A gay professional dancer was tragically killed in a possible anti-gay hate crime at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York. Surveillance footage shows the victim and his friends vogueing to Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album before a separate group of men approached them. The NYPD has identified a suspect and is investigating the incident as a possible hate crime, sparking outrage in the LGBTQ+ community and calls for an end to violence against queer people.
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Lieutentant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Dedication and Service
Lieutentant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Dedication and Service
The family of the Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, has announced her passing. Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his grief and said that naming Oliver as his lieutenant governor was “the best decision I ever made.” The Oliver family has asked for privacy as they grieve their beloved Sheila, and the cause of death has not yet been released.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been receiving racist threats and voicemails, prompting her to send an email to county commissioners and judges urging them to stay vigilant over the next month. The investigation into Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results has been ongoing for several months, and Willis expects more threats to come in the next 30 days. It is unclear if any charges will be brought against Trump and his allies, and Willis has not revealed any details about the investigation.
Asa Ellerup, estranged wife of Manhattan architect Rex Heuermann, has spoken out about the tumultuous weeks since his arrest in connection to the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann is charged with three counts of murder and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of a fourth woman, and Ellerup has since filed for divorce. Heuermann is set to appear at a 2 p.m. conference hearing, where the court will go over evidence and talk with witnesses in the case that has been ongoing since 2010.
Donald Trump has taken a jab at his Republican rivals in the 2024 presidential race, suggesting that the upcoming GOP primary debate will be a competition for the Vice President spot. This comes in response to a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Trump leading the GOP field with 54 percentage points, and Trump previously calling Fox a "hostile network" and saying he shouldn't have to respond to candidates trailing him so far in the polls. The fractured field is preventing other candidates from breaking through, making the upcoming debate a competition for the Vice President spot.
On Sunday, six migrant workers were injured in a hit-and-run incident outside a Walmart in Lincolnton, North Carolina. On Monday, the suspect, 68-year-old Daniel Gonzalez of Hickory, turned himself in and was charged with felony hit-and-run. Local activists have organized a rally to show solidarity with the victims and to demand justice, and the Lincolnton Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. The victims are being treated for their injuries, and the community is hoping for a speedy recovery.
Phoenix experienced a record-breaking heatwave throughout July, with temperatures reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) or higher for 31 consecutive days. Monsoon rains have cooled the area slightly, but temperatures are still expected to remain high. The National Weather Service has urged residents to take precautions to stay safe in the heat, including drinking plenty of water, avoiding strenuous activity, and wearing light, loose-fitting clothing.
The U.S. Women's National Team narrowly avoided an upset in the group stage of the 2023 Women's World Cup, drawing 0-0 against Portugal. Megan Rapinoe was brought on as a second-half substitute, but her energy failed to spark the listless U.S. team. In the dying minutes of the game, Portugal hit the post in stoppage time, leaving the U.S. with a narrow escape. The U.S. now faces a tough road ahead in the knockout round, but the team is still hopeful of making a deep run in the tournament.