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California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, finds himself in the hot seat amidst a wave of criticism following his move to rephrase the language surrounding the state’s voter ID law on the ballot.
Accusations have been leveled at the Democrat for allegedly misleading edits made at the eleventh hour to the text of Proposition 39. This proposition, if passed, mandates that voters produce government-issued identification at polling stations or provide the last four digits of an ID number when casting a mail-in vote.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta. REUTERS
Bonta’s office addressed the backlash through a statement on X, where they attempted to justify the widely criticized decision.
“Fact: Changes to ballot titles and summaries from the circulating version to what voters ultimately see are not uncommon. California law expressly permits these alterations to ensure clarity for voters,” Bonta detailed, emphasizing that modifications were made to “all nine voter-proposed initiatives” appearing on the ballot.
He further assured, “The California Department of Justice is committed to its duty of providing accurate and unbiased information to educate voters effectively.”
In original description, Prop 39 was described as a measure that “establishes additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements.” But after the voter ID proposal qualified for the November ballot, Bonta changed it to say that it “prohibits citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification.”
“Seems the rewording is a violation — your rewording was not impartial and is likely to create prejudice,” one X user replied to Bonta’s post.
Fact: It is common for ballot titles and summaries to change from the circulating version to the version voters see on the ballot. California law expressly allows these changes to provide further clarity for voters.
This year, all nine voter-proposed initiatives had changes,…
— Rob Bonta (@AGRobBonta) July 24, 2026
“Rob Bonta you are a complete fraud. This is so dishonest. Your changes totally distort what the voter id proposition is set to do,” another added.
“You are attempting to manipulate the vote by changing the perception of the bill from its intended purpose because you know you would lose otherwise,” wrote Brian Ralston, a Los Angeles composer. “Thus you are a dangerous, manipulative, ideological, traitorous clown.”
Voter ID measure would require identification like a driver’s licenses in order to cast a ballot. Getty Images
Some brought up the history of California attorneys general writing allegedly slanted descriptions of ballot measures as a reason not to trust Bonta.
For example, a past ballot proposal that would let voters repeal the state’s gas taxes was instead described as a measure that “eliminates certain road repair and transportation funding.”
“Everyone was confused by repeal of 2017 gas tax prop, maybe you guys SUCK at rewrites and shouldn’t do it,” wrote user Amanda Sereno.
The blowback comes as backers of Prop 39 float the idea of a lawsuit to challenge Bonta, though such a challenge is unlikely to be successful considering that courts have mostly sided with the attorney general’s discretion on ballot measures in past cases.
“We cannot allow this corruption to happen without putting up a fight!” declared Reform California, the organization behind Prop 39, in a fundraising pitch on Friday.
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Authorities report that a social media influencer met a tragic end at the hands of her estranged partner, who allegedly targeted her after she revealed his supposed involvement in pedophilia through a popular TikTok trend.
Sara Gilson, 43, was fatally shot by her husband, Jeremiah ‘Shawn’ Duffey, 48, in a grim murder-suicide. Duffey reportedly forced his way into her residence in Owasso, Oklahoma, on July 23, according to law enforcement.
The lethal event followed Gilson’s TikTok post on July 11, where she participated in a ‘Netflix documentary’ trend. This light-hearted challenge typically features users pretending to give an interview for the streaming service.
Though often employed for comedic takes on minor events, Gilson used the trend to humorously highlight the collapse of her marriage, attributing it to her husband’s alleged pedophilia.
In her video caption, Gilson wrote, “Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon-to-be-ex husband, whom I just discovered is a pedophile.”
Gilson, a mother of two, added in the caption, ‘I wish I was joking,’ with the clip racking up over six million views.
Duffey was allegedly caught kissing and touching a 15-year-old girl on the youth basketball team he coached by another coach, according to a protective order filed on June 10 by the girl’s mother.
The couple’s marriage ended in 2021 when Gilson filed two protective orders against her husband. Those orders were dismissed at the time because Gilson did not appear in court, reports The Oklahoman.
