Donald Trump has criticized GOP presidential candidate Will Hurd for being booed at an Iowa crowd after suggesting Trump was running for office to "stay out of prison." Former Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo believes the best way to beat Trump is by showing his movement has been rejected in general elections three times in a row. Trump's criticism of Hurd comes as the GOP primary field continues to grow, with many candidates vying to be the party's nominee in the 2024 election.
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Kanye West has been reinstated on the social media platform X after being suspended for over six months for posting an image of a swastika inside a Star of David. X owner Elon Musk said in a December post that West was suspended "for incitement to violence" and his account will be ineligible for monetization. The reinstatement of West's account has been met with mixed reactions, and it remains to be seen how the platform will manage the account going forward.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" or "obscene" materials to minors. The law, passed in April, would have allowed parents and guardians to file complaints with the Arkansas Department of Education if they believed library materials were harmful to minors. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas challenged the law, arguing it was an unconstitutional infringement on free speech, and the court issued a preliminary injunction in response.
Two people were killed and two others injured in a mid-air collision involving a helicopter and a gyrocopter near Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In a separate incident, two other people were killed when a small plane crashed into a nearby lake. The NTSB is investigating both the mid-air collision and the plane crash, and the Experimental Aircraft Association is working with them to determine the cause of the incidents and ensure safety in the area.
This article discusses the tragic death of eight German Shepherds on Thursday after the air conditioning unit in the truck transporting them from Chicago to Michigan City, Indiana failed. The driver was unaware of the AC unit's failure due to the cargo area being separate, and some of the dogs went into heat-related medical distress. The Lake Station Police Department is currently investigating the incident.
LeBron James recently shared a message of strength and resilience in the wake of his son Bronny's cardiac arrest. He posted a video of Bronny playing the piano and a slideshow of him practicing with his other son Bryce, along with a message of strength. TMZ also posted photos of Bronny out to dinner with his family, sparking a conversation about safety and health precautions for young athletes.
A federal judge in Montana has temporarily blocked a new law that restricts drag performances, ruling that it is overly broad and could lead to unconstitutional censorship. The law was passed in April and was met with criticism from civil rights groups, who argued that it was a violation of free speech and would lead to discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until the court can hear the case in full, allowing drag performances to take place at the Montana Pride celebration.
Residents of a Manhattan neighborhood are pleading for privacy after the arrest of a local architect, Rex Heuermann, in connection with the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Asa Ellerup, Heuermann's estranged wife, asked for privacy and "normalcy" for her family and elderly neighbors, who have been impacted by the police presence and media attention. The case is still under investigation, but the community is hoping for a peaceful resolution.