On July 5, 2023, Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter Coco Lee passed away due to suicide after a long battle with depression. Her elder sisters Carol and Nancy Lee announced the news on social media, expressing their devastation and asking for privacy during this difficult time. Lee had been seeking professional help and fighting her depression, but ultimately the "demon inside of her took the better of her".
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A U.S. federal judge has issued an injunction that restricts the Biden administration from meeting and communicating with social media companies to moderate their content. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit brought by Republican attorneys general, who argued the federal government had gone too far in its efforts to encourage social media companies to address posts. The judge noted that the government had failed to provide any evidence that its actions were necessary to protect public health or safety, and the ruling was welcomed by the Republican attorneys general. The ruling is likely to have a significant impact on the way social media companies moderate their content, and the Biden administration will likely appeal the decision.
Social media influencer Jackie Miller James is recovering from a medically-induced coma and C-section she underwent in May. Her family has shared that she is conscious and has been transferred to a neurological rehabilitation hospital, where she is performing above expectations. James has been reunited with her daughter, who was born prematurely due to the traumatic nature of her birth, and is now focusing on her recovery. The family has asked for continued prayers and privacy during this time.
Rudy Farias, a 25-year-old man from Houston, Texas, has been found alive after 8 years of searching. He had been missing since March 6, 2015, and was last seen walking his two dogs near his home. The Texas Center for the Missing announced Saturday that Farias had been located safe and was recovering in a hospital, and the family expressed their relief and gratitude for the news.
Lynn Kelly, 64, of Porter, Maine, successfully defended her dog from a bear attack on Friday afternoon by punching the bear in the nose. The bear bit her right hand, puncturing her wrist, but she was able to fight it off and it quickly fled. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is urging people to take precautions when in bear country and to carry bear spray. Kelly is currently recovering from her injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
"Every Body" is a new documentary released in theaters Friday which follows three powerful voices in the intersex community. It features interviews with intersex activists from around the world, as well as medical experts, to provide an in-depth look at the intersex experience. The documentary is an important reminder that, while the LGBTQ+ community has made strides in recent years, there is still much work to be done to ensure that all voices are heard and respected.
President Joe Biden is using a CPAP machine to treat his sleep apnea, a common condition that affects 30 million people in the US. It is caused by obesity, aging, or facial structure, and is treated most effectively with a CPAP machine. Biden's use of the machine is a reminder of the importance of getting regular check-ups and being aware of one's own health.
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee have temporarily blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, just days before the statutes were set to go into effect. The rulings blocked portions of the law in Kentucky that would have banned transgender youth from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy, and in Tennessee, stopped short of blocking the ban gender-affirming surgeries for youth. The rulings are seen as a victory for transgender rights advocates, and set a precedent for other states considering similar bans.