On June 10, the same day as the filing from Duffey’s alleged victim, Gilson also filed for another emergency protective order against Duffey, alleging that he had a gun, threatened suicide, and then ‘went on the run.’
Social media influencer Sara Gilson, 43, was shot dead by her estranged husband after she outed him as an accused pedophile using a TikTok trend (above) about Netflix documentaries, police say
Gilson, 43, was fatally shot by her husband Jeremiah ‘Shawn’ Duffey, 48, in a horror murder-suicide when he broke into her home in Owasso, Oklahoma on July 23, per officials
Duffey was allegedly caught kissing and touching a 15-year-old girl on the youth basketball team he coached by another coach, according to a protective order filed on June 10 by the girl’s mother
Duffey was never arrested for the alleged incident or charged with any crime.
A report about the allegations was made to the Owasso Police Department, however, it is unclear if Duffey was the subject of an investigation before his death. The Daily Mail has contacted the Owasso Police Department for comment.
In Gilson’s protective order, a judge ordered Duffey out of their home and ordered him to stay at least 100 yards away from her, according to People.
The protective order was then extended on June 23, through August 24.
Duffey was also the subject of another protective order filed on the same day as his wife’s, which was filed by the schoolgirl’s mother.
She claimed that her daughter was kissed and touched by the youth basketball team coach.
Another coach reportedly caught him in the act, and the girl told her mother that Duffey’s inappropriate behavior extended to sending her messages, inviting her to his hotel room during a tournament trip, and offering her money for her silence, per the filing.
Gilson, a mother of two, had obtained an order of protection from her husband, but police say he broke into her home and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself
After Gilson shared her pointed TikTok exposing her husband’s alleged crimes, she posted two more videos to her page alluding to her ordeal before she was killed. In one video, she showed herself with a friend on a boat, captioned: ‘Everyone talks about romantic love, but no one talks about how female friendships literally save your life’
In another clip shared just days before she was killed, Gilson shared a video of herself on a yacht, captioned: ‘May whatever the f*** that was never find me again’
After Gilson shared her pointed TikTok exposing her husband’s alleged crimes, she posted two more videos to her page alluding to her ordeal before she was killed.
In one video, she showed herself with a friend on a boat, captioned: ‘Everyone talks about romantic love, but no one talks about how female friendships literally save your life.’
She then shared another video of herself on a yacht, captioned: ‘May whatever the f*** that was never find me again.’
Days after that final post, Duffey broke into Gilson’s home and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Duffey’s own TikTok account also included crude clips about his personal life, including one of him coughing with the caption: ‘Ur sick if you like to pull hair and bite.’
In another video, he used the caption: ‘Apparently every girl’s ex was toxic, controlling, and manipulative.’
Duffey was never arrested for the alleged incident with the underage girl or charged with any crime. Pictured with Gilson
In a GoFundMe set up for Gilson’s two children, her loved ones described her death as ‘unimaginable,’ saying she was an ‘incredible mom.’
‘Her sudden and heartbreaking loss has left an entire community grieving, but the greatest loss is felt by her two precious children, who must now face life without their loving mother,’ the fundraiser read.
‘Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them. She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them, and dreamed of giving them the best life possible.’
BANGOR, Maine — On a significant political weekend, former state legislator and logger Troy Jackson clinched the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate race in Maine on Saturday.
This sets him up for a head-to-head showdown against seasoned Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming November election, a critical race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
Jackson steps in to fill the void left by Graham Platner, who initially captured the Democratic primary victory in June. However, Platner subsequently withdrew his candidacy earlier this month amidst allegations of sexual assault—allegations he has consistently denied.
Platner’s departure prompted Democrats to devise an unprecedented method for selecting a new candidate. This innovative process brought together over 600 delegates from throughout the state to convene in Bangor, located around 130 miles (209.21 kilometers) north of Portland, to cast their votes. Jackson successfully secured the nomination, garnering the majority support needed.
