the collision, its flight crew successfully guided the plane to a safe landing, bringing all 231 passengers and crew members on board to the gate without a single injury report. The truck’s driver, however, did not leave the incident unhurt. According to the driver’s employer, speaking to CBS News – U.S. news partner of the BBC – one of the plane’s tires crashed through the truck’s side window and front windscreen in the collision. Dash camera footage captured from inside the truck records the moment of impact: the audio picks up the roar of the low-flying jet seconds before impact, and footage shows shattered glass spraying through the vehicle’s cabin after the collision. The driver received medical treatment for minor lacerations to the arm and hand caused by flying broken glass. In an official statement released after the incident, United Airlines confirmed the details of the collision and outlined next steps. The carrier said it will launch a comprehensive, rigorous investigation into the flight safety incident, and as a standard procedural step for ongoing investigations, the flight crew operating the trip has been temporarily removed from active service. The airline also added that its in-house maintenance engineering team is currently conducting a full assessment of the damage sustained by the aircraft during the collision. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill released a statement reacting to the incident, saying she was deeply grateful that the aircraft was able to land without catastrophic incident, and that all people on board the plane emerged unharmed. U.S. federal aviation investigators have already launched a formal probe into the event. The National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. government agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents, confirmed that it has dispatched a lead investigator to the scene to examine evidence and interview relevant parties. The agency has also formally ordered United Airlines to turn over the plane’s cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, two critical pieces of evidence that will help investigators piece together what caused the aircraft to strike the truck and pole during approach. As of the latest updates, no further details on the timeline of the investigation or potential contributing factors have been released to the public.