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.
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An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, prompting a search and rescue mission by local authorities. Alix Dorsainvil, originally from New Hampshire, had been working for the religious and humanitarian aid group El Roi Haiti when she and her daughter were taken. Chants of “freedom” echoed through the streets as local authorities searched for the missing woman and child. The search for Dorsainvil and her daughter continues as the organization and local authorities work to bring them home safely.
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.
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A new poll shows former President Donald Trump leading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican primary race by 37 percentage points. Thomas Massie (R-KY) joked that DeSantis should get indicted to boost his poll numbers, but the poll showed Trump ahead even on DeSantis' signature issue of "fighting wokeness". Political analyst Hasan concluded that Trump has the race "to lose".
On July 23rd, a Black family from Little Rock, Arkansas were held at gunpoint by police in a suburb north of Dallas. The incident was caused by an incorrect license plate identification, and the Frisco Police Department has since apologized and is reviewing their policies and procedures. The body camera footage of the incident has sparked outrage from many, calling for greater accountability and transparency from police departments.
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