Shooting at Los Angeles Trader Joe’s Parking Lot Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

According to authorities, a shooting in the parking lot of a Trader Joe’s grocery store in Los Angeles left one person dead and three others wounded on Saturday afternoon, possibly in connection with a drug deal. Several suspects have been arrested.

The incident happened in the West Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley around 3:45 p.m. local time, as stated by LAPD. “Our preliminary investigation has revealed that the dispute centered around a narcotics transaction in the area,” said LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton in a news conference on Saturday evening. “During that dispute, multiple suspects produced firearms and fired at each other.”

One person was declared dead at the scene, and Hamilton stated that the victim’s name has not been released. Two firearms were found at the shooting location.

After the shooting, one of the suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle, causing a police pursuit. The suspect was engaged in a hit-and-run with another vehicle during the pursuit, injuring an innocent person. The suspect then switched vehicles, and the chase continued.

Hamilton stated that the second vehicle was eventually pulled over, and a male suspect and a female driver were apprehended.

According to Hamilton, the injuries of the hit-and-run victim were not thought to be life-threatening. As of Saturday evening, two people were still hospitalized, and three others were in police custody. Hamilton stated that there were no outstanding suspects, and the cause and circumstances of the shooting are being investigated.

Biggest Black Hole Discovered: Enormous Black Hole 30 Billion Times Larger Than Sun

Scientists have made a remarkable discovery of an enormous black hole that is 30 billion times larger than our sun, located in the depths of the universe, hundreds of millions of light-years away.

According to a study published on Wednesday in the peer-reviewed journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, this ultra-massive black hole may be one of the largest black holes ever to have been discovered.

James Nightingale, a study author from Durham University’s Department of Physics, said, “Even as an astronomer, I find it hard to comprehend how big this thing is.” This black hole may remain one of the largest holes ever detected because physicists believe that black holes can’t grow much larger than that.

The discovery is an exciting one, and Nightingale said, “This particular black hole, which is roughly 30 billion times the mass of our sun, is one of the biggest ever detected and on the upper limit of how large we believe black holes can theoretically become, so it is an extremely exciting discovery.

Minnesota Attorney General leads state’s case against Juul Labs over unlawful targeting of kids

Juul Labs faced accusations from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday, who personally opened the state’s case against the e-cigarette maker. Ellison accused Juul of using attractive flavors, clever ads, and slick products to hook children on nicotine, seeking over $100 million in damages.

Minnesota claims that Juul targeted young people to get a new generation addicted to nicotine, reversing the state’s work to decrease youth smoking rates. Juul has faced numerous lawsuits, with most settling outside of court.

However, Minnesota won a landmark $7.1 billion settlement with the tobacco industry in 1998 and added Altria, which formerly owned a minority stake in Juul, as a co-defendant in 2020. Juul’s attorney, David Bernick, claimed that Juul’s purpose was to convert adult smokers to a less-dangerous product, not to attract kids.

He argued that e-cigarettes are somewhere in between safe and deadly and that Juul did nothing to intentionally drive youth demand. Bernick promised jurors an “intense and interesting” trial.

Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean and Wife Rochelle Separate to Build a ‘Stronger Future, Separating After 11 Years

AJ McLean and wife Rochelle announce separation to work on themselves and their marriage

AJ McLean, the 45-year-old Backstreet Boys singer, and his wife Rochelle, 41, have decided to take some time apart after 11 years of marriage, but they plan to reunite in the future, according to TMZ.

The couple released a joint statement to the outlet stating that they mutually agreed to temporarily separate to work on themselves and their marriage, hoping to build a stronger future together.

The statement also requested privacy and respect during this difficult time, especially for their children Elliott, 10, and Lyric, 6.

The pair married in December 2011 at the Beverly Hills Hotel after meeting in 2008, and Rochelle was working as a waitress in Los Angeles. A representative for McLean has yet to comment on the matter.

Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster Over Chaotic Eras Tour Ticket Sales, Fans Take Ticketmaster To Court

In Los Angeles on Monday, fans of Taylor Swift attended a court hearing to confront Ticketmaster over its mishandling of online sales for the pop star’s latest tour. The ticketing giant and its parent company, Live Nation, are facing a lawsuit from Swifties across the United States filed in December, alleging “unlawful conduct” during the tour’s chaotic ticket sale.

The plaintiffs claim that Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws, among other allegations. Today’s hearing focused on procedural arguments and class action status. While the defense did not request class action, they reserved the right to do so. The plaintiffs are seeking a minimum of $2,500 in damages each from Ticketmaster. However, lead plaintiff Julie Barfuss of Salt Lake City stated that the case is about providing everyday fans with better opportunities to see their favorite performers.

Barfuss recounted her own struggle to obtain tickets, having attempted to purchase them 41 times on the first day of the sale, only to be repeatedly kicked out of the queue and confronted with errors. She then spent several more hours on the second day, finally managing to get through, only to find that the tickets she wanted were priced at $1,400.

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