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14 hours ago
- Politics
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5 things to know for July 29: Mass shootings, Extreme weather, SNAP lawsuit, Planned Parenthood, Ghislaine Maxwell
5 Things Crime Gun violence Abortion rightsFacebookTweetLink Follow Darren Beattie, who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump's first term after CNN revealed that he spoke at a conference attended by White nationalists, will now serve as the acting president of the US Institute of Peace, a senior State Department official said. Here's what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. There are still five months left in the year, yet according to the Gun Violence Archive, the US has already endured more than 250 mass shootings. On Monday morning, a gunman opened fire in the valet area of a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada, leaving three people dead and several others wounded. The suspect then fled through the parking lot, where he fired on an innocent bystander, a resort security guard and the police. He was taken into custody and brought to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Later in the day, a second mass shooting occurred in midtown Manhattan. During rush hour, a gunman shot five people, killing four of them, inside a Park Avenue skyscraper that houses numerous corporate offices, including the NFL. The shooter was later found in a stairwell on the 33rd floor, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. A dangerous line of storms roared across the northern Plains and upper Midwest overnight, unleashing large hail and wind gusts over 90 mph. Several tornadoes were also reported in parts of rural South Dakota and Iowa, the National Weather Service said. The thunderstorm complex weakened before it could meet the distance criteria to be classified as a derecho, but the end result was the same: damage to homes and businesses, hundreds of trees down and more than 250,000 customers without power. The severe storm threat has lessened to a Level 2 of 5 risk today as the system shifts south and east into the central Plains and Great Lakes. The Weather Prediction Center has also identified a Level 2 of 4 risk of flooding rain across the region. Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of Agriculture is improperly attempting to gather sensitive personal information about the low-income families who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy groceries. 'This unprecedented demand that states turn over SNAP data violates all kinds of state and federal privacy laws and further breaks the trust between the federal government and the people it serves,' California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. When announcing the effort in May, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the government needs access to information about the people who use food stamps because SNAP 'has been on autopilot, with no USDA insight into real-time data.' In a new preliminary injunction issued Monday, a federal judge has blocked the nationwide enforcement of a provision in President Trump's sweeping domestic policy law that would defund Planned Parenthood's healthcare services. The measure, which he signed on July 4, bars Medicaid users from coverage with a health care provider that also provides abortion services. Last week, US District Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the administration couldn't enforce the funding ban against some Planned Parenthood organizations, but now she has widened the block. 'Patients are likely to suffer adverse health consequences where care is disrupted or unavailable. In particular, restricting Members' ability to provide healthcare services threatens an increase in unintended pregnancies and attendant complications because of reduced access to effective contraceptives, and an increase in undiagnosed and untreated STIs,' Talwani wrote in her ruling. Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for carrying out a yearslong scheme with her confidante Jeffrey Epstein to groom and sexually abuse underage girls, is urging the Supreme Court to take up her pending appeal and overturn her sex-trafficking conviction in a new brief to the court. Her attorneys claim she was covered by an agreement Epstein made with federal authorities that shielded her from prosecution. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Maxwell, finding that the agreement made with prosecutors in Florida did not bind the authorities in New York. This latest request comes amid a political firestorm over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files. Although Maxwell recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche for questioning, those talks were not mentioned in the Supreme Court filing. House Oversight Chair James Comer has also subpoenaed Maxwell for a deposition. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. The 55-year-old man told police he was in 'an imaginary relationship' with the WNBA star. Using an instrument on the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have observed a 'Betelbuddy.' The shock rockers are celebrating with new music, a comic book, a tour and an art gallery exhibition. The 'Hacks' star was greeting admirers outside the theater where her Broadway show 'Call Me Izzy' is playing when one fan made an intriguing request. Write a short blurb with link to story. Hall of Fame baseball player Ryne Sandberg dies at 65The longtime Chicago Cubs second baseman was a 10-time All-Star during a 16-year playing career that was highlighted by winning the National League MVP award in 1984. 635,000That's how many accounts Meta has removed from Instagram that were leaving sexualized comments, leaving sexualized comments, requesting sexual images from adult-run accounts of kids under 13 or linking to those accounts. 'This idea that litigants, and most especially here I'm talking about government officials, needn't obey the dictates of courts. Needn't obey court orders. And you know that just is not the way our system works, not the way rule of law in this country works.' — Supreme Court Associate Justice Elena Kagan, on what she called one of the major challenges facing the federal judiciary today. 🌤️ Check your local forecast to see what you can expect. A 109-year-old woman reveals what has kept her alive for so long. Today's edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN's Andrew Torgan.