The outcome of this nomination was largely anticipated as Jackson’s campaign boasted backing from over 480 delegates heading into the convention. Known for his progressive stance, Jackson advocates for policies like Medicare for All and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jackson first ran for office as a Republican in 2000 when he sought a seat inside Maine’s House of Representatives. He lost, but won two years later when he ran as an independent. He switched to the Democratic Party in 2004, and eventually became the Maine Senate president before leaving the statehouse in 2024.
He came in third while running for governor in this year’s Democratic primary election, but had the backing of Platner, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution, the political organization founded by Sanders.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
Maine Democrats on Saturday will choose a new U.S. Senate nominee to face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a contest that could decide control of the Senate, after Graham Platner dropped out of the race following an allegation of sexual assault.
Support has coalesced around former state Senate President Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from rural northern Maine who campaigned alongside Platner during a failed bid for governor and was a favorite among progressives to replace him.
“When the people in power refuse to listen, you have to organize, you have to stand in solidarity, together. And you have to make them listen,” Jackson said during a speech at a last-minute nominating convention held Saturday.
The Maine Democratic Party has been scrambling to choose a new nominee after Platner, who sailed to victory in the Democratic primary in June, was accused by a former girlfriend of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denies the allegation, but quit the race after key supporters called on him to withdraw.
Democrats have seen Maine as the party’s best opportunity to flip a Senate seat this year because it is a competitive Senate race in a state that President Donald Trump lost in 2024. But defeating Collins won’t be easy. The five-term incumbent holds a fundraising advantage, while the new nominee will have less than four months to sell themselves to voters.
Maine law gave the state party authority to choose a replacement and required a new nominee to be named by Monday – 99 days before the Nov. 3 election.
Maine Democrats’ never-before-used process of voting on a new nominee involved more than 600 Democratic delegates gathering in Bangor, about 130 miles (209.21 kilometers) north of Portland. The delegates were elected at county party meetings last weekend. The nominating convention began Saturday morning and was expected to wrap by afternoon.
Other top candidates dropped out after Jackson scooped up support
Once Platner dropped out on July 10, a flood of former governor candidates – including Jackson – and others jumped to try to take Platner’s place. But by July 19, most had abandoned their bids, with Jackson emerging as the clear favorite.
Jackson received early support from progressives who had backed Platner before he dropped out. Our Revolution, the political organization founded nearly a decade ago by Sen. Bernie Sanders, initially backed Jackson for governor and Platner for Senate. When Platner left the race, the group rallied behind Jackson.
Jackson previously ran Maine operations for Sanders’ 2016 presidential bid. This election cycle, Sanders endorsed Jackson for governor and Platner for Senate, though the independent senator from Vermont withdrew his support for Platner after the sexual assault allegation. He said he didn’t plan to weigh in on which Democrat should replace Platner.
Just one other candidate has remained in the race for the Senate nomination – women’s health company CEO Saundra Pelletier. She faces long odds against Jackson, who has been a fixture in Maine politics for more than a decade.
Jackson’s campaign has said more than 480 of the 601 delegates who will be voting at Saturday’s convention are committed to supporting him.
Jackson has supported progressive positions such as Medicare for All. He also has called for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose presence in Maine has been hotly debated since an agent killed a driver in the state earlier this month.
Maine is an important piece of Democrats’ effort to win the Senate
Democrats have a narrow path to take back the Senate in November and it’s highly unlikely they can do it without a win in Maine. In addition, they need victories in competitive races in North Carolina, Alaska and Ohio, and they need to hang on to the seats they already have. That includes open Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota, where Democratic incumbents are retiring.
Maine’s Democratic primary was one of the early contests where progressives took on establishment-backed Democrats. While Platner faced several controversies during his campaign, he easily outlasted Gov. Janet Mills, who was backed by Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer but dropped out before the June 9 primary.
Platner had backing from Sanders as well as Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren. That support disintegrated after the sexual assault allegation early this month.
Collins has described Jackson as a ‘Bernie Bro’
If he becomes the nominee, Jackson will need to convince the state’s large independent voting bloc that it’s time to replace Collins. Republicans have called Jackson too extreme for Maine voters, and Collins said earlier this week that she knows Jackson well and that his positions are “clearly” in line with socialism.
