The man suspected of shooting dead six people in Chicago was dressed as a woman to hide his facial tattoos, in a bid to blend in as he escaped the scene, police have said. Robert E Crimo III, 21, was arrested after the shooting at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. He is alleged to have climbed up a fire escape ladder onto the roof of a business before firing more than 70 rounds at the crowd with a high-powered assault rifle. Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said: "During the attack he was dressed in women's clothing and investigators do believe he did this to conceal his facial tattoos and his identity to help him during the escape with the other people who were fleeing the chaos." Mr Covelli said that the suspect had been able to blend in with the crowd as he left the scene and headed for his mother's home, which was nearby. Advertisement Mr Covelli said that the disguise had been captured … [Read more...] about Chicago shooting suspect dressed as a woman as he escaped the scene, police say
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Owner flees scene after dog attacks schoolgirl
Kerry Stewart, 40, with her daughter at sports day shortly before the attack (Image: Kerry Stewart) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 The mum of the girl whose leg was bitten by the dog has slammed its owner for fleeing the scene. Kerry Stewart has said that her daughter, Emily, was on her way back from primary school when she was attacked by the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, on June 14. Related articles Coventry pensioners left 'petrified' after con artists pose as council London tourist to 'think twice' about revisiting after thieves strike According to Kerry, her daughter was left with a bruised and "visibly swollen" calf, which was … [Read more...] about Owner flees scene after dog attacks schoolgirl
Is Fleur de Lis closing for good? And what does that say about Baton Rouge’s restaurant scene?
Fleur de Lis, the seller of square pizzas and among Baton Rouge's oldest restaurants, announced it was closing over the Fourth of July weekend — and it's not clear when or if it's going to re-open. That news has caused shock and a wave of nostalgia for many loyal customers and fans of their Round the World Pizza (anchovy, Italian sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, salami, onions — no free substitutions). And, for some, it shows how Baton Rouge and its restaurant scene are evolving. Fleur de Lis' website says it "will be closed July 4th - July 12th for vacation" — something it has been known to do in the past. But its Facebook page says "We will be closed until further notice, due to the shortage of staff. Thank you so much to my few loyal staff and all my loyal customers." Fleur de Lis' owners could not be reached for comment. The restaurant's voice mail says: "We’re going to be closed indefinitely at this point due to staffing issues. We are going to really miss all of our … [Read more...] about Is Fleur de Lis closing for good? And what does that say about Baton Rouge’s restaurant scene?
Debra Messing Posts, Deletes Anti-Tara Reade Screed. Here’s What She Said About Kavanaugh. | The Daily Wire
Actress Debra Messing has been taking a hit on social media after posting an anti-Tara Reade screed, which directly contradicts her treatment of Christine Blasey Ford when Ford accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. On Saturday, Debra Messing shared a Medium post written by the Krassenstein brothers, who were both banned from #ResistanceTwitter in 2019 for allegedly operating fake accounts. “Biden Accuser, Tara Reade, Allegedly Stole from Non-Profit Organization,” the Medium headline said, which Debra Messing parroted. In 2018, she had a far different take on Christine Blasey Ford when she said, “I believe Christine Blasey Ford and so should every U.S. Senator.” There's no double standard. It's just our imagination. pic.twitter.com/FUsavuhP8O — Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) May 3, 2020 Messing later deleted the post after some serious blowback on Twitter. “This is slander and untrue,” Reade said in response to Messing, as reported by Fox … [Read more...] about Debra Messing Posts, Deletes Anti-Tara Reade Screed. Here’s What She Said About Kavanaugh. | The Daily Wire
What we know about the person of interest in the Highland Park parade shooting
Hours after a gunman opened fire on a suburban Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing six people and wounding two dozen, police detained a man they identified as a person of interest, Robert Crimo III. He has not been officially charged in the attack. Investigators say the gunman shot at parade-goers from a rooftop at around 10:15 a.m. as the community celebrated Independence Day. A "high-powered rifle" was recovered at the scene, police said. The suspect was initially described as a young White man with long dark hair. A few hours later, authorities publicly identified Crimo as the man being sought and released a photo. Police have not said what exactly led them to identify Crimo as a person of interest in the shooting. He was taken into custody Monday evening after police said he led them on a brief chase in his Honda Fit. Police said Crimo, who is known as Bobby, is 22 but the FBI and Crimo's apparent social media gave his age as 21. On Monday … [Read more...] about What we know about the person of interest in the Highland Park parade shooting
Exclusive extract from Amber Gill’s debut novel, Until I Met You
