PoliticsBusiness InsiderSen. Raphael Warnock has spent almost $350,000 of his campaign funds on personal security since taking office: report
Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia has spent $344,531 on personal security this year, according to a Daily Beast analysis of campaign finance data filed with the Federal Election Commission. Rounding out the top 3 were two other freshman senators: Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, who spent $247,487 and Sen. Jon Ossoff, who spent $162,107. Kelly's wife, former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, nearly died after a 2011 assassination attempt at an event in Tucson, Arizona.
U.S.National ReviewGang Members Established ‘Autonomous Zone’ in Atlanta, Killed Eight-Year-Old Girl during Police Protest
In the aftermath of the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, violent gang members laid siege to a local Wendy's to protest his death — establishing an “autonomous zone” with a strict no-trespassing policy for police officers or pedestrians — before shooting and killing an eight-year-old girl, according to a warrant obtained by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Under the guise of protesting police brutality, members of the Bloods street gang established a perimeter around the Wendy's, with armed rogue members declaring control over the territory “brandishing, pointing and discharging of firearms at citizens and civilians to ensure compliance with their authority in a highly visible manner,” according to the arrest warrant for the gang member allegedly responsible for the girl's death.
U.S.INSIDERThe lawyer who was pardoned for pointing a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters in St. Louis is suing to get his firearms back
The St. Louis couple who brandished guns at BLM protesters last summer are suing for their firearms. Mark and Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and surrendered the weapons. Mark McClosky, the St. Louis lawyer who was photographed last summer pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters marching down his private street, filed a lawsuit Wednesday to get his weapons back.
U.S.NBC NewsComedian Tony Baker's son, 2 others killed in California crash
Actor and comedian Tony Baker's son and two others were killed after suspected street racers crashed into their car near Los Angeles, officials said. Investigators said the alleged street racers, in a Kia and a Mercedes Benz, hit a Volkswagen carrying the the victims. "When police officers and paramedics arrived, they located three individuals who had been ejected from a silver Volkswagen," the department said in a statement.
U.S.NextSharkYeonmi Park says she was robbed by three women, bystanders stopped her from calling police
What happened: Park, 27, recalled the incident in a new interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, which tackled her experiences as a child in North Korea and as a defector in the U.S. She said it occurred during lootings across the city last summer. At this point, the woman allegedly started accusing her of racism and punching her in the chest. The situation became more difficult for Park as bystanders -- whom she identified as white people -- gathered around the scene and allegedly prevented her from phoning law enforcement.
U.S.Washington Examiner'You are not a chick': Video shows argument between trans councilwoman and store owner over anti-transgender sign
A Star Wars shop owner in Washington doesn't "give a s***" about feelings anymore after a confrontation with a transgender councilwoman. Councilwoman Tiesa Meskis, a biological male who identifies as a woman, confronted Don Sucher over a sign in his store that she said was offensive and anti-trans on Wednesday. “If you are born with a d***, you are not a chick,” read the sign posted at the Sucher & Sons Star Wars Shop.
PoliticsBusiness InsiderBiden wears tan suit almost exactly 7 years after right-wing media made Obama wearing one into a scandal
Biden wore a tan suit almost seven years after conservatives criticized Obama for wearing one. A Republican congressman at the time said Obama's suit sent the wrong message to ISIS. On August 28, 2014 - a date which will live in infamy - President Barack Obama wore a tan suit.
WorldINSIDERA Russian influencer who drove a Bentley with his girlfriend tied to the roof in a viral video is under investigation, agency says
Influencer Sergey Kosenko is reportedly under investigation by the Moscow Traffic Inspectorate. In an Instagram video, he drove a car while handcuffed to a woman who was tied to the roof. A Russian influencer who tied his girlfriend to the roof of a Bentley for a video is reportedly under investigation by the Moscow State Traffic Inspectorate.
BusinessThe WeekThe USPS awarded a $120 million contract to a company with financial ties to the postmaster general
The U.S. Postal Service has secured a $120 million, five-year deal with XPO logistics, a major logistics contractor with financial and personal ties to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, The Washington Post reports. The contract, which was awarded in April, will have XPO oversee operations at two "crucial" sorting and distribution facilities in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The deal was reportedly competitively bid and did not directly involve participation from DeJoy, whose family businesses continue to lease four North Carolina office buildings to XPO, per the Post. The postmaster general also served as XPO's supply chain chief executive from 2014 to 2015, and has divested between "$65.4 million and $155.3 million worth of XPO shares" since taking office.
U.S.The Daily BeastPot Prisoner Sentenced to Life Before Trump Pardon Is Back in Custody
In 2010, a federal judge sentenced Tony DeJohn to life plus 10 years on a nonviolent marijuana charge. Because it was DeJohn's third conviction, the judge was required by law to impose the maximum penalty available. Eleven years later, DeJohn, who is from Upstate New York but had been locked up in high-security facilities in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Colorado, was granted clemency by then-President Donald Trump.
U.S.Miami HeraldWhat happens when you allow hundreds of snake hunters in the Everglades? You get a winner
Gov. Ron DeSantis, in between battling with President Joe Biden about mask mandates, announced that the 2021 Florida Python Challenge has a new king. The 10-day event, from July 9-18, resulted in the removal of a record 223 invasive pythons from South Florida, DeSantis said.
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New York Giant Logan Ryan tackles police reform
New York Giant Logan Ryan and his father are tackling police reform with an empathetic approach to training. Dana Jacobson has the details.
LifestyleBusiness InsiderI provide security for rich people on vacation. As a former Navy SEAL, I'm trained to do just about anything my clients need.
