More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.

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Tens of thousands of Southern California residents have been evacuated after officials warned a leaking chemical tank holding a “highly flammable” substance at an aerospace facility would inevitably fail and potentially explode. The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a “highly volatile” substance used in the production of plastics, according to Orange County Fire Authority Chief Craig Covey. It is not clear when the tank will fail, Covey said.California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Orange County Saturday, saying he was “mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and make…

The U.S. Secret Service is responding to reports of two people being shot near the White House less than one month after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. “We are aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW and are working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available,” the Secret Service tweeted on Saturday, May 23. A Secret Service spokesperson told Us Weekly that the agency was “gathering information and will have more on this incident shortly.” “FBI is on the scene and supporting…

NASCAR star Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement released Saturday by his family.”The medical evaluation provided to the Busch Family concluded that severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications,” according to the statement from the Busch family. Busch, who won more races in NASCAR’s top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday after passing out a day earlier in a driving simulator at General Motors facility in Concord, North Carolina.Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the body has an extreme response to…

Game of Thrones alum Hannah Murray says she suffered a catastrophic psychotic break after joining a wellness cult. “It’s easy to go, ‘Well, that would never happen to me,’ but we do ourselves a disservice when we start saying that, because you don’t know,” Murray, 36, told The Guardian in an interview published on Saturday, May 23. “I had no idea I was going togo through any of the things in the book. I would’ve assumed I couldn’t, that I was safe. I was well educated, from a middle-class family; everything should have been fine.” She continued, “I thought, “I’m…

In February 2026 , in a packed courtroom in Summit County, Utah, chief prosecutor Brad Bloodworth laid out the state’s case against Kouri Richins, for the murder of Eric Richins,  her husband and father of their three sons.The case against Kouri RichinsBRAD BLOODWORTH (in court): The evidence will prove that Kouri Richins murdered Eric for his money and to get a fresh start at life. It had been nearly four years since Eric died on March 4, 2022, of a lethal dose of fentanyl — served to him by Kouri in a cocktail, say prosecutors. She had spent almost three…

The country is continuing to mourn the loss of and pay tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch after his untimely and shocking death. “Kyle Busch was not just a talented and record-setting driver; he was also a kind person,” North Carolina Governor Josh Stein said in a statement shared via the North Carolina Department of Transportation on Friday, May 22, announcing that he has ordered all “U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff” in honor of the late racer. “His loss will be felt throughout the entire NASCAR community and well beyond,” the governor continued. “Anna and…

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, announced the decision Saturday in a statement issued by the federation’s media relations official. FIFA has not confirmed the move.Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but a move has been a possibility because of uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East and security concerns. Officials at Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex had no comment.The federation says the team will…

Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée, Bettina Anderson, are officially married after tying the knot in a lavish, private wedding in the Bahamas. “Forever yours Forever mine,” Anderson wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, May 23, confirming the pair said “I do.” The socialite shared a professional black and white photo showing just the newlywed’s hands and their wedding rings Trump Jr. and Anderson were first romantically linked in late 2024. That December, a source clarified to Us Weekly that the couple started dating after his split from fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle. (Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle announced their engagement in…

Norristown, Pa — The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pa is the very first zoo in the country to allow visitors to bring their four-legged companions into the zoo with their Dog Days.”Everybodys so excited to bring their pets to the zoo,” explains Associate Director of Guest Services, Jamie Sheard. “We all know pets are part of the family and you want the whole family to be present when you’re having these fun experiences.”Unsurprisingly, many of the pups experience the same joy and wonder that children do when seeing the animals.”Most dogs have never seen a giraffe before in their…

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his ex-fiancé, Sarah Jane Ramos, presented a united front in honor of their daughter Aurora’s first birthday party. “How is this perfect baby 1 today?” Ramos, 32, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Friday, May 22, sharing party pics. “Grateful for the best day celebrating her.” In the image, Prescott, also 32, and Ramos stood side-by-side as their baby Aurora dug into a single-tear yellow cake. (Prescott held the pair’s eldest daughter, 2-year-old MJ, in his arms.) Ramos also shared a handful of other family memories with Aurora. Related: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s Fiancee…

An international flight diverted to Rome this week after a passenger informed the crew that they had a power bank charging in their checked baggage, according to multiple reports. The London-based easyJet plane was flying from Hurghada, Egypt to London’s Luton Airport on Tuesday evening when the incident happened.”No one knew what to think,” passenger Paul Casterton told The Sun. “Suddenly, the plane changed direction and made a descent. It was hard not to fear the worst.” He added that the passengers were relieved when they found out the issue was a power bank. 20,000 BAGS STRANDED AFTER TECHNICAL ISSUE…

A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv early on Sunday local time, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital, causing a residential building near the government district to shake, while dozens took shelter in an underground metro station in the city center, according to Agence France-Presse journalists. “The capital has come under a mass ballistic missile attack,” Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, wrote on Telegram. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said five people had been wounded and one of them…

Drew Carey is slamming reality TV star Spencer Pratt as his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles continues to gain momentum. “Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Prattfall for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their ass,” the comedian and game show host wrote via Threads on Friday, May 22. “I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.” The actor continued, “F*** this guy already.” The former U.S. Marine’s comments sparked a widespread response, with some fans praising the TV host,…