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Hannah Rapp, 26, was struck by a reversing car while riding with a cyclist in Brazos County, Texas. She has died at a local hospital. A 31-year-old man, Charles Medina, has been arrested on a manslaughter charge as investigators pursue a full probe.
Hannah Rapp, 26, a rising featherweight boxer, has died after being struck by a car in Brazos County, Texas. Charles Medina, 31, has been arrested on manslaughter charges. Authorities say Medina allegedly overtook the cyclists, reversed, and struck Rapp. Rapp had recently challenged for the WBC title and had relocated to Texas.
Sydney Towle, a 26-year-old influencer known for documenting her battle with cholangiocarcinoma on TikTok, has died after a three-year fight. Family posted that she died peacefully in hospice care. Her journey drew a large online following and spotlighted the realities of cancer among young people.
LSU is embroiled in a dispute over Jayden Daniels’ No. 5 jersey after DJ Pickett wears it this season; Daniels’ camp has issued a cease-and-desist, claiming the number was promised to him. Lane Kiffin says Pickett’s No. 5 was promised, while LSU and Daniels seek a private resolution. The story unfolds amid coaching changes and NIL tensions.
The administration has announced a temporary, tariff-free import surge of up to 300,000 metric tons of lean ground beef to ease prices amid a shrinking U.S. cattle herd. Congress and ranchers are watching closely as imports blend with domestic meat, potentially reshaping supply and labeling rules.
The 2026 Defend the Vote march echoes 1963 protests as civil rights leaders warn that Supreme Court rulings and new redistricting maps threaten Black political power and voting access. Organizers rally across the Southeast and encourage turnout despite ongoing debates over voting protections.
El Niño is strengthening and is likely the strongest in modern records. Forecasts foresee hotter global temperatures, worsened heatwaves, floods and droughts across regions as climate warming interacts with the natural cycle.
KFC has opened Open House in McKinney, Texas, a test restaurant offering breakfast, late hours, table service, and new menu items. The concept aims to learn what works for guests and rolls out successful ideas system-wide. The restaurant features digital kiosks, table service, dual drive-thru lanes, a photo booth and merch counter.
Presidential attention during a high-stakes Texas-Tennessee game has prompted teams to plan for potential headset disruptions as officials note security movements can interrupt on-field communication. The Texas quarterback Arch Manning is set to play in Neyland Stadium, with Trump’s attendance adding a unique layer to the SEC showdown.
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Bears coach, has died at age 86. The announcements come from his family and from Jarrett Payton on air, with tributes highlighting his impact on the game, the Bears’ 1985 team, and his broader influence on football and popular culture.