# \#breaking-news **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/breaking-news/74.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 2)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 8048\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-2/973972 "2026-09-24T02:47:42Z")
Continuing the discussion from Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 1) - #10091 by Walken\_After\_Midnight. Previous discussions: Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 1) Just a reminder: Kedikat has been ins… --- ## [Reported shots fired at Chiefs Super Bowl rally \[Feb 14, 2024\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reported-shots-fired-at-chiefs-super-bowl-rally-feb-14-2024/997568)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reported-shots-fired-at-chiefs-super-bowl-rally-feb-14-2024/997568 "2026-09-08T22:39:10Z")
Hopefully it’s nothing serious and nobody was hurt. ETA: Getting texts from my wife who is watching on TV. Two or three victims reported. Not sure if that is injuries or fatalities. --- ## [Milligan Univ cycling team decimated by driver while on training ride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milligan-univ-cycling-team-decimated-by-driver-while-on-training-ride/1032451)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/milligan-univ-cycling-team-decimated-by-driver-while-on-training-ride/1032451 "2026-09-08T03:12:35Z")
11 member of the Milligan University (TN) cycling team were out for a training ride when a driver plowed into them. Two of the cyclists, Haylan Engdahl & Brayden Rogers were killed & seven others injured, including four… --- ## [Meta \[Facebook\] and Numerous States Settle Lawsuit about Child Safety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-facebook-and-numerous-states-settle-lawsuit-about-child-safety/1032567)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-facebook-and-numerous-states-settle-lawsuit-about-child-safety/1032567 "2026-09-04T14:07:25Z")
California says states, Meta agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5944781/meta-settlement-child-safety-lawsuit The important thing is not the money but that: “Met… --- ## [Breaking: toxic gas leak in Orange County imminent: 40,000 ordered to evacuate: Breaking news, 2026-05-23](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-toxic-gas-leak-in-orange-county-imminent-40-000-ordered-to-evacuate-breaking-news-2026-05-23/1030327)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-toxic-gas-leak-in-orange-county-imminent-40-000-ordered-to-evacuate-breaking-news-2026-05-23/1030327 "2026-08-28T13:00:42Z")
A tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate has been overheating for the last 2 days. Officials say they’re probably not going to be able to prevent it from either venting its contents, or exploding, either of… --- ## [Police stage 'chilling' raid on small Kansas newspaper, seizing computers (due to divorce conflict?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-stage-chilling-raid-on-small-kansas-newspaper-seizing-computers-due-to-divorce-conflict/988438)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/police-stage-chilling-raid-on-small-kansas-newspaper-seizing-computers-due-to-divorce-conflict/988438 "2026-08-15T17:54:31Z")
In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home. Eric Meyer, owner a… --- ## [UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in Manhattan \[breaking news: 2024-12-04\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-in-manhattan-breaking-news-2024-12-04/1011159)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 859\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-in-manhattan-breaking-news-2024-12-04/1011159 "2026-08-14T20:30:40Z")
News reports are that this appears to be a targeted attack. (gift link) CEO Brian Thompson (age 50) was in Manhattan for an investor meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown and was gunned down as he was about to enter th… --- ## [Joe Biden diagnosed with Prostate Cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer/1018513)
**Author:** [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer/1018513 "2026-08-13T18:53:37Z")
Joe Biden has an aggressive form of Prostate cancer. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/us/politics/biden-prostate-cancer.html?unlocked\_article\_code=1.IE8.JmpY.mn0ITWcCGBab&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=article… --- ## [Savannah Guthrie (Today Show, co-anchor) mother missing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/savannah-guthrie-today-show-co-anchor-mother-missing/1027414)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 332\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/savannah-guthrie-today-show-co-anchor-mother-missing/1027414 "2026-08-03T17:25:44Z")
Anyone, else following the case? It’s looking more and more like kidnapping. The ransom note mailed to TMZ included private details an scummy, opportunist wouldn’t know. Blood drops on front steps were tested and cam… --- ## [Salman Rushdie attacked onstage - Breaking news {2022-08-12}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salman-rushdie-attacked-onstage-breaking-news-2022-08-12/969564)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salman-rushdie-attacked-onstage-breaking-news-2022-08-12/969564 "2026-07-30T18:58:33Z")
