TheSeekingSeagull

At least five people were shot Thursday morning in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., less than a mile from the White House. District Councilmember Brooke Pinto said the shooting occurred “at and outside” a Vida fitness center near the intersection of 15th and P Streets Northwest, about seven-tenths of a mile from the executive mansion. Pinto warned on X, “Do not go to this area,” and said police were looking for a suspect. No other details, including the condition of the victims, were immediately available. The area includes St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, private residences and is around the corner from a Whole Foods supermarket. Authorities had not released further information on the circumstances or the number of people involved beyond the initial report. Police continued to search for the suspect as of the time of the report. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Washington #DC #shooting #Northwest

Jensen Huang was removed as Nvidia CEO on Thursday after an hours-long board meeting Wednesday, following reports of affairs with a suspected Chinese intelligence operative and a company executive. The decision reversed the board’s public support for him on Sunday, the same day he admitted being unfaithful to his wife of 41 years, Lori Huang. He told staff, “There is no excuse for what I did.” An Oct. 29 New York Times report had described a close relationship with Alice Huang, a Chinese executive linked to Megaspeed. U.S. intelligence reportedly concluded she was funneling information to Beijing while dining with him; the findings have not been made public. A later Times report alleged an affair with Kimberly Powell, 48, Nvidia’s vice president of health care, who reports to him. Huang declined to speak with the paper about Powell. House committee chairs have requested Huang appear for a closed-door briefing on Nov. 18 regarding national security concerns over China’s access to U.S. technology and his interactions with Alice Huang. The FBI is investigating that relationship; President Trump has said he believes nothing criminal will be found. Megaspeed was the largest buyer of Nvidia chips in Southeast Asia and has faced scrutiny over possible diversions to China. In an email to employees, Huang apologized, saying his actions hurt his wife and children and that he took full responsibility. About $450 billion was wiped from Nvidia’s market value amid the allegations. The company, which he co-founded in 1993, is valued around $4 trillion. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #JensenHuang #NVIDIA

Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Argentina on Wednesday with an outdoor Mass at the shrine of Our Lady of Lujan that drew about 2 million people. Crowds stretched for miles, chanting “Leo, Leo, Leo” and waving Vatican flags as he arrived in an open-air popemobile. Some pilgrims walked up to 10 km after streets and a main highway were closed for security. In his sermon, Leo asked God to protect Argentina and urged society to make a place for everyone, “especially those who are most in need: the poor and the hungry, migrants, the sick and prisoners.” Earlier that day he visited one of the country’s largest penitentiaries, hugged several inmates and called on guards to treat detainees humanely. The three-day stop highlighted Church criticism of President Javier Milei’s cuts to social programs. Crowds across the Argentina visit exceeded 6 million, with a Monday Mass in Buenos Aires drawing 2.5 million—the largest single event of his 18-month papacy. Leo began the 12-day South America tour less than a month after lung cancer surgery and has appeared in good form. He was due to arrive at Peru’s Callao Air Base later Wednesday for a homecoming as the first Peruvian citizen to lead the Church, after serving as a missionary there for about 20 years. In Peru he was expected to spend three days in Chiclayo, where he was bishop from 2015 to 2023, and to address President Keiko Fujimori. As Bishop Robert Prevost in 2017 he had criticized the pardon of her late father, former President Alberto Fujimori, saying genuine reconciliation required the former leader to seek forgiveness from victims.

Nvidia’s board was preparing to consider removing CEO Jensen Huang as early as late Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported, after a second alleged extramarital affair came to light. The New York Times reported that Huang had an affair with Kimberly Powell, 48, Nvidia’s vice president of health care, who reports to him. Nvidia shares fell 8% in after-hours trading. Powell joined Nvidia in 2008 and rose to vice president of health care by late 2017. The Times said the pair were observed together at a San Jose hotel during the company’s March developer conference. Huang told the Times, “I don’t think you should be talking to me directly,” before ending the call. Nvidia’s code of conduct warns against conflicts of interest involving personal relationships. The new allegations followed Huang’s Sunday admission of an affair with Alice Huang, a Chinese business executive linked to Megaspeed International, a Singapore-based Nvidia customer. U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly assessed that Alice Huang was working for China’s Ministry of State Security; the findings have not been made public, and reporting does not establish that Huang knowingly assisted. He told employees he took “full responsibility” and was committed to protecting Nvidia and U.S. national security. Megaspeed’s reported assets grew from about $33 million in 2023 to $3 billion the next year. The company has faced federal scrutiny over whether Chinese customers accessed restricted Nvidia chips. The FBI is investigating Huang’s relationship with Alice Huang, President Trump said earlier this week. Nvidia did not comment. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #NVIDIA #JensenHuang #CEO #AliceHuang

