Two 17-year-old suspects were arrested after gunfire near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk triggered a chaotic evacuation. Police reported no injuries and said there is no ongoing threat.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expanding tax relief, debt-renegotiation and credit measures ahead of the 2026 election, raising hopes for stronger consumption—and concerns over Brazil’s public finances.
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival near the Space Needle left three people dead and four injured. A teenage suspect is in custody as authorities search for another shooter.
Keiko Fujimori begins her presidency promising order, national reconciliation and a hardline response to crime, but Peru’s political divisions remain deep.
Kimberly Sullivan’s attorney says she will reject plea offers requiring 10 or 20 years in prison and proceed toward trial in the Waterbury captivity case.
The Trump administration has secured a temporary appeals court victory involving proposed USPS mail ballot changes, but another injunction continues to block the policy.