Until I Met You is Amber Gill’s first novel for romantic publishers Mills & Boon . It follows Samantha on what was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime with the imminent launch of her travel blog, her best friend’s wedding and – hopefully – her own marriage proposal. Until she finds herself on her way to Tobago – single. Read on for an exclusive peek at the opening of the novel. ‘Ladies and gentlemen, this is the pre-boarding announcement for flight BA209 to Miami, Florida. At this time we ask passenger Samantha Roberts to proceed to the British Airways check-in desk. Passenger Samantha Roberts, please proceed to the check-in desk.’ The insistent monotone roused Samantha from her meditation. She hopped to her feet, grabbed the handle of her carry-on suitcase and made a beeline for the desk. Tall, curvy, with cinnamon brown skin and a head of wild corkscrew curls, she stood out in most crowds. But the Heathrow departure gate was packed. She had to elbow … [Read more...] about Exclusive extract from Amber Gill’s debut novel, Until I Met You
British Embassy trolls U.S. on July 4th: “You’ll be back”
The British Embassy in Washington D.C. went viral on Twitter for trolling the United States on Independence Day. "We made a Fourth of July playlist..." the official embassy Twitter account tweeted along with a photo of a Spotify playlist featuring only the song "Baby Come Back" and a photo of Hamilton star Jonathan Groff in costume as King George III. The uncharacteristically funny post from an embassy Twitter account quickly went viral and has more than 100,000 likes on the platform at the time of writing. For anyone who needs a quick history lesson, the 13 British colonies on America's east coast won their independence from British rule during the American Revolution which was fought between 1775 and 1783. The viral joke comes amid serious political and social upheaval in the United States following the reversal of abortion rights with the repeal of Roe v. Wade , the Ulvade school shooting and a shooting during a July Fourth parade in Illinois on Monday. … [Read more...] about British Embassy trolls U.S. on July 4th: “You’ll be back”
Crosby, Stills & Nash quietly return to Spotify after Rogan boycott
The supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash have made a quiet return to Spotify, five months after boycotting the platform in protest against comments made by controversial podcast host Joe Rogan about COVID-19. In February, the group's sometimes bandmate Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify in protest of vaccine "disinformation" promoted by Rogan on his popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience , sparking a wave of artists to do the same, including Crosby, Stills & Nash. "We support Neil and we agree with him that there is dangerous disinformation being aired on Spotify's Joe Rogan podcast," the band, comprised of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, wrote on social media in support of Young. "Until real action is taken to show that a concern for humanity must be balanced with commerce, we don't want our music - or the music we made together - to be on the same platform." As of now, most of the band's music catalog is once again on Spotify. The music of Crosby, … [Read more...] about Crosby, Stills & Nash quietly return to Spotify after Rogan boycott
Khloé Kardashian slammed for resurfaced photo with Black women on leashes
Khloé Kardashian has received backlash online over a resurfaced photo where she appeared to be a "pimp," holding several Black women on leashes. In a Reddit thread titled "Let's Never Forget *This* Happened," posted on Monday, July 4, fans slammed the now 38-year-old for her tone-deaf Halloween costume . "Can someone fill me in on this mess? Khloé, dressed … as a pimp?" one user commented. "This is actually one of the worst things I've ever seen a celebrity do," someone else chimed in, while a third pointed out a familiar face. "[Meagan] Good is a legit actress, why is she here??" Back in 2019, Meagan addressed the controversial snap , which she appeared in. "That one time on Halloween when you were young and dumb … and clearly didn't think 15 years ahead lol smh," she explained in an Instagram comment, posted on Twitter . "Well, mistakes were made." Meagan Good's sister La'Myia Good was also in the picture, as were Khloé's best friends, twins Malika and Khadijah … [Read more...] about Khloé Kardashian slammed for resurfaced photo with Black women on leashes
Maya Rudolph’s ‘Hot Ones’ skit viewed over 7M times: “Comedic genius”
Maya Rudolph's comedy prowess has been hailed on social media after a clip from her new TV show Loot went viral over the weekend. The beloved actress is currently starring in a new series Loot for Apple TV where she plays recently divorced billionaire-turned-philanthropist Molly Wells. Going through a humiliating public divorce from her tech-mogul husband John, played by Adam Scott, Molly decides to become involved in her charitable foundations and embarks on a PR tour which included a stint on the YouTube series, Hot Ones . In reality, the wildly popular series regularly hosts A-list celebrities who are interviewed by host Sean Evans as they eat chicken wings that gradually increase in spiciness. The show and its hot wings are responsible for countless viral moments and some infamous celebrity meltdowns. In Loot , Rudolph's character has one such meltdown while eating the wings in a scene that has completely delighted social media. "Maya Rudolph is a comedic … [Read more...] about Maya Rudolph’s ‘Hot Ones’ skit viewed over 7M times: “Comedic genius”