She noted Jackson ran Sanders’ first presidential campaign in Maine, adding “He’s a Bernie Bro.”
Jackson would also need to scramble to make up a fundraising gulf against Collins, who has been raising money for months.
Federal filings show she has raised more than $16 million so far. Jackson’s campaign this week said he raised more than $1 million since jumping into the Senate race.
Jackson said Saturday he believes his team is up to the task.
“We’re not from the left, we’re not from the right. We’re from the bottom, and we are rising,” he said during a speech.
AP journalist Nathan Ellgren in Washington contributed to this report.
The Australian government is pushing back against a sweeping 12.5% tariff imposed by the United States on its goods, a decision that went into effect this past Friday.
This new and permanent tariff replaces the previous temporary rate of 10%, which was set to expire concurrently. The U.S. contends that these tariffs are a part of broader efforts to address the global challenges of “forced labor” within supply chains.
While Australian officials affirm their commitment to combating forced labor and modern slavery, opinions from experts are mixed. Some criticize Australia’s protections as insufficient, while others argue that Australia is caught in the crossfire of former President Trump’s disputes with China.
In response, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell has urged for a reversal of these tariff measures, describing them to SBS News as both “unjustified” and at odds with existing trade agreements between the two nations.
“These tariffs should be removed,” he asserted in a public statement.
“Australia’s measures to combat forced labour and modern slavery are among the strongest in the world, and we are recognised globally, including in the US, for our leadership.”
Almost all goods sent to the US will be affected at the specific direction of US President Donald Trump.
However, roughly 70 per cent of Australian exports are already covered under existing tariff exemptions, although it is not clear whether these exemptions will roll over under the new, higher rate.
SBS News has contacted the Office of the US Trade Representative for comment.
Australia has increased its exports to the United States by 67 per cent since April 2025, when a blanket 10 per cent global tariff was applied on Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day”, Farrell said.
Primary exports to the US include beef, gold, wine, medical products, and various mining resources, the volume of which has increased dramatically, Farrell said, bringing the total value of the trading relationship to $1.32 trillion.
“Our largest exports to the United States continue to get into the United States tariff-free. What are they? It’s beef, it’s gold, and it’s copper,” Farrell told a press conference on Friday.
Australia is among 41 other economies the US trade department claims have failed to “impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor”. These include Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, Russia, and Singapore.
Other regions, which the US claims have also failed to “enforce” forced labour prohibitions, face a 10 per cent tariff. These include Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Mexico.
The action is being taken against the US’ 60 largest trading partners in an effort to “correct what is both a human rights abuse and a distortive trade practice to improve the welfare of workers everywhere”.
The Australian Industry Group has described the tariffs as “both disappointing and meritless”.
“Unfortunately, a tariff regime now appears to be the new normal when dealing with the United States and signals a further blow for Australian aspirations for a free and open global trading system,” CEO Innes Willox said.
Justification under question
Trump has made tariffs central to his second term in office — arguing their use will deliver economic prosperity to the US — however, his previous attempt to impose them was struck down by the US Supreme Court in February, prompting the temporary 10 per cent levy.
Democrats in the US, like Linda Sánchez, have criticised the move as an “end-run” around the US Supreme Court to “reimpose his illegal tariffs”.
Many experts have said the “forced labour” argument is something of a smokescreen.
Professor Lisa Toohey, international trade law expert at the University of New South Wales, told SBS News the European Union “has a more strict legal regime to prevent forced labour” than the US, and yet it is also subject to the new tariffs.
“The United States doesn’t seem to be doing that much to address its own forced labour,” she said. “The United States is one of a handful of countries where it has forced prison labour. Australia, by contrast, does not have forced prison labour.”
She added that there is a perception these tariffs are “discriminatory” and there is no indication that the money raised will go toward addressing the issue of modern slavery.
Modern slavery a ‘really serious’ issue
Defence Minister Richard Marles has argued that the tariffs make “no sense”.
