In the early hours of Sunday, a violent incident unfolded near the University of Iowa campus, leaving five individuals injured in a mass shooting following a significant altercation. The Iowa City police have confirmed the incident and are actively seeking public assistance in identifying five “persons of interest” related to the event.

Currently, one of the victims remains in critical condition, while the other four have been stabilized, as reported by the Iowa City Public Safety in a statement shared on Facebook Sunday afternoon.

The authorities have released an image depicting five young men who they believe may have crucial information regarding the incident. They are urging anyone who can identify these individuals to reach out to Detective Cade Burma via email at cburma@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5275.

The chaotic scene unfolded at approximately 1:45 a.m. at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, where a fight involving nearly 100 people erupted. Amidst the turmoil, gunfire was heard, marking a tragic end to the brawl.

“Anyone with information on the people pictured here are asked to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275.”

Police were responding to a fight at the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City around 1:45 a.m. involving as many as 100 people when gunshots rang out.

Dramatic video of the melee shared on social media showed dozens of people crowded around a group of men throwing haymakers at each other.

The brawl took place in a popular bar area that is just one block from some parts of the Big Ten campus.

CHICAGO (WLS) — The recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month began 25 years ago, marking its inception in 2001. This important observance seeks to bring attention to the prevalence and impact of sexual violence.

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According to statistics from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, more than 45% of women and 16% of men across the United States endure sexual violence at some point in their lives, highlighting the widespread nature of this issue.

Furthermore, workplace sexual harassment remains a significant concern, affecting one in three women, as indicated by recent data.

Rachel Hines, who serves as the associate clinical director at the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, plays a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual assault through her work at the organization.

Hines noted that in many cases, the perpetrator of such assaults is someone known to the victim, underscoring the complex dynamics often involved in these situations.

“Statistically, it’s more likely to be someone you know. Like around 60-to-80% it’s more likely to be someone you know. I’ve been doing this work for 16 years, in all of those 16 years I can only think of a handful of cases where it’s been someone that the survivor didn’t know,” Hines said.

These days, technology is changing how people are targeted.

“Kids are being targeted in online game forums and chats. Ex-romantic partners are releasing intimate photos and videos of their partners,” she explained.

Hines also cited reports of a “rape academy” website. She said its “where men were going to this website to exchange information and photos and videos around how to assault their wives. Also, AI is a big concern when it comes to sexual violence. There’s been trends of folks taking people’s videos or photos, altering them creating fake pornography. This is also something that has been targeting children as well.”

Hines said sexual assaults are likely underreported.

“Often times when survivors there’s a lot of scrutiny on the survivor. the victim like ‘what did you do, didn’t you do, what were you wearing, why were you here, did you want this in some way?’ any number of things. That’s hard to face. There’s also consequences, when there’s someone that you know, if it’s someone in your family, if it’s your work colleague, etc. there can be a lot of fallout. So it has, like, a severe impact in lots of different areas in a survivor’s life.”

For survivors seeking help, the Rape Crisis Hotline is: 888-293-2080.

For more information on the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, which is celebrating 150 years:

https://ywcachicago.org/

You can contact the Illinois domestic violence hotline at 1-877-863-6338 click here for more information.

McDonald’s once ventured into uncharted territory with an unconventional menu item that left fans less than thrilled: the onion-themed dish.

During the 1970s, the fast-food juggernaut experimented with ‘onion nuggets’—crispy, batter-coated onion chunks designed as a vegetarian-friendly option. Despite its novelty, this quirky side dish failed to capture the hearts of customers.

Unexpectedly, a seemingly insignificant decision within the company marked the end of onion nuggets while paving the way for one of McDonald’s most successful products.

The unique, battered shape of the onion nuggets, which deviated from the familiar ring style popular at other eateries, didn’t resonate with diners. Sales were lackluster, and within a year, the item vanished from menus, never truly offering a competitor to Burger King’s offerings.

Legend has it that in 1979, a casual conversation sparked a revolutionary idea. Fred Turner, then-chairman of McDonald’s, proposed a pivot: “Let’s forget onions and try chicken instead.” This suggestion would soon lead to a menu staple that transformed the fast-food scene.

That offhand pivot sparked the creation of the Chicken McNugget – which officially launched nationwide in 1983 and went on to become one of the chain’s most iconic and profitable products. 

Since then, the fast food giant introduced dipping sauces like Tangy BBQ and Sweet ‘N Sour, as well as a limited-time spicy version of their chicken nugget.

