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French cities in chaos after teenager's death; police clash with rioters.

ESPN has laid off around 20 on-air commentators and reporters, including Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, and Steve Young. The layoffs come as part of a cost-saving exercise at the network, following two rounds of mandated cuts by parent company Walt Disney. ESPN is expected to continue assessing its talent pool over the next year as contracts are reviewed or negotiated for renewal.

Twitter experienced widespread outages, leading to user frustration and trending hashtags. Elon Musk addressed the issue and explained the limitations on account access. The incidents raised concerns about reduced trackability and its impact on journalism. The CEO changes and limited access have raised questions about the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and vaccine adoption. The long-term effects of Musk's limitations and the transparency of vaccines remain uncertain.

Twitter experiences widespread outages, leaving users unable to access site.

Former WWE star Darren Drozdov, known as 'Droz,' has died at 54 from natural causes. Drozdov had a successful career in the WWE before a serious neck injury in 1999 left him paralyzed. He was a former NFL player and is remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend. Tributes poured in from celebrities and fellow wrestlers mourning his loss.

ESPN faces uncertainty after parting ways with Jalen Rose and others. Kendrick Perkins is a potential replacement, sparking mixed reactions. JJ Redick and Richard Jefferson are also speculated candidates.

French cities face widespread destruction and looting amid violent protests.

Olivia Rodrigo returns with new music, releasing lead single "Vampire."

Hipólito Mora, leader of Mexican armed vigilante movement, killed by gunmen.

Rob Gronkowski expresses discomfort over promotion of 10-year-old "Baby Gronk".

Kelsea Ballerini hit by object thrown by fan during performance.

Australian metalcore band Polaris mourns the death of guitarist Ryan Siew.

Madonna is recovering from a "serious bacterial infection" that required intensive care. The pop icon's "Celebrations" tour, set to begin in July, has been postponed until further notice.

YouTube star Colleen Ballinger addresses allegations of inappropriate relationships with fans.

JT and Lil Uzi Vert reconcile after BET Awards drama.

McDonald's purple Grimace shakes have sparked a viral trend on TikTok, with users creating videos that resemble horror movies. The #GrimaceShake hashtag has garnered over 628 million views, as people film themselves pretending to pass out after drinking the shake. While the fast food chain may not have anticipated this reaction, it highlights the extent to which people enjoy engaging with brands, according to a marketing expert. The trend was triggered by McDonald's launch of the Grimace shake to celebrate the birthday of Grimace, the company's mascot.

Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs was absent from minicamp, raising concerns about his situation with the team. Diggs' agent confirmed he was in Buffalo but did not participate in training. Quarterback Josh Allen hinted that the issue is not f