New York City Transit and multiple outlets are reporting the island of the infamous prison is shut down as law enforcement searches for a prisoner. More as the story develops.

After the White House press secretary read a letter from a nine-year-old who apparently held a Trump-themed birthday party, many questioned Dylan "Pickle" and the letter's authenticity. Others took the opportunity to make some Rugrats references.

According to a Politico report, President Trump's surprise announcement came after a congressional fight over funding for gender re-assignment surgery. Instead of fighting for support for his spending bill, including border wall funding, Politico says that Trump met holdout Republicans more than halfway.

An unexpected heat wave sabotaged someone's dough delivery in Tacoma, Washington.

Tragedy struck the Ohio State Fair when one of the cars on the Fireball ride came loose. Multiple people have been hospitalized, and one is reported dead.

Us Weekly reports that the San Diego based surrogate is three months pregnant with the couple's next child.

A diverse group of famous men (Joe Jonas, Diplo, Khalid, Riz Ahmed, the Fat Jew ... ) are featured in her self-directed video.

The Cleveland Cavaliers owner held a press conference to introduce the team's new general manager, Koby Altman. Dan Gilbert also took the opportunity to comment on Kyrie Irving's trade request, LeBron James' impending free agency and the deal that sent Paul George to the Thunder.

Snooty, the world's oldest living manatee, died in a tragic accident the day after his 69th birthday. Florida residents mourning the loss of Snooty are currently petitioning local government for a proper tribute: tear down a Confederate monument outside the Sarasota courthouse and replace it with a Snooty statue.

Following the announcement of her father's transgender military service ban, users went back to reference a pro-LGBTQ message sent by the first daughter in June.

According to several entertainment outlets, director Joe Russo confirmed that Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) will not be one of the superheroes featured in the star-studded cast of #InfinityWar.

For current members of the military undergoing transition with the support of their unit, Trump's surprise announcement may be likely to have serious consequences. Goth Ms. Frizzle (@spookperson) shared the story of their friend Eli, an Air Force airman, whose military service could be in jeopardy.

Hours after President Trump banned transgender people from serving in the military, the Canadian Armed Forces tweeted that diversity is their strength.

Once news broke that President Trump would be banning transgender people from the US military, people were calling on a response from one of his supporters, Caitlyn Jenner, who recently said she was working behind the scenes for the administration. Her statement wasn't well-received by Trump critics.

The president's announcement reverses a policy initiated by former President Barack Obama one year ago. With thousands who identify as transgender currently serving, it is unclear how the ban will be carried out.

The topic of the day for new Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was Trump's ban on transgender soldiers. She said it was a "military readiness decision" but offered no insight into what becomes of thousands of trans soldiers currently serving.

WARNING! POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD! The latest issue of Marvel's Secret Empire series features some emotional revelations as well as a confrontation between Spider-Man and a Hydra-influenced Captain America.