In Angeles, Philippines, Lea Casilao expected a morning text from her husband, Joselito. He often replied with “Good morning, love.” On Sunday, her phone stayed silent. Joselito had been at the workers’ barracks that night, texting her until late. This suggested he might be trapped in the building collapse that occurred at dawn. Rescuers worked...
A tragic building collapse in Angeles City, located in the northern province of Pampanga, Philippines, has resulted in confirmed fatalities and many missing individuals. Early on Monday, rescue teams successfully pulled three people from the rubble. The disaster struck a nine-story hotel under construction, which crumbled into a heap of concrete slabs, twisted rebars, and...
The 2026 French Open features top tennis stars with points to prove. The Athletic provides live coverage of Day 1 at Roland Garros in Paris, where the men’s and women’s draws are divided differently this year. On the men’s side, there’s one clear favorite, while challengers aim to unseat him. For the women, the top...
The 2026 French Open has commenced at Roland Garros, presenting exciting first-round matchups for both men’s and women’s singles events. Defending champions and top players are preparing for this prestigious second Grand Slam of the year. The Athletic’s team of Ava Wallace, Matthew Futterman, and Charlie Eccleshare share analyses of the draws and highlight matches...
Incident Overview A shooting took place near the White House, prompting a brief lockdown. A 21-year-old gunman, Nasire Best from Maryland, was killed. Details of the Shooting The incident occurred Saturday evening close to a Secret Service checkpoint. ABC News correspondent Selina Wang, covering President Donald Trump’s Iran peace talks, took cover as gunfire erupted....
Emergency crews addressing the chemical incident at a Southern California aerospace facility have identified a possible crack in an unstable tank. This could potentially be relieving pressure inside the vessel. In a video update on social media, Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief T.J. McGovern mentioned that specialized teams entered the danger zone late Saturday...
Shots were fired near the northwestern corner of the White House complex while President Trump was inside. The Secret Service returned fire, resulting in the death of the gunman. Secret Service officials reported that a bystander was hit by gunfire, though no details were provided on the person’s identity or the severity of the injuries....
Emergency crews in Southern California launched a critical overnight operation at an aerospace facility to address a nearby chemical tank issue. The primary tank’s internal temperature climbed to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, leading Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency and order the evacuation of over 40,000 residents. Efforts to Control the Situation Orange...
Officials have evacuated tens of thousands of residents in Southern California due to the imminent threat posed by a leaking chemical tank at an aerospace facility. The tank, located at GKN Aerospace, holds 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile substance used in the production of plastics. According to Orange County Fire Authority Chief Craig...
A suspected drug smuggler was detained off the coast of California after federal agents uncovered cocaine worth $6.4 million aboard an oil tanker allegedly linked to a Mexican drug cartel. Ceasar Tubay Gelacio Jr., a 43-year-old from the Philippines, faces charges of importing a controlled substance, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of...