Red Sox exercise Rob Refsnyder’s club option for 2025

Texas Democratic legislators are seeking assistance from California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois' Governor JB Pritzker amid contentious public hearings on redrawing congressional districts. With Texas Republicans looking to reshape boundaries for electoral advantage, Democrats criticize these efforts as a power grab, prompting discussions with leaders in other states to counteract the proposed changes. Want More Context? 🔎

Mervin Yamarte, a deported Venezuelan from the US, describes his traumatic experience in El Salvador's Cecot prison, where he and three others were subjected to severe abuse. Following a controversial prisoner exchange involving 252 Venezuelans, Yamarte and his friends were welcomed home amid allegations of mistreatment and ongoing tensions between Venezuelan and Salvadoran authorities. Want More Context? 🔎

Watch: Trump calls out "stupid Republicans" in Jeffrey Epstein files sagaDonald Trump faces internal conflict among his supporters regarding the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, with some demanding transparency while others defend his reluctance. Although Trump claims to have severed ties with Epstein, frustration grows as allies, including Senator Thom Tillis, press for the files, reflecting a divide in pro-Trump circles. Want More Context? 🔎

South Park co-creator Trey Parker delivered a mock apology to President Trump after the show's 27th season premiere, which depicted Trump naked in bed with Satan and drew criticism from the White House. The episode, titled "Sermon on the 'Mount," tackled legal disputes involving Trump and media censorship, amid the creators' new $1.5bn deal with Paramount for 50 episodes. Want More Context? 🔎

Lori Daybell is set to be sentenced in Arizona for conspiring with her late brother to kill her fourth husband and for a failed drive-by shooting aimed at her niece's ex-husband, facing life in prison with the possibility of parole. She is already serving a life sentence for the murders of her two children, with her husband Chad Daybell sentenced to death for multiple murders, including that of his first wife. Want More Context? 🔎

A Tennessee judge's order to deactivate death row inmate Byron Black's heart-regulating implant before his execution on August 5 has led to a state appeal, citing potential chaos and security risks during transport to a hospital. Black's attorneys argue that the device could shock him during execution, while the state claims he wouldn't feel them and questions the judge's authority on the matter. Want More Context? 🔎