While modern slavery is “definitely something which needs to be combated around the world”, Australia has “among the strongest” laws globally to address it, Marles told ABC radio.
However, professor Justine Nolan, director of the Australian Human Rights Institute, told SBS News that Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 is “inadequate” to deal with the issue.
The framework requires companies with an annual revenue above $100 million to report on supply chain risks.
“They don’t have to do anything about it,” Nolan said. “There is no obligation to take action, and it doesn’t have an effective enforcement framework, so no sanctions.”
Earlier this month, Labor announced it would be reforming the act to include financial penalties for non-compliance and criminal sanctions for failing to prevent modern slavery.
Those changes, Nolan argued, would put Australia “back into the world-leading category of tackling the issue”, however Labor’s lack of commitment to an import ban may result in US tariff measures being kept in place.
Countries paying just the 10 per cent tariff are those with forced labour import bans, the same mechanism used by the US, or ones that have committed to imposing one.
Some 50 million people around the world are estimated to be in modern slavery, with more than half of those in supply chains. In Australia, 40,000 people are thought to be living in modern slavery conditions, which includes both forced marriage and forced labour.
It’s a “really serious global issue,” Nolan said, and Australia has seen examples of it in the agricultural, cleaning, and construction sectors.
“There’s mixed motivations for the US, and perhaps the instrument they’re applying is blunter than would be useful, but if it also motivates countries like Australia to strengthen our legal approach and to strengthen regulation, then that’s a useful thing,” she added.
No going back
In the post-World War Two era, the US had been the global champion of free trade. Experts now warn this latest move represents another shift toward a more fractured, less cooperative world.
Nicholas Frank, international political economist at Monash University, told SBS News that the broader context is the ongoing economic rivalry between the US and China — smaller players like Australia are simply caught up in it.
These new tariffs, he argued, could be an attempt by the US to “kind of carve up global trade and reduce China’s influence and role in the global economy”.
“That’s why they are so widespread: they’re hitting everyone because everyone does business with China,” he said.
Trump’s tit-for-tat trade war with China last year saw the US impose 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, with China retaliating at 125 per cent. The Asian superpower and Australia’s largest trading partner has also been hit by the new 12.5 per cent charge.
Rivalry between the two nations continues to play out in dominance over energy and artificial intelligence, with trade simply being another front, Frank argued.
Having lost much of its manufacturing sector to Asia, the US may well force nations to “pick between the US and China”, in an effort to pull back global trading power.
“There is a much larger story about what’s actually happening to the global trade system and how,” he said. “This is just a small piece of it.”
A set of 5 morning exercises to reclaim arm strength after 60—no dumbbells required.
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For many people over 60, declining arm strength can sneak up unnoticed until everyday activities like carrying groceries, lifting laundry, or reaching for high cabinets become more strenuous. Many assume that building back their strength means hefting progressively heavier weights. Through my experience as a trainer, however, I’ve found clients make the most progress with functional movements that engage the entire upper body, rather than focusing on isolated muscle exercises.
Strengthening your arms is about more than just bicep curls. Movements involving shoulders, chest, upper back, triceps, and core are crucial because these muscles support every action such as pushing, pulling, and lifting. That’s the reason I advocate for exercises that imitate practical, everyday actions. Building functional strength encourages these muscles to cooperate efficiently, yielding faster improvements.
From years of training clients over 60, I’ve observed that the most robust individuals don’t spend countless hours lifting heavy weights. Instead, they emphasize regularity, correct form, and exercises that engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously. These five morning moves enhance arm strength, posture, shoulder stability, and general mobility. Including this routine in your mornings a few times a week will transform how you tackle everyday physical challenges like lifting and carrying.
Wall Push-Ups
Whenever someone asks me how to rebuild arm strength safely, wall push-ups usually become my first recommendation. Every repetition strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core while reinforcing healthy shoulder mechanics. Unlike heavy bench presses, this movement allows you to control the resistance simply by adjusting how far your feet stand from the wall. Clients often tell me they feel everyday pushing movements become easier within just a few weeks. It’s one of the safest ways to restore upper-body strength without overloading aging joints.
