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Trump declares National Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of June start to hurricane season

7 May 2025 at 01:44

President Donald Trump declared the week of Monday, May 5 National Hurricane Preparedness Week, calling on Americans to plan and prepare for the risk of major coastal storms before hurricane season begins.

"As hurricane season approaches, I urge every household to recognize the dangers of severe weather, assess their risk, and develop a comprehensive plan to ensure disaster preparedness," read a proclamation from President Trump marking the event. "I call upon Americans living in hurricane-prone areas to safeguard their families, homes, and businesses from the dangers of hurricanes."

Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 every year, though it is possible for hurricane-strength storms to form before that date.

U.S. forecasters say 2025 is expected to be an above-average year for Atlantic storm activity. They forecast 17 named storms, with nine becoming hurricanes and four becoming major hurricanes. The report indicates there is a better than 50% chance of a major hurricane striking the U.S. coastline this year.

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This comes as President Trump has since the beginning of his term made deep staffing cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service.

Weather experts and U.S. lawmakers have warned of potentially "devastating" consequences for the American public, who often owe their lives to minute-by-minute forecasting and guidance during extreme weather like hurricanes.

"People nationwide depend on NOAA for free, accurate forecasts, severe weather alerts, and emergency information," warned U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman. "Purging the government of scientists, experts, and career civil servants and slashing fundamental programs will cost lives."

"I remain steadfastly committed to supporting hurricane recovery efforts and ensuring that Federal resources and tax dollars are allocated to American citizens in need," President Trump wrote in Tuesday's proclamation, saying that his executive orders have given state and local authorities more leeway to prepare and respond to weather disasters. "Local officials have the insight to make risk-informed decisions, deploy resources, manage operations, and eliminate ineffective bureaucracy so we can better serve affected communities."

5 people charged after migrant boat capsized, killing 3, including 14-year-old boy from India

Federal officials filed charges Tuesday against five people in connection to a boat carrying migrants that capsized a day earlier off San Diego's Pacific coast, killing three people, including a 14-year-old boy from India.

The boy's 10-year-old sister is still missing at sea and is presumed dead, the U.S. Attorney's Office in San Diego said in a statement. Their parents were among the four people who were injured and taken to the hospital, including the father, who is in a coma.

Nine people were initially reported missing. All but the 10-year-old girl were found late Monday by Border Patrol agents conducting operations in the San Diego area, officials said.

Two Mexican citizens were arrested at the beach near where the boat overturned. They were charged with human smuggling resulting in death, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of death or life in prison.

Border Patrol agents found eight migrants who managed to make it to shore. The agents also identified vehicles with drivers who were waiting to pick up the migrants as part of the smuggling scheme, according to court documents.

U.S. authorities also arrested three Mexican citizens and charged them with unlawfully transporting migrants. One had been deported in 2023 from the U.S.

It was unclear if any of the defendants had defense attorneys, and they could not be reached for comment.

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The drowning deaths of these children are a heartbreaking reminder of how little human traffickers care about the costs of their deadly business, said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. We are committed to seeking justice for these vulnerable victims, and to holding accountable any traffickers responsible for their deaths.

The search efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard stopped late Monday. Crews combed the area via helicopter and a cutter for hours after the boat flipped shortly after sunrise about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of the Mexico border. Officials described the skiff as a panga, a small wooden open-air boat used to fish but also commonly used by smugglers to bring people into the U.S. from Mexico.

Migrants are increasingly turning to the risky alternative offered by smugglers to travel by sea to avoid heavily guarded land borders, including off Californias coast. Pangas leave the Mexican coast in the dead of night.

In 2023, eight people were killed when two migrant smuggling boats approached a San Diego beach in heavy fog. One capsized in the surf. It was one of the deadliest maritime smuggling cases in waters off the U.S. coast.

A federal judge sentenced a San Diego man to 18 years in prison in 2022 for piloting a small vessel overloaded with 32 migrants that smashed apart in powerful surf off San Diegos coast, killing three people and injuring more than two dozen others.

Experts discuss health effects of artificial food dyes amid US phase-out efforts

6 May 2025 at 22:37

Florida resident Deb Bostock-Kelley has been closely reading food labels for years. It started when she noticed strange symptoms in her daughter.

