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The sickle cell community has never had the luxury of waiting for America to catch up. For generations, Black families have fought to convince doctors their pain is real, demanded research for a disease long ignored and built support systems where institutions fell short. Now, as the Trump administration proposes healthcare rollbacks that advocates say threaten insurance coverage and critical medical funding, they're preparing for yet another battle.

Connor Murphy, the controversial American fitness influencer known for his bodybuilding videos and "looksmaxxing" content, died in an apparent drowning in Thailand on July 7. He was 32. Police in Thailand's Samut Prakan province were called to a luxury rental property after reports that a man was "acting erratically." Murphy reportedly ran toward a nearby lake, jumped into the water, and swam for several minutes before appearing to become exhausted and disappearing beneath the surface. Rescue divers later recovered his body about 20 meters from shore.

As Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy prepared for the NFL season at training camp in Missouri, a domestic tragedy unfolded hundreds of miles away in Virginia. Deputies responded to a shooting in Ashburn where his wife Mia was shot multiple times in the chest and arm. Their 27-year-old son Elijah was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and firearm offenses. Mia was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Head coach Andy Reid expressed support for Bieniemy during this difficult time.

Shannon Beador is willing to share a room and a laugh with Tamra Judge, but she says that is where their relationship should stop. Shannon and Tamra have cycled through friendship, feuds and attempts to reconcile during their years on the Bravo series.

Music producer Tay Keith left behind a massive estate including a car collection and a home in Tennessee. Court docs reveal his family member was appointed administrator of his estate. The estate includes substantial assets, bank accounts, a Mercedes-Maybach and Lambo, 50% interest in a Memphis home, interest in Shadow Tequila, a 50% interest in an engineering studio, music publishing interests, his music catalog, trademark and royalties.