Ohioans have overwhelmingly voted against a ballot measure that would have made it more difficult to amend the state constitution, a move by Republicans to try and block efforts to legalize abortion at the ballot box. Opponents of Issue 1 were winning with most of the votes tallied, and President Joe Biden released a statement praising the result. A proposal to codify abortion rights in the state constitution has already made the November ballot and needs only a simple majority to pass, making this a major win for Democrats and a blow to Republicans.
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Maui was hit by a series of wildfires on Tuesday night caused by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, resulting in multiple structures being burned, evacuations, and power outages. In Lahaina, the situation was particularly dire, with people jumping into the harbor to escape the flames. The Coast Guard has rescued a dozen people and rescue operations are ongoing, while firefighters battle multiple blazes concentrated in two areas.
James Bernard Hendricks, 66, of Austin, Texas, was found dead in Arches National Park in Utah on August 1, believed to have died from heatstroke while on a trip to spread his father's ashes. Rangers found his vehicle at a trailhead parking lot after he was reported overdue, and his sisters believe he became disoriented from a combination of heat, dehydration and high altitude. Hendricks had documented his journey on social media prior to his death, and his family is asking for privacy during this difficult time.
Billy Porter, known for his roles in "Pose" and "Cinderella", has revealed that he is facing financial difficulties due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, and has been forced to put his house on the market. Porter said that most people misunderstand actors' wealth and don't realize the financial impact of the strikes, and that he was relying on income from projects that have been put on hold. He also said that some people are oversimplifying the situation, and that the strikes are having a real financial impact on actors.
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Rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of three felony charges on Tuesday and sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting and wounding rapper Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. The two-week trial in December highlighted the scrutiny Black women face when reporting abuse, and the sentencing has sparked conversations about the importance of believing victims and holding perpetrators accountable.
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Three men have been charged with misdemeanor assault after a brawl broke out on the Montgomery Riverfront on Saturday evening. The altercation began when a riverboat was blocked from docking by a pontoon boat, and police are still investigating what led to the incident. Chief Darryl J. Albert stated that the elements of the crime do not support a hate crime.