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Approximately 28 people were affected by the inhalation of a chemical substance in the town of Salamanca, Colón province. The incident was caused by the release of the contents of containers labeled with the name "aluminum phosphide." Initial reports indicate that the containers were found exposed to the elements near some homes in the area. The Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) reported that it is awaiting studies to confirm whether the containers actually contained aluminum phosphide. The Ministry of Health reported that most of those affected completed their observation period at the Manuel Amador Guerrero Hospital and were discharged. This chemical is an insecticide used to eliminate insects, such as weevils, that only inhabit dry areas like granaries and silos. It is also used for controlling household pests, although it is not commonly used for this type of activity. This product is subject to restricted use in the country due to its high toxicity and is registered with the Department of Agrochemicals of the National Directorate of Plant Health of the Ministry of Agricultural Development. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies this insecticide as highly dangerous, as its effects from acute overexposure result from inhalation or contact with the product on the skin or eyes. Emmeris Quintero, Director of Plant Health at MIDA, stated that this chemical is sold in stores...

Fátima Giselle Rendón and Débora Medina, the Salvadoran duo, secured their qualification for the Under-18 World Beach Volleyball Championships after defeating Puerto Rico in the NORCECA qualifying tournament held in the Dominican Republic. This result earns them a spot in the premier youth competition in the sport, scheduled for July 8-12 in The Hague, Netherlands. In the women's semifinals of the NORCECA Under-18 qualifying tournament, the teams from the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Canada secured their places in the Under-18 World Championship, according to official information from the National Sports Institute of El Salvador (INDES) and the Salvadoran Volleyball Federation. This advancement represents a significant achievement for Salvadoran beach volleyball, as the Rendón and Medina duo overcame the Puerto Rican team of Ana Barcías and Coralys Pérez in two straight sets, with scores of 24-22 and 21-15. Rendón and Medina had a consistent performance throughout the tournament. They started with straight-forward victories over the teams from Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica, without dropping a set in the group stage. Their performance allowed El Salvador to reach the final stages undefeated, demonstrating the growth of women's beach volleyball in the country within the northern, Central American, and Caribbean region. The next challenge for the duo will be to face the Canadian team of Julia McDougall and Natalia Casas, who also advanced to the semifinals after…

As of the time this report was published, here is the key information available about the shooting that occurred yesterday, Saturday, at the Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. The shooting prompted the Secret Service to evacuate the President of the United States, Donald Trump, his wife, and members of his cabinet. Trump and his entourage were attending the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C. Trump stated that the incident will not halt the war in Iran. 1. The alleged shooter has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California, according to four officials familiar with the matter, as reported by The Washington Post. 2. Initial investigations by authorities suggest that the alleged shooter appeared to be targeting members of the Trump administration, potentially including the President himself, said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press." 3. According to Blanche, the suspect purchased the two firearms he used during the attack "in the past two years." 4. Two of the agents indicated that he had reserved a room weeks in advance at the hotel where the event was held. [Image caption: Screenshot from a video provided by the White House. PHOTO: EFE] 5. The shooting occurred near the security checkpoints in the lobby of the Washington Hilton hotel around 8:30 PM...

The Chilean government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly condemned "the act of violence that occurred in Washington D.C. during the Annual Dinner of the White House Correspondents Association, where the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, was present." Furthermore, they added that "we express our support and solidarity to the people and government of the United States during this difficult time." "We are convinced that violence must be eradicated from our societies and that it is contrary to the true democratic values that inspire us," the statement concluded. What happened: The President of the United States, Donald Trump, and his wife, Melania Trump, were evacuated from the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday night after gunshots were reported inside the Washington Hilton hotel, where the event was taking place. According to the President himself, an armed man managed to enter the premises and fired at a security officer, who was injured but is not in life-threatening condition thanks to the bulletproof vest he was wearing. The attacker was subdued and detained by agents of the Secret Service and is now in the custody of federal authorities. According to the Washington police, the suspect was carrying a shotgun, a pistol, and several knives. Following the shooting, security personnel quickly evacuated Trump, while instructions to "stay down..." could be heard.

Following the news of the attempted attack on Donald Trump on Saturday evening during a dinner with White House correspondents, the Argentine government released an official statement condemning the aggression and praising the immediate arrest of the suspected shooter. Hours later, President Javier Milei began sharing a series of posts in support of his American counterpart, with strong criticism directed at the left. One of the posts that the president reposted in English stated, "They don't kill you for being a fascist. They call you a fascist to kill you," referring to one of the most common comments President Trump receives. Another account on X, which Milei shared, questioned, "How many times did Barack Hussein (referring to former President Obama's middle name) have an assassination attempt? How many times did Joe Biden have an assassination attempt? How many times did Kamala Harris have an assassination attempt? How many times did Hillary Clinton have an assassination attempt? The answer is 0. The Democrats are the party of violence in the United States." "From the left, and funded Harris's campaign. The left will never be able to debate; they have no arguments, no history, no figures, no morality. Everyone condemns them, that's why they are violent and prefer to attack people who think differently," was another of the posts, accompanied by a photograph of Cole Thomas Allen, the suspected shooter.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, the highest authority in the Anglican Church, will be received at the Vatican on Monday by Pope Leo XIV, in the first meeting between the two religious leaders. Mullally, the first woman to hold the position of Archbishop in the Anglican Church's nearly 500-year history, was proclaimed the leader of the worldwide Anglican community – a faith practiced by 97 million people around the world – on March 25th. According to a statement from the Anglican Communion, the Archbishop will meet with the Pope and pray with him as part of a four-day visit, which is being presented as an effort to strengthen ecumenical relations between Anglicanism and Catholicism, two faiths with very few dogmatic differences. In fact, although historically Anglicanism has been viewed by the Catholic Church as part of the Protestant schisms, Anglicans consider themselves part of the Catholic world, separated from it by only a few issues beyond the authority of the Pope (in the case of Anglicanism, it is the British monarch). The meeting comes 60 years after a historic encounter in 1966 between then-Archbishop Michael Ramsey and Pope Paul VI, the first meeting at that level since the creation of the Church of England in the 16th century, when King Henry VIII broke with Rome. Relations have been steadily improving since then, although in 2016, their successors pointed to "new disagreements." However…

