Dog taken during airman’s deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Christa Swanson

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    DENVER (KCNC) — A month-long search after a Colorado airman’s vehicle and dog were stolen while he was on deployment came to a tragic end on Saturday.

Andrew Beckham adopted his husky, Maverick, when he was stationed in Spain 11 years ago. When the Colorado Air National Guard told Beckham he would be deploying for three months, he looked for someone to take care of Maverick at home so that the dog would feel safer and more comfortable while he was gone.

A recommendation led Beckham to TrustedHousesitters.com. Through the site, he found Andrew “Andy” Jansen, who lives in a suburb of Miami, Florida. Jansen told Beckham he wanted to see if Colorado was somewhere he would like to stay. Beckham ultimately hired Jansen to house-sit and pet-sit for him. At first, Jansen texted updates and photos of Maverick, but a month into the deployment, Jansen went silent.

On April 2, Beckham’s home security camera appears to show Jansen leaving in Beckham’s Subaru with Maverick. He hasn’t been heard from since, although investigators did spot the vehicle on Flock cameras as he left.

The military allowed Beckham to return from his deployment early to search for Maverick and his vehicle. Neighbors, friends, and others began putting up posters and sharing information online to help in the search.

According to Beckham’s family, the vehicle was found in Denver on Saturday. Sadly, Maverick died while he was trapped inside it.

Beckham posted an update online saying, “It is with a heavy heart, I must tell everyone that Maverick was found dead trapped in my car today. I want to be alone now.”

The Aurora Police Department said that the Subaru Forrester was found in the 300 block of N. Logan Street around 12:47 p.m. and confirmed that Maverick’s body was found inside.

Police are still searching for Jansen. A felony warrant for motor vehicle theft and for general theft has been issued for his arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the APD.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story did not properly clarify the nature of TrustedHousitters’ role in the hiring of house-sitters and pet-sitters. It has since been corrected to reflect that the site only connects sitters with people looking to hire them.

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University of Michigan professor defends pro-Palestinian commencement remarks: “Michigan is not a finishing school”

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Paula Wethington

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    ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WWJ) — Controversy has erupted over a history professor’s remarks during the University of Michigan spring commencement program Saturday in Ann Arbor.

Derek R. Peterson, a history professor and the outgoing Faculty Senate Chair, “made remarks regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict that were hurtful and insensitive to many members of our community,” U-M president Domenico Grasso said later in the day.

Grasso said that Peterson “deviated from the remarks he had shared before the ceremony.” Furthermore, the remarks made “were inappropriate and do not represent our institutional position.” The college president said in response that he will work in the coming weeks with university leadership to “review and refine future commencement programming.”

Short video clips of his remarks have been circulating on social media, during which the professor called out “pro-Palestinian student activists who have, over these past two years, opened our hearts to the injustice and inhumanity of Israel’s war in Gaza.”

Peterson provided a YouTube link to a longer clip of his speech. During the 5½ minute video link he posted, Peterson began his remarks with the fight to allow women to become students at the University of Michigan.

He challenged the graduates, when they sing the school’s fight song “The Victors,” to remember those first women students, and the first Jewish professors and Jewish students on campus.

He continued:

“Sing for the students of the Black Action Movement, whose members demanded a curriculum that would reflect the experience and identity of black people in this country.

“Sing for the pro-Palestinian student activities who have over these past two years opened our hearts to the injustice and inhumanity of Israel’s war in Gaza.

“The greatness of this institution does not only rest on the shoulders and on the accomplishments of our student athletes who deserve all the congratulations we can offer them.

“But the greatness of this university rests also on the courage and the conviction of student activists who have pushed this university down the path toward justice.

“It is to them that we can rightly sing ‘Hail! to the victors valiant. Hail! to the conquering heroes. Hail! to Michigan. The leaders and the best.”

Those publicly criticizing Peterson’s statements include two Republican-endorsed candidates for the Board of Regents election, Michael Schostak and Lena Epstein, who issued a joint statement saying, “Commencement ceremonies exist to unite the University community around academic achievement, personal growth, and the promise of what comes next. It should not become a stage for political activism that leaves students feeling excluded or uncomfortable during one of the most important milestones of their lives.”

“I am disgusted by this educational ‘leader’ who used his platform at spring commencement to attack Israel,” Schostak said while sharing the statement.

And Sarah Hubbard, a Republican who is currently serving as a U-M regent, said in a social media post, “While I wasn’t there yesterday to see it in person, what I have seen is incredibly troubling and disappointing. It is very difficult to execute meaningful consequences on tenured faculty but as a leader I can help set the tone and expectations for their conduct.”

