Authorities are investigating a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD) as a hate crime after five people died, including two teenage suspects who succumbed to apparently self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The incident occurred shortly before midday prayers on Monday in the Clairemont area of San Diego, home to the county's largest mosque.
Details of the Attack
Three victims were killed at the scene. The suspects, aged 17 and 18, were also found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, according to officials. The FBI has established a tip line and is seeking information from the public. The mother of one suspect had contacted police approximately two hours prior, reporting her son missing along with several weapons and her vehicle. Officers were searching for the teenager and his friend when they received a 911 call from ICSD.
Iran Peace Proposal and Trump's Claims
Iran has presented a new proposal aimed at permanently ending the war, regional officials said on Monday, while Donald Trump claimed he had paused further military strikes to facilitate negotiations. Despite Trump's regular threats on social media and assertions that a peace deal is imminent, there has been no immediate breakthrough in stalled talks. The current truce has paused most attacks. Trump alleged that leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia approached Washington about a deal that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran's foreign military spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, claimed Pakistan relayed Tehran's latest proposal to the US. Reports from Islamabad, which has acted as mediator, were contradictory, with some sources pessimistic and others indicating concessions from Tehran.
OpenAI Trial Victory
A federal jury in Oakland, California, ruled in favor of Sam Altman, OpenAI, and its president, Greg Brockman, in a trial against Elon Musk. The jury found them not liable for Musk's claims of unfair enrichment and breach of contract related to the startup's founding. The verdict clears a path for OpenAI to pursue an initial public offering later this year, potentially valued at about $1 trillion. The jury determined that Musk's 2024 lawsuit fell outside the three-year statute of limitations, as OpenAI argued Musk knew of plans to adopt a for-profit structure as early as 2017.
Other Notable News
Greenland's government criticized a visit by a US doctor accompanying Donald Trump's special envoy, stating that Greenlanders are not experimental subjects. Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Idaho hold primary contests on Tuesday to select candidates for November's midterm elections. Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles police detective convicted of lying during the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. Japan faces fears of a naphtha shortage due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Stat of the Day: American Women Want to Leave the US
A Gallup poll reveals that 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 would move abroad permanently if given the chance, a fourfold increase since 2014. In contrast, only 19% of men expressed the same desire, a figure that has remained steady. Reasons include political concerns and gun violence.
Culture Pick: Letter to Brezhnev
Frank Clarke's script for "Letter to Brezhnev," a working-class romance set during the Cold War, faced funding challenges but succeeded due to interest from an heiress. Actor Margi Clarke reflects: "I'm proud of how Letter humanized the Russians, at a time when Rambo was killing them."
Climate Check: Trump's Cuts to Weather Data
Experts warn that the Trump administration's 40% cut to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could reduce the reliability of federal weather forecasts, especially as the US enters hurricane season and faces a potential "super El Niño."
Last Thing: NBA Superstitions
From sleeping in uniforms before big games to eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, NBA players embrace various superstitions. Jason Terry's quirks began after the Arizona Wildcats' 1997 NCAA championship win, and he continues to maintain these rituals.