Mike (not his real name), 40, is a former Navy SEAL whose company provides security for wealthy clients' vacations. Mike's team inspects ports and yachts, finds secure restaurants, and runs background checks on local staff. Here's what his job is like, as told to freelance writer Claire Turrell.
SportsINSIDERThe captain of Sweden's soccer team had one penalty kick to win gold for her country and blew it over the crossbar
Canada defeated Sweden to win their first gold medal in women's soccer at the Olympics on Friday. Canada outlasted Sweden in a dramatic penalty shootout in order to win. Caroline Seger had a shot to win gold in the shootout but sent her attempt over the crossbar.
U.S.INSIDERThe 'runaway bride' who once faked her own kidnapping to get out of a wedding is now divorced
Jennifer Wilbanks went missing three days before her wedding in 2005. After first claiming she had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted, she admitted she had run away. Sixteen years later, Wilbanks got divorced from a different man.
PoliticsBusiness InsiderRupert Murdoch hates Trump, but can't stop Trumpism on Fox News because he's lost control of the network, Murdoch biographer says in The 600-Word Interview
Your book makes it clear that Rupert Murdoch despises Donald Trump. This is surprising given how much his network, Fox News, helps the former president. Why does he allow that to continue?
U.S.INSIDERAn Atlanta police sergeant has been fired over an Instagram video showing him kick a handcuffed woman in the head
The Atlanta police sergeant seen in a viral video kicking a handcuffed woman in the head has been fired. Marc Theodule, who had been with the department since 2009, was found to have violated policy. Another officer who was at the scene with Theodule has been returned to duty.
SportsAssociated PressWoods returns to NFL with Seahawks after opting out in '20
Defensive tackle Al Woods always intended to continue his NFL career when he joined the small group of players who opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seattle Seahawks feel like they're the beneficiaries of Woods' decision to keep on playing. It was his understanding of that balance that led Woods to step away from the NFL last summer as he was getting ready to start a season with Jacksonville after spending 2019 with Seattle.
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Greensburg police charge man with rape in case involving teen babysitter
Aug. 6—A Greensburg man is accused by city police of raping a teen girl after she watched his children, according to court papers. A 15-year-old girl reported to Greensburg police that she was asked on July 4 to watch Beard's three children at his home while he and his wife went out for the evening, according to court papers. Beard was arrested Thursday on charges of rape, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault and statutory sexual assault.
U.S.BBCUS expands citizenship for children born abroad in win for same-sex couples
The US says children born abroad using assisted reproductive technology can now qualify for citizenship, in a move seen as a win for same-sex couples. To be eligible before, babies born overseas needed to be genetically related to the American parent. The change follows lawsuits from couples whose children were born using surrogates and other methods.
U.S.Business InsiderFederal workers could face 5 years in prison if they lie about being vaccinated against COVID-19: report
The federal government will require employees to sign forms declaring that they're vaccinated against COVID. Lying on an attestation form if a violation of federal law that can result in 5 years in prison. The federal government will require federal employees to sign attestation forms declaring that they are vaccinated against COVID-19, officials told the Daily Beast. Knowingly lying on this kind of form is a violation of federal law, which can result in 5 years in prison and a ban on serving in the federal government.
SportsNextSharkChina's youngest athlete at Tokyo Games wins gold with THREE perfect 10s in women's diving
Quan Hongchan is already an Olympic gold medalist at just 14 years old. Young champ: Hongchan, China's youngest athlete at the Tokyo Games, performed two dives that the judges scored unanimously as 10 in the women's 10-meter (32.8 feet) platform diving to win her gold medal on Thursday, ESPN reported. Quan finished with a dominating score of 466.20, while her Chinese teammate Chen Yuxi won the silver medal with 425.40 points.
U.S.Associated Press2 Seattle cops who were at US Capitol in January are fired
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz on Friday fired two police officers who authorities have said violated the law while attending events in Washington D.C. during the Jan. 6 insurrection. Married officers Caitlin and Alexander Everett were fired because “they crossed the outdoor barriers established by the Capitol Police and were directly next to the Capitol Building,” Diaz said in a statement. It is beyond absurd to suggest that they did not know they were in an area where they should not be, amidst what was already a violent, criminal riot," he said.
PoliticsThe Daily BeastFears of Political Violence Spark a New Campaign Expense
Other members at the top of the list include Warnock's home state colleague Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). Only two pro-Trump officials racked up major protection expenses: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who had frequently charged personal security costs to his campaign even before the FEC issued its official ruling in March. That ruling prompted a boom in campaign security spending.
PoliticsNextSharkGOP Senate candidate Peter Yu defends ‘This racism thing? It’s a lie' statement
Republican Senate candidate Peter Yu defended his statement at a campaign event in Golden, Colo., last month, suggesting the #StopAsianHate movement has been “politically exaggerated.” What happened: Speaking at an event hosted by the Colorado Log Cabin Republicans on July 20, Yu said he had never experienced anti-Asian discrimination amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado Times Recorder reported. Howard Chou, co-founder and chair of Colorado Democrats Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Initiative, later issued a statement criticizing Yu's comment, saying racism and violence against the AAPI community are real.
“If nothing else, Tokyo 2020 may end up being remembered as the wake-up call everyone needed.”
“Cancel the Olympics—for good.”
“Olympians haven’t really changed. These athletes still showcase extraordinary human achievement from around the world.”
“Delivering more excellence and less sideshow will probably require giving athletes a bigger voice in how the Olympics are run.”
“The Olympics were conceived in 1896 as a sporting event, and they’ve become a construction event.”