Judge Denies Settlement Between Sandy Hook Families and Alex Jones

A woman was killed early Tuesday morning when her speeding Tesla crashed, overturned, and caught fire on Manhattan's FDR Drive. According to police reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle near E. 70th Street around 2:45 a.m. Witnesses estimated the car was traveling at speeds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph) prior to the crash. The impact caused the Tesla to overturn, ejecting both the driver and her 26-year-old passenger. While the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, the passenger was rushed to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell and is expected to recover. Emergency responders encountered significant challenges as they managed the fire caused by the car's lithium-ion battery, requiring about 60 firefighters and a hazmat team. The accident resulted in the temporary closure of the northbound lanes of the FDR Drive. Investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify the deceased driver.

A federal judge in Greenbelt, Maryland, issued a second nationwide suspension of President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. According to the court, the ruling aligns with the 14th Amendment, which has guaranteed citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil since 1868, regardless of their parents' immigration status. The initial ruling came from District Judge John Coughenour in Seattle, who temporarily blocked the order on January 23, citing challenges raised by Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon. With this latest decision from Judge Deborah Boardman, which is also provisional, the nationwide scope was justified as it provides comprehensive relief for plaintiffs, including several pregnant women lacking legal immigration status. In contrast, Trump has argued that the 14th Amendment's interpretation has not universally extended citizenship and sought to redefine these parameters to deter illegal immigration. However, this move has sparked legal challenges from 22 states and civil rights organizations that advocate for immigrant rights.

An Amber Alert has been activated for Sophia Martha Franklin, a 16-year-old girl who is reportedly three months pregnant, and is believed to be with Gary Day, a 40-year-old man. According to the Beaver Dam Police Department, Franklin, who has a no-contact order against Day, was last seen at her home in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on Sunday night, shortly before the alert was issued on Monday. Police reports indicate that Franklin began communicating with Day online in April and subsequently traveled to his residence in Arkansas. Authorities noted that Day is known to be the father of her unborn child and is currently facing charges of child enticement and abduction. Surveillance footage captured Day near Franklin's home early Monday morning. Day is believed to be driving a black Buick LaCrosse, which has been spotted with two different license plates from Arkansas and Pennsylvania. Police urge anyone with information regarding Franklin's whereabouts to contact them at 920-887-4612 or the Amber Alert tip line at 888-304-3936.