Missouri authorities have unveiled video footage along with a comprehensive 100-page report detailing a riot that broke out in February at a county jail. During the disturbance, 34 inmates managed to seize control of a housing unit temporarily, causing damage in response to issues with phone and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The incident, recorded by surveillance cameras on February 7, began when inmates at the St. Louis County Justice Center voiced their dissatisfaction over limited phone access, poor Wi-Fi connections, and restricted time outside their cells. The inmates refused to return to their cells, as reported by FOX 2 Now.

Initially a peaceful protest, the situation escalated as inmates’ frustration led to more disruptive behavior, according to the report. Officials attributed the chaos primarily to a serious shortage of staff.

“This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of jail environments and underscores the crucial role played by corrections officers,” stated Captain Tim Ware, acting director of the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services. “The unrest can be directly linked to our staffing deficiencies, which forced us to impose restrictions on inmate movements.”

As corrections officers tried to de-escalate the situation, inmates barricaded the entrance of the housing unit with common area furniture.

“They tried to de-escalate with the residents and that was not working; the residents moved some furniture and barricaded the door,” Ware said.

At one point, an inmate used a basketball to knock down a mounted security camera. The inmates also broke televisions, a commissary kiosk, and parts of the ceiling, Spectrum News reported.

Total damages climbed past $30,800, according to St. Louis County records.

Authorities eventually deployed chemical agents to safely secure the area. Out of the 34 inmates involved, criminal charges for four “main actors” have been turned over to the Clayton Police Department and the county prosecutor for review, Ware noted.

In response to the incident, county leaders approved $3 million in emergency funding for medical services to better support the nearly 1,200 inmates housed in the facility.

In addition, officials are actively looking to fill approximately 80 correctional officer vacancies.

To prevent future disturbances, the jail is shifting its operational approach. “We have started extra training… tabletop exercises and physical exercises… so the officers will be prepared to make decisions when something similar happens,” Ware said.

As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent within the U.S. economy, Senator Mark Warner is aiming to regulate AI agents, the autonomous bots that assist consumers with tasks like booking travel arrangements and online shopping.

The Virginia senator, a Democrat, is backing a pioneering draft of legislation known as the Artificial Intelligence Access, Gatekeeper Exchange and Nondiscriminatory Transfer Act, or AI Agent Act. This proposed law includes privacy and security elements designed to safeguard both consumers and businesses against the potential hazards of AI utilization.

“As agentic AI reshapes how Americans engage with technology, it’s essential that consumers have authentic choices in the market, and that AI agents are held accountable to those they serve,” Warner stated on Monday. “This discussion draft marks a significant step towards creating a straightforward federal framework that fosters innovation, shields consumers, and ensures America’s leadership in emerging technologies.”

The AI Agent Act aims to lay down the rights and duties of AI agents accessing major online platforms, guaranteeing they operate in the user’s best interest. It also calls for the establishment of a Federal Trade Commission registry for trustworthy AI agents to prevent consumers from sharing personal data with potentially risky bots.

“An AI agent privileged with access to a user’s sensitive information and permissions—such as email, e-commerce profiles, and credit cards—must act in a manner akin to a fiduciary to safeguard users,” according to a summary of the draft proposal.

The measure would also require AI agents to protect users’ privacy and any data they collect, to act “in a user’s best interest,” and to protect businesses from being exploited by unauthorized AI agents. 

Warner is releasing the draft bill to solicit feedback from stakeholders and the public before formally introducing it, he said. 

The use of AI-powered shopping assistants could account for up to $385 billion of U.S. e-commerce sales by 2030, according to Morgan Stanley. 

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Alain Sherter

DCLM Daily Manna 1 July 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Genuine Burden

TOPIC: Genuine Burden (DCLM Daily Manna 1 July 2026)

KEY VERSE: Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved – Romans 10:1

TEXT: Romans 10:1-4 (KJV)

1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

Augustine of Hippo, one of Christianity’s most influential theologians, lived a wild and dissolute life in his youth. He embraced Manichaeism, a dualistic religion, and lived a life far from God. His mother, Monica, was a devout Christian. For over seventeen years, she unceasingly prayed for his salvation. She followed him, wept over him, and sought out bishops and spiritual leaders to intercede. Wary of her persistence, one bishop finally told her, “Go, your son will be saved; the son of so many tears cannot perish.” Monica’s burden for her son was so profound that it drove her to relentless prayer and tears. She didn’t give up, even when Augustine seemed furthest from God. Her burden for his salvation ultimately led to his dramatic conversion, a testament to the power of a heart burdened in prayer.

