At least 18 people have been killed and 13 injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday night. The suspect, Robert Card, is considered armed and dangerous and authorities are urging residents to stay home and shelter in place. The manhunt for Card is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lewiston Police Department.
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The US is working to develop a framework to provide humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken having met with Israel's wartime cabinet for seven hours. The situation in Gaza has become increasingly dire, with an Israeli airstrike hitting al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, and the UN calling for an immediate ceasefire. The US is hoping to provide food, water, and medicine to those in need, as well as arrange for those who want to leave the region to do so safely.
Secretary of State Blinken has stated there is no direct evidence linking Iran to the attack on Israel by Hamas, however the U.S. has levied sanctions on Iranian individuals and companies over 400 times since President Biden came into office. The $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are now frozen, and the U.S. is continuing to investigate the role Iran may have played in the attack.
Key takeaways: The Biden administration has promised to offer “every kind of support” to Israel in regards to the hostage situation. The U.S. will be…
At the New York City premiere of "Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning," co-star Hayley Atwell revealed that the most exhausting part of the shoot was a "train carriage" stunt with Tom Cruise. Atwell praised Cruise for his work ethic and technical understanding of filmmaking, and described him as "gracious and polite to everyone." The action-packed movie is set to be released in theaters on July 23.
Elton John concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, the highest-grossing tour of all time, with a show in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday night. Coldplay dropped in via video to show their appreciation for the singer, and John expressed his gratitude for the support he has received throughout the tour. He is now looking forward to spending time with his family after five years and 333 concerts.
Anheuser-Busch InBev Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting LGBTQ+ Community Despite Right-Wing Backlash
Anheuser-Busch InBev Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting LGBTQ+ Community Despite Right-Wing Backlash
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in spite of right-wing backlash over an advertising campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. CEO Brendan Whitworth has emphasized the company's core values of inclusivity and "bringing people together," and Bud Light has stood by Mulvaney despite criticism. Mulvaney has used her platform to advocate for the company, and Bud Light will continue to support the LGBTQ+ community regardless of the backlash.
Will Hurd, a former Texas Congressman and retired CIA officer, has announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He is the twelfth Republican to enter the race and is hoping to appeal to swing voters by presenting himself as a "common-sense Republican". Hurd has said that he would not pardon former President Donald Trump if elected, a question other GOP candidates have largely avoided.