Ricardo M. Urbina, Trailblazing Latino Judge in Capital, Dies at 78

Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted of sex trafficking, has been transferred from a Florida prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas, amid ongoing legal efforts to overturn her conviction and seek a pardon from President Trump. Her move has drawn criticism for perceived preferential treatment, particularly from the family of Epstein's victim, with concerns about the lack of notification to victims regarding her transfer. Want More Context? 🔎

Speaking at her mother's funeral, 14-year-old daughter of slain Blackstone executive Wesley LePatner delivered an emotional eulogy after her mother was shot in New York City, expressing her profound loss and disbelief. LePatner was one of four victims killed in a shooting at 345 Park Avenue, prompting tributes from family and friends who remembered her as a remarkable individual. Want More Context? 🔎

A federal judge has temporarily limited the Trump administration's expedited deportation of migrants entering the U.S. through humanitarian programs, following a lawsuit by the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. The ruling restricts the government's ability to quickly remove certain migrants, emphasizing the need for legal pathways for those fleeing oppression. Want More Context? 🔎

A Milwaukee man, Maxwell Anderson, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of college student Sade Robinson, whose dismembered body parts were found scattered in the area. Despite his claims of innocence, a jury convicted him of multiple charges, with the judge deeming his crimes "unconscionable" and refusing to grant him parole eligibility. Want More Context? 🔎

In Kerr County, Texas, emergency management director William "Dub" Thomas admitted he was sick and asleep as catastrophic flooding unfolded, killing over 100 people. During a legislative hearing, officials discussed the lack of timely weather alerts and the rapid rise of the Guadalupe River, which exceeded 220,000 cubic feet per second, overwhelming summer camps and leading to tragic losses. Want More Context? 🔎

President Trump ordered the firing of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a disappointing July jobs report revealed a slowdown in hiring and significant downward revisions to previous months' data. Critics, including economists and some Republicans, expressed concerns that this dismissal undermines the integrity of economic data, emphasizing the importance of unbiased information in assessing the labor market. Want More Context? 🔎