A three-story apartment building at Newkirk and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn collapsed into an active construction site next door around 4 p.m. Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring 17, including seven children. Four of the injured were in critical condition, 12 were stable, and one firefighter suffered minor injuries. Officials said the number of victims could rise as the search continued. Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani said construction crews had been excavating the adjacent site when the building crumbled, trapping workers and residents. More than 250 FDNY personnel responded, with search dogs assisting. FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said crews did not know how many people remained in the collapse zone and that operations were expected to last days because of the risk of secondary collapse. Resident Anderson Velez, 35, said his wife and two children, ages 7 and 2, were trapped; they were later rescued and expected to be OK. A six-month-pregnant woman was also pulled from the rubble alive. Displaced residents were taken to a local YMCA, where the Red Cross registered 12 adults and three children from six households. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the Department of Buildings and law enforcement were investigating the cause. He stated the city would stand with those affected. Gov. Kathy Hochul offered condolences and said the state had reached out with support. The search through the rubble continued into the night. #viral #news #trending #breaking #theseekingseagull #Brooklyn #NYC #NewYork #NY #building #collapse #pray

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public address in Peru on Thursday at the Gran Teatro Nacional in Lima, speaking to authorities and the diplomatic corps. He said the return held “a very special meaning” after more than two decades in the country, including as bishop of Chiclayo. He recalled sharing in people’s lives, receiving Peruvian citizenship in 2015, and feeling like one of their own, including over “some good ceviche.” He noted that the Catholic faith arrived nearly 500 years ago and that Latin America’s first saint, St. Rose of Lima, was Peruvian. Unity is strengthened when regional differences find their place and each person contributes from their own history. To love a people, he said, is to desire that everyone live with dignity and to offer something of oneself for their good. Pope Leo stressed that democratic life requires recognizing no one has all the answers and that differences need not prevent shared concern for the country. Everyday peace means going to work without fear, caring for children and returning home with peace of mind. He urged accessible health services, stronger preventive medicine, and legal safeguards against potential abuses of technology, while calling for dialogue and cooperation on environmental and cross-border issues. Thinking of Peruvians abroad, he said “distance does not necessarily diminish love for one’s homeland.” He closed by offering the Church’s social doctrine as a guide and asking the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Rose and other Peruvian saints so that love of Christ helps people recognize every Peruvian as a brother or sister. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #PopeLeo #PopeLeoXIV #Catholic #CatholicNews #Peru #Argentina #Lima

Two Spokane County sheriff’s deputies were fatally shot Nov. 3 near Spangle, Washington, while trying to enter a home to rescue possible hostages after a woman reported she had been shot in a domestic violence incident. Deputies Mason Acheson and Parker Perry came under fire from inside the house. The woman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies first responded around 2:25 p.m. They learned the suspect had an active felony warrant and might have access to more weapons, so SWAT was called. Perry, a K-9 deputy, forced entry around 3:15 p.m. When gunfire struck both men, teammates returned fire, pulled them to cover and began treatment. Highways were closed to rush them to hospital by medical helicopter. Acheson died after reaching the hospital. Perry remained on life support for organ donation. Both left wives and two children; Perry and his wife were expecting a third. A drone later found the suspect, Ryan Larsen, 37, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. The medical examiner also identified Suzanne Larsen, 72, and Rebecca Larsen, 45—identified in a family obituary as his mother and sister—as killed. Sheriff John Nowels called it a tragic day affecting many families. Both deputies were Washington Army National Guard veterans. Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Nov. 9. FBI Director Kash Patel and Rep. Michael Baumgartner offered tributes and support for the families. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Washington #MasonAcheson #ParkerPerry #RIP #Pray #SpokaneCo