How to Do It
Stand facing a sturdy wall.
Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step your feet back comfortably.
Bend your elbows as you lower toward the wall.
Push yourself back to the starting position.
Complete 12 to 15 repetitions.
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Resistance Band Rows
Strong arms depend on strong pulling muscles just as much as pushing muscles. Resistance band rows strengthen the upper back, rear shoulders, and biceps while encouraging better posture and shoulder stability. I frequently prescribe them because many adults spend years strengthening only the front of the body while neglecting the muscles that support healthy movement. Clients often notice improved posture along with stronger arms after adding rows to their routine. Better posture also allows the shoulders to move more comfortably throughout the day.
How to Do It
Secure a resistance band at chest height.
Hold one handle in each hand.
Stand tall with your chest lifted.
Pull your elbows straight back.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Perform 12 to 15 repetitions.
Overhead Resistance Band Press
Reaching overhead requires strength, stability, and confidence, especially after 60. The overhead band press strengthens the shoulders and triceps while asking the core to stabilize your body throughout the movement. I like using resistance bands because they provide smooth resistance that’s easier on the joints than heavy dumbbells. Clients often report reaching high shelves and placing items overhead with much greater ease after several weeks of consistent practice. Functional overhead strength pays dividends every single day.
How to Do It
Stand on the middle of a resistance band.
Hold one handle at each shoulder.
Tighten your core.
Press both hands overhead.
Lower with control.
Complete 10 to 12 repetitions.
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Farmer’s Carry
One of the biggest mistakes people make involves thinking arm strength comes only from curling weights. Farmer’s carries strengthen the grip, forearms, shoulders, upper back, and core while teaching the entire body to work together during movement. I include this exercise in nearly every functional strength program because it closely mirrors everyday tasks like carrying groceries, luggage, or heavy boxes. Clients are often surprised by how challenging such a simple movement feels. Few exercises build practical arm strength more effectively.
How to Do It
Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand.
Stand tall with your shoulders back.
Tighten your core.
Walk with slow, controlled steps.
Maintain an upright posture.
Continue for 30 to 60 seconds.
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Fresh off the finale of the acclaimed Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch, the streaming giant has also wrapped up the journey of The Chi with its series finale. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of top shows like Landman, Dexter: Resurrection, and Lioness.
Luckily for fans of Lioness, the wait won’t be long as the Zoe Saldaña-led spy-thriller is gearing up for a comeback next month.
Amidst these updates, one notable mention has been the Sylvester Stallone-starring crime saga, Tulsa King. Anticipation is high for its fourth season, likely poised to premiere later this year. Moreover, buzz is building around the possibility of shifting production to New York for a potential fifth season.
When exactly can viewers dive back into the world of Tulsa King on Paramount+? Here’s the scoop on what to expect.
Has Tulsa King Been Renewed For Season 4?
Yes! Tulsa King scored a fourth season back in September 2025. Season 3 showrunner Dave Erickson has exited the series, with Terence Winter, who was the showrunner for Season 1, returning as executive producer and head writer.
Do We Know The Tulsa King Season 4 Release Date?
Not yet. The fourth season of Tulsa King wrapped at the end of March, and a writers’ room on a potential fifth season has already started. There’s no official release date for Tulsa King Season 4, but based on the show’s history, we have a good idea of when the new season will premiere on Paramount+.
The second season of Tulsa King concluded in November 2024, with Season 3 premiering in September 2025. Factoring in everything we know, we expect the fourth season of Tulsa King to debut this fall on Paramount+, with our best guess being September or October.
Is Tulsa King on Netflix?
Nope. The series is exclusive to Paramount+.
How To Watch Tulsa King On Paramount+:
The first three seasons of Tulsa King are streaming on Paramount+, but you can also add Paramount+ to your Hulu or Amazon accounts for $13.99/month.
Paramount+ offers two subscription plans, Essential and Premium. Right now, you can get started with a seven-day free trial on the Premium plan.
