Biden emotionally bids adieu in late-night DNC address pushed out of primetime

Local and state law enforcement leaders expressed frustration over ICE's recent recruitment efforts aimed at officers involved in the 287(g) program, which permits local officers to assist in immigration enforcement. While some, like Florida's Pinellas County Sheriff, criticized ICE's approach, others, such as Texas's Terrell County Sheriff, supported it, indicating varied reactions across the country. Want More Context? 🔎

Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes has admitted to setting fire to Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler in a personal attack, resulting in severe burns for Vogler. Buck-Hayes faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding, with his preliminary hearing scheduled for September 30. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 28, 2025, Sebije Nelovic, a cleaner at 345 Park Avenue, witnessed a shooting by 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, who killed four people, including an off-duty police officer. Tamura, reportedly targeting the NFL headquarters, took his own life; a note indicated he believed he suffered from CTE, raising questions about his mental state. Want More Context? 🔎

The flight attendants of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing Boeing after a door plug blew out during a January 2024 flight, claiming personal and emotional injuries due to the incident. The attendants allege negligence on Boeing's part, stating the event has significantly impacted their personal and professional lives, while Boeing has declined to comment on the lawsuits filed in Seattle. Want More Context? 🔎

Inside an Atlanta art studio, artist Basil Watson is crafting a statue of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero and former slave, to be placed at the South Carolina State House. This landmark statue, a first for honoring an individual African American on the Capitol grounds, symbolizes Smalls' journey from slavery to statesmanship and reflects a bipartisan effort to acknowledge African American history. Want More Context? 🔎

An air traffic controller at Ronald Reagan National Airport failed to warn an American Airlines jet of an approaching Army helicopter before their collision in January, resulting in 67 fatalities, as revealed during NTSB hearings. The controller, overwhelmed by traffic, did not communicate effectively, highlighting concerns over safety practices at the busy airport. Want More Context? 🔎