A tragic collision resulted in the deaths of a male passenger and a toddler, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed to the California Post.

The accident unfolded early Sunday morning when a vehicle moving south on Vista Del Mar in Playa Del Rey veered into the northbound lanes, causing a two-car crash.

Authorities are still investigating what led to the vehicle crossing lanes, and additional details have not yet been released.

The crash took place around 4:30 a.m. on the 6800 block of Vista Del Mar, close to Culver Boulevard. Officers arriving at the scene found the front-seat passenger had died from the impact.

A 28-year-old Hispanic man, along with a juvenile and a toddler, were rushed to a nearby hospital. Sadly, the toddler succumbed to their injuries shortly after.

The extend of injuries for the survivors is not known.

In San Francisco, a groundbreaking experiment may offer a glimpse into a future where artificial intelligence (AI) significantly influences everyday life. This intriguing scenario is unfolding as AI technology takes a prominent role in both transportation and retail experiences in the city.

On April 25, Sharilyn Neidhardt, a Picture Editor from New York City, experienced this AI-driven reality firsthand. She opted for a ride in a Waymo, the popular driverless car service in California, to visit Andon Market—a cutting-edge retail store powered by AI, located in the bustling center of San Francisco.

For the next three years, the operations of this quaint novelty shop on Union Street will be overseen by an AI known as Luna. This digital manager curates a unique assortment of gifts, ranging from candles to books about science and the internet, offering patrons a distinctive shopping experience.

Many, like Neidhardt, have been drawn to Andon Market by curiosity. She remarked, “I had heard about the shop and wanted to see it for myself.” During her visit, she noted that other customers seemed similarly intrigued, primarily by the AI aspect of the store.

This experiment hints at a future where AI could increasingly become a fixture in our daily routines, shaping how we move and shop in a rapidly evolving world.

She was greeted by the store’s only human counterpart, Felix Johnson, who was overseeing the boutique, cheerfully welcoming shoppers, and correcting any mistakes Luna made – like charging Neidhardt twice for the same $14 Dandelion Chocolate bar. 

In order to purchase anything, one had to pick up a device that looked like an ‘old-fashioned Bakelite telephone’ to talk with Luna about what they wanted so she could add it to a digital shopping cart for checkout. 

After making her purchase, Neidhardt left the store with her chocolate bar. 

Andon Market, an AI-powered boutique, opened in San Francisco in April. It is run by an AI bot called Luna and has a few human workers, like Felix Johnson, to help her out 

The store’s selection is handpicked by Luna and has an odd selection of candles and books 

This time, however, Neidhardt opted to call a Lyft rather than a Waymo. 

‘The Waymo freaked me out and was more expensive,’ she told the Daily Mail. 

The Waymo cost the New Yorker $30.26 with no tip for a 1.62-mile trip, while the Lyft cost her $18.59 for a 2.9-mile journey, including a tip for the human driver. 

At Andon Market, Luna does more than just take your order and check you out, she also handles inventory, Felix told Neidhardt, but it seems the AI bot has some learning to do. 

‘Like one-third of the inventory seemed to be candles,’ Neidhardt told the Daily Mail. 

‘Felix told me they were blending in more products with a human touch, including human-made art and fancy branded granola.’ 

But when Neidhardt visited, her options were endless candles, a book called What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, and expensive pizza oil, among other items. 

‘It was difficult for me to picture the ideal customer,’ Neidhardt said of the selection. 

 In order to make a purchase, customers had to talk into a phone to tell Luna what items they wanted added to a digital checkout 

Sharilyn Neidhardt, of New York City, visited the store on her recent trip to California and wanted to stop by the market to ‘see it for myself.’ She was surprised by the amount of candles the store sold 

The exterior of the California store does not appear to give any hints that it is run by AI

Andon Market is ultimately an experiment to see how AI would handle running a store, its creators, Lukas Petersson and Axel Backlund of Andon Labs, which is known for its AI vending machines, have said. 

‘Our company is a research company that is trying to spread awareness that AIs are way more than just chatbots,’ Petersson told the Daily Mail. ‘And how big the implications for society will be, if the models continue to improve at this point.’ 

Luna is powered by Claude Sonnet 4.6, and she decides what products are stocked, and even decided what the logo and color of the walls would be, its creators said. 

Petersson and Backlund pay $7,500 a month in rent for the space and gave Luna a $100,000 budget in a bank account.

After that, Luna built the store: Finding contractors and painters and even did the hiring for the human position. The store opened in April.

There has been some kinks in the experiment, such has Luna’s immense love for candles and that she purchased 1,000 toilet seat covers for the employee bathroom, Petersson told the Daily Mail. 