She would have welts all over her body, said Bostock-Kelley.

She couldnt figure out what was causing them until she took her daughter to get tested for allergies.

When she had to go through that and have all the little pin things put on a child to find out that it was Red Dye 40 that was causing her all these incidences, it was just, it broke my heart that she had to go through this, said Bostock-Kelley.

After she got answers, she started paying attention to food labels so she wouldnt buy anything with Red No. 40 in it.

You do not realize how many things that this is in, said Bostock-Kelley.

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That was several years ago, and to this day, she still avoids artificial food dyes. So when she heard the federal government is making an effort to remove them from our food supply, she was thrilled.

I think its phenomenal, said Bostock-Kelley.

In January, the FDA announced it was banning the use of Red No. 3 in food and drugs. Now, the U.S. Department of Health along with the FDA are looking to revoke authorization for two synthetic food colorings, Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B within the coming months.

Theyre also working with the food industry to eliminate six other synthetic dyes FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2 from the food supply by the end of next year. The dyes are used in things like cereal, candy, and yogurt.

Dr. David Berger, a pediatrician at Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care, told the Scripps News Group that hes very supportive of this.

These are synthetic," he said. "Theyre made from petroleum, and theres absolutely no nutritional benefit to them whatsoever."

Health experts said theres growing evidence that certain dyes could be linked to potential health risks, particularly in children.

The concern is the research thats come out that there may be some relationship to neurodevelopmental disorders, said Berger.

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The Scripps News Group spoke about these potential risks with Lauri Wright, associate professor and director of nutrition programs for the University of South Florida College of Public Health.

These include hyperactivity or behavioral symptoms, some allergic reactions, and in the case of Red 3, some links between cancer in animal studies, said Wright.

While this is important, experts believe many of these side effects arent widespread, so people shouldnt panic.

The health effects of food dyes tend to occur over time and really more in sensitive individuals, said Wright.

As part of this new effort, the FDA is also working to authorize four natural food colorings. In the meantime, doctors encourage people to read grocery store labels and avoid ultra-processed foods.

Its always going to be a benefit to move to more whole, minimally processed, and colored foods like fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Thats going to help reduce your health risks for many, many different diseases, said Wright.

This story was originally published by Larissa Scott with the

Scripps News Group

in Tampa Bay.

India fires three missiles across the frontier with Pakistan, killing 8, officials say

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing at least eight people including a child, Pakistani authorities said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants.

The Indian army said later on Tuesday three civilians were killed in shelling by Pakistani troops in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

It said in a statement the Pakistani army resorted to arbitrary firing, including gunfire and artillery shelling, across the Line of Control, the de facto border that divides disputed Kashmir between the two countries, and their international border.

The Indian army was responding in a proportionate manner, it said.

Tensions have soared between the nuclear-armed neighbors since last month's massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistan for backing the militant attack, which Islamabad has denied.

Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Wednesday's airstrikes and said the deceitful enemy has carried out cowardly attacks at five locations in Pakistan and that his country would retaliate.

Pakistan has every right to give a robust response to this act of war imposed by India, and a strong response is indeed being given, Sharif said.

He said his country and its armed forces know very well how to deal with the enemy.

Sharif has convened a meeting of the National Security Committee for Wednesday morning.

The missiles struck locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province. One hit a mosque in the city of Bahawalpur in Punjab, where a child was killed and a woman and man were injured.

Pakistans military spokesperson, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif, said that India launched attacks at six different locations, resulting in the martyrdom of eight people and injuries to 38 others.

RELATED STORY | Indian police say gunmen kill at least 20 tourists in Kashmir

State-run Pakistan Television, quoting security officials, said the country's air force shot down three Indian jets in retaliation but provided no additional detail. There was no immediate comment from India about Pakistan's claim.

Pakistans Foreign Affairs Ministry said Indian forces had launched the strikes while staying in Indian airspace. Other locations hit were near Muridke in Punjab and Kotli in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.

It said the attack reportedly resulted in civilian casualties and posed a significant threat to commercial air traffic. This reckless escalation has brought the two nuclear-armed states closer to a major conflict, the statement said.