Hubbard said she expects to discuss the circumstances both with the Board of Regents and the university administration.

“Make no mistake, we will not allow a 30-second soundbite to tear down the goodwill that so many on our campus have worked to build,” Grasso said. “Together, we have made Michigan a welcoming, safe and inclusive community – one that we can be proud of, reflects our values, and serves as a model for other institutions around the world. That work continues now and always.”

CBS News Detroit reached out to Peterson for comment, and he provided the following statement:

“I have respect for Regent Hubbard and her colleagues: theirs is not an easy job, and we here at Michigan benefit from their leadership.

“I would however urge Regent Hubbard to review the comments I actually made at yesterday’s commencement. It should not be controversial to have one’s “heart opened to the inhumanity and injustice of Israel’s war in Gaza”, which is what I credited activists with doing. Having an open heart to other people’s suffering is a fundamental human virtue. It is a quality that I hope we teach our students, whatever their political posture might be.

“So I am mystified about what I have done to earn Regent Hubbard’s ire. I have – like many of us here in Michigan – been convicted by the evidence of human suffering in Gaza; and I credit my awareness of that to pro-Palestinian activists. That is why I gave the speech that I did. On a day meant to honor students for their accomplishments, I thought it important that we would honor the student activists who have, over the course of time, pushed the institution toward justice.

“The University has taken down the commencement video. But here is my talk, if you’d like to hear the whole of it. As you will see, it is a talk about the salience of student activism in this institution’s long history.

“Allow me to add, if I may:

“The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous. Michigan is not a finishing school for polite young men and women. Our students are not wilting flowers. They have just finished their degrees at the foremost public university in the country. They can handle controversy.

“They do not need sentimental, cloying nostalgia. They need encouragement to face a flawed and unjust world head on, using the tools we’ve given them: critical reasoning, careful research, sympathy for the oppressed.

“That is why I spoke as I did. If parents want sentimental graduation ceremonies, perhaps they should send their kids to a different institution. Here at UM we teach our students to face controversies, not run away from them. That’s what being the leaders and the best is about.”

The keynote speaker for spring commencement was former basketball star Jalen A. Rose of Detroit. Three students were also chosen to represent their class as speakers.

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Stefon Diggs’s accuser testifies about “complicated” relationship before incident

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

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    Massachusetts (WBZ) — Stefon Diggs’ accuser, his former personal chef Mila Adams, is testifying Monday at his assault trial in Dedham, Massachusetts. The trial quickly got underway earlier in the day with jury selection and opening statements.

Judge Jeanmarie Carroll is overseeing the proceedings in Dedham District Court. Drew Virtue is the prosecutor and Andrew Kettlewell is Diggs’ defense attorney.

The former New England Patriots receiver is accused of attacking Adams last year. He’s charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery in the incident at his home on December 2. He has pleaded not guilty.

Adams, who lived in Diggs’ home while working for him, walked into the Dedham police station on December 16 alleging that two weeks earlier, Diggs had smacked her across the face and choked her.

She told police they had been texting about money that she was owed when the confrontation occurred. Diggs has denied the allegations.

Personal chef Mila Adams testifies Adams was the first witness called to the stand after opening statements.

She said she known Diggs for around four years. Adams described her relationship with the NFL player as “complicated,” saying they started as friends. Adams said their relationship became sexual, then she came to work for him in February 2025.

Adams said Diggs agreed to pay her about $2,000 per week.

On December 2, Adams and Diggs were in an argument through text message, Adams said. That day she said she was lying across her bed reading a cookbook when Diggs opened the door and came in.

“He looks very angry … He was just very upset,” Adams said. “He smacked me with an open hand.”

Adams testified that Diggs used his right hand and hit her on the cheek.

While on the stand, Adams attempted to demonstrate how Diggs put his arm around her neck and choked her. She said she was unable to breathe.

There were several objections and sidebars during Adams’ testimony as she was asked about texts messages she deleted before going to the Dedham Police Department to file a report against Diggs.

Under cross-examination, Adams was asked about certain information that she did not include to police. Adams said she was concerned what would be made public, especially because at the time Diggs was dating rapper Cardi B.

“I didn’t put a lot of things. The most important thing was the attack in the police report. Me reporting anything outside of why he got upset, I didn’t feel the need to put it. I was scared out how it would be received by the public,” Adams testified. “He’s in a very public relationship with Cardi B. So I did not put a lot of things in the police report. My most important thing was him assaulting me and choking me and slapping me.”