When asked the inspiration behind the bizarre stock available, Petersson laughed as he told the Daily Mail: ‘You’ll have to ask Luna.’ 

The AI wasn’t given any instructions and was left to be completely autonomous. 

Felix was hired by Luna, who also decided the marketing, the wall colors, the logo, and the items available for purchase 

Neidhardt also took a Waymo, a driverless vehicle popular in California, to get to the store – an experience she wouldn’t opt for again

‘We didn’t force it to buy some specific items, we just let it do whatever it wanted, and this turned out to be the thing that it went for,’ Petersson told the Daily Mail.  

Luna also botched the schedule, causing the store to be closed for three days. 

And Luna isn’t the greatest entrepreneur by any stretch of the means either, as she’s currently in the red and is expected to continue to bleed money, Petersson told the Daily Mail. 

However, the co-founder believes Luna will be profitable by end of the three-year lease, as AI continues to involve and improve, and therefore, Luna will too. 

‘We’ll switch it out as soon as new models are released,’ Petersson said of Luna’s Claude model. 

The Andon Market creators said they aren’t doing this to make it the future, but to see how it works, as they believe the AI boom will continue and the future will be shaped by it. 

For Neidhardt, she doesn’t see it being implemented across retail stores nationwide, or at least not in its current state. 

‘From my perspective, it seemed to barely work in San Francisco,’ she told the Daily Mail. 

Andon Market is ultimately an experiment to see how AI would handle running a store, its creators, Lukas Petersson and Axel Backlund of Andon Labs, said 

‘I can see it working better for a bookstore or something with a broader selection of products and a specific clientele that would seek it out. Luna seemed superfluous for a generic boutique.

‘Maybe one day this will seem as normal as ordering from Amazon does to me today. But I was pretty freaked out by the driverless car ride I took to Andon Market, and I would much rather chat with Felix than interact with Luna.

‘But I’m a person who collects vinyl records and makes oil paintings so I may be old-fashioned.’ 

The experiment, however, isn’t meant to convinced anyone that this is future, but to have customers pause and reflect on how much they want AI in their life. 

Petersson recognizes AI is moving swiftly and humans don’t fully understand it quite yet. 

‘I think there’s a strong argument to be had about having a pause for a while, while we figure out why they behave in a certain way and try to understand them, so that we can control them better.

‘I think that’s quite reasonable.’ 

Luna, whom Petersson described to be similar to a ‘child,’ is still learning the ways around its first big job and working out the kinks. And like all AI models, its rapidly improving and changing. 

Recent comments attributed to the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States have ignited a political firestorm in London. Sir Christian Turner allegedly remarked that Washington’s “one true special relationship” is with Israel, not the UK, according to a leaked audio recording reported by the Financial Times.

These comments, reportedly made during a private discussion with British students earlier in 2026, have surfaced at a delicate time. The revelation coincides with King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s prominent visit to Washington and New York, aimed at mending somewhat strained diplomatic ties between the UK and the US.

Despite the controversy, Turner emphasized the enduring and deep-rooted connection between the UK and the US, particularly in defense and security matters. He reportedly stated, “There is a deep history and affinity between us. Particularly on defense and security, we are intertwined,” as cited by British media. He suggested that while the relationship remains “special,” its nature may need to evolve.

Turner reportedly stressed that Britain’s ties with the U.S. remain deeply intertwined, particularly on defense and security. 

“There is a deep history and affinity between us. Particularly on defence and security, we are intertwined,” according to leaked audio cited by British media. “The relationship will carry on, if you want, being ‘special,’ but I think it’s going to have to be different.” 

President Donald Trump met with Britain’s King Charles III in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during a state visit. Britain’s Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were also present. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Turner also said, according to the transcript, that Britain and Europe must “work to redefine” their relationship with Washington, particularly in terms of defense, rather than relying on a U.S. security umbrella. 

The leak comes after recent strains between Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, including disagreements over Britain’s posture toward U.S.–Israeli military action against Iran. Trump previously criticized Starmer publicly, saying he was “not Winston Churchill.”

An embassy spokesperson and a U.K. Foreign Office spokesperson sought to distance the government from the leaked remarks, telling Fox News Digital: “These were private, informal comments made to a group of U.K. sixth-form students visiting the U.S. in early February. They are certainly not any reflection of the U.K. government’s position.”

The wide-ranging informal discussion, the spokesperson explained, focused on diplomacy and the political issues of the day that students asked questions about, stressing that the remarks were clearly never intended as on-record statements of government policy.