Indias Defense Ministry said at least nine sites were targeted where terrorist attacks against India have been planned.

Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistan military facilities have been targeted, the statement said, adding that India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.

We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for this attack will be held accountable, the statement said.

Stephane Dujarric, the United Nations spokesperson, said in a statement late Tuesday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was very concerned about the Indian military operations across the Line of Control and international border and called for maximum military restraint from both countries.

The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, the statement read.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce commented on the escalating tensions in the region on Tuesday:

"We continue to urge Pakistan and India to work towards a responsible resolution that maintains long-term peace and regional stability in South Asia," Bruce said. "We remain in touch with the governments of both countries at multiple levels we are not watching from afar in that regard."

State Department comments on escalating tensions in Kashmir region

In Muzaffarabad, the main city of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, resident Abdul Sammad, said he heard several explosions and that some people were wounded in the attack. People were seen running in panic and authorities immediately cut the power, leading to a blackout.

The blasts ripped through walls. Locals inspected the damage to their homes in the aftermath of the missile attacks, rubble and other debris crunching underfoot.

People took refuge on the streets and in open areas, fearful of what might happen. We were afraid the next missile might hit our house, said Mohammad Ashraf.

Waqar Noor, the region's interior minister, said authorities have declared an emergency in the region's hospitals.

Pakistan shut schools in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Punjab province after the missile strikes. It had already had closed religious seminaries in Kashmir in anticipation of an attack by India.

Along the Line of Control, which divides the disputed region of Kashmir between India and Pakistan, there were heavy exchanges of fire between both armies.

Life hacks: Tips from an expert on dealing with stress in a high-pressure world

6 May 2025 at 20:09

In today's fast-paced world, stress is an omnipresent challenge. However, how we respond to stress can make a big difference.

Dr. David Rzeszutko offers an unexpected perspective on stress. He is vice president of medical and clinical operations at Priority Health and is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics.

We really want to see if we can change our mindset and our perception of stress to maybe think about that experience as maybe a challenge, or even as an opportunity to grow and learn, Dr. Rzeszutko explains.

He notes that our typical understanding of stress often leans towards negative feelings.

When we think of stress generally, we think of distress, dis-stress, or abnormal stress, meaning that we get nervous or we get sweaty palms, we get a little cotton mouth, our heart rate goes up.

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The consequences of stress can be significant. Dr. Rzeszutko points to a long list of potential health problems associated with stress, including anxiety, mood disorders, sadness, sleep disturbances, stress eating, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Therefore, it's crucial to learn some stress management techniques. Stress relievers Dr. Rzeszutko suggests include:

Weighted blankets: Described as like getting a good bear hug.  An ice pack on the chest: This can help slow down the heart rate by affecting major nerves in the body.  Essential oils: Through aromatherapy, these can influence brain centers and neurochemistry, helping to calm the body.  Sour candy: Surprisingly, the sourness can be a jolt to the parasympathetic system, acting as a distractor. (Dr. Rzeszutko clarifies he does not recommend excessive candy consumption.)  Yoga: Incorporating stretching exercises and other physical activities.  Massage therapy: Provides relaxation and stress relief.  Meditation: Aids in calming the mind.  Deep breathing exercises: Helps in managing immediate stress responses.  Regular exercise: Aiming for at least 30 minutes a day can be beneficial, and it doesn't need to be done all at once. 

To begin your relaxation journey, Dr. Rzeszutko has provided a guided meditation that only takes three minutes.

Guided Meditation - Priority Health by WXMI

Adopting these strategies can lead to a healthier, more balanced approach to dealing with stress.

This story was originally published by Robb Westaby with the

Scripps News Group

in Western Michigan.

DHS Secretary Noem tells Congress cybersecurity agency is no longer focused on misinformation

6 May 2025 at 19:58

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security oversight hearing on Tuesday, answering a variety of questions about the way the administration is handling immigration and other issues.

The Department of Homeland Security is one of the largest federal branches that oversees over 270,000 employees across multiple agencies one of those being the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Noem said she has refocused CISA from targeting misinformation and instead has redirected the agency to secure critical infrastructure.

Last year, CISA partnered with local agencies ahead of the 2024 presidential election to ensure security and combat false information.

