How Invest 97L could potentially become Tropical Storm Debby
An area of low atmospheric pressure, thunderstorms, and wind from the Caribbean Sea moving into the Gulf of Mexico has gone through various name changes. It started as Invest 97L, then became Potential Tropical Cyclone Four before becoming Tropical Depression Four. It is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Debby on Saturday and could potentially intensify into Hurricane Debby by Sunday or Monday. Different names are used to classify storm intensity in the Atlantic Ocean and eastern and central Pacific Ocean.
Third set of remains found with gunshot wound in 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre graves search
During the search for graves of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a third set of remains with a gunshot wound was discovered. The remains are being examined at an on-site forensic laboratory at Tulsa’s Oaklawn Cemetery. This discovery follows the identification of the first set of remains exhumed from the cemetery about a month ago. The massacre was perpetrated by a white mob that destroyed Tulsa’s Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, destroying over 1,200 homes, businesses, schools, and churches.
Florida deputy killed and 2 officers wounded in ambush shooting
In Eustis, Florida, a Florida sheriff’s deputy was killed and two other deputies were wounded in an ambush inside a home. The incident occurred on Friday night, with two suspects killed and another wounded during a police operation to rescue a trapped deputy. The officers faced gunfire upon entering the house, with two more deputies sustaining injuries. The incident took place in a location with no history of violent crime.
Aerosmith retires from touring due to Steven Tyler’s voice injury
Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury last year has caused Aerosmith to announce the end of their touring days. The band behind hits like “Love in an Elevator” and “Livin’ on the Edge” announced the cancellation of remaining tour dates due to Tyler’s permanent vocal damage. Tyler had injured his vocal cords during a show last September, leading to the band postponing shows in the hopes of returning. The cancellation came as they were starting a 40-date farewell tour.
Explosion at Germany’s Nuerburgring auto racing track injures 22
An explosion in the paddock area of Germany’s Nuerburgring racing circuit left 22 people injured. The accident was believed to have been caused by a compressed air canister, with one person severely injured, three seriously injured, and the rest sustaining minor injuries. Several of the injured were airlifted to nearby hospitals. The incident occurred during a test and set-up run ahead of the NLS4 race at the track.
Justice Department sues TikTok for illegally collecting children’s data
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy laws and a previous settlement. The lawsuit, filed with the Federal Trade Commission, alleges that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance violated a law requiring parental consent for collecting personal information from children under 13.
Federal judge overturns $4.7 billion verdict in ‘Sunday Ticket’ lawsuit
A federal judge overturned a $4.7 billion verdict in a class-action lawsuit brought by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL, ruling in favor of the NFL. The judge deemed the methodologies of two witnesses for the subscribers flawed and excluded their testimony. The subscribers had accused the NFL of violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
Cardi B files for divorce from Offset and announces pregnancy
Cardi B has filed for divorce from her husband Offset, with whom she has two children. In an Instagram post, Cardi B hinted at her divorce and revealed her pregnancy by posting a photo showing her baby bump, stating, “With every ending comes a new beginning.” The couple had previously filed for divorce in 2020, citing irreconcilable differences.
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter
A Southern California bookmaker has agreed to plead guilty to running an illegal gambling business that took thousands of sports bets from Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The bookmaker operated for at least five years in Southern California and Las Vegas, taking wagers from over 700 bettors, including Mizuhara.
Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday to be celebrated with musical gala
Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored with a musical gala at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre ahead of his 100th birthday. The Sept. 17 event, titled “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” will feature musicians from various genres. Carter, who has been receiving hospice care at home since February 2023, remains in Plains, Georgia. The gala will celebrate his decades of humanitarian work.
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