President Donald Trump speaks with Britain’s King Charles III during a state dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. (Aaron Schwartz/AFP)

Still, the controversy raises broader questions that extend beyond diplomatic optics: whether the symbolic “special relationship” between Washington and London has been eclipsed by more immediate U.S. strategic priorities, particularly Israel’s central role in American Middle East security calculations.

Barak Seener, senior fellow at the London-based Henry Jackson Society, said Turner’s remarks reflected a hard strategic reality rather than a diplomatic blunder.

“Ambassador Christian Turner was giving a realistic assessment that echoed President Trump’s criticism of NATO, calling it a ‘paper tiger’ for not contributing to joint U.S.-Israel-led operations against Iran,” Seener told Fox News Digital.

Seener pointed to his recent report, “Israel 2048: A Blueprint for an Asymmetric Geopolitical Power,” arguing that Israel’s expanding military capabilities increasingly function as a force multiplier for U.S. regional interests. By contrast, Seener argued, Britain’s modern strategic value has weakened despite its historic rhetoric.

“King Charles, in his recent speech to the U.S. Congress, was forced to emphasise the U.K. and U.S.’s shared culture and history rather than recent military contributions simply because the U.K.’s naval and military capabilities have been completely hollowed out,” Seener said.

King Charles made history as the second British monarch to address Congress, after his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, first did so in 1991. (Henry Nicholls/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

He added that Charles’ invocation of past joint sacrifices “does not bear any relevance to today” given Britain’s reported refusal to allow U.S. use of Royal Air Force bases for strikes on Iran.

The White House, however, emphasized continuity over controversy, telling Fox News Digital that, “President Trump has enjoyed welcoming Their Majesties to the White House this week, including yesterday morning, when he highlighted the historic, special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said.

“The events of this visit are unprecedented in scope and spectacle, and the President enjoyed hosting a beautiful State Dinner yesterday evening,” she added.

A man from Napa Valley has been convicted for his role in a murder-for-hire scheme orchestrated by a former California Highway Patrol captain, aimed at killing her husband. Text messages played a crucial role in uncovering the plot.

In Kentucky, a jury at the Cumberland County courthouse found Thomas O’Donnell guilty on Friday for the murder of Michael Harding, who was the estranged husband of Julie Harding.

According to prosecutors, Julie Harding enlisted O’Donnell, whom she had reportedly described to colleagues as her romantic partner, to execute the murder amidst ongoing divorce proceedings, as reported by KCRA 3.

The jury reached their guilty verdict in just about two hours following the closing arguments.

“There’s no evidence someone else killed him,” stated Prosecutor Jesse Stockton, as he concluded his presentation to the 12-member jury.

“All this evidence points to this amateur hitman from California. Do your duty. Find him guilty of murder.”

The quick verdict came after days of testimony from dozens of witnesses, including an FBI agent who walked jurors through 2022 text messages showing how Harding was lured to a secluded home under the guise of an HVAC repair.

“At 4:10 p.m., Michael Harding texts the prepaid phone, ‘35 minutes out,’” Special Agent Elizabeth Wheeler testified. She said someone replied, “No worries.”

Michael then responded, “Is that good for you?”

The user of the prepaid phone replied, “Yes.”

“See ya soon,” Michael texted.

“Perfect,” came the response at 4:16 p.m.

FBI data showed the prepaid phone traveled alongside O’Donnell’s personal phone, including three trips to Celina, Tennessee, where Michael lived.

Two days before the murder, O’Donnell’s phone was near Julie’s Sacramento home at the same time as hers.

Prosecutors argued this is when she hired him. On the day of the killing, Julie Harding’s phone was in Sacramento, while O’Donnell’s phone and the prepaid phone were near the crime scene in Kentucky, where Harding was shot at a vacant home on Sept. 19, 2022.

Prosecutors also pointed to DNA and ammunition evidence, though investigators never recovered the murder weapon, the prepaid phone, or a key fob linked to the case.

The defense argued that phone data only shows device locations —not who was using them —and noted there was no direct proof of payment.

Attorneys claimed O’Donnell was involved in a plan but did not intend for Harding to be killed, suggesting a third, unknown man may have carried out the shooting.

“Julie came up with a plan involving another man and Tom,” said defense attorney Sara Zeurcher. “Tom was involved with this plan but did not intend for this result to happen. There has been no proof he had any idea that Michael Harding would be murdered.”

The defense also pointed to Julie as the only person who may have known the full truth. She died by suicide months after the killing.

The murder happened on Sept. 19, 2022, at a vacant home on Glasgow Road in Burkesville, Kentucky. O’Donnell, 64, now faces 20 years to life in prison and he will be sentenced on Monday.

During a recent interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro disclosed that evidence confirms a Secret Service agent was struck by gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Pirro revealed that the bullet, which hit the agent, originated from the firearm carried by the 31-year-old suspect, Cole Thomas Allen. She made this announcement on Sunday.