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Noem fielded some questions regarding an update on the investigation into a hack the government has named "Salt Typhoon." That was when at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations were impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign last fall.

Democratic representatives on the subcommittee questioned Noem about plans that were revealed for a military parade on President Donald Trump's birthday, June 14, which is a newly added element to the U.S. Army's long-planned 250th birthday festival on the National Mall.

Noem confirmed that the event has been designated as a special security event, which means that the department will be spending money to secure it with members of the Secret Service and other agencies.

She was also asked about the multimillion-dollar ads touting Homeland Security's efforts titled Stronger Borders, Stronger America Campaign.

Noem said the television advertisements, aired both nationally and internationally, cost roughly $200 million and are meant to encourage self-deportation, which she felt the media has not highlighted enough on its own.

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Drug industry critic Vinay Prasad will lead FDA's vaccine oversight

6 May 2025 at 19:50

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday Vinay Prasad will serve as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which oversees vaccine and gene therapy regulation for the FDA.

Prasad remains a vocal critic of mask mandates and fast-tracked COVID boosters that became controversial issues during pandemic lockdowns.

He has also criticized the FDA's approach to pharmaceutical approvals, including with published papers that examine the efficacy of unproven cancer treatments.

"If youre talking about FDA 2024, I think theyd probably be better off as a result of not having the FDA," he said last year, during an interview with former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who was forced to resign from his post after he sought to keep Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from accessing vaccine safety databases. Marks told The Associated Press he feared Kennedy's team would overwrite or erase the data.

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Prasad, who teaches at the University of California San Francisco, has formal training in the study of cancer and blood disorders.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary confirmed Prasad's appointment on Tuesday.

"With 500+ peer-reviewed publications and two books, Dr. Prasad brings the kind of scientific rigor, independence, and transparency we need at CBERa significant step forward," Makary wrote.

Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, CDC says

6 May 2025 at 19:26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.

The agency said there are seven cases across six states, including Florida, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Illinois. The onset of illnesses appeared to be between Feb. 9 and March 24.

Of the seven cases, there were five who told the CDC they had contact with backyard poultry before they got sick two of whom had bought or obtained poultry from agricultural retail stores.

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Health officials say backyard poultry like chickens and ducks can carry salmonella germs even if they look healthy and clean. They recommended always washing your hands, not eating or drinking around the animals and cleaning supplies and containers around them.

For those handling eggs, experts recommend collecting eggs often, throwing away cracked eggs and refrigerating eggs to keep them fresh and slow the growth of germs.

This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip Preakness, dashing Triple Crown bid

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the Preakness Stakes, officials announced Tuesday, meaning there won't be a Triple Crown champion for a seventh consecutive year.

We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness," said Mike Rogers, executive VP of 1/ST Racing, which operates the Preakness. We extend our congratulations to the connections of Sovereignty and respect their decision."

Mott told Preakness officials the plan will be to enter Sovereignty in the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel of the Triple Crown, on June 7 at Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. Mott on Sunday morning had foreshadowed skipping the Preakness in the name of long-term interests.

We want to do whats best for the horse, he told reporters at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Of course, you always think about a Triple Crown, and thats not something were not going to think about.

Sovereignty won a muddy Derby with jockey Junior Alvarado at odds of 7-1 by passing favorite Journalism down the stretch.

United Arab Emirates-based Godolphin owns Sovereignty. A call and a message sent by The Associated Press to Godolphin's U.S. director of bloodstock, Michael Banahan, were not immediately returned.

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This is the fourth time since Justify won all three races in 2018 that the Preakness will go on without a true shot at a Triple Crown. The two-week turnaround from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness and changes in modern racing have sparked debate around the sport about spacing out the races.

Prominent owner Mike Repole earlier Tuesday posted on social media a proposal to move the Belmont to second in the Triple Crown order, four weeks after the Kentucky Derby and sliding the Preakness back further with the aim of keeping more of the top horses involved.

The Preakness being run two weeks after the Kentucky Derby, in this new day and age in racing, shows the lack of vision and leadership needed to evolve this sport, Repole wrote. I expect the top three finishers of this years Derby to skip the Preakness and go right to the Belmont.

