West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot in a targeted attack near the White House, resulting in critical injuries. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders, including President Donald Trump and various Democratic figures, who labeled the act as horrific violence.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., and are currently in critical condition. The incident, described as targeted, occurred close to the Farragut West metro station, prompting a response from local officials including Mayor Muriel Bowser and FBI Director Kash Patel.

President Trump has ordered the deployment of an additional 500 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., following a targeted shooting incident that left two members of the West Virginia National Guard in critical condition. The shooting occurred near the White House, prompting immediate security concerns and a swift response from law enforcement.

A Georgia judge has dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, marking a significant legal victory for him as the once-promising prosecution has completely collapsed. This decision concludes the last criminal prosecution Trump faced related to alleged interference in the 2020 election results.

A devastating fire swept through high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong on Wednesday night, resulting in at least 36 confirmed deaths, including a firefighter, and leaving 279 individuals reported missing. This incident marks one of the deadliest fires in the city in recent years, prompting an urgent response from local authorities.

Following his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has seen a decrease in the number of legal cases against him, although some unresolved issues remain. Previously, he faced numerous civil lawsuits and criminal charges that posed significant risks to his financial stability and personal freedom.

A bake sale held in a liberal Maryland suburb raised funds for local families affected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, reflecting growing anti-ICE sentiment across the country. This event is part of a broader movement against ICE's immigration enforcement practices, which many view as harmful to communities.

The Australian government has announced that it will enforce a ban on social media for children under the age of 16 starting next month, despite a legal challenge from a rights advocacy group that questions the constitutionality of the legislation.