Rushdie was speaking a short time ago in New York when a man in black rushed the stage and began punching or stabbing him. Reports are not clear if he was injured or the extent of injuries. Link to NYT --- ## [Possible school shooting ~40mi NE of Atlanta (9/4/2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-school-shooting-40mi-ne-of-atlanta-9-4-2024/1006755)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-school-shooting-40mi-ne-of-atlanta-9-4-2024/1006755 "2026-07-30T18:07:08Z")
Not a lot of details yet, but the school has been evacuated and there is a heavy police presence: --- ## [Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner (Breaking News Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shots-fired-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-breaking-news-thread/1029558)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shots-fired-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-breaking-news-thread/1029558 "2026-07-24T13:33:10Z")
No one reported injured. First reports are the shots were fired just outside the ballroom. The President was evacuated and the dinner canceled. Trump will have a further statement later this evening. --- ## [Breaking news: Minnesota assassin targeting Democrats 2025-06-14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-minnesota-assassin-targeting-democrats-2025-06-14/1019626)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-minnesota-assassin-targeting-democrats-2025-06-14/1019626 "2026-07-23T21:30:55Z")
Yup, some MAGA type I’d assume is going after Democratic lawmakers and has shot two and their spouses. Unclear who if anyone has died. --- ## [Plane Crashes into Beijng's Tallest Building](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plane-crashes-into-beijngs-tallest-building/1031216)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plane-crashes-into-beijngs-tallest-building/1031216 "2026-06-29T04:50:29Z")
From Reuters: & --- ## ["Titan" submersible investigation begins \[28-June-2023\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titan-submersible-investigation-begins-28-june-2023/986242)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 709\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titan-submersible-investigation-begins-28-june-2023/986242 "2026-06-20T02:07:43Z")
I was going to post this as a follow-on in the original thread but I see that it’s closed. Pieces of the imploded submersible have been retrieved and have arrived in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The investigation will be … --- ## [Bridge collapse in Baltimore {2024-03-26}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridge-collapse-in-baltimore-2024-03-26/999372)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 559\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridge-collapse-in-baltimore-2024-03-26/999372 "2026-05-12T17:08:02Z")
News is still coming in - looks horrific. From what we can tell, the Francis Scott Key Bridge was hit by a ship and has collapsed, with what have to me multiple casualties both above and below. https://edition.cnn.com/2… --- ## [Active shooter in Detroit, Michigan, at synagogue called Temple Israel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-in-detroit-michigan-at-synagogue-called-temple-israel/1028399)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/active-shooter-in-detroit-michigan-at-synagogue-called-temple-israel/1028399 "2026-03-13T04:11:27Z")
So CNN is reporting. Sorry, I’m on my mobile device so I have no links but if you go to CNN, it’s on the front page. --- ## [Man armed with gun and fuel can shot dead after breaking into Trump's Mar-a-Lago property](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-armed-with-gun-and-fuel-can-shot-dead-after-breaking-into-trumps-mar-a-lago-property/1027891)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-armed-with-gun-and-fuel-can-shot-dead-after-breaking-into-trumps-mar-a-lago-property/1027891 "2026-02-25T13:38:41Z")
Man shot dead after allegedly trying to enter Mar-a-Largo. Man has not yet been named. Some information in this short YouTube clip --- ## [Nine Backcountry Skiers Dead from Avalanche in Lake Tahoe Area {February 18, 2026}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nine-backcountry-skiers-dead-from-avalanche-in-lake-tahoe-area-february-18-2026/1027808)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nine-backcountry-skiers-dead-from-avalanche-in-lake-tahoe-area-february-18-2026/1027808 "2026-02-22T20:05:32Z")
Six skiers out of a group of fifteen survived. While one is still missing, it is not possible he would have survived because of the cold. Avalanche warnings were issued–but apparently ignored? One of the worst avalanc… --- ## [Passenger plane crashes near DC-area’s Reagan Airport {Jan 29, 2025}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passenger-plane-crashes-near-dc-area-s-reagan-airport-jan-29-2025/1013602)
