Fire Point

Residents in Bergkamen, Germany, are reacting to shots fired at a local café. The Hellweger Anzeiger reports that parents in the neighbourhood are voicing fear for their children's safety, with one saying she fears for her children. The incident has become a talking point in the town as people await word on the circumstances and whether anyone was harmed or arrested.

Colorado State dismissed defensive coordinator Tyson Summers during the first quarter of its 30-point loss to Oregon State, an unusually public mid-game firing in college football. Head coach Jim Mora made the move with the Rams being overwhelmed defensively, drawing attention for its rarity and timing, as coaching changes almost never happen while a game is still in progress.

A new report examining the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County has found widespread fault with the agencies involved, pointing to failures across multiple levels of government in responding to or preventing the blazes. The fires were among the most destructive in the region's recent history, and the findings are likely to intensify scrutiny of fire, utility and emergency management officials.

A movie connected to Livingston, Montana has drawn criticism from protesters, according to the Billings Gazette. Details about the film's content and the protesters' specific objections were not provided, but the story has emerged as a talking point in regional news coverage.