The defense also showed videos and photos of Adams taken in the days after the alleged attack, attempting to highlight that she appeared in good spirits and had no visible injuries.

“There was no assault,” Stefon Diggs’ attorney argues Kettlewell began his opening statement earlier in the day by saying that there was no attack.

“The assault that the Commonwealth just described in their opening statement in only a few sentences never happened. Did not happen. There was no strangulation, there was no assault,” he told jurors. “There was no incident on December 2 or any other day.”

Kettlewell said the prosecution has no physical evidence, no medical records, and no photos or video to prove there was attack.

He also told the court also that in late December, Adams began demanding money. He later said she told police “a made up story.”

Stefon Diggs trial begins Earlier, Virtue gave his opening statement.

“I expect she’s going to tell you how he put her in the headlock, the difficulty she had breathing, that he threw her on the bed, and he left,” Virtue said.

The judge said she expects the trial to take two or three days for attorneys to present all of the evidence and for jurors to begin deliberating.

Carroll began Monday morning’s jury selection by asking prospective jurors a series of questions. When the judge asked if any member of the jury pool recognized the defendant, several people in the room said they did.

At the end of group questioning, jurors were called up individually to be questioned by the judge and attorneys.

The jury was seated before noon, just over two hours after the proceedings got underway. Opening statements began a short time later.

The Patriots released Diggs in March. He has not signed with another NFL team yet.

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This year’s Cinco de Mayo parade has more meaning after Operation Metro Surge, attendees say

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Frankie McLister

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    ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) — Along Cesar Chavez Street, it was high energy and sunny smiles as Minnesota’s capital city celebrated Cinco de Mayo with its annual parade.

“We’re gonna be here until they kick us out,” said Grady Hughes, of Monticello.

Minnesotans from all over flocked to the District Del Sol.

“It’s community, that’s what it is. I like being in the community, you can tell it’s strong,” said Alicia Rivera, of St. Paul.

The St. Paul neighborhood dates back to the early 1900s when Mexican workers began settling in the West Side Flats.

“I think it’s very important to keep our Mexicano, Latino, and Chicano culture. But when I talk about culture, I talk about the culture of the west side,” said Santino Franco, who’s a festival organizer.

A culture that was recently in the worldwide spotlight during Operation Metro Surge.

“Especially with the recent events with ICE. It feels very comforting. Everyone can just come out and relax and not be scared,” said Rivera.

A recent court filing says that Operation Metro Surge caused a combined loss of over $165 million for St. Paul businesses. Many businesses during the festival had long lines and cash flowing.

“It was very sad. It was very sad,” said Ismael Avechuco, who’s a Latino vendor living in St. Paul. “Sorry, I’m getting emotional.”

Avechuco said Saturday’s celebration hit different for him.

“We can see all the love and the sharing and companions and all the support,” he said.

Mayor Kaohly Her signed a proclamation proclaiming Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo Day in the City of St. Paul, emphasizing how it’s a holiday commemorating the Mexican army’s victory over French forces in 1862.

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Veterans walk 100 miles to bring awareness to PTSD

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Dawn White

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    DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — A group of veterans is hitting the pavement and walking 100 miles across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the PTSD Century Hike. It’s all in an effort to raise awareness for PTSD and money for a nonprofit that helps wounded service members.

A group of 15 veterans and three service dogs continued their mission on a brisk Sunday morning. Vehicles honked as the group walked down Fort Worth streets with military flags on the fifth day of their walk.

Retired U.S. Marine Sergeant Jon Lujan helps run the event with the non-profit organization Semper Fi & America’s Fund.

“It pulls on my heartstrings,” Lujan said. “We’ve had a group of veterans that started down in the Star, and they’ve worked their way over 90 miles so far, and they’re going to finish at Texas Motor Speedway.”

Lujan’s life changed while serving our country in Iraq.

“I herniated two discs in my back, and the subsequent surgery left me with paralysis below the knees,” Lujan said.

Lujan never lost his will to recover. He competed in the Paralympics and even met the Obamas.

Retired U.S. Army Major Nekita Hunter laced up her sneakers to walk for the cause.

“Even though we’re out the military, we’re still family,” Hunter said.

Seeing the reality of war as a trauma nurse caused PTSD for the Garland native.

“I did not realize I was struggling,” Hunter said. “My coworkers are the ones that saw the difference in me. I wasn’t in denial. I just was not aware.”

The group of veterans hopes that the walk is a step in the right direction for PTSD awareness now and in the future.

“We lose 22 a day because of this,” Hunter said.

“These service members have injuries that are going to last for life, and we want them to make sure that they’re covered for life,” Lujan said.