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the alleged gunman who exchanged fire with law enforcement at Saturday’s White House Correspondents Association dinner is not “cooperating” with investigators. “We are not viewing him as cooperating necessarily right now, although we will see what happens going forward,” Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State…

The first public trial in Syria against officials linked to the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad began in Damascus this Sunday. Atef Najib, a former brigadier general in the Syrian army who served as the head of the Political Security Branch in the southern province of Daraa under Assad's command, and who is also the former president's cousin, appeared before the court to face charges related to "crimes against the Syrian people," according to the state-run news agency SANA. Najib held this position in 2011, when a group of teenagers who had spray-painted graffiti against the government on the wall of a school in Daraa were arrested and tortured. This case became a catalyst for massive protests against the repressive policies of the government's security forces. The authorities responded to the protests with brutal repression, and the marches escalated into a 14-year civil war that ended with Assad's fall in December 2024, following a swift rebel offensive. Assad fled to Russia, while most members of his inner circle also escaped from Syria. Assad and his brother, Maher, the former commander of the 4th Armored Division of the Syrian army – which opposition activists have accused of murders, torture, extortion, and drug trafficking, as well as operating its own detention centers – were charged in absentia, along with other former high-ranking security officials. Naji…

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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has repeatedly urged the court that halted construction on his planned ballroom at the White House to approve the immediate construction of the monumental project, so that incidents like the failed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner do not happen again, forcing the evacuation of the President, his wife and First Lady Melania, and his entire cabinet present at the event. "This event would never have happened with the military and highly secure ballroom that is currently being built at the White House," the President stated in a message posted on his Truth Social platform. The White House State Ballroom is one of Trump's most desired projects, which he intends to inaugurate before the end of his second term, in 2029, at an estimated cost of between $170 and $350 million, according to estimates from the Trump administration itself, which have varied over time. Trump envisions the structure as a kind of armored reception hall of 8,200 square meters, the cost of which will be borne by the President's patrons, such as the wealthy Adelson family, and major technology companies like Google or Amazon. The problem is that the federal district judge Richard Leon halted its construction again just over a week and a half ago, and accused the administration of attempting to circumvent the rulings he had previously issued against the project. In his ruling, the judge accepted a lawsuit...

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the alleged gunman who exchanged shots with law enforcement at the White House Correspondents Association dinner on Saturday traveled cross-country via train from Los Angeles to Washington, D. C. Blanche told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union” that the man traveled from Los Angeles to…

On Saturday, one million Palestinians from the occupied West Bank and 70,000 voters from Deir al-Balah, in the Gaza Strip, were called to the polls to elect their municipal councilors.

Law enforcement are investigating how a suspect got a firearm into the venue where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was held Saturday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. The suspect — who was taken into custody Saturday night after a shooting that rattled lawmakers, administration officials and reporters — is not cooperating with law enforcement, he said. Neither President Donald Trump nor any other attendees of the dinner were harmed during the shooting, though a Secret Service agent required hospitalization. “We’re still understanding the security protocols that led to him being being able to have firearms in that hotel,” Blanche said Sunday morning during an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation.” Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” Blanche said he expected there would be more information on the suspect’s firearms “in the coming days.” Blanche added that law enforcement believes the suspect was targeting administration officials based on a preliminary assessment, but he did not share further details. Administration officials including Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quickly evacuated from the venue after shots were heard outside the ballroom, and the gala’s planned events were later canceled. Trump initially insisted the show would go on but later said he’d been told by law enforcement the event could not continue as planned. He said the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days. As of Sunday morning, law enforcement working the case — including the FBI, U. S. Secret Service and local officials — had executed various search warrants, including on “devices recovered from the suspect,” Blanche said. He said law enforcement was “actively talking to witnesses that knew him” as officials investigated the suspect’s motives. U. S. attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that the suspect would be charged in court Monday with assaulting a federal officer using a dangerous weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence. Blanche said Sunday that “there’s a lot of federal charges that could be in play beyond those two charges” pending investigation. The suspect — who has been identified by multiple news outlets as 31-year-old California resident Cole Tomas Allen — took a train from California to Chicago and then a subsequent train from Chicago to Washington, Blanche said. Law enforcement believe the suspect checked into the Washington Hilton — the venue that has for years hosted the annual gala and where a would-be assassin shot former President Ronald Reagan in 1981 — on Friday, Blanche said on CNN. Blanche also said law enforcement understand that the suspect shot a U. S. Secret Service officer who was taken to the hospital in the wake of the shooting, but he could not say whether the officer had yet been released. Trump said Saturday night that the officer was “saved by the fact that he was wearing a obviously a very good bulletproof vest” and was “doing great” as of the president’s last conversation with him. Jeffery Carroll, the interim chief of the Washington police department, said the suspect, who charged a security checkpoint, had “a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives” in his possession. “Look, this isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law or making the laws more restrictive around possession of firearms,” Blanche said. “It appears he purchased these firearms the past couple years. We don’t know how those firearms ended up in his possession in D. C.” Still, the acting attorney general was adamant that Saturday night’s outcome constituted “a massive success story” for law enforcement, although he said law enforcement will make adjustments as necessary. Trump, meanwhile, took to social media Sunday morning to insist that the shooting “would never have happened” at the new White House ballroom he’s constructing in place of the demolished East Wing, adding, “It cannot be built fast enough!” “Nothing should be allowed to interfere with with its construction,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, criticizing a lawsuit which is seeking to halt the project until Trump receives Congressional approval for the $400 million ballroom. A federal appeals court decided earlier this month that work could continue on the site after a lower court judge ordered the administration to pause construction. Oz Pearlman, the mentalist who was slated to perform at Saturday night’s gala, described the experience as chaos in a Sunday morning interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Pearlman — who was performing onstage for Trump, first lady Melania Trump and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt at the time of the shooting — said it was initially unclear whether the president and the first lady had been injured. Pearlman said he initially thought that a bomb was about to explode when law enforcement rushed the stage to evacuate Trump and other officials. “In the room, when there’s commotion of that sort, you tend to think — we’ve been to a lot of events — is this a medical emergency? Is somebody having a heart attack? Because you heard a noise, it wasn’t gunshots. I wasn’t sure if it was a tray,” he told host Dana Bash. Pearlman said he later saw Vance backstage, who “looked very calm” and “was very assuring.”

