A collision between a 30-foot boat and a ferry near Dodge Island resulted in the death of one man and the hospitalization of two others, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard to close PortMiami for 11 hours. Cruise line arrivals were disrupted as a result, but the port reopened around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made a public appearance in a video released by the Defense Ministry, signaling that order has been restored after a short-lived rebellion by a mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. The video shows Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine, likely as a show of strength from the Kremlin, and suggests that the situation is under control.
Thousands of people gathered in New York City on Sunday to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, a police raid on a gay bar that sparked days of protests and launched the modern movement for LGBTQ+ rights. Marchers waved rainbow flags and cheered as they made their way through the streets, celebrating Pride Month and the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. However, many were mindful of the growing conservative countermovement, including new laws banning gender-affirming care for transgender children.
On Sunday, world leaders reacted to a potential rebellion in Russia, as the Wagner Group, a mercenary force, attempted to take control of the Russian military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don. Rep. Mike Turner said the conflict between Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and President Vladimir Putin was "inevitable" given Prigozhin's public criticism of the Russian government. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the world is seeing "cracks emerge" in Putin's Russia, raising questions about the stability of the Russian government and the future of the war in Ukraine.
The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a Marine Board of Investigation into the implosion of the Titan submersible, which resulted in the loss of five lives onboard. The investigation will look into the cause of the implosion and any potential misconduct, and can make recommendations to pursue civil or criminal sanctions. The Titan submersible was attempting a dive to the wreckage of the Titanic when it experienced a catastrophic failure, and the Coast Guard declared a major marine casualty.
On Saturday, tragedy struck Big Bend National Park in Texas when a 14-year-old boy and his stepfather died while hiking in extreme heat. Park Rangers and agents from the U.S. Border Patrol arrived to find the teen had passed away and the stepfather had attempted to hike back to their vehicle, but had crashed down an embankment. The National Park Service has expressed its condolences and reminds hikers to take precautions when in extreme heat.
A group of Russian mercenaries led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Wagner, were able to take control of the city of Rostov-on-Don and march towards the capital of Moscow with ease and without any serious resistance. Putin's power appeared to hang in the balance for the first time in his more than 20-year rule, but the revolt was abruptly resolved when he pardoned Prigozhin and dropped charges against his fighters. This has raised questions about Putin's control of the situation and left many wondering how he will be able to project the image of a man in total control.
Taylor Swift has asked her fans to show kindness and gentleness to anyone they think she might have written a song about, ahead of the release of her re-recording of her third studio album. She has been vocal about her re-recording of her old albums, which she has done to regain control of her music, and has asked her fans to extend the same kindness and gentleness to their internet activities for her album release. She has previously said that she plans to re-record her entire back catalogue.