No decision has been made on second-place finisher Journalism or third-place Baeza for the 150th running of the Preakness, the last at Pimlico Race Course before it is knocked down and rebuilt.

Supreme Court allows Trump's ban on transgender troops to take effect

6 May 2025 at 18:16

The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.

The White House had asked the high court to lift a lower courts injunction a request the justices granted. Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson said they would have denied the application.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning transgender people from serving in the military. The order argued that the presence of transgender service members conflicts with the soldiers commitment and harms military readiness.

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In March, U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle a George W. Bush appointee ruled in favor of transgender service members challenging the policy. He said that discharging them would damage their careers and reputations.

An Obama-era policy implemented in 2016 allowed transgender individuals to serve openly. But during Trumps first term, he reversed that policy, issuing a ban that allowed exceptions for active-duty service members who had already begun the transitioning process.

When President Joe Biden took office, the ban was rescinded.

Thousands of transgender individuals serve in the military, though they make up less than 1% of total active-duty personnel.

Road rage victim in Arizona resurrected through AI to deliver his own impact statement

6 May 2025 at 17:13

Christopher Pelkey was killed in a road rage incident in Chandler, Arizona in 2021, but last month, artificial intelligence brought him back to life during his killers sentencing hearing.

It was the first time in Arizona judicial history and possibly nationwide that AI has been used to create a deceased victims own impact statement.

Pelkeys sister and brother-in-law used the technology to recreate his image and voice likeness to talk to the courtroom about his life and the day he met Gabriel Paul Horcasitas, who shot him during a confrontation near Gilbert and Germann roads.

In another life, we probably could have been friends, the AI creation of the 37-year-old Army veteran said, addressing Horcasitas. I believe in forgiveness

The AI video also included real video clips from videos taken while he was alive, along with some of his personality and humor, while showing a real photo he once took with an "old age" filter.

"This is the best I can ever give you of what I would have looked like if I got the chance to grow old," the AI version of Pelkey said. "Remember, getting old is a gift that not everybody has, so embrace it and stop worrying about those wrinkles."

Stacey Wales, Pelkey's sister, said everyone who knew Pelkey "agreed this capture was a true representation of the spirit and soul of how Chris would have thought about his own sentencing as a murder victim."

Family said the judge was so moved by the powerful video that he even referred to it in his closing statements at sentencing, handing down the maximum 10.5-year prison sentence for Horcasitas.

Pelkeys family sought justice and found some peace in the process, especially seeing how one of Staceys children reacted to seeing their Uncle Chris one more time.

'Mom and Dad, thank you so much for making that. I needed to hear from Uncle Chris one last time. And that meant so much, thank you.' That is not what this is intended to do. The result of it having it be a healing piece for anybody who saw it was just a beneficial result, said Stacey.

Chief Justice Timmer offered the following response about the use of AI:

"AI has the potential to create great efficiencies in the justice system and may assist those unschooled in the law to better present their positions. For that reason, we are excited about AIs potential.  But AI can also hinder or even upend justice if inappropriately used. A measured approach is best. Along those lines, the court has formed an AI committee to examine AI use and make recommendations for how best to use it.  At bottom, those who use AIincluding courtsare responsible for its accuracy."

This story was originally published by Jordan Bontke and Ashley Loose with the Scripps News Group in Phoenix.

Trump says US to halt airstrikes on the Houthis after group 'capitulated'

6 May 2025 at 16:55

The United States will halt airstrikes against the Houthis, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, saying the group has "capitulated" and pledged to stop its attacks.

"The Houthis have announced ... to us at least that they don't want to fight anymore. They just don't want to fight. And we will honor that," President Trump said on Tuesday.

Since March 15, U.S. Central Command has said it killed hundreds of Houthi fighters in Yemen and struck more than 800 targets, including air defense systems, weapons manufacturing sites and storage facilities.

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One of those attacks became the center of controversy after senior Trump officials were found using the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss military plans. ThenNational Security Adviser Mike Waltz created a group chat that mistakenly included a journalist.

The Atlantic later published screenshots from the chat, revealing sensitive information about the planned strikes, including messages from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Waltz has since left his role as national security adviser, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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The Houthis, backed by Iran, have for months targeted commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea, threatening U.S. interests in the region.

