House Democrats say GOP caved to Musk in funding bill, protecting his China interests

New details surrounding the death of influencer Emilie Kiser’s son, Trigg, reveal that his father, Brady Kiser, was distracted by an NBA playoff bet and lost sight of Trigg, who drowned in the family pool. Although initial police reports suggested felony child abuse charges, prosecutors ultimately decided against pursuing the case due to insufficient evidence. Want More Context? 🔎

Eliran Mizrahi, a reservist who served 187 days in Gaza, tragically took his own life after returning home, reflecting a disturbing trend of suicides among Israeli soldiers, with 18 reported this year alone. His mother, Jenny, attributes his mental health decline to his harrowing experiences in the conflict, highlighting the psychological toll on soldiers and raising concerns over the ongoing crisis. Want More Context? 🔎

On December 16, 2022, Saint Paul police responded to a 911 call about a woman shot in the head. Officers found 32-year-old Alex Pennig dead from a gunshot wound, with her friend Matthew Ecker claiming he brought a gun for protection from her boyfriend after a fight, and that Alex had shot herself after briefly handling the weapon. Want More Context? 🔎

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah criticized UEFA for its tribute to Suleiman Al-Obeid, the "Palestinian Pele," after the organization failed to mention the circumstances of his death by an Israeli strike in Gaza. Salah questioned UEFA's omission and highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis, noting the UN's report of over 1,000 fatalities near aid sites in Gaza since the conflict escalated. Want More Context? 🔎

As Gaza faces a severe hunger crisis exacerbated by Israeli military actions and aid restrictions, several countries have resorted to airdropping supplies, including baby formula and food, despite warnings from experts about the method's dangers and inefficiencies. Amid growing international condemnation, fatalities from starvation have surged, with aid groups highlighting the inadequacy of current relief efforts as nearly 1,400 people have died seeking food. Want More Context? 🔎

Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.On August 10, Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's Kherson and Zaporizhia regions resulted in multiple casualties, while Ukrainian forces targeted Russian-held areas. Politically, President Zelenskyy rejected land concessions in potential peace talks with Trump and Putin, emphasizing Ukraine's sovereignty, as allied leaders voiced support for Ukraine and proposed a ceasefire before any negotiations. Want More Context? 🔎