On Wednesday night, a powerful hail storm hit the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Colorado, leaving nearly 100 people injured. Seven were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries, including cuts and broken bones, while the rest were treated and released on the scene. The storm caused the concert, which was being held by former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, to be cancelled. Concertgoers are advised to take caution and be aware of their surroundings in the event of a storm.
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Nicolas Malvagna, 27, from Manalapan, New Jersey, was arrested and arraigned on Monday for allegedly throwing a cellphone at singer Bebe Rexha during a concert in New York City on Sunday, causing her to collapse to her knees and receive stitches. Malvagna was charged with misdemeanor charges of harassment and assault and is due back in court on August 14th. The incident has sparked outrage among fans and celebrities, reminding concertgoers to respect performers and their safety.
Daniel Ellsberg, the whistleblower who exposed the U.S. government's lies about the Vietnam War, has died of pancreatic cancer. His family said he was a "seeker of truth and a patriotic truth-teller" and was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he inspired and the truth he revealed.
GLAAD's Social Media Safety Index found that all five major social media platforms failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment for the second consecutive year. Twitter received the lowest score, and GLAAD called it "the most dangerous platform for LGBTQ people". The organization is calling on the platforms to take meaningful action to protect LGBTQ+ users and create a safe and inclusive online space.
Canadian Pro Golfer Nick Taylor made history on Sunday, becoming the first Canadian in 69 years to win the Canadian Open. Fellow Canadian pro golfer Adam Hadwin was tackled by a security guard while running over to congratulate Taylor, but was unharmed and took to Twitter to joke about the situation. Taylor expressed his gratitude to the Canadian fans for their support, and his victory marks a momentous occasion for Canadian golf.
Fox News has sent a cease-and-desist letter to former star anchor Tucker Carlson, alleging that he breached his contract by launching a new show on Twitter. Carlson's lawyer has responded to the network's decision, calling it "the most catastrophic programming decision in the history of the cable news industry" and vowing that her client will not be silenced. The situation is ongoing, with the outcome yet to be determined.
The WNBA has launched an investigation into an incident that occurred at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday involving Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner and her teammates. Far-right activist Alex Stein posted a video on Twitter in response to the WBNA's statement that showed him accosting Griner at an airport. The WNBA is working with the Mercury and local authorities to gather more information and determine the best course of action, with the safety of Griner and all WNBA players being their top priority.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (LADA) has announced that it will be leaving Twitter due to a barrage of "vicious" homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform, even after they were reported. The comments ranged from homophobic and transphobic slurs to sexually explicit and graphic images, and the LADA said that they had reported the offensive comments to Twitter, but that the platform had failed to take any action. The LADA said that it was committed to continuing to work with the community to create a safe and inclusive environment, and that it would continue to do so, even without the use of Twitter.