Scripps News has reached out to the National Security Council for comment on President Trump's remarks and is awaiting a response.

Flying without a Real ID? Here’s what happens after the May 7 deadline

6 May 2025 at 15:33

Nearly two decades after Congress passed the Real ID Act, the law is finally set to be enforced.

Starting Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration will begin checking for Real ID-compliant identification at airport checkpoints.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Congress on Tuesday that the government understands not everyone has been able to obtain a Real ID. Those travelers will still be allowed to fly but will be directed to a separate line for additional screening, she said.

Recent TSA data shows that only 80% of travelers have an acceptable form of ID.

How to tell if an ID is Real ID-compliant

Travelers can check the top of a driver's license or state-issued ID card. If it has a star, the ID meets federal Real ID requirements.

Other types of IDs that TSA will accept

State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID) U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs). HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

What about children?

Children under 18 are not required to show identification when traveling domestically, according to the TSA.

Town official in upstate New York shot a lost DoorDash driver seeking directions

A town official in upstate New York has been arrested after state police say he shot and wounded a delivery driver who got lost and approached his house seeking directions.

John Reilly, the highway superintendent in Chester, a town nearly 60 miles (96 kilometers) north of Manhattan, was charged Saturday with first-degree assault and criminal possession of a firearm.

State Police say the DoorDash driver had been attempting to deliver food to a residence in Reilly's neighborhood on Friday night when he became lost and unable to navigate using the app.

They say the driver approached several homes asking for directions before arriving at Reilly's residence.

"Reilly told the victim to get off his property, before firing multiple shots at the victim as he attempted to leave in his vehicle, striking the victim once in the back, causing serious physical injuries," state police said.

The 48-year-old, who is also a federally licensed firearms dealer, was remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $750,000 partially secured bond, according to police. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 9 in the Town of Chester Court.

No one answered Reilly's office number late Monday, and it could not be immediately determined if he has a lawyer.

The case was not yet listed on the state court's online database and spokespersons for the Orange County District Attorney's office didn't respond to an email seeking comment.

Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge, in a statement posted on Facebook, said he and the town board were "deeply troubled" by the incident and wished the driver a "full and healthy recovery."

But he noted that the town government does not have control over Reilly's future, as he is an elected highway superintendent, and the local police department has recused itself from the investigation because it involves a town official.

A spokesperson for DoorDash wrote in an email that the company was "devastated by this senseless act of violence" and wished the driver, who has not been named publicly, a "full and speedy" recovery."

"No one should ever fear for their safety just for trying to make deliveries in their neighborhood," the statement read. "We'll continue to work closely with law enforcement as they investigate this tragic incident."

Mattel plans to raise prices on some toys to offset tariff costs

Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, announced it would have to raise prices for some products sold in the U.S. where necessary to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trumps tariffs.

The El Segundo, California-based company said the increases are necessary even though it is speeding up its plans to diversify its manufacturing base away from China. Trump imposed a 145% tariff on most Chinese-made products.

Company executives told analysts on a conference call that China currently accounts for 40% of Mattel's global production. The company plans to move roughly 500 products this year from manufacturers in China to sources in other countries, compared to 280 products last year.

For some highly sought-after toys, Mattel said it would enlist factories in more than one country. To prevent possible shortages, the company said it was focusing on getting products to stores without interruptions.

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The company said that even with price increases, it expects 40% to 50% of its toys will cost customers $20 or less.

The diversified and flexible supply chain in global commercial organizations are clear advantages to Mattel in this period of uncertainty, CEO and Chairman Ynon Kreiz told analysts.

Citing the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the presidents trade policies, however, Mattel withdrew its annual earnings forecast on Monday. The company said it would be difficult to predict consumer spending and the companys U.S. sales for the remainder of the year without more information.

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Mattel reported larger-than-expected first-quarter sales but also a wider loss. Mattel said sales rose 2% to $827 million for the quarter that ended March 31.

The company's loss expanded to $40.3 million, or 12 cents per share, in the quarter. That compares with a loss of $28.3 million, or 8 cents per share, in the year-ago period.