The ad-supported Essential plan typically costs $8.99/month, while the ad-free Premium plan (which comes with Showtime titles and live CBS) costs $13.99/month.
Does Paramount+ Offer a Free Trial?
You bet. You can add Paramount+ Premium to your Prime Video account for an additional $13.99/month. Amazon is currently offering a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
Brian Doerksen, renowned for co-composing the widely cherished worship anthem “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship,” passed away at 60.
His family shared that he succumbed to illness on Tuesday, just four days after publicly disclosing his battle with stage four cancer.
A heartfelt Facebook post revealed he died peacefully in his sleep at home in Abbotsford, British Columbia, at 6:45 a.m., surrounded by loved ones.
Doerksen, who rose to prominence in the evangelical Vineyard Movement during the 1990s, significantly contributed to a repertoire of Christian worship songs deeply embedded in church traditions.
His most notable works include “Hope of the Nations,” “Refiner’s Fire,” famed for its opening line “Purify my heart…,” and “Faithful One.”
He had been suffering what his family described as months of ‘severe pain’ from health issues that went undiagnosed until earlier this month, when he entered the hospital for treatment and was informed he was suffering from cancer.
Brian Doerksen, the Christian musician who co-wrote the hugely popular worship standard Come, Now Is the Time to Worship, has died at the age of 60
Doerksen, a member of the Mennonite Brethren Church, had a hand in writing a string of Christian worship songs that have become church staples
Last week, Doerksen’s intimates launched a GoFundMe that as of Saturday morning raised $133,790 American toward a goal of $50,000 Canadian ($35,454.71 American).
Born in 1965 in Abbotsford – about 15 minutes’ drive from the border of Washington State – he grew up in a family that had been Mennonite for generations.
‘We didn’t wear black or anything like though, just normal clothes!’ he noted in a 1998 interview with UK Christian media outlet Cross Rhythms.
‘It is hard for me to pinpoint when I really met Jesus. I talked with him my whole life, and grew up in a Christian home. I grew up on a farm, and it was when I was outside, with nature, that I think I really heard his voice,’ he said.
‘I was probably 15 or so, and this presence came into my room, and I just knew he was asking: “Will you give me your whole life to serve me?”‘
Meanwhile he developed an interest in rock ‘n’ roll that he kept secret from his parents, listening to James Taylor and Billy Joel out of their earshot.
His interests combined in his teenage years in the shape of his joining Christian bands, in which he and his confreres were ‘really writing about things that we really didn’t have a clue about, but what we thought a Christian evangelistic band ought to write about, such as drugs, sex and rock ‘n’ roll and how you need Jesus!’
For some time he tried to give up music and devote himself entirely to working with young people within the Mennonite Church, but he ‘usually did something controversial, which got me into trouble,’ he gamely recalled.
Although he ultimately left the church of his upbringing, he and his wife Joyce – his high school sweetheart whom he married at 19 – continued with missionary work
Although he ultimately left the church of his upbringing, he and his wife Joyce – his high school sweetheart whom he married at 19 – continued with missionary work.
They found a home in the burgeoning Vineyard Movement, a charismatic evangelical association of churches headed by the affably charming John Wimber.
‘Earlier on in the charismatic movement there was a lot of hype and exaggeration, but with John it was much more relaxed,’ Doerksen explained.
The Vineyard Movement had a musical arm that in the 1990s became the engine for Doerksen’s talent to reach a massive international audience of churchgoers.
Light the Fire Again, Refiner’s Fire, Faithful One, Come and Fill Me Up and his biggest hit Come, Now Is the Time to Worship were all from Doerksen’s Vineyard years.
Around the time that Wimber died in 1997, Doerksen decamped to England to train worship leaders for Vineyard under its local leaders John and Eleanor Mumford – the parents of Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons fame.
Alongside his career as a songwriter, Doerksen was also an evangelical worship leader throughout his life, an occupation that occasionally caused him disquiet.