The plates clattered, the glasses clinked, and at the head of the room, sat President Donald Trump, making his highly anticipated return to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday. It was just after 8:30 PM, in the basement of the Washington Hilton. The President was on stage, engaged in a conversation with CBS reporter Weijia Jiang; before them stretched thousands of attendees, seated at over 250 tables, as waiters cleared away their salads. Then, loud bangs were heard from the lobby. "I thought it was a tray falling," Trump would later say. For the third time in less than two years, Trump was threatened by gunfire. Hundreds of people, table by table, dropped to the floor; journalists huddled next to Trump officials and other dinner guests, some covered with white linen tablecloths, others pressed against the walls of the ballroom. "Get down, get down!" someone shouted. At the front of the room, Secret Service agents quickly escorted Vice President JD Vance off the stage, and a few seconds later, they did the same with Trump. Other officials in the line of succession, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, were also quickly removed. Law enforcement officers were shouting instructions – "Clear the way! Clear the way!" – as they escorted the…

An international research team in China has developed a microscopic “predator-like” material capable of swimming through water and hunting uranium ions, a breakthrough that could open new possibilities for nuclear fuel extraction and cleaning up radioactive pollution. The light-powered material, a metal-organic framework (MOF) micromotor created by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, can autonomously move through water while capturing uranium ions....

Cole Tomas Allen, 31 years old, has been identified as the suspected perpetrator of the shooting that occurred on Saturday night during a dinner for White House correspondents at the Hilton hotel in Washington. According to CNN, Allen, who faces charges for using a firearm and assaulting a federal agent with a dangerous weapon, worked as a teacher and was an amateur video game developer in Southern California. According to his LinkedIn profile, he worked part-time as an instructor at C2 Education, a company dedicated to academic preparation and tutoring. Allen graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and recently obtained a master's degree in Computer Science from California State University in Dominguez Hills. In addition to his teaching work, he also dedicated himself to video game development, releasing an independent title called "Bohrdom." The game was launched on the Steam platform, where it is described as an "asymmetric, non-violent, skill-based combat game inspired by a chemistry model with a partial basis in reality." He was also working on a second project tentatively titled "First Law." According to U.S. media reports, Allen donated $25 to Kamala Harris's presidential campaign in October 2024. Following the incident, FBI agents went to a residence linked to Allen...

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, called on Sunday for the immediate commencement of repairs to the protective shield over the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Speaking in Kyiv to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1986 disaster, Grossi warned that delays caused by the ongoing war are becoming "problematic" for global safety. "We believe that the repairs should begin as soon as possible, and that leaving the situation as it is now is problematic," Grossi said at a press conference in Kyiv after meeting with Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal. The massive steel structure, designed to prevent the release of radioactive dust from the ruined reactor building, has experienced increased structural stress and maintenance delays since the start of the Russian invasion. Previous estimates from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have put the cost of the necessary repairs at at least 500 million euros (approximately $586 million). The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, who attended the conference of the Ukrainian Energy Coordination Group in the capital, emphasized that the financial burden of the project must be shared internationally. "The cost of repairing the Chernobyl Shelter Fund is not just a burden that Ukraine must bear; it is a collective responsibility that we all must share," Jorgensen said. Millions of people…

The Dominican President, Luis Abinader, described the shooting that took place on Saturday night in Washington, during a dinner hosted by Donald Trump, as a "cowardly" act. Following the incident, he expressed his relief that Trump, the First Lady, and the other attendees were safe. The Dominican president also praised the actions of the Secret Service agents, who were responsible for apprehending the armed attacker. Abinader conveyed the solidarity of the Dominican people with the United States during this time, and offered prayers for the recovery of the officer who was injured during the incident. Through his social media channels, the president emphasized: "The prayers of the Dominican people are with the American people," reiterating his nation's support following the events in the U.S. capital. The annual dinner of the White House Correspondents Association at the Washington Hilton hotel was abruptly interrupted by gunfire, just as the event was beginning. The attendees, mostly journalists and officials dressed in formal attire, were forced to seek shelter under the tables while the Secret Service agents entered the room and evacuated Trump, Melania, and Vice President JD Vance. Armed agents quickly took positions on the stage and blocked the doors, keeping most of those present safe in the area. The FBI confirmed the arrest of the shooter, and the Washington police coordinated the…

The suspected gunman has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, according to four officials familiar with the matter.

WASHINGTON.- While the United States was still reeling from the scenes of panic that unfolded last night at a hotel in the capital, where Donald Trump and other top government officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a man armed with a weapon stormed the event, authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the motive of the attacker – who has been arrested and identified. Preliminary findings suggest that his target was "officials within the administration." "We are still investigating the motive, and that is something that will necessarily take at least a couple of days," said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this morning on the "Meet the Press" program on NBC News. Blanche was at the gala at the Hilton Hotel last night. "We believe that the target of this attack – or attempted attack – was officials within the administration, but, once again, this is very preliminary," the official explained. He was one of those who supported Trump last night when the president held a press conference at the White House following the incident, which led to the cancellation of the traditional annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. "The officials he likely intended to target probably include the president, but I prefer to wait and not jump to conclusions on that aspect," Blanche added. The incident has raised serious questions about presidential security, and subsequently...

The acting U.S. Attorney General, Todd Blanche, stated that he believes the alleged perpetrator of the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was targeting administration officials, and noted that "we are still investigating" whether President Donald Trump was the specific target. According to NBC News, Blanche emphasized that the investigation was "very preliminary" and stated that authorities were gathering more information about the suspect, including "some writings," and interviewing people who knew him. He added that the suspect is not cooperating with investigators. "We kept it in general terms because we believe it was targeting administration officials," Blanche told Kristen Welker, the host of NBC News' "Meet the Press" program. "Obviously, President Trump is a member of the administration, his highest authority, but as for any specific threats that may have been communicated in advance, we are actively investigating those leads." Blanche declined to provide details about the writings, noting that the investigation had only been underway for about 12 hours. The acting Attorney General stated that authorities believe the suspect traveled by train from Los Angeles to Chicago and then to Washington, D.C., where he registered at the hotel where the incident occurred "in the past two days." Blanche also indicated that the authorities…