Before the 4th century, when the prayer and burden of Augustine’s mother eventually led to his conversion, Paul the apostle had shown us what it means to demonstrate that heartfelt desire and burden for the salvation of our people. The fervour was unmistakable, his zeal knew no bounds, and his passion was infectious. Israel’s lack of understanding led them to establish their own standards of righteousness and remain in darkness. Israel was doubtlessly religious but ignorant of God’s provision for salvation. Yet, Paul the apostle never gave up on them. Today, many still demonstrate zeal for God without true knowledge, which leads to a futile pursuit of righteousness.

As believers, our passion should align with Paul’s—praying fervently and working tirelessly to save those still wallowing in self-righteousness. We must share the gospel with love, guiding seekers, including our relatives and fellow citizens, away from the path of destruction. We must lovingly point them to Christ, the Saviour of the world. Do not write them off. The provision of Christ on the cross at Calvary is also available for their redemption today. Supplicate, intercede, and go after them with genuine concern and love; the Lord will have mercy on them. The time to start is now.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Burden begets salvation breakthroughs

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Genesis 1-3

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

The Miami Heat continue to make bold moves this offseason.

Barely over a week since their major trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat have struck another deal by signing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year contract worth $6.5 million, according to a report by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday.

Hardaway was previously identified by NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer as a top priority for the Heat during the offseason player acquisitions.

At 34 years old, the veteran guard comes to Miami after playing last season with the Denver Nuggets. Throughout his career, Hardaway has also been part of the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Detroit Pistons.

Hardaway initially made his mark in college basketball, excelling over three years at the University of Michigan. He consistently scored over 13 points per game, leading to his selection by the Knicks in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Hardaway’s first stint in New York was a mixed bag, as he displayed brilliance from beyond the arc but struggled to be consistent. He averaged nearly 11 points per game over his first two seasons with the Knicks. 

He then joined the Hawks for two years before returning to the Knicks for a second stint from 2017-19, where he saw increased minutes despite poor efficiency. 

In the Knicks’ woeful 17-65 season in 2018-19, Hardaway averaged a career-high 19.1 points per game despite shooting just 38.8 percent from the field. 

Hardaway then spent the next five years with the Mavericks and Luka Doncic from 2019-24, and he averaged between 14 and 17 points per game each season while becoming a solid 3-point shooter. 

Following one season with the Pistons, Hardaway averaged 13.5 points per game with the Nuggets last season, though he started just six games. 

Hardaway brings much-needed shooting to a forward-heavy team with Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Bobby Portis and Andrew Wiggins. 

After losing to the Hornets in the play-in round, the Heat continue to make moves this offseason in hopes of competing with the Eastern Conference’s best.

A woman from New York has been apprehended after allegedly channeling significant sums of money to a Palestinian militant group. Accused of spearheading a radical extremist organization and being photographed holding hand grenades in front of a Hamas flag, she is now facing serious charges.

Catherine Beth Washburn, aged 37 and hailing from Irondequoit, near Rochester, has been indicted on charges of attempting to supply material assistance to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), which is recognized as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. A conviction could lead to a maximum of 20 years in a federal penitentiary, along with a $250,000 penalty.

According to the Justice Department, Washburn is identified as the leader of the Direct Action Movement for Palestinian Liberation (DAMPL), a radical group established following Hamas’s attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.

The federal complaint highlights that DAMPL dismisses peaceful demonstrations in favor of “direct action,” which encompasses acts such as property destruction and sabotage targeting entities they consider linked to Israel.

Communications recovered by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force revealed messages to a person claiming to be an active PIJ fighter in Gaza, where Washburn allegedly said she hated Jewish people “very much” and wished Israel “would disappear.”

“I wish every day were October 7th,” Washburn is accused of writing in one exchange. “If I lived in Gaza, I would fight alongside the resistance.”

Later, she allegedly said she felt “excited every time I see news of the killing of an occupation soldier.”

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo said Washburn went to “great lengths” to finance violence, driven by “her self-described hate of Israel and Jewish people.”