British comedian Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, Nov. 9, after a London jury convicted him of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Nov. 5. The 51-year-old “Get Him to the Greek” star was acquitted of two other rape charges and one count of attempted indecent assault. He was remanded in custody after the verdict, which the jury reached after three days. Justice Joel Bennathan told Brand he would receive a “significant” prison sentence. Brand’s wife, Laura, supported him throughout the trial. He was previously married to pop star Katy Perry from 2010 to 2012. The convictions followed a high-profile case involving the comedian. No further details of the sentencing hearing or specific counts were provided in the report. Brand will serve the 10-year term after the jury’s findings on the charges of rape and sexual assault. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #RusselBrand #UK

Pope Leo XIV, in his first address on Argentine soil on Sunday at the Palacio Libertad in Buenos Aires, urged the country’s leaders to place the common good above immediate political interests. Speaking to authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps, he said authority is most authentic when exercised as service that looks beyond the immediate and promotes the welfare of all. He called for stronger democratic institutions, dialogue across differences and respect for the law. He identified work as a fundamental element of the common good and called for policies that create opportunities, stimulate private initiative and ensure economic growth benefits the disadvantaged, including the unemployed, the elderly and families facing uncertainty. He asked why so many young people feel compelled to leave Argentina to pursue their dreams and said the nation must strengthen education, vocational training, universities and research while giving youth a voice in public life. Pope Leo called for greater cooperation among South American countries against organised crime, human trafficking, arms and drug trafficking and corruption, which he said undermine social cohesion and divert resources. He warned that corruption undermines citizens’ confidence in institutions and urged preservation of Argentina’s tradition of dialogue and negotiation. He also called on leaders to recognise the dignity of unborn children and safeguard human life from its earliest moments to its natural end, with particular concern for those affected by illness, dependency and disability. He noted Argentina’s natural resources must serve community well-being and mentioned ethical responsibilities arising from technological advances, including artificial intelligence. He concluded by urging those present to pass on a united homeland worthy of its history. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #PopeLeo #Catholic #CatholicNews #argentina #southamerica

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Argentina on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, for the second leg of his 12-day apostolic journey to three South American countries, after visiting Uruguay. The journey will conclude in Peru. He flew from Montevideo to Buenos Aires aboard an Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737 MAX, covering about 365 kilometres in roughly one hour. He landed at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery International Airport, where an official welcome took place in the military area. President Javier Milei greeted him at the foot of the aircraft stairs. The ceremony included military honours, the national anthems of the Holy See and Argentina, and a floral offering by two children. Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Michael Wallace Banach and Archbishop Marcelo Daniel Colombo of Mendoza, president of the Argentine Episcopal Conference, accompanied the visit. The stop carries particular significance because of Buenos Aires’ link to Pope Francis, who served as archbishop of the city from 1998 until his election in 2013. The capital, founded in 1536 and re-established in 1580, became the capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata in 1776 and played a central role in Argentina’s independence struggle beginning with the May Revolution of 1810. After the welcome and meeting with the president, Leo was scheduled to travel by car to Plaza San Martín, named for General José de San Martín. At its centre stands an equestrian monument to San Martín and the armies of independence. The square was named in his honour in 1878. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #PopeLeo #PopeLeoXIV #Argentina #JavierMilei #apostolic #catholic #CatholicNews

Pope Leo XIV appeared on the balcony of the Apostolic Nunciature in Montevideo on Friday evening, Nov. 6, after celebrating Vespers at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Saints Philip and James. He thanked Uruguayans for their welcome on the first day of his apostolic journey and greeted young people gathered outside. “I see that Uruguay is a country of young people who have faith,” he said. He called out, “Where are the young people? Where are the Pope’s young people?” prompting cheers, then added, “Louder! Good night, everyone.” He expressed joy at greeting them and said he hoped to see them again in the coming days. He joked that the nuncio wanted to sleep but that the crowd could sing as long as they liked—though not too late, because the neighbors would want to sleep too. He then blessed those gathered and wished them a good night. The brief appearance came at the end of his first day in Uruguay, where he is staying at the nunciature. Young people had come to the residence to greet him after the cathedral service with bishops, priests, deacons, religious and seminarians. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #PopeLeo #PopeLeoXIV #SouthAmerica #America #Apostolic #Vatican #Catholic #CatholicNews