In the context of the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Moscow on Sunday of "nuclear terrorism" amid the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. The president stated that Moscow, with its attacks, is bringing the world to the brink of a new atomic catastrophe. This follows President Zelenskyy's earlier remarks praising the construction of a sarcophagus over the destroyed reactor, a project involving more than 40 countries, aimed at containing radiation. "These two structures are what protect against radiation leaks and contamination. Their maintenance and protection are for the benefit of everyone. But with its war, Russia is once again bringing the world to the edge of a disaster caused by humans," he asserted. "Forty years ago, the world faced one of the worst nuclear disasters: the explosion of the fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. A significant amount of radioactive material was released into the environment. Hundreds of thousands of people have been dealing with the consequences of that tragedy for years," Zelenskyy added about the incident. Furthermore, the Ukrainian president pointed out that Russian Shahed drones are constantly flying over the old nuclear power plant, and that one of them crashed into the sarcophagus last year. "The world must not allow this nuclear terrorism to continue, and the best way to achieve this is to force Russia to stop its..."

The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, questioned the United States' commitment to negotiations aimed at ending the war in the Middle East on Sunday, accusing Washington of maintaining a "threatening rhetoric" throughout the process. The president made these statements during a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, to whom he expressed gratitude for his support of the peace talks taking place in Islamabad. According to the Iranian news agency Mehr, Pezeshkian criticized what he described as "continuous violations and coercive behavior" by the United States, both during the negotiations and during the ceasefire period. In this regard, he warned about the potential consequences of an escalation. "A new confrontation would have effects on regional and global stability," he stated. The Iranian leader also pointed to the maritime restrictions imposed on his country and Washington's demands within the framework of the dialogue, noting that these factors have increased doubts about the willingness of the U.S. administration to pursue peace. The criticism comes after President Donald Trump canceled the trip of his envoys to Pakistan, where a new round of talks with Tehran was planned. From Washington, Trump himself has hardened his stance in recent days, setting red lines for advancing the negotiations, including control of the Strait of Hormuz and...

However, in Deir El-Balah, Gaza, the spokesperson's party achieved a narrow victory with 8 seats compared to 7.

However, in Deir El-Balah, Gaza, the spokesperson's party achieved a narrow victory with 8 seats compared to 7.

Michael Glantz is a leading agent at CAA who represents prominent media personalities, including CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer.

A new study suggests that marital status may be linked to the risk of developing cancer, according to ScienceAlert. The research, published in the journal *Cancer Research Communications*, analyzed millions of cases in the United States and found significant differences between married and unmarried individuals. The study, led by a team from the University of Miami, reviewed over 4 million cancer diagnoses recorded between 2015 and 2022 in 12 states of the country, considering individuals aged 30 years or older. What did the study reveal? According to the results, adults who have never been married have a higher risk of developing this disease: 68% higher in men and 85% higher in women, compared to those who are married or were married in the past. Despite the striking figures, the authors emphasize that this does not mean that marriage prevents cancer. Rather, they point to a series of associated factors that could explain this relationship. Factors such as smoking, stress, and reproductive history influence both the risk of cancer and marital status, which could explain part of the observed relationship. Furthermore, the researchers propose another hypothesis: individuals with better health may be more likely to get married. The conclusions of the findings "This means that, if you are not married, you should pay special attention to the risk factors for cancer and undergo screening tests..."

Following the serious incident that shook the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel – where a man armed with a weapon attempted to gain access to the event – President Donald Trump explained that the attacker was intercepted before reaching the main ballroom. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, will face charges for using a firearm during a violent crime and another for assaulting federal agents with a dangerous weapon. According to the Chief of Police of Washington D.C., Jeffery W. Carroll, the individual was staying at the same hotel, and his room has been cordoned off as part of the ongoing investigation. You can see the moment Donald Trump was evacuated here:

Allen named by law enforcement agencies as Trump posts video of man sprinting through Secret Service checkpoint at hotel US politics live – latest updates Law enforcement agencies have identified Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, southern California, a suburb of Los Angeles, as the suspected gunman arrested at the White House correspondents dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night. Allen, 31, has no record of criminal charges or a civil court history in Los Angeles county, according to a records search. Continue reading...

The LG C series has established itself as a benchmark for those seeking OLED technology without the high price tag of the more expensive G series. With the 65-inch C5 model (also available in 55 and 75 inches), the South Korean company presents a significant evolution compared to the previous generation, focusing on increased brightness, improvements in processing through artificial intelligence, and robust support for gaming. After testing it for a few days, reviewing its specifications and technical performance, here's an overview of what the TV offers. Design and Connectivity: Uncompromising Functionality The design of the C5 maintains the minimalist aesthetic characteristic of the brand, with ultra-thin bezels and a profile that makes it easy to mount on a wall. However, where it truly stands out from the competition is in its connection panel. Unlike other manufacturers who limit the bandwidth on some of their ports, the LG OLED C5 doesn't compromise on this important aspect for the current ecosystem. It features four HDMI 2.1 ports compatible with 4K at 120Hz, as well as eARC, ideal for soundbars and high-fidelity AV receivers. In terms of wireless connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable data and audio transmission. It also has three USB 2.0 ports, a digital optical output, and an Ethernet port. Image and Processing: The Alpha 9 AI Gen 8 Chip The brain of this model is the new alpha 9 AI 4K Gen8 processor. …

Delcy Rodríguez, the acting president, condemned the "attempted attack" against U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, who were evacuated last night from a gala dinner in Washington due to a shooting. "We reject the attempted attack against President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, to whom we extend our best wishes, as well as to the attendees of the White House Correspondents' Dinner," the acting president stated in a brief message posted on her Telegram account this Saturday. Rodríguez added, according to the EFE news agency, that violence "will never be an option" for those who defend "the banners of peace." The U.S. Secret Service evacuated President Trump, his wife Melania, and other members of the U.S. administration from the hall where the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) was being held this Saturday, after what appeared to be gunshots were heard, according to an EFE journalist who was present at the event. Trump stated that the incident will not stop the war in Iran. The explosions occurred outside the ballroom where the dinner was being held, which featured a table on a stage where the president and the first lady were seated. Other members of the government who had attended the gala held at the Hilton Hotel in Washington were also evacuated, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and others.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, accused Moscow of "nuclear terrorism" on Sunday, marking the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl plant, a date that coincides with the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory. In a message on social media, the President stated that Russia, with its invasion that began in 2022, "is once again bringing the world to the brink of a disaster caused by human action." "The world cannot allow this nuclear terrorism to continue, and the best way to stop it is to force Russia to halt its reckless attacks," he said. Zelensky highlighted that Russian drones regularly fly over Chernobyl, and that one of them even collided with the protective covering of the plant last year. "Forty years ago, the world faced one of the worst nuclear disasters: the explosion of the fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. A significant amount of radioactive material was released into the environment. Hundreds of thousands of people have been dealing with the consequences of that tragedy for years," Zelensky said in his Facebook post. The President recalled that a sarcophagus was built over the reactor destroyed by the explosion to contain the radiation, and that more than 40 countries have contributed to sealing it to prevent further disasters. "These two structures are what protect against radiation leaks and contamination. Their maintenance and protection are essential for..."

