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Armed individual reported at UMass Lowell was juvenile with replica firearm: Police

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(LOWELL, Mass.) -- An individual seen wielding what appeared to be a firearm near a Massachusetts university dormitory, prompting a shelter-in-place order and large law enforcement response, has been identified as a juvenile holding an airsoft replica firearm, police said Thursday.The Lowell Police Department... Read More.

Meet the 23 women vying for Mel Owens’ heart on ‘The Golden Bachelor’

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

The women who will compete for the heart of Mel Owens on the second season of The Golden Bachelor have been revealed.ABC has announced the 23 women hoping to receive a rose from Owens, a 66-year-old retired NFL player and attorney from Orange County, California.Ranging in age from... Read More.

School supply prices soar 7.3% amid tariffs as parents face back-to-school strain

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Parents faced steeper prices for back-to-school shopping this year, with costs rising 7.3% amid tariffs, according to a new Century Foundation report.The price hikes affected everything from basic supplies to electronics, with some items seeing dramatic increases. Index cards jumped 42%,... Read More.

‘Bluey’ movie is coming to theaters in 2027

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

The Bluey movie is heading to the big screen!BBC Studios, Ludo Studio and Walt Disney Studios announced Thursday that the new animated kids movie is coming to theaters on Aug. 6, 2027.Fans will get to join Bluey and her family — mom Chilli, dad Bandit and little... Read More.

Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: Sources

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, sent the Department of Justice two criminal referral letters last month... Read More.

Lightning-sparked wildfires devastate historic California gold rush town

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(CHINESE CAMP, Calif) -- The historic gold rush town of Chinese Camp, California, has been devastated by one of multiple lightning-sparked wildfires in three Northern California counties that have burned more than 13,000 acres combined, authorities said.More than 20 wildfires in Calaveras County and neighboring... Read More.

Giorgio Armani, legendary Italian fashion designer, dies at 91

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

Giorgio Armani, the famed Italian fashion designer, has died at age 91, his company announced on Thursday."With infinite condolences, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani," the company said. "Mr. Armani, as he was always... Read More.

USCIS, which administers immigration system, adds law enforcement agents to its workforce

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal agency responsible for administering the nation's immigration and naturalization system will now have enforcement agents for the first time.United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is adding law enforcement agents to its workforce, according to a press release issued Thursday... Read More.

DC attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a lawsuit on Thursday to end the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to the city, calling it an unlawful "military occupation."Nearly 2,300 troops from seven states have been stationed in the district... Read More.

Artificial intelligence is here. Will it replace teachers?

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Many parents, school districts and the federal government alike have embraced artificial intelligence this back-to-school season, but some experts warn artificial intelligence could widen the teacher shortage by eliminating jobs.In a Pew Research Center study released last spring, 31% of AI... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Armed individual reported at UMass Lowell was juvenile with replica firearm: Police

Meet the 23 women vying for Mel Owens’ heart on ‘The Golden Bachelor’

School supply prices soar 7.3% amid tariffs as parents face back-to-school strain

‘Bluey’ movie is coming to theaters in 2027

Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: Sources

Lightning-sparked wildfires devastate historic California gold rush town

Giorgio Armani, legendary Italian fashion designer, dies at 91

USCIS, which administers immigration system, adds law enforcement agents to its workforce

DC attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment

Artificial intelligence is here. Will it replace teachers?

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