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D.C. Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Leaves One Officer Injured
On April 25, 2026, the White House Correspondents' Dinner was interrupted when Cole Allen allegedly rushed a security checkpoint, leading to an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. One law enforcement agent sustained an injury but was not seriously harmed; there were no injuries among attendees. Authorities stated that Allen appeared to be targeting Trump administration officials and had traveled from Los Angeles to D.C. for the event. The incident resulted in the event being canceled, as law enforcement deemed the location an active crime scene.
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M&S (MKS) Calls for Action as Retail Crime Increases Dramatically
Marks & Spencer (MKS) executives have reported an increase in retail crime, including incidents involving 'several hundred young people' attempting to access its stores. The retail director, Thinus Keeve, highlighted severe cases of theft and violence, with staff facing daily abuse. Keeve noted that M&S has invested tens of millions into security measures but requires stronger police support. The Home Secretary has indicated that police will be given enhanced powers to address shoplifting, aiming to address what M&S describes as a systemic and growing issue in the retail sector.
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