A viral video of Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioning 'shots will be fired' sparked massive reactions online.

Israeli forces keep advancing further into western Gaza, slowly expanding the area of their control in the east.

The origins of this "origin story" can be traced back to the mid-1980s, when genetic sequencing from fossils became possible, first with a quagga (an extinct species of zebra) and later with an Egyptian mummy. These events marked the debut of this powerful tool – significantly enhanced by the invention of PCR, which allowed for the amplification of small amounts of DNA – in the service of the sciences dedicated to understanding how we arrived at our present state. However, a milestone that would dominate this narrative for the following decades occurred in 1997: the sequencing of the mitochondrial DNA of a Neanderthal, based on a specimen found in Germany in 1856. This confirmed that Neanderthals were a distinct lineage from modern humans. This initial step was enriched in 2010, when the Swedish scientist Svante Pääbo (who would later win the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2022) used new genetic sequencing tools to sequence the complete nuclear genome of Neanderthals – not just the mitochondrial DNA – and demonstrated that non-African humans had a certain percentage of hybridization with this extinct species. This expansion of the field proved irresistible to the Spanish biologist and geneticist Lluís Quintana-Murci. Born in Palma de Mallorca and educated in Barcelona, Pavia, and Paris, Quintana-Murci has been the director of the Human Evolutionary Genetics Unit at the Pasteur Institute since 2007. The researcher arrived…

Donald Trump evacuated from stage after firing at media gala; suspect Cole Tomas Allen in custody.

Police took into custody a suspect for the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner who has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California. Allen is a teacher and private instructor based in Torrance, Los Angeles. A motive was not immediately known, and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said charges related to Saturday night’s attack will be filed shortly. FRANCE 24's Loic Pialat reports from Los Angeles.

At the author's request, the spelling "Chornóbyl" is used instead of "Chernobyl," following the official transliteration from Ukrainian, which is supported by the institutional use of the term by the United Nations. This Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the largest disasters caused by human action in history: the explosion of reactor No. 4 at the Chornóbyl nuclear power plant. This catastrophe was the result of an experiment conducted on the reactor, ordered by Moscow, in a blatant violation of basic safety protocols. The consequences were devastating. More than 145,000 square kilometers of territory were contaminated with radionuclides, and 8.5 million people were exposed to radiation. The exclusion zone around Chornóbyl still exists today, and its area is comparable to that of Luxembourg. According to some estimates, the most contaminated areas around the plant may not be suitable for safe human habitation for approximately 20,000 years. Chornóbyl was a human tragedy of extraordinary magnitude. On this day, we honor the memory of more than 600,000 heroic workers who risked and sacrificed their lives to save the world from the consequences of the disaster. We are deeply grateful to them. Today, Ukraine has a new generation of heroes in the energy sector who continue to keep the country running under the extreme conditions of the Russian aggression war. Chornóbyl was a verdict against the Soviet system and its crimes...

The 31-year-old Californian teacher describes himself on LinkedIn as a "mechanical and computer engineer, and video game developer."

The attacks yesterday in the same region resulted in at least 8 deaths.

Attempts to initiate ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran have failed after Tehran's top diplomat left Pakistan, and envoys from President Donald Trump remained distant following his order not to travel to Islamabad. The U.S. president indicated that the ball was now in Iran's court. "If they want to talk, they just have to call!" Trump said in a social media post. The negotiations followed historic face-to-face talks held earlier this month between the United States, led by Vice President JD Vance, and Iran, led by the Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. However, Iranian officials questioned how they could trust the United States after U.S. forces began to blockade Iranian ports in response to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, left Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Saturday night, according to two Pakistani officials who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Araghchi traveled to Oman, on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz, a country that has previously mediated peace talks. According to the Iranian state news agency IRNA, Araghchi announced that he would return to Pakistan on…

The US president is unharmed after being rushed out of the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington.

A serious security incident disrupted the traditional White House Correspondents' Dinner this Saturday, held at the Washington Hilton hotel, after a man armed with a weapon attempted to enter the event, triggering moments of high tension that forced the evacuation of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, along with hundreds of attendees. According to the President himself, in a subsequent address, the attacker was intercepted before reaching the main hall where the top officials were present, including First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31 years old, a resident of Torrance, California. According to the Chief of Police of Washington D.C., Jeffery W. Carroll, the individual was staying at the same hotel, and his room has been cordoned off as part of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, federal prosecutor Jeanine Pirro confirmed that the suspect will face charges for using a firearm during a violent crime and for assaulting federal agents with a dangerous weapon, and he is scheduled to appear in federal court on Monday. The attacker, described by Trump as a "lone wolf," managed to enter the security perimeter carrying a shotgun before being neutralized by agents of the Secret Service. After being apprehended, he was taken to a hospital and remains in police custody. Witnesses reported scenes of panic after hearing at least...

Cole Tomas Allen is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2017.

