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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Queer Wisconsin lawmakers Tammy Baldwin's and Mark Pocan's names found on Minnesota shooting suspect's list
Two of Wisconsin's top LGBTQ+ lawmakers — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan — were among more than 45 Democratic officials named in writings recovered from the vehicle of a man accused of killing Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in what officials are calling a politically motivated act of terror. Keep up with the latest in + news and politics. The suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boelter, was taken into custody Sunday after a statewide manhunt and appeared in federal court Monday on six charges, including two counts of murder with a firearm. Local prosecutors have also announced plans to file first-degree murder charges. Authorities say Boelter fatally shot Hortman and her husband, Mark, and critically injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, after reportedly showing up at the homes of at least four Democratic lawmakers early Saturday. Related: Man arrested for killing Minnesota Democrat gave anti-LGBTQ+ speech in Africa According to law enforcement and federal prosecutors, Boelter left behind notebooks naming dozens of current Democratic officeholders. Both Baldwin and Pocan confirmed that they had been notified their names were among those listed. 'Senator Baldwin was informed by law enforcement that she was included on the alleged shooter's list of names,' Baldwin's communications director, Eli Rosen, said in a statement to The Advocate. 'She is grateful for law enforcement's swift action to keep the community safe and remains focused on the things that matter most here: honoring the legacy and life of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, praying for the other victims who are fighting for their lives, and condemning this abhorrent, senseless political violence.' Baldwin, the first out gay person elected to the U.S. Senate, also responded on social media shortly after the shooting, calling the events 'stunning, terrifying, and heartbreaking.' 'Political violence like this is not who we are as a country,' she wrote. 'It's on all of us to condemn and stop it at every turn.' Pocan, a longtime out member of the House and former chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, said that the U.S. Capitol Police informed his office that his name appeared on additional documents found after the initial notebook was discovered. He said he learned of the connection on Sunday and that no further details had been shared with him. 'I'm appreciative that law enforcement apprehended the suspect,' Pocan said in a statement to The Advocate. 'I will not back down in the face of terror. However, we as elected officials must do better to lower the temperature. That said, my schedule remains unchanged.' Federal prosecutors have not yet identified a motive, but Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said the evidence paints a clear picture of a politically charged intent. 'Obviously, his primary motivation was to go and murder people,' Thompson said during a Monday press conference. 'They were all elected officials. They were all Democrats.' As The Advocate previously reported, Boelter's public record shows a pattern of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and Christian nationalist ideology. In 2023, he gave a speech in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he railed against queer and transgender people, declaring that 'people in America… don't know what sex they are. They don't know their sexual orientation — they're confused. The enemy has gotten so far into their mind and their soul.' That same rhetoric has now been distorted and weaponized further: in a recent appearance with right-wing pundit Benny Johnson, Donald Trump Jr. falsely claimed Boelter was aligned with the 'radical transgender movement,' labeling trans people 'the most violent domestic terror threat.' Related: Trump Jr. falsely blames 'radical transgender movement' for Melissa Hortman assassination In reality, trans people are far more likely to be victims than perpetrators of violence. A 2021 study by the Williams Institute found that transgender people are more than four times as likely as cisgender people to experience violent victimization, while cisgender individuals have committed 99.9 percent of mass shootings since 2014. The violence sent shockwaves through the Midwest and LGBTQ+ communities nationwide. Hortman, who previously served as Speaker of the Minnesota House, was known for championing LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom. Her assassination has prompted vigils, condemnations, and calls for urgent federal action against political violence.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hilaria Baldwin Hits Back at Backlash Over Her Weight