Leader Live
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham University to host Lights, Crime, Action! series
A free criminology mini-series will be hosted by Wrexham University, examining how some of the world's most notorious killers are portrayed on screen. The series, titled Lights, Crime, Action!, will take place at the university's Plas Coch campus from August 4 to August 21. The sessions will explore the film and television depictions of serial killers including Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, Aileen Wuornos, and Alfredo Ballí Treviño. Dr Tegan Brierley-Sollis, lecturer in policing, criminology, and trauma-informed approaches at Wrexham University, said: "The sessions will be focussed on the public's fascination of serial killers in our society – it's a big business now in the culture industry, due to the film portrayals, television series and documentaries, that many people watch in their own time. "During the series, we will be looking at those media depictions of the perpetrators but also comparing them to what happened in real life. "We will also be taking time to acknowledge the victims of these crimes, which sometimes get unfortunately overlooked, due to the notoriety of the killers. "I'd encourage anyone with an interest in true crime or considering a career in criminal justice to come along to the sessions. "They're free to attend and open to anyone over the age of 18." The first session, taking place on Monday, August 4, will centre on Ted Bundy. Bundy killed at least 30 women and girls across the United States during the 1970s. The discussion will focus on the Netflix film Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, starring Zac Efron, and the glamorisation of serial killers in media. Dr Brierley-Sollis said: "How Bundy presented himself in court is fascinating to watch, because a lot of people commented on his charm and looks, and said they thought he was innocent. "His trial was public and, when prompted, onlookers dubbed his crimes scary but still passed comment on his appearance. "Once Bundy was found guilty, the judge even said he would have made a terrific lawyer and that he would've loved to have had him practice before his court." The second session, on Thursday, August 7, will examine the media portrayal of cults through the 2018 film Charlie Says. The movie follows a prison psychiatrist working with three young women who were manipulated by Charles Manson into committing murder in 1969. The third event, on Monday, August 18, will turn to the portrayal of Aileen Wuornos in the film Monster. This session will consider how female serial killers are depicted and explore the concept of the 'ideal victim'. The final session, on Thursday, August 21, will focus on Alfredo Ballí Treviño and his influence on the character Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs. The discussion will address the media's tendency to exaggerate and sensationalise criminal cases. All sessions will run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. More details, including booking information, can be found online. The series will cover themes featured in Wrexham University's BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice degree programme, which still has places available for September 2025.
CNN
a day ago
- CNN
Shooting at Reno casino leaves multiple people injured, police say
Crime Gun violence PolicingFacebookTweetLink Follow A gunman opened fire early Monday morning at a resort and casino in Reno, leaving two people dead and at least three people injured as guests were startled by a spray of gunfire that could be heard from their rooms inside, according to law enforcement and health officials. The suspect, who is now in police custody, was seen pacing the parking lot for about 45 minutes before the shooting, a law enforcement official briefed on the incident told CNN. The gunman initially opened fire, but their gun jammed, the official said. Once he cleared the jam, he resumed shooting. Two people were found dead when law enforcement arrived, and three injured people were taken to the hospital, according to Northern Nevada District Health Officer Dr. Chad Kingsley. Renown Regional, a local health system, said its emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds early Monday morning. The gunman was also injured and transported to the hospital, Kingsley said. The gunman's motive is still unknown, and investigators are speaking to the suspect, the law enforcement official said. The victims do not appear to be connected. The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. Monday outside the casino in the valet area, Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson told The Associated Press. Inside, resort guest Michael Sisco was about to head outside when he heard 'unmistakable gun shots' in 'rapid succession,' he told CNN. 'I looked out the window and saw people running,' Sisco said. He saw one person, who appeared to be shot, stumble and crawl to a nearby car and then laid down on the ground. After the incident, Sisco heard an announcement over the resort intercom which warned of 'an active law enforcement incident outside.' It informed guests, 'You are safe inside.' Guests later received a text from the resort that said, 'We currently have a law enforcement situation on property which has been contained. We apologize for any inconvenience as we continue to resolve the situation.' Photos taken by Sisco show emergency vehicles, including an ambulance, fire truck and police cars, outside the casino following the incident. The resort entrance was still closed off at 10 a.m. local time, Sisco said, though guests were allowed to leave from a different exit. The entire valet parking area was roped off. Reno council member Devon Reese called the incident 'yet another act of senseless gun violence.' 'My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and our entire community. Reno is strong — but we are not immune to the epidemic of gun violence gripping this nation,' Reese said in a social media post. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN
a day ago
- CNN
Police-involved shooting with multiple injuries reported at Reno casino with a suspect in custody
Crime Gun violenceFacebookTweetLink Follow Authorities say there was a police-involved shooting at a casino and resort in Reno on Monday and multiple injuries were reported. A suspect was in custody. Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson said an adult male suspect was in custody and had been hospitalized in unknown condition. Multiple people were shot, Johnson said, but added that their conditions were not immediately known. The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. Monday outside the casino in the valet area, Johnson said. A spokesperson with the Washoe County Sheriff's Department said the shooting involved an officer at the Grand Sierra Resort. The Reno Police Department warned residents to stay out of the area. Multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, were seen outside the casino on Monday. Police haven't said how many people were injured. 'My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and our entire community. Reno is strong — but we are not immune to the epidemic of gun violence gripping this nation,' Reno City Councilmember Devon Reese said in a social media post.
CNN
a day ago
- CNN
Pilot arrested on child sex abuse material charges after landing at San Francisco airport
Crime Air travel safety Aviation news FacebookTweetLink A pilot was arrested aboard a Delta Air Lines flight and federal agents took him into custody from the cockpit after the plane landed at San Francisco International Airport. The pilot, whose identity wasn't immediately released, was arrested on charges relating to child sexual abuse material, an official with the Department of Homeland Security said Monday. Passengers aboard the flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco on Saturday posted video online showing federal agents walking through the aisle of the plane. A message left with Delta Air Lines was not immediately returned and authorities provided no other details about the arrest.