The conflict in the Middle East entered its 58th day of war this Sunday, April 26th. Expectations are growing for a second round of negotiations, despite Donald Trump stating that his representatives will not return to Pakistan. Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue after the extension of the ceasefire. Here are the key points to understand what is happening and why it is concerning the world. Here are the main news stories related to the conflict today: At the last minute, Trump canceled his trip to Pakistan after Iran's refusal: "We are not going to talk about nothing." Meanwhile, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, will return to Pakistan after visiting Oman. Israel attacked Lebanon despite the ceasefire. At least six people were killed. Donald Trump and high-ranking officials from his administration were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner after explosions were heard in the hotel lobby where the event was taking place. The United States announced that it will not renew oil exemptions for Iran and Russia. Other important developments: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was treated for prostate cancer. Two people were killed in a U.S. attack on a vessel in the eastern Pacific. The U.S. Treasury Department froze $344 million in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran. Palestinians voted in the first elections since the beginning of the war in Gaza. For...

The gunman, whose motives remain unknown, was stopped before reaching the reception hall, from which the American president had been evacuated.

The man suspected of being responsible for the attempted attack against President Donald Trump has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California. The incident that led to his arrest occurred during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, where explosions were reported, triggering the security protocol of the Secret Service and forcing the evacuation of the President and other high-ranking officials. The Republican president confirmed the suspect's arrest and shared an image of the accused on social media. Allen was apprehended near the ballroom where the event was taking place, attended by Trump, his wife Melania, and Vice President JD Vance. None of the U.S. government officials were injured. According to CNN, Allen worked as a part-time teacher at C2 Education. The company had recognized him as "Teacher of the Month" several months ago, according to posts on the company's social media accounts. He also presented himself as a video game developer. A LinkedIn profile attributed to him indicates that he is the author of an independent video game titled "Bohrdom," available on the Steam platform, which was registered as a trademark in 2018. In terms of education, the suspect studied mechanical engineering at the California Institute of Technology, graduating in 2017. He subsequently obtained a master's degree in computer science from the University…

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Cole Tomas Allen's LinkedIn profile and career details have surfaced after the the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting.

Social media posts that appear to match the California man arrested on Saturday in the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner show he is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer. A May 2025 profile photo of Cole Tomas Allen of Torrence, California, appears to match the appearance of the man in a photo of the alleged attacker being taken into custody that was posted on Saturday night by US President Donald Trump. The photo, posted to the professional networking site...

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, made a peculiar statement regarding the attempted attack that occurred this Saturday night in Washington, D.C., which resulted in the abrupt evacuation of Donald Trump and several other U.S. government officials. "Tonight's speech will be a classic Donald Trump speech. It will be entertaining, and there will be fireworks tonight in the room," Leavitt said before the event, in an attempt to encourage the audience to listen to the words the U.S. President was going to deliver at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Later, in a way, what she had foreshadowed came to pass. An armed individual was present at the hotel where the event was taking place, and Trump had to be urgently evacuated. A high-ranking White House official made an unusual prediction about what would happen this Saturday night. The suspect in the shooting was apprehended, as confirmed by Trump himself, who later posted an image of the attacker on his social media accounts. Authorities identified the man in custody as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old resident of Torrance, California. "He is a sick person," the President later said. In a press conference held after the attempted attack, the Republican leader stated that an agent "received a gunshot, but he is safe" and expressed: "He was shot from very close..."

A leaked email from the Pentagon, obtained by Reuters, has sparked one of the most significant developments in recent decades regarding the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands. Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's principal political advisor, wrote to the leadership of the Department of War, outlining various options for punishing NATO allies who did not support Donald Trump in the war with Iran in the way he expected. "The memo includes the option of considering the possibility of reevaluating U.S. diplomatic support for long-standing European imperial possessions, such as the Falkland Islands," the article states. Unexpectedly, the government of Javier Milei experienced a significant shift in the media agenda, which they seized upon with messages advocating for Argentina's claim. The email revealed by the news agency appears to confirm what various high-ranking sources within the Casa Rosada (Presidential Palace) and the Ministry of Defense had been quietly asserting for the past year: that the dialogue with the United States involved more than just economic issues, and that it directly impacted geopolitical matters of great interest to the public. It will be interesting to see if this warning issued by this senior advisor is reflected in reality when Donald Trump and the First Lady, Melania Trump, receive King Charles III and Queen Camilla this Monday in Washington, D.C., in what will be a state visit.

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Leaders of Canada, Mexico, and Australia have denounced political violence and expressed relief that Donald Trump and guests at the correspondents' dinner were unharmed. White House correspondents' dinner shooting – latest updates Washington Hilton shooting – what we know so far Full report: Suspect in custody after Trump was evacuated during a shooting incident. Leaders from around the world have condemned an act of "political violence" and expressed relief that US President Donald Trump, officials, and journalists were unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner. Donald and Melania Trump, as well as members of the US cabinet, were evacuated from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday after gunshots were heard from the hotel lobby. Continue reading...

President says incident, in which Secret Service agent was saved by bulletproof vest, was ‘totally shocking to me’ White House correspondents’ dinner shooting – follow live Donald Trump said on Saturday night he initially thought that the sound of a gunman charging a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was a tray falling, in his first remarks about what was going through his mind as the incident unfolded. “Actually, it was totally shocking to me, and that never changes,” Trump said, appearing to refer to the assassination attempt against him at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and a second incident on his golf course in Florida during the 2024 presidential campaign. Continue reading...

The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about personal freedom.

Fuel prices in Europe rose rapidly following the US–Israel strike on Iran and peaked shortly afterwards. While prices declined moderately after the ceasefire, both diesel and petrol remain notably higher than pre-strike levels.

Following his swift removal from the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, President Donald Trump addressed the incident in a press conference at the White House, recalling previous threats against his life and stating that being president is a "dangerous profession." "The idea was to bring together members of both parties with members of the press, and in a way, it did, because I saw a room that was completely unified," he stated in the opening minutes. He then referred to the shooter, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, who prompted his evacuation and the cancellation of the dinner, and asserted that his capture was "beautiful." "It was, in a way, very beautiful to see a man attack a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons and be subdued by some very brave members of the Secret Service. They acted very quickly, and I just posted a video for transparency and clarity," he said, referring to a video he shared on social media showing the suspect being apprehended at the Washington Hilton hotel. "A man charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons, and he was taken down by some very brave members of the Secret Service." - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/N3UTveVNFM — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 26, 2026 He also spoke about the agent who was shot by the attacker, stating that "an officer received a…."

