Trump campaign, RNC to ‘proceed with’ convention in aftermath of rally shooting

Boulder Attack Highlights Rising AntisemitismA group in Boulder, Colorado, advocating for hostages in Gaza was attacked, injuring 12 people; the suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, reportedly planned the assault for a year, expressing intent to harm Jewish individuals. This incident, part of a concerning trend of antisemitic attacks in the U.S., follows the murder of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., and has heightened fears within the Jewish community regarding safety and security. The attack...

Los Angeles County Juvenile Detention SettlementLos Angeles County has agreed to pay $2.7 million to a teenager who was attacked in 2023 during orchestrated "gladiator fights" at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, where probation officers allegedly facilitated the violence. A state grand jury has charged 30 correctional officers for their involvement in allowing nearly 70 fights, leading to concerns about a culture of abuse within the department. Following the incident, corrective measures are being implemented, but...

During the federal trial of Sean Combs, significant testimony focused on his March 2016 assault on Casandra Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel, where security footage was shown to jurors. Hotel security supervisor Eddy Garcia revealed he was paid $100,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement to suppress the video, admitting he felt pressured and nervous about the NDA. The courtroom experienced a disruption when a woman shouted in defense of Diddy, leading to her removal, while...

A 4-year-old girl, referred to as "Sofia," was granted one year of humanitarian parole to continue receiving critical medical treatment in the U.S. after facing termination of her status. Sofia suffers from short bowel syndrome and requires specialized IV treatments that can only be administered in the U.S., which her mother, Deysi Vargas, emphasized is essential for her well-being. While this legal victory was celebrated, her attorneys highlighted systemic issues in the immigration process that...

The US Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, amid a broader effort by the Trump administration to promote a "warrior culture" and limit diversity initiatives. This decision, coinciding with Pride Month, also includes potential renaming of other vessels honoring civil rights figures, such as the USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg and USNS Harriet Tubman. Critics, including prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck...

SummaryWildfires in Canada have released smoke that is impacting air quality across several U.S. states, particularly Minnesota, while also drifting eastward across the Atlantic Ocean. Over 3.4 million acres (1.4 million hectares) have been burned due to unusually hot and dry conditions, with significant flames in Manitoba prompting mass evacuations. Satellite imagery illustrates the extensive reach of the smoke, highlighting the ongoing environmental crisis linked to these wildfires. Full Article