Metropolis – A series of unprecedented seismic events and localized atmospheric disturbances have gripped the city of Metropolis following the birth of a newborn infant, identified only as Kal-El, earlier today. Medical professionals are reporting the infant emitted a sustained, exceptionally powerful sonic blast during the delivery process, triggering a chain reaction that has left the city reeling.

Initial reports indicate the sonic wave, lasting approximately 17 seconds, originated from the infant’s first, involuntary cry. Witnesses in the Mercy General Hospital’s delivery ward described the event as “unlike anything they’d ever heard,” with several reporting feeling a distinct vibrational pressure in the air. “It wasn’t just a noise,” stated Nurse Evelyn Reed, who assisted with the birth. “It felt… like the building was humming, but with a force. And then the lights flickered.”

The immediate aftermath saw a series of minor tremors across the city, followed by a noticeable disruption to communications networks. Power grids experienced brief outages, and emergency services were inundated with calls reporting strange visual distortions and disorientation. Scientists at the Metropolis Institute of Technology are currently analyzing data gathered from seismographs and atmospheric sensors, struggling to fully understand the nature of the sonic event and its origins. Dr. Marcus Chen, lead seismologist on the project, stated, “The energy signature is… anomalous. It’s not consistent with any known terrestrial phenomena. We’re looking at possibilities ranging from a previously undocumented form of energy emission to something far more… complex.”

Adding to the mystery, several individuals in the immediate vicinity of the birth reported experiencing vivid, unsettling dreams following the event. Mayor Jonathan Hayes addressed the city via emergency broadcast, urging calm and assuring residents that all available resources were being deployed. “We are taking this situation with the utmost seriousness,” he said. “Our priority is the safety and well-being of our citizens. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as they become available.”

The implications of this event remain unclear. Experts are speculating about the infant’s origins – theories ranging from extraterrestrial lineage to a rare genetic anomaly are being considered. The event has already sparked intense debate and speculation across social media, with many expressing concern about the future and the potential impact of this unprecedented development. Further updates will be provided as they become available.