Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have confirmed their separation after two years of marriage. Rumors of the split began to swirl after Grande was spotted without her wedding ring, but Grande has since said that she is not getting a divorce. The two are still on good terms and are working on their friendship.
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House Democrats are pushing for a vote on a resolution to censure Republican Rep. George Santos of New York for lying about his background during his successful 2020 campaign. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres, would be a formal reprimand of Santos and requires a floor vote within two legislative days. If passed, it would be the latest in a series of actions taken by House Democrats to hold Santos accountable for his misconduct.
A sailor and his dog have been rescued after being stranded in the South Pacific Ocean for more than two months. Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella survived by drinking rain water and eating raw fish that Shaddock was able to catch. Shaddock is now receiving medical care and is expected to make a full recovery.
This week, the Northern Hemisphere has experienced heat waves and flooding due to extreme weather conditions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that temperatures are expected to continue to rise, with Phoenix, Arizona potentially tying the heat record set in 1974. The WMO has warned that the heat wave is likely to continue into August, highlighting the effects of global warming and the need to take action.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, joining a crowded Republican primary field in the race for the seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. LaRose expressed his concern for the direction of the country and his commitment to defending the values that made America the hope of the world. The Ohio Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country next year, with the winner of the Republican primary facing Brown in the general election in November 2024.
On Monday, a married couple and their daughter were killed and wounded, respectively, after a section of the Kerch Bridge between Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula was blown up. The incident has caused tension between the two countries, with both accusing each other of being responsible, and has sparked international outrage. The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the incident.
Kevin Spacey is on trial in the U.K. for sexual assault allegations from four men, with Elton John providing testimony in support of Spacey's version of events. Spacey's lawyers are arguing that the accuser confused the year of the ball and that Spacey was not present at the time of the alleged assault. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is yet to be reached.
Teams and riders at the Tour de France are calling on spectators to be mindful of their behavior and respect the riders, following a mass crash caused by a spectator on Sunday. The incident, which involved around two dozen riders, has prompted overall leader Jonas Vingegaard to urge fans to “enjoy the race and be there to cheer for us without standing on the road or pouring beers on us.” Unverified reports suggest the spectator who caused the crash was using a cell phone.