Alaska State Troopers have found a GoPro camera mounted on a helmet belonging to Paul Rodriguez Jr., 43, of Juneau, who tragically drowned while kayaking on Mendenhall Lake on July 11. Search teams are still looking for his body, and the incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of kayaking in glacial lakes and the importance of safety protocols.
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Gigi Hadid was arrested in the Cayman Islands on July 10th for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She posted an Instagram slideshow of her and her friends enjoying their Caribbean vacation with the caption "All's well that ends well", and her arrest is the latest in a string of high-profile arrests in the Cayman Islands. Possession of any amount of marijuana is considered a criminal offense in the Cayman Islands, and it is unclear what the outcome of Hadid's case will be.
Lev Parnas, a key figure in the Ukraine scandal, has warned Republicans in the House Oversight Committee that they will never find any evidence of wrongdoing by Joe or Hunter Biden. In a 10-page letter, Parnas outlined his own efforts to seek negative information about the Bidens from Ukrainian sources and said he had not found any evidence of criminal activity. He urged the committee to end their investigation and focus on other matters. The hearing is expected to shed light on the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure Ukraine into investigating the Bidens.
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing support for Israel and rejecting antisemitism. The resolution was introduced in response to Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal's comments calling Israel a “racist state” and was adopted on a 412 to 9 vote. The resolution is a reminder of the strong relationship between the United States and Israel and the commitment to work together to promote peace and security in the region.
Jason Aldean has faced backlash over his song and music video for “Try That In A Small Town”, which features him performing on the steps of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a historic lynching. Aldean has defended the song, saying it has nothing to do with race, and CMT has pulled the contentious clip from the air. Fans and critics are debating the video, with some accusing Aldean of writing a “pro-lynching song” and others praising him for tackling a difficult subject.
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.
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.