Gigi Hadid and her friend Leah Nicole McCarthy were arrested in the Cayman Islands last week after a search of their luggage revealed a small amount of marijuana. The pair, who arrived on a private aircraft from the US, were released on bail and are due to appear in court on August 10. The Cayman Islands have a long history of criminalizing marijuana, but it has been legal for medical use since 2016.
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This fossil discovered in China's Liaoning Province provides evidence that some mammals may have hunted dinosaurs for dinner. It shows a badger-like creature locked in mortal combat with a much larger beaked dinosaur, with the mammal biting two of the dinosaur's anterior dorsal ribs. This is the first evidence of actual predatory behavior by a mammal on a dinosaur, challenging the long-held belief that dinosaurs were the dominant species on land.
Taco Bell has won a major victory in its quest to make “Taco Tuesday” free of trademark restrictions, with Taco John's formally abandoning its decades-old claim to own the phrase in 49 states. Taco Bell's victory means that the phrase “Taco Tuesday” is now free for all to use, a major win for the company and taco lovers everywhere. However, the dispute is still ongoing in New Jersey, where Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar is still fighting Taco Bell over the exclusive right to hold “Taco Tuesday” promotions.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently appeared on CNN's Jake Tapper show to discuss his plan to "rip wokeness from the military" in order to increase enlistment. Critics have argued that the real issue is fear of death or PTSD, not "wokeness," and DeSantis defended those who cannot define the term. His willingness to engage with traditional media is a positive step forward, but it remains to be seen how effective his plan will be.
On Monday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida, a 3-year-old driving a golf cart struck and killed his 7-year-old brother. The 3-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the accident, which happened on private property. This serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when operating a golf cart, and our thoughts are with the family of the victim.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that sixteen Michigan residents have been charged with eight felony counts for falsely claiming to be presidential electors for former President Donald Trump. The charges include conspiracy to commit forgery, forgery, conspiracy to commit election law forgery and election law forgery. The individuals were part of a national effort to try to reverse Trump's loss in the 2020 election, and face serious consequences, including up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. Nessel's office is committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and will continue to investigate and prosecute any individuals who attempt to undermine it.
AAA has announced that it will not be renewing some of its auto and home insurance policies in Florida due to the increasing risk of natural disasters and the “unprecedented rise in reinsurance rates”. This decision has left many Florida residents with fewer options for property insurance, and it is likely that more insurers will follow suit in the near future.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed felony charges against 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, submitting false certificates in an attempt to overturn the results of the election. The charges include two counts of forgery, a 14-year felony, and serve as a reminder of the lengths Trump and his allies went to in an effort to overturn the election results. The charges come as the Trump administration faces increasing scrutiny over its role in the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.