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WATCH: 37 children lose their lives annually trapped in hot cars as new tech emerges

Automotive technology is offering a solution to the issue, but simple reminder techniques can also help prevent tragedy.

Taylor Swift paid NYC more than $160k for wedding permit, mayor says

The $160,000 covered city resources utilized during Swift and Travis Kelce's New York City nuptials, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday.

White House entrance undergoing 'security enhancements and upgrades'

Security enhancements are underway on the North Portico of the White House, according to a White House official.

Historian Kerri K. Greenidge and Her Book ‘The Grimkes’ Come Under Fire

NEIL VIGDOR

Kerri K. Greenidge appeared to lose her professorship at Tufts University after scholars began scrutinizing her 2022 book, “The Grimkes,” which is no longer listed on its publisher’s website.

Witnesses to ICE Killing Dispute the Official Account

MATTHEW CULLEN

Also, a major housing bill could become law without Trump’s signature. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Buckling Manhattan High Rise Becomes Focus of Criminal Investigation

WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, HURUBIE MEKO, CLAIRE FAHY AND MIHIR ZAVERI

The inquiry, being conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation and the Manhattan district attorney’s office, was in an early stage, and its focus was unclear.

How a Deadly Storm Surprised Wisconsin Boaters

AMY GRAFF

Three children died last weekend when a storm whipped up 80 mile-per-hour winds and large waves on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.

D.S.A. Members Blast Mamdani Adviser for Elevating Graham Platner

EMMA GOLDBERG

A letter circulated by Democratic Socialists of America members asked that candidates sever ties with Morris Katz, a consultant for Mr. Platner and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Missouri flooding: Campers rescued after building collapses into floodwaters

The governor of Missouri has declared a state of emergency on Friday in response to flash flooding in central, south-central and southeastern parts of the state.

WATCH: China touts first reusable rocket booster

China says it has successfully returned a reusable rocket booster, marking a major breakthrough in space technology.

WATCH: Comedian Jeff Arcuri on his new Netflix stand-up special and working crowds

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with comedian Jeff Arcuri on his new Netflix stand-up special, his rise through Tik Tok and his unique ability to work a crowd.

Smithsonian boss pushes back on scathing White House report in letter to staff

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch disputed the scathing White House report, which accused the American history museum of presenting a "radical view" of American history.

11 wounded in Russian strikes on Kyiv; Ukraine attacks Russian vessels

Ukraine's State Emergency Service reports that at least 11 people, including a child, were wounded after Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday

The Population Forecasts Are Grim. They’re Still Too Optimistic.

LYMAN STONE

America is not prepared for population decline.

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

JONATHAN MINGLE

With ticks, we’ve barely begun to fight back. The longer we wait, the more territory they will claim across both our geographic and psychic maps.