Financial records show she sent roughly 80 cryptocurrency transfers totaling more than $30,000 to an account used by the PIJ fighter.

In a November 2025 message, she allegedly joked about the illicit activities, writing, “Based on my passed [sic] fundraising and posting Im [sic] gonna get put away for a few life times,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.

FBI Counterterrorism Division Acting Assistant Director Coult Markovsky said anyone who provides assistance to violent organizations will be held responsible.

“This individual, as alleged in the criminal complaint, provided money to a foreign terrorist organization engaged in acts of violence,” Markovsky said. “The FBI is committed to cutting off funding to terrorist groups and will continue to work side-by-side with our Justice Department partners to make sure anyone who engages in terrorism or provides assistance to such organizations is held fully accountable in our justice system.”

Following an incident involving Indiana Fever’s standout player Caitlin Clark, Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has reported receiving racial abuse and threats directed at her family.

The controversy erupted during Phoenix’s victory in Indianapolis last Wednesday. Clark found herself on the floor beneath a pile of players during a tussle for a loose ball. During this scuffle, Thomas’s closed fist inadvertently struck Clark, causing her visible discomfort. Despite continuing to play for some time, Clark ultimately left the game due to a flare-up of a pre-existing back injury.

Although officials did not call a foul on Thomas during the game, the aftermath saw her suspended as public outcry over the incident grew. Returning to practice after missing Saturday’s matchup in Toronto, Thomas addressed the media, expressing her distress over being subjected to racial slurs over what she described as an accidental play.

“Our families are being threatened,” Thomas, who is Black, told journalists on Tuesday. “Children are receiving threats, and people are sending racial slurs and all sorts of offensive messages.”

“There’s a distinction between trolling and outright hatred,” she elaborated. “The hatred we are facing due to a play that was genuinely accidental, where no one even knew what happened until later, is truly unfortunate.”

She also directed frustration at the WNBA and its commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, whom she criticized for being silent on the issue. 

‘The league has to do better in this instance,’ Thomas said. ‘Honestly, I didn’t even know I was being suspended until 10 minutes before it was being put on social media. We still have yet to hear anything from Cathy. 

‘It’s no surprise. You can see what’s being said on social media. It’s unfortunate, but as usual, she remains silent. That’s unfortunate when our lives are being threatened.

‘Just the whole narrative that’s being painted out there,’ she continued. ‘It’s unfortunate that it’s come to this over basketball.

A lot of us, myself included, didn’t even know the play took place until after the game. And now we’re being painted as thugs. And [there are] death threats out on us, so it’s really unacceptable. It’s something that needs to change in this league, and I’m just really sick and tired of it.’

WNBA spokespeople did not immediately respond to The Daily Mail’s request for comment on Monday evening.

Since Wednesday’s controversial foul, Clark’s Fever teammate Sophie Cunningham has accused the Mercury players of being disliked throughout the league, and even within their own organization.

‘You know what’s funny, though? I know people in [the Mercury’s] organization that [say], like, nobody likes their team this year,’ Cunningham said on her podcast. ‘They say that they’re the unfriendliest group. So, we’re not the only ones who feel that way. Internal people feel that way, too.’

Meanwhile, many fans felt Clark was on the receiving end of a cheap shot. Social media was in uproar over the incident, particularly among conservatives, who believe Clark is facing racist discrimination for being white.

‘This is our George Floyd,’ podcaster and fired Buzz Feed reporter Benny Johnson wrote on X, referring to the African-American man whose 2020 murder by Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests.

One of Johnson’s followers responded: ‘Charge that girl with assault, attempted murder and hate crime.’

Conservative blogger David Burke shared an AI-doctored clip of the foul, which exaggerated the violence and distorted Thomas’ appearance. He also linked the incident on the fatal neck compression Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin performed by kneeling on Floyd’s throat.

‘I seem to recall 1000’s of hours of media focus about the pressure applied to George Floyd’s neck and how vulnerable the human neck is to injury,’ Burke wrote.

Others linked the foul to Thomas’ fiancée and teammate, DeWanna Bonner.

‘Alyssa Thomas and her lesbian lover DeWanna Bonner hate Clark,’ Outkick.com’s Jon Root wrote on X.

Many others followed similar attacks.

‘They hate her because she’s white and straight,’ one X user wrote of Clark.