SUMMARY: An under-construction railway bridge in Qinghai Province, northwest China, collapsed early Friday, killing at least 12 workers and leaving four missing. The accident occurred during a tensioning operation when a steel cable snapped around 3 a.m. The 1.6-kilometer-long bridge, spanning the Yellow River with a deck 55 meters above the water, suffered a large section collapse, with a bent portion hanging downward. Rescue efforts involve boats, a helicopter, and robots searching for the missing workers. The incident was reported by state media and documented by aerial photos from Xinhua News Agency.

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SUMMARY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue the state’s immigration detention program despite a federal judge’s injunction halting operations at the Everglades-based “Alligator Alcatraz” facility. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled the state violated federal environmental laws by locating the camp in Big Cypress National Preserve and ordered its closure within 60 days. DeSantis called the ruling judicial activism and announced plans to appeal while expanding detention capacity with a new Baker County facility. Environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe praised the ruling as a victory for the Everglades and tribal sovereignty. The legal battle now moves to the appellate court.

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SUMMARY: Two of six charged in the January deadly shooting of 7-year-old Breon Allen Jr. in Jacksonville have pleaded guilty. Tavaris Kelly, 17, and Zharod Sykes, 24, admitted to second-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and related gun charges. The shooting also seriously injured Breon’s cousin, Lafayette Mango Jr., 21. The other four defendants—Donte McGhee, Keith Fields, Dannel Larkins, and Keith Johnson—pleaded not guilty. The incident was gang-related, involving rival groups 6 block and ATK, with ongoing violent feuds. Investigators linked the suspects to the scene via cellphone data and evidence. Authorities vow to hold all accountable.

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