“We’ve successfully identified the gun involved. Initially, there’s video footage showing the defendant firing at the Secret Service agent. Moreover, the agent himself can attest to being shot at and subsequently returning fire,” Pirro explained.

She further emphasized, “What’s crucial, Jake, is our ability to prove that a pellet from the defendant’s Mossberg pump-action shotgun was found embedded in the fibers of the Secret Service officer’s vest.”

Pirro concluded, “There is no doubt it was his bullet. He targeted the Secret Service agent with the intent to kill him, along with anyone obstructing his path to assassinate the President of the United States.”

Tapper went on to press Pirro about who the target of the shooting was, repeating a line from the alleged manifesto that included harsh allegations against Donald Trump.

‘He does say, and I want to apologize for using this language, but he does say, quote, I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes, unquote,’ Tapper said.

Pirro slammed Tapper for reading that portion, saying, ‘First of all, that’s outrageous. I mean, there’s a lot of other things you could have referred to. This guy is a hater. He hates Trump so much. He wants to kill him.’

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro revealed that evidence shows the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooter struck a Secret Service agent during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper

Tapper went on to press Pirro about who the target of the shooting was, repeating a line from the alleged manifesto that included harsh allegations against Donald Trump

That excerpt from the manifesto appeared to particularly upset Trump during the 60 Minutes interview he did in the wake of the attempted assassination. 

Trump told CBS News anchor Norah O’Donnell she was a ‘disgrace’ for reading some of the most inciting lines of Allen’s missive during their interview. 

O’Donnell said, ‘He appears to reference a motive. In it, he writes this: quote, ”Administrative officials, they are targets.” He also wrote this: “I am no longer willing to permit a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to coat my hands with his crimes.” What’s your reaction to that?’

Trump replied: ‘Well, I was waiting for you to read that, because I knew you would. Because you’re horrible people. Horrible people. Yeah, he did write that. I am not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody.’

O’Donnell attempted to interrupt Trump, asking: ‘Oh, do you think he was referring to you?’

‘Excuse me. Excuse me. I am not a pedophile,’ he quickly said, cutting the anchor off.

Trump then appeared to refer to what he felt was the connection Allen was attempting to make between himself and pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

‘You read that c**p from some sick person. I got associated with all stuff that has nothing to do with me. I was totally exonerated. Your friends on the other side of the plate are the ones that were involved with, let’s say, Epstein or other things.’

Cole Thomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempted assassination, as well as two additional firearms counts, including discharging a weapon during a crime of violence

Evidence shows that the bullet that hit the agent came from the weapon carried by Allen, 31, Pirro said

Trump has never been charged with a crime in connection to Epstein, who the President has said he kicked out of his Mar-a-Lago club decades ago.

Pirro’s office has charged Allen with attempted assassination, as well as two additional firearms counts, including discharging a weapon during a crime of violence.

Prosecutors say Allen attempted to storm the event on April 25, where President Trump and a number of his top cabinet officials were attending the press event at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC.

Footage showed the alleged gunman sprinting at agents and trying to burst into the room, moments before the president and First Lady Melania Trump were hastily evacuated from the event.

Allen allegedly exchanged gunfire with Secret Service, and a Secret Service agent was shot in the chest but was saved by a ballistic vest, escaping with only minor injuries.

Though Allen was quickly subdued and did not enter the large dining hall, many of those in attendance have fretted over how a gunman was even able to get into the building, particularly after two prior assassination attempts on the President’s life.

Prosecutors said Allen was able to sneak several weapons into the hotel for his alleged assassination attempt, including a Mossberg Maverick 12-guage shotgun and hunting knives.

He avoided the hotel’s highly monitored corridors by slipping through an internal stairway that was not as closely surveilled as the hallways and elevators.

President Donald Trump, wife Melania and others were evacuated from the stage at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on 

Cole was ‘tackled to the ground’ and handcuffed by law enforcement after he allegedly broke through a security checkpoint and opened fire at the lobby of the Washington Hilton 

After running down around 10 stories in the stairwell, the gunman emerged on a lower level close to the initial screening area where magnetometers and Secret Service were stationed.

Allen was tackled to the ground after the exchange of gunfire, and footage showed him shirtless on the floor as he was taken into custody on Saturday night.

According to a manifesto he sent to family members moments before his planned attack, Allen was attempting to take out the President and members of his inner circle.

Allen’s manifesto reportedly read: ‘Turning the other cheek is for when you yourself are oppressed. I’m not the person raped in a detention camp. I’m not the fisherman executed without trial.’