On Sunday night, tragedy struck the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans when five people were shot, one of whom was pronounced dead. Two weapons were found on scene and a suspect was apprehended by the New Orleans Police Department. The victims included a young girl, a woman, and three men, all of whom were transported to a hospital and are in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
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Team Giannis, captained by Giannis Antetokounmpo, defeated Team LeBron 184-175 in the 72nd NBA All-Star Game. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was the star of the night, scoring a game-high 55 points and setting two All-Star Game records, earning him the MVP award. The weekend-long event in Salt Lake City, Utah, featured a variety of events, including the All-Star draft, and was a reminder of the great players and legends that have played the game.
On Sunday night, five people were shot at the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, resulting in one death and four injuries. Police were able to apprehend the suspect quickly and are continuing to investigate the incident. The victims included three males and two females, one of whom was a juvenile, and the other four were reported to be in stable condition.
Wisconsin voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for a primary election that could shape the future of abortion rights, voting rights, and redistricting in the state. The race is to replace a retiring conservative justice on the state Supreme Court, which currently has a 4-3 conservative majority and could have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election. Millions of dollars in advertising have been reserved ahead of the primary election, which will narrow the field of candidates from four to two, and the outcome of the election will have a major impact on the future of the state.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting death of Bishop David O'Connell, a longtime Catholic priest, as a homicide. O'Connell, 69, was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene in Los Angeles on Saturday. The religious community has been stunned by the death of O'Connell, who was hailed as a "peacemaker", and detectives are currently investigating the death. The Sheriff's Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Bureau or leave an anonymous tip.
Lancashire Police have announced the discovery of a body in the River Wyre, close to where Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen three weeks ago. Bulley's family has been informed of the discovery and Home Secretary Suella Braverman has expressed her sadness. The police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, prompting condemnation from South Korea, Japan, and the United Nations Security Council. The missiles were launched from a western coastal town near Pyongyang and fell into the Sea of Japan, outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. North Korea has acknowledged the incident, calling it a “super-large multiple rocket launcher exercise.”
Meta Platforms (META.O) has launched their new subscription service, Meta Verified, which will allow users to verify their accounts with a government ID and receive a blue badge for extra protection against impersonation. The service will be available for Instagram and Facebook and will initially be available in Australia and New Zealand. The service is part of Meta’s effort to help content creators grow and build communities and protect users from fraudulent accounts.