Analysts expected a loss of 10 cents on sales of $786.1 million for the first quarter, according to FactSet.

Mattels shares were down less than 1% in after-hours trading.

DoorDash reaches deal to buy UK food delivery service, Deliveroo

6 May 2025 at 14:43

DoorDash has reached an agreement to buy its U.K. rival, Deliveroo, for $3.9 billion, according to multiple outlets.

The merger of the two food delivery service companies will help DoorDash expand its footprint in Europe while also helping it take on competition in the market from companies like Uber Eats.

Deliveroo has a footprint in nine countries, including Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. DoorDash is primarily based in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for expansion of its service in Australia and New Zealand.

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The takeover will still need a shareholder vote and regulatory approval to move forward.

DoorDash also announced the $1.2 billion acquisition of restaurant booking platform SevenRooms, according to CNBC.

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3 dead, 9 missing after boat overturns off California beach

5 May 2025 at 20:57

Three people were found dead and nine others were missing after a panga overturned in the waters off Torrey Pines State Beach in California Monday morning, according to authorities.

The San Diego County Sheriffs Office said several agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to the area just after 6:30 a.m. due to a report of a capsized boat.

WATCH: Scripps News Group team coverage with the initial details on this crash

Panga boat overturns off Torrey Pines State Beach; 3 dead, 9 missing

According to a Coast Guard official, three people were killed in the crash, four people were located and needed medical assistance, and nine others were considered unaccounted for. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office says the people who died were all men.

First responders told Scripps News Group they found 17 lifejackets on the boat; however, that's not an official word for how many people may have been on the panga. A City of Del Mar official told Scripps News Group that the four people that were rescued were taken to Scripps La Jolla Hospital for treatment.

Although the Coast Guard has referred to the missing people as "aliens" in some of its communication with Scripps News Group, this incident has not been confirmed as a human smuggling operation as of 11:30 a.m.

The following agencies responded to search for any survivors:

U.S. Coast Guard San Diego County Sheriff's Office U.S. Border Patrol Del Mar Fire Department Encinitas Fire Department Department of Homeland Security

Border Patrol and DHS agents were seen searching the streets in the area to see if anybody who may have survived ran into the neighborhoods near the crash site.

This story was originally published by

Jermaine Ong

with the Scripps News Group.This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Worker files complaint to challenge Trump's federal transgender bathroom ban

5 May 2025 at 20:29

A civilian worker for the Illinois National Guard has filed a complaint against the Trump administration's rules that bar transgender federal employees from using restrooms that align with their gender.

The complaint, filed Monday by the ACLU to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Office on behalf of LeAnne Withrow, says that the ban violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

"In filing this class complaint, Ms. Withrow seeks to serve as the agent of a class of all transgender and/or intersex employees of the federal government, including but not limited to civilian employees of the National Guard Bureau, the U.S. Army, and the Department of Defense," the complaint reads.

The new filing challenges an executive order signed on Jan. 20, which alleges that certain Supreme Court decisions that were previously interpreted to permit "gender identity-based access to single-sex spaces" under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are "legally untenable."

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The order is part of a broad effort to limit federal support and protection for transgender individuals that began when President Trump took office.

Other executive orders end support from federal insurance programs for gender transitions for those under 19, and prohibit people who were assigned male at birth from participating in womens sports.

In April, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of its ban on transgender individuals from serving in the military.

Fresh tomatoes recalled in 11 states for possible salmonella contamination

5 May 2025 at 19:47

Packs of fresh tomatoes sold in nearly a dozen states have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination, according to an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Ray & Mascari Inc of Indianapolis issued the recall for its 4-count packs of Vine Ripe Tomatoes in clamshell containers with UPC# 7 96553 20062 1, and a master case label with Lot# RM250424 15250B or Lot# RM250427 15250B.

The tomatoes were sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin, the FDA said.

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Ray & Mascari said it repackaged the tomatoes, but it was notified about the possible contamination from the farm where the tomatoes originated Hanshaw & Capling Farms in Florida.

Consumers who have purchased the tomatoes should discard the product and do not consume it, the recall alert stated.

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So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Salmonella infections usually show symptoms within 12 to 72 hours after consuming an impacted item. Those symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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