Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect in Gaza as Israelis await first hostage release

In Butler, Ohio, a summer camp provides respite for 36 wounded Palestinian children and their families, organized by the nonprofit HEAL Palestine amid the ongoing Gaza war. The camp allows children like 7-year-old Qamar Alkordi, who lost a leg in a bombing, to play and find community while coping with their injuries and the realities of life in Gaza, where thousands of children have been killed or injured. Need More Context? 🔎

Vance Boelter, 57, faces multiple murder charges after fatally shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband, and seriously injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, during separate attacks. Court documents reveal Boelter's troubling mindset, as he had warned his family about potential threats and left evidence linking him to the crime scene, prompting ongoing police investigations. Need More Context? 🔎

The 2012 murder of University of Florida freshman Christian Aguilar shocked his community, and over a decade later, the case revealed an alleged scheme by convicted killer Pedro Bravo, orchestrated from prison to overturn his conviction. This involved false testimonies and a complex plot that emerged when connections between Bravo and accomplices were uncovered, leading to guilty pleas for fraud and perjury in 2025. Need More Context? 🔎

Tiffany Henyard, the former Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois, has announced a "tell-all" autobiography titled "Standing on Business," priced at $99, amid ongoing legal troubles from her controversial tenure. As she faces lawsuits and scrutiny over public records, constituents have expressed skepticism about her new venture, with some suggesting it is a money-making scheme following her electoral defeat and past corruption investigations. Need More Context? 🔎

A federal judge denied R. Kelly's motion to be released to home confinement amid serious allegations, including a purported assassination attempt by prison officials, which his lawyers claim involved offering another inmate freedom in exchange for killing him. Kelly, serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, has been hospitalized for a medication overdose and is currently in solitary confinement, while his attorney seeks a presidential pardon. Need More Context? 🔎

Vice President JD Vance is visiting Los Angeles to tour a federal law enforcement operations center and meet with Marines amid ongoing protests over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, following President Trump's decision to federalize troops for security. Despite increased enforcement efforts, ICE has not met its target of 3,000 daily arrests, averaging about 1,200, while Trump also focuses on international issues, including the Israel-Iran conflict. Need More Context? 🔎