On April 26, 1986, at 1:23 AM, an explosion in reactor number 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant caused the largest nuclear disaster in history. In the minutes that followed, a radioactive cloud spread across Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, countries that were then part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). Over the course of hours and days, the toxic air mass affected 40% of the European continent. It is estimated that more than five million people were exposed to a level of contamination never before seen. In 2026, forty years later, the international scientific community continues to assess the environmental, health, and social consequences, while the exclusion zone has become a forced laboratory for studying the ecological impact of radioactivity. The explosion released radioactive material 400 times greater than that of Hiroshima and forced the evacuation of more than 135,000 people in Ukraine and Belarus, according to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) and the Ukrainian state agency for the management of the exclusion zone. 1. Differentiated effects of radiation: acute and chronic damage In the contaminated areas, the initial radiation came from iodine-131, which has a short half-life. Over time, cesium-137 became the primary threat to health. The impact was devastating: ...

“I hate to say I’m honored,” the president says of his repeated brushes with violence, including two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign.

WASHINGTON.- On Thursday morning, Washington time, a high-ranking Iranian official wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the country's fighters were hidden in coastal caves near the Strait of Hormuz, preparing to "devastate the aggressors." Read the full statement here.

Following the incident where U.S. President Donald Trump was evacuated from a dinner with White House correspondents due to a shooting at the Washington Hilton Hotel, the government of Javier Milei condemned the events that reportedly targeted the American head of state. "The President's Office expresses its strongest condemnation of the latest assassination attempt against President Donald J. Trump, the fourth since he began his return to the White House," a statement released on the social media platform X read. Shortly after it was confirmed that the American president was out of danger, authorities stated: "We are relieved that both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as well as all attendees, were unharmed." Similarly, they acknowledged the swift action of U.S. forces in apprehending the alleged perpetrator of the attack. They praised the fact that "the terrorist was apprehended before he could carry out his attack and harm anyone." In closing, President Javier Milei explicitly reiterated his rejection of political violence and the rhetoric that encourages it internationally. "President Javier G. Milei vehemently condemns the violent rhetoric of the left around the world that promotes this type of attack," the statement released by the President's Office affirmed. That is how it...

It’s midnight. A call was made to Malaysia’s Fire and Rescue Department about a forest fire in Tanjung Bungah, Penang. Firefighters rushed to the scene only to discover there was no such blaze. the department gets a prank call every other day. Many of these calls are usually made about an hour before or after midnight. Its exasperated director general Nor Hisham Mohammad is now calling for a multiprong approach to deal with the problem. “There should be stricter enforcement, use of technological...

Gunshots fired at media gala with Trump; attacker arrested.

Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian Plutarch gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call “micro-militarism.” When an imperial power like Athens then, or America now, is in decline, its leaders often react emotionally by mounting seemingly bold military strikes in hopes of regaining the imperial grandeur that’s slipping through their […] The post Trump’s war: the kind of military misadventure that ends empires appeared first on Asia Times.

The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.

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Project Prometheus, the latest AI group, will be establishing a presence in the UK capital as part of its global expansion.

India has reportedly signed a deal to buy Russian missiles that target support aircraft as its arch-rival Pakistan and China continue to integrate their aerial weapons profiles. Russia has cleared the export of around 300 R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles in a US$1.2 billion deal, according to media reports. Malaysia-based news platform Defence Security Asia said deliveries of the missiles could begin within 12 to 18 months. India is also developing its own Astra Mk 2 and Mk 3 missiles,...

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Killhouse is based on real-life story of civilian couple saved from battlefield by Ukrainian drone operators It is being billed as Ukraine’s answer to Saving Private Ryan, updated for an age of drones. The war movie Killhouse is an action thriller which shows off the latest in battlefield technology. Released this week, it features cameos by figures well known in Ukraine, including the nation’s former military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov. One missing person is Donald Trump. The film is conveniently set in 2024, when Washington and Kyiv were allies. Continue reading...

Joseph Stiglitz says that inequality today is worse than what the United States experienced during the Gilded Age at the end of the 19th century. "The wealthiest person in that era was Rockefeller. And his wealth really doesn't compare to that of Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Jeff Bezos, and some of the new billionaires," explains the economist, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001, in a phone interview. "Their political influence under Donald Trump is also unprecedented, with Musk being the clearest example."

Cole Tomas Allen is a California “Teacher of the month” who is identified as the suspect in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Still wearing the tuxedo he had on for the dinner hosted by the Association of Foreign Correspondents, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, held a press conference to explain the details of the shooting that forced the Secret Service to evacuate him, his wife Melania Trump, and other members of his administration. After a few questions that pointed to the causes and reasons that might have led the sniper to appear in that location and attack the president, Trump responded, "I live a pretty normal life. I do this (being president) for my country," and continued, "This won't stop me from pursuing the war in Iran." "When you do things, you become a target," Trump replied when a journalist asked about the possible causes of the attack and the dangers faced by a political figure. The attacker was apprehended, and an agent was shot. Trump said this Saturday that the shooter who broke into the hotel where the president was attending a dinner with correspondents in Washington was intercepted and apprehended by the Secret Service, and that he shot an agent, but that the bullet hit the agent's bulletproof vest. Trump said that the man "was intercepted by some very brave members of the Secret Service, who acted very quickly," during a press conference held shortly after he, the First Lady, and several members of his administration had to be evacuated from the Hilton hotel in Washin…

Salary expectations in Panama registered a cumulative decrease of 7.87% during the first quarter of 2026, in a context where the labor market reflects signs of adjustment in workers' expectations. The average desired salary was $984 in March, consolidating a downward trend that has been maintained since January and represents the lowest level recorded for this indicator. The labor market report for March shows that, although January started with an average salary expectation of $1,011, followed by February with $994, the progressive decline led to March closing with a monthly decrease of 0.99% and a year-on-year reduction of 5.21%. This behavior reflects an adjustment in the expectations of job applicants in relation to the current conditions of the labor market. The analysis by experience level shows significant differences. In March, positions of manager or supervisor registered an average salary of $1,303, while semi-senior and senior positions reached $1,017, and the junior segment was at $745. All levels showed decreases compared to the previous month, confirming that the downward trend is widespread in the market. The gender pay gap remains another important element of the report. In March, the desired salary for men was $1,010, while for women it was $959, representing a difference of 5.3…

The suspect has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, according to two law enforcement officials.