Seven passenger planes across Europe, including two that departed from the UK, were inspected Tuesday after suspected bomb threats. Two Ryanair flights, one from Dublin and one from Lisbon, were searched after landing in Rome following anonymous tips; no explosives were found. The Dublin flight was escorted by the Italian Air Force. Planes were also searched in Poland, Spain and Bulgaria. The UK government described the incidents as “malicious hoax threats” and said it has well-tested processes for dealing with them. Aviation security expert Paul Mason told the BBC the coordinated nature of credible threats across airlines was unusual and suggested a deliberate act. A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Murcia was cleared after inspection; passengers were evacuated after landing and learned of the threat only afterward. A flight from London Heathrow to Warsaw was diverted to Modlin airport, briefly closing it. Two flights to Sofia from Bergamo and Dublin were also targeted by email threats but landed without diversion; no explosives were found. Separately, an Israel-bound cruise ship in Greece was evacuated after a bomb alert; initial checks found nothing. A Wizz Air flight from London Luton made an emergency landing in Budapest the previous day after a bomb threat; nothing was found. Authorities from multiple countries are assessing whether the incidents were coordinated. No group has claimed responsibility. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #aviation #Europe #UK #attack #Dublin #war

President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats late Tuesday after the Fox News Decision Desk projected the party had gained control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections. He told CBS News, “My message is congratulations to the Democrats, and I look forward to working with you for the good of our country.” He added that he believed Democrats would want to work with him rather than face repeated vetoes. Earlier in the day, Trump had warned he would veto Democratic legislation if Republicans lost power. He later told Fox News’ Bret Baier that veto power is “one of the stronger powers that a president has” and that after a few months of vetoes, Democrats would seek deals. He said he has already spoken with some Democratic friends. Trump attributed part of the Republican losses to his absence from the ballot. “If I was, we would have won,” he said. He also noted that in some cases the base stayed home because candidates were not his friends or were not liked by voters. Republicans lost key races nationwide as Democrats secured victories. Trump maintained that he remains confident in pursuing his agenda through veto power while expressing willingness to work with the new Democratic majorities. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Trump #MidTerms #Democrats #GOP #USA #CBS #Fox

NASA’s 2026 guide to servicing, assembling and manufacturing spacecraft in orbit spans 368 pages and 11 technology areas. In an October 29 article, the agency described how its ISAM State of Play has developed into a reference for companies and mission planners examining existing space hardware. Published since 2021, the guide covers capabilities including robotic manipulation, refueling and structural assembly. Entries must involve hardware that physically exists, whether as a prototype on the ground or a demonstration in flight. Proposed technologies supported only by presentations do not qualify for inclusion. Dale Arney, a senior team lead at NASA’s Langley Research Center, said companies have sought inclusion as interest in the field has grown. The team does not provide proprietary information. Contributors include several NASA centers and international developers, with industry interviews helping check the accuracy and completeness of entries. The edition also profiles developers and facilities, helping planners identify who is building particular technologies and where. NASA says these capabilities could support larger space telescopes, spacecraft upgrades and future manufacturing in orbit. The report is available through the agency’s website. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #NASA #SpaceTechnology #SpaceIndustry #ISAM

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had reached an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end U.S. aid to Israel after the end of the year. “They don’t need it,” Trump told Fox & Friends. “We give them more than anybody else, and they no longer need it. … Israel is a very thriving country.” Trump said the idea came from Netanyahu, who suggested it would be appropriate not to receive aid because Democrats use the funding as a point of contention. Trump called the roughly $4 billion “the best talking point that these lunatics on the left have,” referencing Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who has made Israel aid a campaign issue. Trump said Israel will still be able to buy American weapons. Asked if arms sales were ending, he replied, “Oh yes, they can buy whatever they want.” He also mentioned new U.S. Patriot and Tomahawk factories as voters go to the polls. The United States provides Israel $3.8 billion a year under a 10-year agreement signed in 2016 that runs through fiscal year 2028. Trump did not clarify whether “the end of the year” means the deal will end early. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Trump #USA #Israel #Bibi #Netanyahu

