Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has issued an apology to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew for his antisemitic rant earlier this month. The apology has been met with mixed reactions, but marks a significant step in the rapper's journey towards reconciliation. It remains to be seen whether Ye will continue to take steps towards mending the relationship or if this apology will be the last of its kind.
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On Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, killing two professors and injuring another. On Thursday, Sheriff Kevin McMahill revealed that the suspect had mailed letters to 22 people across the country before the attack, and authorities were able to intercept all of them. The motive behind the attack is still unknown, and authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
On Wednesday, a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas left multiple victims and the suspect dead. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill reported at least three victims, but the number could change. The city of Las Vegas is in shock and the police department is continuing to investigate the incident.
Two Nevada state troopers were tragically killed in a hit-and-run on a Las Vegas freeway Thursday morning while assisting another driver. The Nevada Highway Patrol expressed their condolences to the families of the troopers, and a suspect was taken into custody hours after the crash. The identities of the troopers and the suspect have not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Fans of the Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas were left frustrated after a nine-minute delay on Thursday night caused a 2 1/2-hour delay for the second session on Friday. In response, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Las Vegas Grand Prix and its owner, Liberty Media, seeking at least $30,000 in damages. The lawsuit is still pending, and fans are hoping for a smooth weekend of racing without further disruption.
Eight high school students in Las Vegas have been arrested on suspicion of murder in the fatal beating of a 17-year-old classmate. The fight, which occurred on Nov. 1, was reportedly over a pair of wireless headphones and a vape pen. At least 10 people were involved in the fight, and the police department is urging that qualified suspects be charged as adults. The identities of the eight suspects were not released due to their minor status.
Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.
Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, a former Southern California street gang leader, pleaded not guilty to murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The charge was prompted by Davis' own descriptions of orchestrating the drive-by shooting, which was allegedly in retaliation for a brawl involving Shakur and Davis' nephew. Davis is currently being held without bail and is due back in court on August 5th.