Anti-slavery document from 1847 reveals American Baptists’ commitment to abolition

France's largest wildfire in years has devastated the Aude region, burning over 39,500 acres and resulting in one death and numerous injuries, including 11 firefighters. With 2,100 firefighters battling the blaze amid hot, dry, and windy conditions, local authorities have evacuated villages, while military support is set to bolster firefighting efforts as investigations into the fire's cause continue. Want More Context? 🔎

UNITED NATIONSU.N. investigator Richard Bennett reported that the Taliban have "weaponized" Afghanistan's legal system to oppress women and girls, constituting "crimes against humanity" by dismantling legal protections and replacing judges with those aligned with their extreme views. Women face severe restrictions, lack legal representation, and must navigate a hostile court system, forcing many to seek justice through male-dominated informal avenues, while international efforts are urged to hold the Taliban accountable. Want More Context? 🔎

Two 15-year-old suspects have been arrested for an attempted unarmed carjacking in Washington, D.C., during which 19-year-old Edward Coristine, a former employee of the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, was assaulted. The incident occurred while Coristine and a woman were near their vehicle; he was reportedly injured while trying to defend her, prompting President Trump to criticize crime in the city. Want More Context? 🔎

Sean "Diddy" Combs, awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, expressed a desire to return to Madison Square Garden, according to his attorney Marc Agnifilo. Combs aims to reconnect with his seven children and care for his mother, reflecting on his past and seeking to make meaningful changes in his life. Want More Context? 🔎

Amir Jalil Ali, the boyfriend of police officer Denna Fredericka Campbell, who was found shot to death in her Maryland apartment in 1995, has been charged with first-degree murder after the case was reopened. Campbell, a four-year veteran of the D.C. Metropolitan Police, was shot five times, and Ali's initial murder charge was dropped shortly after her death. Want More Context? 🔎

Women who allege abuse by Jeffrey Epstein express skepticism about the Justice Department's handling of records related to him, advocating for public disclosures while fearing for their privacy and potential political maneuvers by the Trump administration. They support unsealing grand jury testimonies if allowed to review sensitive content, amidst concerns over Ghislaine Maxwell receiving favorable treatment in exchange for testimony. Want More Context? 🔎