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hilaria Baldwin hit back at backlash over her weight after posting a video with her kids on Instagram. Newsweek reached out to Baldwin's representative via email on Tuesday for comment. The Context Baldwin, 41, wed actor Alec Baldwin in July 2012, and the couple share seven children: daughters Carmen, María Lucía and Ilaria, and sons Rafael, Leo, Romeo and Eduardo. Alec also shares a daughter with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger, Ireland Baldwin. In February, Hilaria and Alec Baldwin announced their new TLC show, The Baldwins, which takes "an intimate, behind-the-scenes look" at their lives, the network said at the time. Hilaria Baldwin pushing a stroller in New York City on June 3, 2025. Hilaria Baldwin pushing a stroller in New York City on June 3, 2025. XNY/Star Max/GC Images What To Know On Monday, Baldwin took to Instagram to share a video with two of her children. In the playful clip, Leo and Carmen each individually lifted their mom off the floor as she attempted to pick up Carmen. "Leo and Carmen can pick me up now!" the Yoga Vida co-founder wrote. "And I am struggling to pick them up. How does this happen so fast???" In the replies underneath the post, an Instagram user wrote: "'look how light i am!'" In response, Baldwin said, "how about 'look how strong my kids are'????" When a separate commenter wrote, "Because you all bones. Do you eat?" she shot back: "well yes I do" alongside a face with tears of joy emoji. At the time of publication, her video racked up 195,000 views, over 6,400 likes and 189 comments. In an interview with Elle in 2016, Baldwin, who was pregnant with her third child at the time, revealed what she often eats in a day. Some meals included a salmon and quinoa salad for breakfast, a quesadilla for lunch, and a salad with mushrooms, tomatoes, apples, olives, and balsamic dressing for dinner. In terms of fitness, the Boston native said she enjoys jogging and swimming. "I always try to listen to how I'm feeling," Hilaria Baldwin told the outlet. "It's all about having perspective about the big picture of health." She added: "I am somebody who has dedicated my life to being healthy and to promote being healthy. It's something that I believe passionately in. Some people will call it 'cheat days,' I'm not even gonna think of it as cheating. It's all fine. It's within that healthy range that I need right now, and if this is what I want to do, then this is what I'll do." What People Are Saying Despite the backlash, many also praised Hilaria Baldwin's Instagram post. One Instagram user commented: "I love seeing your relationship with your children! We can be mother and play right along with them and be best friends!" Another Instagram user commented: "Oh this mama feels this!" A third Instagram user wrote: "I used to do this with my mom too. She was 5"1 and I was 5"8." A fourth Instagram user said: "Aww that is so cute. They are growing up so fast." What Happens Next Baldwin is scheduled to attend a celebration of her new parenting book Manual Not Included at Ari Soho in New York City on Wednesday, she shared via her Instagram Story. The book was released on May 6.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lauren Sanderson hard launches new relationship with influencer Brooke Baldwin
Singer Lauren Sanderson and influencer Brooke Baldwin have hard launched their relationship just in time for Pride! On June 1, Sanderson posted a TikTok of the two of them next to one another, captioned only "uh oh." The same day, Baldwin shared a video showing someone wrapping their arms around her in a way that looked more than just friendly. yeaahhhhhh sooooo It didn't take long for fans to recognize Sanderson's tattoos, and the combination of both videos made this cute little relationship launch crystal clear. Since then, the two have continued leaving little crumbs for invested fans. Sanderson shared a video that appears to be the two of them holding hands followed by another TikTok in which she just wrote "When a beautiful gorgeous talented kind perfect brunette haired woman takes over my life." The "In My Head" singer also recently left a comment on one of Baldwin's videos, writing, "How does it feel to be perfect." "You would know," Baldwin replied. — (@) Sanderson was previously romantically linked to actress and former The Voice contestant Bryana Salaz, although it was speculated that the two called it quits earlier this year. She's currently on tour across the United States for the month of June. Meanwhile, Baldwin has made a name for herself as a rising presence in the LA influencer scene.
Int'l Business Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Aviation Incidents Like Indian Plane Crash 'Predicted' by Prophet From the Philippines?
