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Armed Man Impersonating Police Arrested At Kirk Memorial Venue

An armed man posing as law enforcement was arrested outside State Farm Stadium in Arizona, where Charlie Kirk's memorial service is scheduled for Sunday. Joshua Runkles, 42, was charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a weapon in a prohibited place after Secret Service agents observed suspicious behavior. He carried a knife and gun while falsely claiming to be law enforcement. The memorial service is designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1, requiring extensive federal security due to President Trump and Vice President Vance's planned attendance.

California Governor Signs Bills Restricting ICE Agent Operations

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed five bills Saturday aimed at countering the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. The new laws prohibit ICE agents from wearing face masks during duties, require them to identify themselves with some exceptions, and ban them from entering school campuses or restricted hospital areas without warrants. The measures also mandate community notifications when ICE agents are on school or college campuses. Newsom stated "Immigrants have rights, and we have the right to stand up and push back" at the Los Angeles signing event.

Transportation Secretary Warns Chicago And Boston Transit Systems Over Safety

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Chicago and Boston transit systems Friday they risk losing federal support unless they improve safety within 14 days. The warning follows violent incidents including a 27-year CTA veteran punched and thrown onto tracks, an elderly woman shoved off an MBTA bus, and a passenger assault with a belt. Duffy criticized both cities' cashless bail policies for allowing "deranged criminals to repeatedly terrorize public space." The agencies must submit reports detailing crime reduction steps, fare evasion prevention measures, and funding sources for safety initiatives.

Warren Buffett's Secret Portfolio Holds Five Perfect Dividend Stocks

Warren Buffett's "secret portfolio" through New England Asset Management, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, contains five high-yield dividend stocks that could fit perfectly in the main portfolio. These include American Electric Power offering a 3.43% yield, Kinder Morgan at 4.34%, Pfizer paying 6.83%, U.S. Bancorp at 4.11%, and Verizon yielding 6.13%. With Greg Abel taking over as CEO in January 2026, analysts wonder if Berkshire will add more high-yield value stocks like these. All five stocks are Wall Street Buy-rated and offer reliable dividends for income-focused investors.

Trump-Xi Phone Call Shows Limited Progress On Trade Agreement

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a phone call Friday that may have reduced tensions but yielded few concrete agreements, according to policy experts. While Trump claimed Xi approved a TikTok deal, analysts noted neither side announced firm agreements on key issues. China warned that new U.S. export controls could jeopardize current negotiations. The leaders plan to meet at next month's APEC summit, with Trump's Beijing visit delayed until next year. Experts suggest China is playing the long game, hoping prolonged negotiations will lead to more U.S. concessions while maintaining leverage through rare earth minerals.

Study Finds Being "Fat But Fit" May Be Safer Than Underweight

Danish researchers studying over 85,000 adults found that underweight people were nearly three times more likely to die during the study period than those at the high end of normal BMI ranges. People who were overweight or moderately obese showed no increased death risk compared to those with upper-normal BMIs, challenging assumptions about weight and health. The study suggests being "fat but fit" may be less dangerous than being underweight, though severe obesity still posed significant risks. Researchers emphasized that body fat distribution and overall health matter more than BMI alone.

CDC Panel Shifts To Individual COVID Shot Decision Making

A CDC vaccine advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abandoned years of broad COVID-19 vaccine support Friday, instead recommending shots be available for all ages based on shared clinical decision-making with physicians. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices stopped short of specifically recommending vaccination, allowing people to make individual decisions. The divided panel narrowly avoided requiring prescriptions for the shots. Vaccines recommended under shared clinical decision-making are typically covered by US health insurance programs.