Bombing Near Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Kills One, Injures Five

A powerful explosion occurred near the American Reproductive Services fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, killing one person and injuring at least five others. The blast, believed to have been caused by a bomb placed in or near a car outside the clinic, caused significant damage to the clinic's office space and several nearby businesses, though the IVF lab and stored embryos were unharmed. Officials, including the FBI and ATF, are investigating the incident as a potential terrorist attack, with bomb technicians deployed to the scene. Palm Springs Mayor Ron DeHarte confirmed the fatality but has not released the victim's identity or motive, while California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the situation. The clinic's staff were safe, and American Reproductive Centers plans to resume operations shortly. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.