Physical and mental injuries are something the veterans know all too well, as they make a difference one step at a time.

Data from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study reveals that nearly half of veterans who need mental health services do not receive treatment, partly due to stigma.

The Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides lifetime support to critically wounded, ill, and injured veterans and their families.

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More than 100 staff at Brookfield Zoo Chicago go on strike; zoo remains open to the public

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Todd Feurer

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    CHICAGO (WBBM) — More than 100 workers at Brookfield Zoo Chicago went on strike on Monday, amid a contract impasse, but the zoo said it’s still open to the public and operating as usual.

Teamsters Local 727, which represents animal care specialists, groundskeepers, patrol officers, seasonals, aides, and custodians, said the zoo’s latest contract offer would take away their current health care plans without providing a comparable alternative.

Their existing contract with the zoo expired Friday at noon, and the union said after zoo management ended negotiations Friday afternoon without providing a counteroffer to the union’s proposal, all Local 727 members except for animal care specialists went on strike Monday at 5 a.m.

The union said animal care specialists will join the strike once they have finalized an essential care plan for the animals at the zoo.

Zoo officials said veterinarians, curators, and other trained specialists will continue animal care during the strike, and the zoo will remain open with normal daily operations.

“Guests—including families, members, and school groups—can continue to visit and expect a safe, welcoming, and high-quality experience,” the zoo said in a statement.

However, the union claimed that many animals at the zoo will not be on display during the strike, and some guest experiences like dolphin shows will not be available. The union also said there will be no custodial or maintenance staff on duty during the strike, and they urged management to close the zoo until a new contract agreement is reached.

“Closing to the public is the safe and smart thing to do,” Teamsters Local 727 secretary-treasurer John Coli Jr. said in a statement. “Not only should the safety of their employees and the animals be the Zoo’s priority, but they really shouldn’t take advantage of the public.”

Zoo officials said they are committed to continue negotiating with the union, and believe the strike is not necessary.

“Our focus remains on reaching a fair and responsible contract—one that supports our employees while protecting the Zoo’s long-term sustainability and mission. That commitment includes providing competitive wages and benefits, as well as maintaining a safe, respectful work environment for all members of our team,” the zoo said in a statement.

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Georgia expands red snapper fishing season to two months, starting in July

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

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    Georgia (WUPA) — Georgia anglers will soon have more time to fish for red snapper. In the past, the fishing season has typically lasted only a few days each year due to federal limits.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division has announced a new initiative called the Georgia Red Snapper Project. The purpose is to expand recreational fishing opportunities while improving data collection to help sustain future seasons.

Under the program, anglers will be able to fish for red snapper in federal waters off Georgia’s coast for two months in 2026, from July 1 through Aug. 31. That’s a significant increase from the short federal seasons seen over the past 15 years, which were often restricted due to uncertainty in catch data.

“This is a major step forward for Georgia anglers,” said CRD Director Doug Haymans. “For years, access to red snapper has been extremely limited. This project gives anglers a real opportunity, two full months, to enjoy red snapper fishing.”

The expanded season is made possible through a federal Exempted Fishing Permit, allowing Georgia to bypass certain federal regulations for 2026. State officials said the permit could be extended if the project proves it can generate better, more accurate data.

As part of the program, anglers will be limited to one red snapper per person per day, with no minimum size requirement. However, participation comes with new reporting rules. Anglers must register their trips in advance using a free app and report their catch within 24 hours.

Officials say that reporting is key to the program’s success.

“If anglers want longer, more reliable seasons, we need better data, and that comes directly from them,” Haymans said.

The data collected will be used by fisheries managers to improve accuracy and reduce uncertainty, which has historically led to shorter seasons.

The project is supported by a $300,000 grant from Yamaha Rightwaters, a conservation program focused on sustaining marine resources and recreational fishing.

State officials say more details, including how to register and use the reporting app, will be released in the coming weeks, with a dedicated website expected to launch May 15.

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Man bear crawling 12K race for addiction awareness finishes in just under 24 hours

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Natalie Grant

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    SPOKANE, Washington (KXLY) — Brenton Sconce started bear-crawling the Bloomsday course on Sunday at 10 a.m., anticipating he would finish in 8-10 hours, but it took much longer than he expected.

Sconce crawled all through the night and took breaks to rebandage his hands, change his shoes, food, etc. At around 3 a.m., he reached the top of Doomsday Hill and then continued through the West Central neighborhood towards the finish line. During the morning, supporters joined in to cheer him on in his 12k journey. Sconce was hoping to raise awareness for addiction recovery and his foundation, Bear.

