April 2018 Current Events: US News
World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News
The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for April 2018:
- Shooting at YouTube Headquarters
- Assault Rifles Banned in Chicago Suburb
- Oklahoma Teachers March 110 Miles
- National Guard Sent to Mexico Border
- Free Bottled Water Program Canceled
- Six Injured in Bus Crash
- Plane Crash in Arizona
- Gun Control Measures Passed in Vermont
- Oklahoma Teachers’ Walkout Ends
- 200 Million Eggs Recalled
- Colorado Teachers to Follow Others in Walkout
- Deportation of Felon Immigrants Restricted by Supreme Court
- Engine Failure on Southwest Flight
- Yellow Fever Risk in Miami
- 8,000 Starbucks to Close for Race Training
- Barbara Bush Dies at 92
- Man Linked to 9/11 Captured
- Dick’s Sporting Goods to Destroy Assault Rifles
- Nationwide Student Walkout
- Shooting at Florida High School
- Tennessee Waffle House Shooting
- Waffle House Shooter Arrested
- E. Coli in Romaine Lettuce
- Teacher Strike Continues in Colorado and Arizona
Shooting at YouTube Headquarters
On April 3, a shooting took place at YouTube headquarters. The suspect, Nasim Aghdam, expressed discontent with the company, claiming their filters prevented her videos from being seen. Three victims were taken to the hospital, where one later died, and Aghdam was found dead at the scene. (BBC)
Photo Source: 123rf
Assault Rifles Banned in Chicago Suburb
On April 4, Deerfield, which is about 25 miles outside of Chicago, announced that the sale, possession, and manufacture of assault weapons is now illegal. This ban is a response to the Parkland shooting that took place nearly two months prior. (Reuters)
Photo Source: iStock
Oklahoma Teachers March 110 Miles
On April 4, what began as a walkout turned into a march. The 110-mile march is from Tulsa to the state capitol in Oklahoma City, and is protesting low pay and poor benefits for teachers. (CNN)
Photo Source: iStock
National Guard Sent to Mexico Border
On April 7, after President Trump’s demand, the National Guard announced that 250 personnel would be sent to the border in the coming days. Arizona plans to send 150 shortly after. President Trump demanded 2,000 troops to secure the border while awaiting for his wall to be built. (BBC)
Photo Source: iStock
Free Bottled Water Program Canceled
On April 7, it was announced that the water quality in Flint has been restored and therefore the free bottled water program will end. Citizens remain skeptical. (CNN)
Photo Source: iStock
Six Injured in Bus Crash
On April 9, a Long Island bus carrying high schoolers hit an overpass, injuring at least six students. One person is in critical condition, but no deaths have been reported. (Reuters)
Plane Crash in Arizona
On April 10, six people died when a plane crashed into a golf course in Arizona. The crash is still under investigation. (Reuters)
Gun Control Measures Passed in Vermont
On April 11, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed gun control measures that limit the size of magazines. The new measures also raised the minimum age of gun ownership to 21 and added a ban on bump stocks. (CNN)
Photo Source: 123RF/Victoria Lipov
Oklahoma Teachers’ Walkout Ends
On April 12, the nearly two-week walkout in Oklahoma came to an end as the union stated their needs were met by new legislation. Classes are expected to resume on Monday after nearly two weeks of no class. (Reuters)
200 Million Eggs Recalled
On April 15, more than 200 million eggs were recalled in 9 states after 22 people fell ill. The eggs have been said to contain salmonella. (Reuters)
Photo Source: 123RF/Surut Wattanamaetee
Colorado Teachers to Follow Others in Walkout
On April 16, Colorado teachers became the next state to lobby for better pay and benefits. Teachers in Kentucky and Arizona have also began to lobby the state capitals. (Reuters)
Deportation of Felon Immigrants Restricted by Supreme Court
On April 17, the Supreme Court ruled that the law suggesting immigrants who commit certain crimes be deported is too vague. This puts a halt on the Trump Administration’s crackdown on immigrants. (Reuters)
Engine Failure on Southwest Flight
On April 17, a Southwest Flight headed from New York to Dallas made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an engine failure. One women died during this emergency, and the rest of the passengers were given a $5,000 check by Southwest. (CNN)
Photo Source: 123RF/Nazdravie
Yellow Fever Risk in Miami
On April 18, it was announced that Miami is one of the states at risk for Yellow Fever. The city currently doesn’t have checks on travelers. (Reuters)
8,000 Starbucks to Close for Race Training
On April 18, Starbucks announced that 8,000 locations will close for one afternoon for race training after an incident last month. The chain will close the afternoon of May 29. (BBC)
Photo Source: 123RF/Ed Sweetman
Barbara Bush Dies at 92
On April 18, former First Lady Barbara Bush died after facing some health issues. (BBC)
Photo Source: 123RF/Visions Of America LLC
Man Linked to 9/11 Captured
On April 19, it was announced that a man linked to the September 11, 2001 attacks was captured in Syria. The Pentagon announced that Mohammad Haydar Zammar was captured a month ago. (Reuters)
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Destroy Assault Rifles
On April 19, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced that the company would destroy all the assault rifles pulled from the shelves after the Parkland shooting. The company did not release how the guns would be destroyed. (CNN)
Nationwide Student Walkout
On April 20, students across the country have organized a walkout to protest gun violence. The walkout falls on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine Shooting. (CNN)
Shooting at Florida High School
On April 20, one student was wounded during a shooting at a Florida high school. The incident occurred minutes before students were scheduled to walk out as a protest to gun violence. (CNN)
Tennessee Waffle House Shooting
On April 22, a naked gunman stormed a Waffle House in Tennessee, killing four people. The suspect, Travis Reinking, is still on the loose. (CNN)
Waffle House Shooter Arrested
On April 23, after a 36-hour manhunt, Nashville police arrested the man accused of killing four people in a Waffle House. A motive for the attack is still unknown. (CNN)
E. Coli in Romaine Lettuce
On April 27, the CDC announced that 98 people have fallen ill due to the E. Coli outbreak in romaine lettuce. The outbreak has occurred across 22 states, but no deaths have been reported. (Reuters)
Teacher Strike Continues in Colorado and Arizona
As of April 30, schools in Colorado and Arizona remain closed as thousands of teachers continue to protest for higher wages and better benefits. Arizona’s governor is currently working on a negotiation. (Reuters)
Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