The menu item costs around $3.99 for a 6-piece and $10.49 for a 20-piece, making it one of the cheaper options at the chain restaurant. 

McDonald’s onion nuggets where the inspiration behind the fast food chain’s Chicken McNuggets 

McDonald’s introduced the onion nugget in the 1970s, although it was a short-lived menu item

Chris Kempczinski has acted as McDonald’s CEO since 2019

But the legacy of the onion nugget isn’t lost among fast food fans. Disappointed customers took to social media, some sharing their disappointment that they’ll never try an onion nugget.

‘Bring them back,’ one Reddit user said. ‘McDonald’s should do a promotion where they bring back a bunch of old items. 

‘These, the McTasty, McBrat, the salads, fruit and yogurt parfait, snack wrap. There are so many great discontinued items.’

‘I’ll stick with my chicken rings, thank you very much,’ another said, referencing Burger King’s fan-favorite offering.

Burger King is testing out a new version of their onion rings in Canada, swapping minced onions with a prickly coating for an actual onion with a smoother, less breaded outside.

Customers shared their reactions on Reddit, with one user saying, ‘I actually like their current onion rings when they’re fresh.’

‘I like the current onion rings,’ another wrote. ‘No need fixing what isn’t broken. If I want a thick sliced onion ring where the onion pulls out of the breading on the first bite, I can go to just about any sit down restaurant.’

Others reacted to the price of the upgraded item, which rang up well over $5. Although the current onion rings vary in price based on location, a medium costs about $3. 

Burger King’s onion rings are an iconic and beloved menu item, with a medium size costing around $3

There’s no word regarding when, or if, they will make their US debut, but the chain has been slowly improving its restaurants amid growing customer complaints. That includes updating its iconic Whopper sandwich.

Although the Whopper has been a restaurant staple for decades, diners complained that the quality has slowly been on the decline. As a result, Burger King elevated the item with new packaging and more premium ingredients.

This new burger still includes freshly cut onions and tomatoes, lettuce and pickles – along with what the company describes as ‘better tasting’ mayonnaise. 

The chain also announced staff members would be required to wear AI-powered headsets that monitor how friendly employees are to customers. These headsets feature an AI voice, called Patty, that can send feedback to managers. 

For example, if Patty detects an employee hasn’t said keywords like ‘welcome’, ‘please’ or ‘thank you,’ it can flag it to their boss. 

The changes were met with massive customer approval, forcing the chain to hire 60,000 new employees to meet growing demand. 

A tragic domestic altercation in Louisiana escalated into a shooting spree early Sunday morning, claiming the lives of eight children across various residences. The grim series of events concluded only after the perpetrator was fatally stopped by officers during a pursuit, as reported by local authorities.

According to Chris Bordelon, spokesperson for the Shreveport Police Department, the young victims were between 1 and 14 years of age. The harrowing incident also left two adults wounded, bringing the total number of people shot to ten.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith expressed his profound shock, stating, “I am at a loss for words; my heart is profoundly shaken. It is unimaginable that something of this nature could unfold.”

Describing the aftermath, Bordelon noted, “This is a complex scene, the likes of which many of us have never encountered.”

A photograph taken on September 4, 2025, shows a map of Shreveport, Louisiana, in Chief Wayne E. Smith’s office. The city was the site of a mass shooting on April 19, 2026, where eight juveniles lost their lives following a domestic dispute, according to police reports. (Reuters/Kathleen Flynn)

The man stole a car at gunpoint a half block away from the original crime scene, leaving the scene of the shootings and getting pursued by police, according to Bordelon.

A shootout between police and suspect occurred after a traffic stop in Bossier Parish, resulting in the suspect’s death.

“This is a tragic situation — maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” said Tom Arceneaux, mayor of the city in northwestern Louisiana with about 180,000 residents. “It’s a terrible morning.”

Louisiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting, where Shreveport police stopped a suspect, who died after shooting 10 people, including eight children. (ablokhin/Getty Images)

Officials said they were still gathering details about the crime scene, which extended across three locations. Some of the children shot were related to the suspect, according to Bordelon.

Louisiana State Police say their detectives have been asked by Shreveport police to investigate the officer-involved shooting.

In a statement, state police say no officers were harmed in the shooting.

Police are still investigating after officers stopped a man accused of fatally shooting eight children following a domestic dispute. (iStock)

State police are asking anyone with pictures, video or information to share it with state police detectives.