US: Reports of Shots Fired Prompt Evacuation at Willowbrook Mall in New Jersey

Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, December 30, triggering panic among shoppers. Authorities said multiple officers were on the scene and the situation was stable, but it was unclear whether anyone was injured. The mall was evacuated and placed under lockdown. While social media posts suggested gunfire, officials had not immediately confirmed the reports.

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea talks in Tokyo

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea talks in Tokyo

(from L) U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon Joo shake hands before their talks in Tokyo on July 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea talks in Tokyo

Japan-U.S.-S. Korea talks in Tokyo

(from L) U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon Joo shake hands before their talks in Tokyo on July 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

From left: Director Thom Zinnny, executive producer Jon Landau, and Steven an Zandt attend the premiere of "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band”, during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, ON, Canada on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

Executive producer Jon Landau attends the premiere of "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band”, during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, ON, Canada on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

Executive producer Jon Landau attends the premiere of "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band”, during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, ON, Canada on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

TIFF - Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - Premiere

From left: Director Thom Zinnny, executive producer Jon Landau, and Steven an Zandt attend the premiere of "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band”, during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, ON, Canada on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Alexander Mountain Fire Prompts Mandatory Evacuations In Larimer County, CO 2

The Alexander Mountain Fire broke out about 20 miles west of Loveland in Larimer County on Monday, July 29. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations in the county. Several roads in the area were closed.