America and guns

At the close of Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia, masses of people gathered to watch fireworks. But the celebrations were marred when two police officers working security were shot near the Philadelphia Museum of Art at around 9:50 p.m. local time. The gunfire prompted a stampede on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with videos on social media capturing the panic as people ran for blocks in all directions in an effort to flee the violence. "America is a horror movie," a Twitter user wrote alongside a clip that captured the panic on the ground while fireworks continued to explode into the night sky. Another clip begins with people, including a child on an adult's shoulders, enjoying the fireworks before the panic spreads through the crowd and people start running. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the two officers sustained graze wounds and were treated and released from the hospital. But no suspects were in custody, Outlaw told … [Read more...] about “America is a horror movie”: July 4th shooting videos across U.S. go viral

Apparently, President Trump is “the most mentally ill human being in America” because of his stance on gun control, according to singer Rihanna. Speaking with Vogue , the “Umbrella” singer lamented about how “war weapons” were used to kill people in recent shootings while scolding President Trump for claiming gun violence is a “mental illness problem.” “It is devastating,” she said. “People are being murdered by war weapons that they legally purchase. This is just not normal. That should never, ever be normal. And the fact that it’s classified as something different because of the color of their skin? It’s a slap in the face.” Rihanna went on to accuse the president of having a racial animus. “It’s completely racist ,” she said. “Put an Arab man with that same weapon in that same Walmart and there is no way that Trump would sit there and address it publicly as a mental health problem . The most mentally ill human being in America right now seems to be the president.” In … [Read more...] about Singer Rihanna: Trump ‘The Most Mentally Ill Human Being In America’ | The Daily Wire

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here . At the start of a different week, I might have written about many things, including politics. But not today. Instead, I am watching a group of my fellow citizens deal with a slaughter of defenseless people on a summer day at a parade. First, here’s more from The Atlantic . America is in denial, Mitt Romney writes. The origin of vibes A crisis historian has some bad news for us. Losing Faith We do not yet know why a shooter opened fire on a crowd in Illinois yesterday. Given what we know about the suspected killer, I think it is unlikely that the massacre in Highland Park was part of an organized terror plot, but rather yet another case of a young male loser attacking his own community. Nonetheless, the effect of these mass shootings is the same as … [Read more...] about A Nation of Hostages

Western leaders have descended on the picturesque Swiss lakeside town of Lugano to thrash out a “Marshall Plan” to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine. The naysayers point out that comparisons with post second world war reconstruction of Europe are misleading given that the Marshall Plan was implemented after Germany was defeated. It’s a fair point. On the other hand, is there anything wrong with preparing for a day when Putin’s bombs and guns eventually fall silent? It doesn’t mean the West is giving up the fight. It can, and should continue to arm Kyiv with state-of-the-art weapons. But with Russia claiming to be in control of the Luhansk region, the assumption is that it won’t be too long before it takes neighbouring Donetsk too, allowing the Kremlin to claim its strategic objectives have been met, and effectively bringing an end to the war. That’s not to say that Ukraine should accept the loss of a sizeable slice of its eastern territory. Merely that such an outcome looks … [Read more...] about Ukraine must be rebuilt as a fortress of Western values – here’s a blueprint

July 05, 2022 - 15:03 BST Country music star Carrie Underwood has shared her joy over situation by delivering an emotional update to fans Carrie Underwood has enjoyed many unimaginable moments in her life and her latest was no exception. The country music star shared her joy as she delivered a heartfelt message on social media following a performance of a lifetime. MORE: Carrie Underwood's tasseled dress might be her most impressive look yet Taking to Instagram, Carrie posted a series of photos of her on stage with Guns N Roses and gushed: "Never in a million years did I think I would get to spend not one but TWO nights of my life on stage with @gunsnroses. Loading the player... WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love story "Thanks, again, to the band and crew and, of course, to the fantastic crowd! The energy was electric. Until next time." Fans said she was "on fire," and added: "Thank God even … [Read more...] about Carrie Underwood overjoyed to deliver emotional update – ‘Never in a million years’

[This story originally aired on February 20.] In July 2020, Daniel Anderl, the son of federal Judge Esther Salas and attorney Mark Anderl, was shot dead by a gunman at the front door of the family's New Jersey home. Daniel Anderl, 20, took a bullet to his chest trying to protect his parents. By the time Judge Salas came to the door, the killer was gone. Her husband, Mark, was wounded. "I have direct evidence that he died heroically, that he had a holy death," says David Oakley, Daniel Anderl's godfather and a family friend. The stranger who came to Judge Salas' door had been holding a package, posing as a deliveryman.  Just eight days earlier, a chillingly similar incident took place in California. When attorney Marc Angelucci came to his door to sign for a package, he was also shot dead. "He was just a down-to-earth, at the center of his soul a good-hearted person," Marc's friend,  Cassie Jaye, tells CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith. "[Sighs] I was trying to make … [Read more...] about Federal judge whose son was killed in ambush: “My son’s death cannot be in vain”

Live Updates Several shootings broke out across the country during July Fourth celebrations Monday. Seven people were killed and dozens other injured after a man fired into a crowd at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. A suspect has been taken into custody . President Joe Biden said he was "shocked by the senseless gun violence" on Independence Day. In Minneapolis, five people watching fireworks in Boom Island Park were shot. Viral videos on social media showed crowds of people in Philadelphia running from a shooting during a firework display. Two security guards were wounded after they were shot near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. No suspect is in custody. These July Fourth shootings comes after Biden recently signed a major bipartisan gun reform legislation into law. Live updates for this event have ended. 1 hr ago 20:15 PM EDT Suspect Was Reportedly Asked to Leave Synagogue in April The suspect in the Highland … [Read more...] about Highland Park Shooting Updates: Suspect was reportedly asked to leave synagogue in April

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey posted a video in which he said "let's move on and celebrate the independence of this nation" hours after a deadly mass shooting a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago . Bailey, a Republican, shared a Facebook Live video about 12p.m. CT (1.p.m. ET) on Monday, about two hours after the shootings began—shortly after 10a.m. CT (11a.m. ET)—in the city's Highland Park suburb. At least six were killed and 30 injured in the latest mass shooting to stun the U.S ., this time on the day Americans united to celebrate the nation's founding. Police have taken 22-year-old "person of interest" Robert E. Crimo III into custody following a manhunt. Bailey's campaign later issued a clarification following criticism, apologizing "if in any way we diminished the pain being felt across our state today." Bailey's broadcast was made from Skokie, near Highland Park, where another July 5 parade was canceled following the shooting. In … [Read more...] about Illinois GOP candidate says “Let’s move on” hours after Chicago shooting

Madonna shares behind the scenes of Medellin with Maluma Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Madonna , 63, has recalled nearly being arrested in 1990 during her Blonde Ambition tour due to the explicit dance moves she performed to her hit Like A Virgin. The singer was "threatened" with arrest and even had her shows at the Vatican that year cancelled. Related articles Rafael Nadal's sweary rant after question about his wife Xisca Perello Geri Halliwell ignores drama as she supports Christian at British GP See how I paved the road for b*****s? Madonna Madonna took to Instagram to share a snapshot of her Like A Virgin … [Read more...] about Madonna, 63, recalls police ‘arrest’ threats for Like A Virgin’s explicit dance moves