Arkansas police investigating Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock

The Texas state House faces a redistricting standoff as over 50 Democrats flee the state to deny Republicans a quorum for legislation, prompting civil arrest warrants for those absent. Meanwhile, the White House searches for a new Bureau of Labor Statistics chief following President Trump's dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, with potential candidates under consideration amid concerns over employment data integrity. Want More Context? 🔎

Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson discussed the high-pressure Bryan Kohberger case, where Kohberger received four life sentences for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. In an interview, Thompson reflected on the emotional impact of the case, the plea deal's controversy, and the brutal nature of the crimes witnessed firsthand at the crime scene. Want More Context? 🔎

Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows announced he would sign arrest warrants for absent Democrat lawmakers after they failed to return for a quorum to block GOP redistricting efforts. Governor Greg Abbott called on the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest the "delinquent" Democrats, while U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the governor's threats as baseless. Want More Context? 🔎

Twitch and YouTube star Duke Dennis, real name Denzel Dennis, was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, while playing hide and seek at a closed mall, leading to charges of criminal trespassing and evading arrest. Another individual was arrested for attempting to interfere with the arrest, while Dennis has since hinted at taking a social media break following the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

Thomas Daniel Gibbs, a 35-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, has been missing since July 22 after hiking the challenging Grandview Trail in the Grand Canyon. His Tesla Cybertruck was found in the Grandview Point parking lot, and authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him around the time of his disappearance. Want More Context? 🔎

Several thousand workers at Boeing's military aircraft and weapons manufacturing plants in the Midwest went on strike after rejecting a modified four-year labor agreement. The strike, involving about 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, may affect Boeing's financial recovery, especially as the company faces ongoing challenges and regulatory scrutiny following past safety incidents. Want More Context? 🔎