U.S. authorities have identified the alleged perpetrator of the shooting that occurred on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton hotel as Cole Tomas Allen, a 30-year-old man from California. He is currently in police custody following the incident, which forced the evacuation of President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. According to information released by international media outlets, the suspect opened fire inside the venue, injuring a Secret Service agent and causing moments of extreme tension among the attendees. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots, which immediately triggered the Secret Service's security protocols. Trump himself later shared an image of the suspect on the Truth Social platform, showing him shirtless and lying face down on the floor while being restrained by several agents. Among those who witnessed the incident was journalist Wolf Blitzer, who said he was just a few meters from the shooter. According to his testimony, the individual was carrying a rifle and fired approximately six shots in what appeared to be a random manner. "The noise was very loud. I was just a few meters from the shooter, who was firing without a clear direction," he recounted. Images released after the incident show police officers restraining the suspect while others secured the perimeter. As of now, no other victims have been reported.

Cole Tomas Allen has been identified as the alleged gunman. He is reported to be a 31-year-old male from Torrance, California.

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A video shows Erika Kirk crying as she is being escorted away after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, April 28.

John Hinckley Jr. opened fire with a revolver at that time, injuring the president, his press secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy, and a police officer

Donald Trump said the suspect was armed with “multiple weapons” and identified the individual as being from California.

A tense moment unfolded on Saturday night at the Washington Hilton hotel when the President of the United States, Donald Trump, was urgently evacuated after what were reported to be gunshots during the traditional White House Correspondents' Dinner. The incident, which resulted in no injuries and ended with the arrest of a suspect, inevitably brought to mind a historical precedent: the assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan that occurred at the same location more than four decades ago. According to preliminary reports, Trump was conversing with the First Lady, Melania Trump, when loud explosions were heard inside the venue. Within seconds, agents from the Secret Service surrounded the President and escorted him out of the ballroom while shouting "stay down," activating a security protocol that included the evacuation of officials present, including the Vice President and members of the cabinet. It should be noted that authorities were able to apprehend the alleged perpetrator, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident. Attack on Reagan The scene, however, stirred the memory of American politics due to its geographical similarity – although not in its consequences – to the attack on Reagan on March 30, 1981. On that occasion, the then-President was shot as he was leaving a union event near the Washington Hilton. The attacker, John Hinckley Jr., fired a...

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The U.S. Secret Service evacuated President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with other members of the U.S. Cabinet, from the ballroom where the annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) was being held after what appeared to be gunshots were heard, according to a journalist from EFE who was present at the event. The apparent explosions occurred outside the ballroom where the dinner was taking place. The President and First Lady were seated at a table on a stage, and they were evacuated shortly after the apparent gunshots were heard. Other members of the government who had attended the gala, held at the Hilton Hotel in Washington, were also evacuated, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Television images later showed more members of the Secret Service deploying in the ballroom, and after a few minutes, they began asking attendees to leave the room because it was now "the scene of a crime," according to the EFE journalist present at the dinner. With information from EFE. The post Secret Service evacuated Trump and Melania from dinner with journalists after hearing explosions appeared first on Efecto Cocuyo.

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Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday night. This action was taken after loud noises were heard in the hotel lobby where the event was taking place. The First Lady, Melania Trump, and other U.S. government officials were also quickly evacuated from the premises by Secret Service agents. Many of the 2,600 attendees took cover, and waiters fled to the front of the ballroom. Shortly before being escorted off the stage by security personnel, Melania Trump appeared to react to something in the crowd and displayed a concerned expression on her face, according to a live CSPAN broadcast. Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media showed armed police officers deployed in the hotel hallways. Donald Trump was evacuated. Developing news.

CNN, the American news network, reported breaking news that President Trump left the venue of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after a loud noise was heard. President Trump had been seated on the stage, but security personnel rushed to surround him. It was reported that President Trump was safe. Subsequently, armed security personnel were deployed on the stage, maintaining a heightened state of alert. At the venue, attendees briefly panicked and crouched under their tables. The details of what happened at the venue are currently unknown.

Journalists were hiding under tables, and the man who fired the shots has been arrested.

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WASHINGTON. – The annual correspondents' dinner at the White House was interrupted this Saturday by loud explosions, which triggered security protocols and led to the evacuation of the President of the United States, Donald Trump. According to reports from the AP and AFP news agencies, attendees – including journalists and officials – covered their heads as they heard the noise, while agents from the U.S. Secret Service escorted the President away from the area. Images captured at the scene show the moment of the evacuation. At this time, there are no apparent signs of injuries, according to available information. The origin of the explosions and whether there was a specific threat have not yet been determined. The event, organized by the White House Correspondents' Association, brings together representatives from the press and government officials in one of the most traditional events on the American political calendar. Authorities did not immediately provide additional details about what happened. Developing story. Agencies: AFP, AP, and Reuters.

At the age of 16, David Foenkinos suffered a cardiac arrest and spent several weeks in that precarious state where life can be sustained or lost in the same instant. When he awoke, he was no longer the same person; he knew he wanted to be a writer. Many years later, already a recognized author and a man in his fifties, he published a novel in which a young woman named Clara experiences a similar ordeal. The difference is that she awakens with the gift of clairvoyance instead of the gift of writing. "Everyone Loves Clara" is the title of the new book by the French author, which is being published in Chile by Alfaguara. The novel is based on his experience, we said, but also on his visit to a non-Catholic cemetery in Rome, with his daughter, where he saw a sculpture called "Angel of Sorrow." This marble sculpture, created by the American William Wetmore Story for the tomb of his wife, Emelyn, who died in 1894, represents the devastation caused by the loss of a loved one. With its wings and its body inclined, it embodies the grief associated with death. This pain, rendered in stone, deeply moved the man and inspired him to explore the idea of a novel in which one could return from the dead. And not only return from death, but also write about it, because Clara's father, Alexis, a banker, turns to literature to cope with the experience and enrolls in a writing workshop led by the writer Ruprez. "I was amazed by that sculpture," Foenkinos tells Culto. "In fact, it's..."

President Donald Trump and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries. The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables by the hundreds. “Out of the way, sir!” someone yelled. Others yelled to duck. More to follow...

President Donald Trump was evacuated from the Washington Hilton hotel, where journalists and celebrities were gathered for the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in the nation's capital.