American actor, filmmaker and playwright
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at 87. His life spanned philanthropy, conservation, entertainment and sports ownership. His most enduring legacy is creating the 24-hour news cycle through CNN, which transformed journalism and public discourse. His passing prompts questions about CNN’s future under new ownership.
The Obama Presidential Center has opened on Chicago’s South Side with a star-studded dedication ceremony and performances. Four living former presidents attended the invite-only event; President Donald Trump did not. The $850 million, 19-acre campus will open to the public on Juneteenth and will house a museum, public library branch, athletic facilities and public spaces.
Nolan Xavier Wells has died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. Officials say foul play is not suspected, but his family and civil rights lawyers are pressing for a transparent, independent investigation. An autopsy results are pending, and new questions surround the circumstances of his disappearance.