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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? 🔎

When Democratic lawmakers fled Texas to block Republican redistricting efforts, it highlighted the enduring issue of gerrymandering, a practice dating back over 200 years. While the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled partisan gerrymandering is not illegal, challenges based on racial grounds persist, and various states are exploring alternative redistricting methods, such as citizen commissions, to mitigate its impact. Want More Context? 🔎