**Author:** [@Disinfectus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disinfectus)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/passenger-plane-crashes-near-dc-area-s-reagan-airport-jan-29-2025/1013602 "2026-02-09T22:58:04Z")
A regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia on Wednesday evening, according to DC Fire and EMS. The aircraft went down in the Potomac River vicinity of the airpo… --- ## [CBP (Customs and Border Protection) shoots two in Portland, OR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbp-customs-and-border-protection-shoots-two-in-portland-or/1026493)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbp-customs-and-border-protection-shoots-two-in-portland-or/1026493 "2026-02-04T21:34:38Z")
Continuing the discussion from The ICE shooting in Minneapolis (1/7/2026): Portland police said at a 2:24 p.m., they had learned that a man who had been shot called to request help near Northeast 146th Avenue and Eas… --- ## [Several dozen dead in bar fire in Switzerland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/several-dozen-dead-in-bar-fire-in-switzerland/1026237)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/several-dozen-dead-in-bar-fire-in-switzerland/1026237 "2026-02-03T15:23:56Z")
‘Several’ dozen killed in blaze in Swiss resort bar on New Year’s Day, police say - ABC News Bar fire on New Years Day. --- ## [US attacks Venezuela and captures President Maduro - Jan 3, 2026 {Breaking News}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-attacks-venezuela-and-captures-president-maduro-jan-3-2026-breaking-news/1026300)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-attacks-venezuela-and-captures-president-maduro-jan-3-2026-breaking-news/1026300 "2026-01-17T01:46:24Z")
This is the Breaking News thread. CNN updating link below https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/venezuela-explosions-caracas-intl-hnk-01-03-26 --- ## [12/13/25: Shooting near Brown University in Providence, RI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-13-25-shooting-near-brown-university-in-providence-ri/1025677)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-13-25-shooting-near-brown-university-in-providence-ri/1025677 "2026-01-06T22:46:29Z")
That CNN is giving few details indicates to me that this is a very bad situation. --- ## [Mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Australia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-bondi-beach-australia/1025683)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-bondi-beach-australia/1025683 "2025-12-22T04:56:01Z")
2 men opened fire at a Hannukah candle lighting event at Bondi Beach, Australia. Reports so far say 10 fatalities. To the best of our knowledge, the shooters have been neutralized. This is a developing story. https://ww… --- ## [Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar and wife indicted on bribery and foreign influence charges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-rep-henry-cuellar-and-wife-indicted-on-bribery-and-foreign-influence-charges/1001113)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-rep-henry-cuellar-and-wife-indicted-on-bribery-and-foreign-influence-charges/1001113 "2025-12-03T19:25:39Z")
The Justice Department on Friday released an indictment against longtime Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife, Imelda, charging the pair with bribery and money laundering related to their ties with an oil and gas co… --- ## [Two National Guardsmen shot in DC (November 26, 2025), one dead, one in critical condition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-national-guardsmen-shot-in-dc-november-26-2025-one-dead-one-in-critical-condition/1025165)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-national-guardsmen-shot-in-dc-november-26-2025-one-dead-one-in-critical-condition/1025165 "2025-11-28T17:13:41Z")
Close to the WH. They have someone in custody. --- ## [2025 Nobel Prizes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-nobel-prizes/1023733)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-nobel-prizes/1023733 "2025-10-13T23:19:12Z")
The 2025 Nobel prizes are coming out this week. Today the one in medicine was announced: There have been several exciting new drugs called checkpoint inhibitors in the last few years for which this research provided i… --- ## [Breaking news: Sean "Diddy" Combs – homes raided by feds (25 Mar 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-sean-diddy-combs-homes-raided-by-feds-25-mar-2024/999371)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-sean-diddy-combs-homes-raided-by-feds-25-mar-2024/999371 "2025-10-03T22:07:24Z")
Video report: Homes searched in Los Angeles and Miami. Miami-focused article with some historical background on recent accusations and controversies: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287085590.htm… --- ## [Breaking news: Trump safe after shots fired near Palm Beach golf club 2024/09/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-trump-safe-after-shots-fired-near-palm-beach-golf-club-2024-09-15/1007312)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-trump-safe-after-shots-fired-near-palm-beach-golf-club-2024-09-15/1007312 "2025-09-23T21:21:47Z")
ABC is more vague, but NY Post says Secret Service shot at man who may have had a gun. Apparently Trump wasn’t actually fired at, and is safe. ETA, the first version of the NYP article did not specify an AK-47. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/breaking-news/74.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=breaking-news)