Unicyclist's Fire Stunt, Protests, & CEO's Exit Dominate News

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis stepped down Saturday amid mounting backlash following mass layoffs at the newspaper, according to multiple reports. The announcement came just days after the company eliminated hundreds of journalist positions, sparking widespread criticism and raising questions about the future of the publication.

Lewis's departure was revealed in a memo to staff, shared on X by Washington Post reporter Matt Viser. In the memo, Lewis stated, "After two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is the right time for me to step aside." He thanked only Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, in his statement, and did not mention the journalists at the newspaper, according to the NY Times.

The layoffs, which impacted approximately 30 percent of the staff, included significant cuts to local, international, and sports coverage. Marty Baron, the former editor of The Post, noted the severity of the cuts. The Washington Post had been facing financial losses for years, which contributed to the decision to reduce staff.

In other news, police in Commerce City, Colorado, were surprised to find a fire-juggling unicyclist blocking traffic in a busy intersection. The Commerce City Police Department shared drone footage of the incident, which they described as "certainly not on our Bingo card." The performer was reportedly trespassing in the roadway when the stunt was captured on video.

Also, in Florida, more than 5,000 invasive green iguanas were removed during a two-day period when residents and visitors were allowed to capture the cold-stunned reptiles without a permit. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), 5,195 iguanas were collected and brought to designated FWC offices.

Finally, at least 42 anti-ICE protesters were arrested Saturday outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. The arrests followed a memorial for two Minneapolis residents who were fatally shot by federal agents last month. Footage showed agitators shouting insults at state patrol officers, tearing down police tape, and hurling objects at law enforcement, according to KSTP.