First lady Melania Trump will host Russia-Ukraine peace talks at the White House on Thursday, her office announced, aiming to build on a limited cease-fire she helped secure in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The Oct. 23 arrangement allowed nearly 800 people to evacuate after years under bombardment in the enclave along the Dnieper River. Her office called the White House meeting “an extraordinary moment in American history.” The announcement said she independently initiated engagement between the two sides and secured the Oleshky cease-fire and surrounding Kherson region, describing it as an unprecedented diplomatic step by an American first lady. It did not name the representatives who will attend. The talks come as special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner lead broader peace efforts, including revived negotiations on the U.S. conflict with Iran. Last August, Melania Trump wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking him to help reunite children taken to Russia with their families in Ukraine. She later announced an open channel of communication that led to an initial reunification of eight children, followed by more, bringing the total to 34. Broader Russia-Ukraine talks have focused on Putin’s demand that Ukraine surrender the fortified north of Donetsk oblast, which Moscow has moved to annex. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused, citing concern that Russia would push farther into the country. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Melania #Trump #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Zelensky

Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, was identified by her family as the co-pilot killed when a Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 1. The aircraft was flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. Nine people aboard died, according to the New York Post. Filgueiras earned her private pilot’s license at 17 while attending West Boca Raton High School. Her family said she had accumulated 1,300 flight hours and worked as a commercial pilot for nine months. She trained at American Flyers and previously worked as a flight instructor in Fort Lauderdale. Her mother, Camila, described her daughter’s longstanding passion for aviation and said she was proud that she had pursued her dream. Her stepfather said Filgueiras texted her boyfriend shortly before the crash, reporting turbulence and ice. Filgueiras hoped to become a commercial airline pilot, her family said. Her interest in flying began with trips in her father’s small aircraft. She started lessons in 2020 and earned her private pilot’s license in October 2023, before obtaining a driver’s license, the Post reported. Her mother said employers had been impressed by her ability and enthusiasm. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #Florida #Aviation #Learjet #PalmBeachCounty #NathaliaFilgueiras

Footage of the Learjet crash:

Ukraine’s official air-raid alert app was likely hacked on Sunday, officials said, after it issued false warnings of a “radiation hazard” and a “chemical attack alert” in Kyiv. The alerts told residents not to go outside. The public air-alert map also showed Kyiv and other areas under a nuclear alert, and the app issued false notices about a Russian hypersonic Oreshnik missile and alleged street fighting. Loudspeakers in the streets broadcast a recorded message telling people to take precautions. Ukraine’s Air Force said on Telegram that the app appeared to have been subjected to “enemy influence” and that there was no radiation threat. It urged people to stay calm and follow official updates. Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications blamed Russia, though no group has claimed responsibility. Separately, Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said early Monday that its own mobile application had been hit by a “massive cyberattack” allowing attackers to send false information to the public. The incident occurred amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities. The Ukrainian Air Force emphasized that residents should disregard the false alerts and rely on verified channels. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Ukraine #Russia #war #Kyiv #Moscow #Putin #Zelenskyy

All nine people aboard a private Learjet 60 died when it crashed Sunday afternoon in a residential area near Cresthaven, Florida, about nine miles from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. The plane had taken off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and was bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, the FAA said. The crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. local time on Nov. 1. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called it a “horrific tragedy” and said the FAA is supporting the NTSB investigation. Dashcam video showed the jet descending rapidly, hitting nose-first and erupting into a fireball. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis described the impact as “cataclysmic,” saying it “looked like a missile going down” and left a large crater with significant debris. Emergency crews closed Military Trail between Cresthaven Boulevard and 10th Avenue North. The crash was at the entrance to a mobile home park, displacing residents. District 3 Commissioner Joel Flores said about 600 people were affected and were being relocated to two shelters; the Red Cross stood by to provide initial services. No identities of those on board have been released. Officials said there were no reports of injuries on the ground beyond the people on the plane. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. #viral #news #trending #theseekingseagull #breaking #Jet #Aviation #Florida #FL #TX #Trump #Learjet #Pray