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Four killed, two children injured in Philadelphia shooting; adoption industry unclear.

Chet Holmgren shines in Oklahoma City Thunder's summer league win.

Trouble brewing for Ron DeSantis campaign, but not unwinnable.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has urged residents to avoid illegal fireworks displays and opt for safe, organized events. The tweet has been met with criticism due to the LAPD's own history of causing an explosion from fireworks, which resulted in two deaths and significant damage to homes and businesses. The explosion occurred when members of the LAPD's bomb squad attempted to detonate illegal fireworks but miscalculated the weight of the explosives. The incident highlights the department's controversial past and raises questions about its credibility in promoting safety.

Missing Houston man found alive after 8 years, condition unknown.

Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Cup Series debut in Chicago street race.

Twitter experiences global outage, prompting frustration and concern among users. Elon Musk addresses the situation, citing temporary limits due to data scraping.

French cities in chaos after teenager's death; police clash with rioters.

Twitter experienced widespread outages, leading to user frustration and trending hashtags. Elon Musk addressed the issue and explained the limitations on account access. The incidents raised concerns about reduced trackability and its impact on journalism. The CEO changes and limited access have raised questions about the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and vaccine adoption. The long-term effects of Musk's limitations and the transparency of vaccines remain uncertain.

Bobby Bonilla Day: Retired baseball player receives $1.2 million annually.

Twitter experiences widespread outages, leaving users unable to access site.

Cavs prioritize shooting, sign Max Strus to $63 million deal.

Derrick Rose returns to Memphis, adding veteran leadership to Grizzlies.

Fred VanVleet agrees to a three-year, $130 million deal with the Houston Rockets.

Former WWE star Darren Drozdov, known as 'Droz,' has died at 54 from natural causes. Drozdov had a successful career in the WWE before a serious neck injury in 1999 left him paralyzed. He was a former NFL player and is remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend. Tributes poured in from celebrities and fellow wrestlers mourning his loss.

Geraldo Rivera leaves Fox News, cites affirmative action for his career.

Kelsea Ballerini hit by object thrown by fan during performance.

YouTube star Colleen Ballinger addresses allegations of inappropriate relationships with fans.

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome fourth child via surrogate.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk reportedly uses ketamine to manage depression.

Cardi B reflects on backlash to "WAP" performance at Grammys.

McDonald's purple Grimace shakes have sparked a viral trend on TikTok, with users creating videos that resemble horror movies. The #GrimaceShake hashtag has garnered over 628 million views, as people film themselves pretending to pass out after drinking the shake. While the fast food chain may not have anticipated this reaction, it highlights the extent to which people enjoy engaging with brands, according to a marketing expert. The trend was triggered by McDonald's launch of the Grimace shake to celebrate the birthday of Grimace, the company's mascot.

Pat Sajak to leave "Wheel of Fortune," Ryan Seacrest named successor.

Three relatives of NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson found dead in Oklahoma.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in apparent drowning.

California Governor Gavin Newsom impresses on Fox News interview with Sean Hannity.