Columbus, OH

Far-right protesters violently clashed with British police on Tuesday near a mosque in the northwest English town of Southport, a day after three young girls were stabbed to death there in one of the worst assaults against children in the country in decades.

Violent scenes as far-right protesters ‘hijack’ vigil for 3 girls killed in Southport knife attack

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “tiny mindless minority” behind unrest that has plagued several cities after a horrific stabbing at a children’s dance class and vowed to put a stop to it as the 17-year-old suspect was named Thursday in part to counter misinformation blamed as one cause of the fiery clashes.

British prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls

The Independent

 The mother of one of the Southport stabbing victims has called for an end to violence after more than 50 police officers were injured in far-right riots which erupted after the attack on a children’s dance class.Elsie Dot Stancombe was killed alongside six-year-old Bebe King and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar in a horrific knife rampage on Monday at a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday dance workshop.Hundreds of violent protestors clashed with police outside a mosque in the town on Tuesday in scenes branded “a total disgrace” and “thugs on the streets who have no respect for a grieving community”.Click here...

Mother of Southport stabbing victim pleads for end to violence after riots

 The UK’s largest Muslim group has warned far-right activists are exploiting the Southport knife tragedy to attack followers of the faith.The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) called on the government to intervene after rioting outside a mosque in the town on Tuesday evening followed the killing of three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class a day earlier.The MCB warned false information online had “wrongfully associated the crime with Muslims” after posts circulating on social media incorrectly claimed the suspect’s name was “Ali Al-Shakati” and that he had arrived in the UK on a small boat in 2023.MCB secretary-general...

Far-right exploiting Southport knife tragedy to attack Muslims, religious group warns

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

William L. Calley Jr., the only US Army soldier to be convicted in the 1968 My Lai massacre, which saw more than 300 unarmed Vietnamese civilians killed by US soldiers in one of the most notorious war crimes in American history, has died. He was 80.

William Calley, officer convicted for his role in My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, dead at 80

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

PopCrush

Content warning: knife violence. A Taylor Swift-themed dance party for kids in Southport, England, ended in tragedy on Monday (July 29) after a mass stabbing. According to Newsweek, a 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with the crime where at least eight people fell victim to the stabbing. The New...

1 Dead, 7 Injured After Mass Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Party

Pennsylvania State

Butler, PA

In a heated exchange during Tuesday’s hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) pressed Secret Service acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. about the number of agents working Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania, rally.

‘Stop interrupting me’: Cruz gets in heated exchange with Secret Service official

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Sangamon County, IL

Newly released audio recordings show the former Sangamon County, Illinois, sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey was previously reprimanded at another agency for filing an inaccurate report about a traffic stop and pursuit.

Recording shows deputy who killed Sonya Massey was admonished for inaccurate traffic stop report at previous job

Dozens of arrests have been made as disorder following the Southport knife attack spread to different parts of the country. More than 100 people were arrested in central London on Wednesday evening as officers clashed with protesters on Whitehall during a demonstration. Unrest also broke out in Hartlepool where eight...

More than 100 arrests as disorder after Southport attack spreads

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Nampa, ID

An actor who played the Green Samurai Ranger in “Power Rangers” shows and movies has been accused of assaulting a man over a parking spot in Idaho, and police say a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Warrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say

Seven men have been charged after violent disorder broke out in Hartlepool on Wednesday in the wake of the Southport stabbings.Violent incidents broke out following the attack in which three children were killed and eight injured. Misinformation spread widely online and prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has put police on an emergency footing to deal with far-right violence.Cleveland Police said seven men have been charged with violent disorder after the Hartlepool disorder.A 42-year-old man was also charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker.A 28-year-old man was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a...

Seven men charged and child arrested after violent unrest in Hartlepool following Southport stabbings

 Violent clashes between far-right protesters and police have erupted outside a mosque in Southport following a knife attack that killed three children. Thirty-nine officers were injured during the trouble, the ambulance service said.Footage from Southport showed gangs of men chanting and throwing bricks at a wall of riot police. A police van was blazing behind them, with black smoke filling the air.Masked men were seen scouring the ground for bricks littering the floor to throw at the officers while heavy thuds were heard as the vans took hits and police raised their shields against incoming projectiles. Fires were also...

Police clash with far-right mob outside Southport mosque after knife killings

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

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UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings

Far-right demonstrations turned violent for a second night across England Wednesday, in the wake of this week’s mass stabbing in Southport – the worst attack on...

UK rocked by far-right riots fueled by online disinformation about Southport stabbings

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