A controversial and self-proclaimed Filipino psychic has once again drawn international attention after claiming she predicted recent aviation tragedies, including the devastating crash of Air India Flight 171 on June 12. The prediction, posted days before the incident, has led some to question whether Rudy Baldwin's visions are more than a coincidence, while others remain firmly sceptical. Baldwin Made a Chilling Post Before the Crash On June 9, Rudy Baldwin shared a message on her public Facebook page detailing what she described as a prophetic vision of multiple air disasters. In all capital letters, Baldwin wrote, 'I SAW AN AIRCRAFT IN AN ACCIDENT. I SAW TWO IN ANOTHER COUNTRY AND ALSO IN AN ASIA COUNTRY.' 'ONE ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO A STRIKE OF STRONG LIGHTNING. TWO ACCIDENTS IN THE AIR WHICH THE REASON WAS THE ACT OF NATURE... A NATURAL DISASTER WHERE MANY LIVES WERE LOST...' The post continued with references to specific aircraft colours, including 'RED WITH WHITE WRITTEN ON IT' and 'YELLOW, BLUE, AND RED AND GREEN AND WHITE.' Baldwin concluded the message with a warning: 'LET ME REPEAT AGAIN THIS WILL HAPPEN... LET US NOT FORGET TO PRAY ALWAYS.' Just three days later, on June 12, Air India Flight 171 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing over 200 people. The aircraft was bound for London's Gatwick Airport. According to local reports, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the sole survivor. The incident quickly prompted a wave of online attention directed at Baldwin's earlier post. Was the Indian Air Crash Foreseen? While Baldwin did not name any airline or exact location in her predictions, supporters argue that her vague description of an 'Asia country' and a red and white aircraft closely matches Air India's theme colour and operational geography. To add to the intrigue, the post also mentioned lightning strikes and engine failure. Though the exact cause of the Air India crash remains under investigation, early speculation around electrical systems and weather disruption has fuelled belief in Baldwin's supposed foresight. A Broader Warning About Aviation Baldwin's June 9 post wasn't limited to a single aircraft. It referenced multiple incidents, including one where an aircraft 'FELL HARD INTO THE OCEAN.' According to reports, she warned of aviation incidents in early 2025 as well. In the first six months of 2025 alone, there have already been three high-profile commercial plane crashes, and two of them were fatal. Along with the Air India crash that killed 241 passengers on Thursday, a mid-air collision on January 29 between an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River stunned aviation experts and the public alike. Scene of the devastating DC plane crash involving a Black Hawk helicopter and an airliner, claiming over 60 lives. Meanwhile, in February, a Delta Air Lines flight crashed while landing in Toronto, Canada. According to reports, there were no fatalities, but 21 passengers sustained injuries. Some believe Baldwin is drawing attention to real concerns in aviation safety, especially during the busy travel season and amid unpredictable weather patterns. Although these events vary in cause and outcome, some of Baldwin's followers point to her generalised warnings as aligning with a pattern that appears to be playing out in real time. Rudy Baldwin Interestingly, this isn't the first time Rudy Baldwin has sparked headlines with her extreme predictions. Known for her frequent warnings about disasters, celebrity deaths and health crises, she's developed a large following in the Philippines and among overseas Filipinos. According to reports, she even predicted the deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Earlier this year, Baldwin also predicted a major volcanic eruption and the return of a pandemic-like illness, which was often denoted as Monkeypox. Both claims stirred concern online but were quickly dismissed by scientific authorities. As clips from Baldwin's posts continue circulating online, the debate over her credibility remains a point of contention. While some point to the timing of her message and the crash as 'too close to ignore,' others see only coincidence. Originally published on IBTimes UK
Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Find your favourite reads at BOTLC Book Fair on July 16-20
Bangkok doesn't do quiet, it hums, honks, pulses. Even its silences come laced with static. Which is why the BOTLC Book Fair feels almost suspiciously serene. From July 16-20 at 10am-6.30pm, the Bank of Thailand Learning Centre – all clean lines and soft light – becomes a kind of sanctuary for the overstimulated. Tucked beside the Chao Phraya, it offers not just books but the rarest thing of all: a pause. This isn't your average fairground frenzy. No jostling, no soundtrack engineered to keep you moving. Instead, it's slow: a page turned, a thought held, a breeze that actually matters. You can wander through tables of titles without pressure, eavesdrop on a panel, then drift outside to sit with something dog-eared and deeply yours. There'll be workshops, music, food if you need it – but the real draw is the rhythm, unhurried, unbothered. Because yes, you'll find books – but you'll also find space – space to browse, to breathe, to sit with a novel by the water and forget your phone exists. Here's how it unfolds Book fair – Not just a shopping spree. It's a curated sprawl of publishers, obscure titles, and enough paperbacks to make your tote bag ache in the best way. Book talk – Authors step into the spotlight, joined by influencers who know their Baldwin from their Barthes. Book walk – A wander through the Bank of Thailand Museum's collection of currency, stitched with stories more telling than any economics textbook. Book sharing – Bring a book, take a book, leave a piece of yourself behind. No receipts, just trust. And the rest? Think hands-on workshops, low-key gigs and stalls selling snacks that will inevitably leave crumbs in your next read. How to get there By bus: Wat Sam Phraya stop: 3, 9, 30, 32, 33, 43, 53, 64, 65, 524 Opposite Wat Sam Phraya: 3, 9, 30, 32, 33, 53, 64, 65, 516, 524 Opposite Bank of Thailand: 3, 9, 30, 32, 33, 49, 53, 64, 65, 516, 524 In front of Bank of Thailand: 3, 9, 30, 32, 33, 43, 49, 53, 64, 65, 524 By boat: Thewet Pier – Chao Phraya Express: orange flag, green and yellow flags Wat Sam Phraya Pier – Cross-river ferry (no flag)
