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Last night, the world said goodbye to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer, who had been privately fighting cancer for six years. He was best known for playing the beloved character Pee-wee Herman on the children's television show "Pee-wee's Playhouse" and will be remembered for his positivity, wit, and generosity of spirit.
Jessica Nuñez, the mother of 18-year-old Alicia Navarro who disappeared four years ago, has asked for privacy as the police continue their investigation. Last week, Arizona police announced that Navarro had resurfaced and identified herself, but since then, speculation and harassment has grown. Nunez expressed her gratitude for the support they have received and asked for privacy as the investigation continues.
A woman has filed a police report for battery after being hit by a microphone thrown by rapper Cardi B during a performance in Las Vegas over the weekend. Videos circulating on social media show the microphone hitting the fan and another woman, before ricocheting into the air. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the incident, and it is unclear if any charges will be filed.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has threatened legal action against Twitter for its failure to take down hate speech since Elon Musk took over as CEO. X Corp., the parent company of Twitter, responded with a letter accusing CCDH of making false or misleading assertions. CCDH then flagged 100 tweets from paid “Twitter Blue” subscribers that violated Twitter’s policies, to which Elon Musk's lawyer, Alex Spiro, responded by claiming the research was inaccurate and misleading. CCDH has since stated that they will not be intimidated by legal threats and will continue to hold Twitter accountable.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to announce charging decisions in her investigation into Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result by September 1. Security measures around the county courthouse have increased as a result, and the announcement is sure to draw significant attention. The consequences of any charges are still unclear, but the public will have to wait until September 1 to find out the results of the investigation.
Lady Gaga paid tribute to her longtime friend and collaborator, Tony Bennett, who passed away on July 21, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Gaga shared a photo of the two stars in an embrace and wrote that she will miss Bennett “forever”, and that he had taught her “about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight.” The post received an outpouring of support from fans, and is a fitting tribute to the late singer.
Carlos De Oliveira, a property manager and former valet at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf club, appeared in federal court in Miami, Florida on Monday, July 31. He faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice, destroying a record, and false statements. Walt Nauta, Trump’s diet coke valet and initial co-defendant, has also had his arraignment delayed due to the counsel issue. The incident in question is believed to be related to the handling of classified documents.