Sconce crossed the finish line around 9:40 a.m., nearly 24 hours after he started. He crossed the finish line with his young son by his side and a big crowd cheering him on. Bloomsday organizers also met him at the finish line with balloons, confetti, and Sconce’s Bloomsday t-shirt.

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A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Donald Fountain

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    ATLANTA (WUPA) — Dr. Cassie Mitchell is an associate professor at the Georgie Institute of Technology. She’s spent more than a decade mentoring future engineers. However, she feels they are more than students.

“I don’t have biological children of my own, so I do have more than 500 scientific children that have come through my lab,” Mitchell said.

In her lab, Mitchell encourages her students to find solutions for complex problems. Students like Xinyu Guo welcome the inspiration.

“Sometimes it’s so easy for you to want to give up, but Cassie always encourages us to never, never, never give up,” Guo said.

The phrase, “never, never, never give up,” is Mitchell’s motto. She adopted this motto to help her face personal life challenges.

Mitchell developed a neurological disease at 18 years old. She’s been paralyzed ever since.

“I had a decision. Do I kind of just sit and literally sit and feel sorry for myself, or am I going to keep going?” Mitchell said.

Ever since then, Mitchell has accomplished many major milestones, representing Team USA four times in the Paralympic Games.

“I can say never, never, never give up, but if I don’t show that in my actions, it doesn’t really ring true.”

Mitchell’s perseverance made an impact on one of her former students, Trey Quinn.

“Starting college at a school as rigorous as Georgia Tech while managing a complex physical disability and learning how to live independently with caretakers for the first time is an experience nothing truly prepares you for,” Quinn said.

Quinn enrolled at Georgia Tech in 2019, facing both academic pressure and the realities of living with a disability. Quinn said Mitchell’s guidance helped him push through.

“Her inspiration and encouragement helped me pull through some of my toughest moments freshman year,” Quinn said. “Cassie and I both share the same faith that we are uniquely made to do good work, and the rest of the details will work themselves out.”

Quinn credits Mitchell not only for academic success but also for shaping his leadership and resilience.

“Cassie’s gracious wisdom as our faculty adviser helped develop me as a student leader and learn how to gracefully turn challenging situations into positive growth,” Quinn said.

Mitchell said seeing students succeed is all that matters.

“Having them see their dreams come true really means more than my own personal accomplishments or my own personal dreams,” Mitchell said.

Their connection has evolved — from professor and student to something deeper.

“You start out as the student, and then friend, and now I almost see him as a peer,” Mitchell said.

Today, Quinn is a software engineer, building a career while mentoring others.

“I am now living my best life working as a software engineer in the financial technology industry while abundantly enjoying life in the big city,” Quinn said.

For Mitchell, stories like Quinn’s are exactly why she teaches.

“Actions do speak louder than words — just to hang true, and you’ll be blessed,” Mitchell said.

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Fire breaks out at Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre

CNN Newsource on May 4, 2026

By Jesse Zanger, Dave Carlin

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    NEW YORK (WCBS, WLNY) — Firefighters responded to Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.

It happened around 10 a.m. and the fire quickly grew to three alarms.

Fire “very difficult to get to,” FDNY says

“The fire was in the electrical room, between floors four and five. Units entered the building, did a search and aggressively knocked down the fire,” FDNY Assistant Chief David Simms said. “After the fire was knocked down, more fire was discovered in an area between floors five and the roof.”

Simms called it a “deep seated fire” that “was very difficult to get to.”

One firefighter suffered a minor injury, Simms said.

“Everyone has been safely removed from the theater. We will keep all parties abreast of this developing situation,” Ambassador Theater Group said in a statement.

Simms said the building suffered “substantial damage” to the electrical room, and the Department of Buildings will be on hand to inspect it.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The emergency response disrupted the heavily trafficked area near 49th Street and Eighth Avenue.

“Just loads of smoke out of the top”

Video from the scene showed firefighters climbing up their tower ladders onto the roof of the theater.

Clouds of smoke were also visible emerging from the roof.

“Just loads of smoke coming out of the top, and we were asked to come out of the hotel,” tourist Matt Oakley said. “Hopefully, there’s no one in there.”

The venue first opened in 1925, and has operated under a handful of names until 1959, when it was named after the playwright Eugene O’Neill.

The theater has been home to “The Book of Mormon” since 2011, when the show won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It marked its 15th anniversary earlier this year.

There are no scheduled performances for the show Monday, and it’s not yet clear if the fire will have any impact on upcoming performances.

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