Trump Rally Shooting, Wimbledon, and Insects as Food

Adam Rogers
July 15, 2024

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Government agents killed an active shooter at former President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

Trump was escorted off stage by Secret Service agents after gunshots were fired during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The FBI called it an "assassination attempt," but the motive is unknown. Trump said he was shot in the upper right ear in a social media post. One rally attendee and the shooter died, and two spectators were critically injured.
The suspected shooter fired from an elevated position outside the rally venue. Trump, with blood on his face, was quickly evacuated, pumping his fist as he left the stage, which drew cheers from the crowd. Trump still plans to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Law enforcement identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as the shooter. Crooks used a semiautomatic rifle and was immediately killed by the Secret Service.
Two House members announced plans to introduce a bill to improve Secret Service protection for President Biden, former President Trump, and candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr in response to the assassination attempt.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win his second Wimbledon title.

At 21, Alcaraz has won Grand Slam titles on grass, clay, and hard courts, making him the youngest man to do so. With a perfect 4-0 record in major finals, he joins an elite group of players who won their first four career major finals. Djokovic, aiming for a 25th Slam title, lost in straight sets for the fifth time in a Grand Slam final.
Djokovic was not at his best, struggling with his performance and missing usual shots. He played at Wimbledon despite having surgery on his meniscus in June. He said he was satisfied with his Wimbledon given the circumstances.
Barbora Krejčíková from Czechia won her first Wimbledon title by defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini in a tight match, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Krejčíková dominated the first set but lost confidence in the second, allowing Paolini to catch up.
The win marks her second Grand Slam title, with her first being the French Open in 2021. In the semifinals, Krejčíková defeated 2022 champion Elena Rybakina, and Paolini beat Donna Vekic in the longest ladies' semifinal in Wimbledon history.

Hamas has denied reports that it is pulling out of ceasefire talks after Israeli airstrikes targeted its top commanders.

Over 90 people were killed and 300 injured in the strikes aimed at Mohammed Deif, Hamas’s military chief, and another commander, Rafa’a Salameh. Israel confirmed Salameh's death but Deif’s status remains unknown.
Ceasefire negotiations, brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, resumed this month despite ongoing violence. The talks aim to stop the fighting and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, displaced Palestinians continue to suffer, with airstrikes hitting shelters and homes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently rejected a permanent ceasefire and insists the war will end only when Hamas’s military and governing capabilities are eliminated. He said that recent operations against Hamas are weakening the group. Despite some optimism from U.S. officials about a possible deal, a final agreement remains out of reach. Netanyahu maintains that Israel is close to victory and will not withdraw troops from key border regions.

Spain won the European Championship for a record fourth time, beating England 2-1. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, finishing a cross from Marc Cucurella. England hasn't won a major title since the 1966 World Cup. (More)

The Natural History Museum in Los Angeles is displaying a unique dinosaur named "Gnatalie," the only one on Earth with green bones. The long-necked, long-tailed herbivore's bones turned dark green due to the mineral celadonite during fossilization. (More)

A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case in the "Rust" trial. It was dismissed because investigators didn't share crucial ammunition evidence with Baldwin's lawyers. Baldwin could have faced up to 18 months in prison for the 2021 incident where a live round from a revolver killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. (More)

Fitness guru Richard Simmons died on Saturday at age 76. He passed away from natural causes at his home in Los Angeles. Known for his tank tops and short shorts, Simmons encouraged people to exercise and eat better. (More)

Paris had a special guest for France's national holiday on Sunday – the Olympic flame. During the grand military parade for Bastille Day, the torch joined soldiers, sailors, rescuers, and medics marching in the city. The day ended with an Olympic-themed light show at the Eiffel Tower. (More)

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