Officials say there were no injuries reported after an explosion and a fire at a refinery in the New Orleans area
In 1973, gay preacher Ray Broshears founded the Lavender Panthers in San Francisco to protect the LGBTQ+ community in the Tenderloin from violence. Despite his controversial methods, the group exemplified queer mutual aid in a homophobic society and predated later movements. Broshears actively sought publicity, which helped preserve information about the group, unlike many other discreet queer defense organizations.
A major World Cup controversy erupted after FIFA allowed U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card, allegedly due to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Belgium is challenging the ruling, with UEFA criticizing FIFA for an "unjustifiable decision" that undermines the game's integrity.
A police officer was fatally shot responding to a 911 call about gunshots in Rittman, Ohio. The suspect and two other individuals also died in the incident. Two other officers and a police dog sustained injuries.
Station F, a Paris-based startup hub, is launching the second batch of its F/ai accelerator program in September to help AI startups generate revenue. The program aims to connect startups with major tech players and investors, targeting €1 million in revenue within six months.
America celebrated its 250th birthday with political speeches and fireworks. Iran held a funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei amidst a shaky truce. The U.S. men's soccer team faced Belgium in the World Cup. Stories also covered immigration challenges and advice on eating out affordably.
Bentley has officially named its first electric vehicle the "Torcal," continuing its tradition of naming models after natural landmarks, specifically El Torcal de Antequera in Spain. The luxury EV, which has been spotted testing in the Arctic Circle and at the Nürburgring, will be unveiled on September 23.