‘One of the key dangers is that you start to feel like a prostitute,’ he reflected shortly after his move to England, explaining that being ‘intimate with God’ was ‘something so precious, so holy, that when you are constantly doing it in front of other people as your task, it actually becomes, like a prostitute looks at sex, just a job.’
Among his best-known contributions are Hope of the Nations, Refiner’s Fire – best known for its famous opening ‘Purify my heart…’ – and Faithful One
However he was ‘committed to being a servant’ and thus to creating a ‘setting’ for his congregants ‘to be intimate with God’ while he himself was ‘as invisible as possible.’
The juggernaut popularity of the songs he wrote in the 1990s mounted, such that his music proliferated through churches around the English-speaking world.
Doerksen continued leading services and writing songs throughout his life, releasing his latest music video this January for his song Shelter.
On July 10 his family posted to his Facebook that he had suffered ‘severe pain from undiagnosed medical issues for months’ and was at the hospital, where tests found a ‘mass in the pelvis and spots on the liver and lungs and close to the heart.’
One week later, Doerksen’s loved ones announced his diagnosis with stage four cancer, explaining that the ‘doctors are still working to determine the specific type of cancer it is’ and that ‘treatment’ as well as ‘pain management’ were underway.
A GoFundMe was launched, indicating that his health problems had been afflicting him since February ‘when he started being confined to his bed.’
The Doerksens had six children – two sons with a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder called fragile X syndrome, as well as four daughters – and the money raised was also meant to help with ‘provisions for their special needs children to be looked after while Brian and Joyce can’t be present.’
On Monday, the day before Doerksen died, the family announced: ‘As of this point, Brian’s kidneys have failed, and he has been declining rapidly.’
In their post announcing his death, Doerksen’s family wrote: ‘Till the very end, Brian continued to love those around him, encouraging them in who they are, and shared incredible gratitude to those in the medical field who tried their best to help him.’
They added: ‘He was a beacon of light even in his final moments to his close family and friends, and loved well right to the end. May we all be like him, to love freely, be kind, and grateful even in the midst of the hardest of times.’
Every week, The California Post brings to you power rankings of MLB’s 30 teams, while also shining a spotlight on a captivating awards race.The records are up-to-date as of Saturday morning.
1) Dodgers (66-38)
Exactly a year ago, the Dodgers found themselves in the throes of an inexplicable slump. Fast forward to this year, and it’s a different story: they’ve bounced back from a minor setback over the All-Star break—where they were swept—by seizing back-to-back series victories against formidable foes, the Yankees and the Phillies. (Last week: 1st)
2) Brewers (64-39)
Unfortunately, Brandon Woodruff won’t be returning this season. However, there’s a silver lining as Jacob Misiorowski swiftly bounced back from some minor arm fatigue before the All-Star break. Ensuring his health for the remainder of the season is now more crucial than ever. (Last week: 2nd)
3) Rays (60-43)
Tampa Bay is setting the pace in an otherwise lackluster American League, positioning itself for a potential No. 1 playoff seed, a feat that hasn’t been achieved since 2021. (Last week: 3rd)
4) Braves (61-42)
After enduring a challenging run throughout June and early July, the Braves have regained their footing. They’ve clinched six wins out of eight since emerging from the All-Star break. Additionally, they’re on the verge of welcoming back Ronald Acuña Jr. Now, if they could just bolster their pitching lineup before the trade deadline… (Last week: 7th)
5) Cubs (58-45)
Two months ago, Pete Crow-Armstrong was batting in the .220s with an OPS below .700. Now? He’s the MLB leader in wins above replacement, according to FanGraphs, more valuable than even Shohei Ohtani in his two-way role. (Last week: 6th)
6) Yankees (58-45)
We always knew the Yankees were Aaron Judge-dependent. But in his continued absence, the offense struggling this badly — they have scored more than three runs just once since the All-Star break, and more than five just twice in the last month — has nonetheless been a surprise. (Last week: 5th)
7) Phillies (56-48)
The Phillies’ sustained midseason turnaround has finally hit a little bit of a snag, after post-All-Star-break series losses to the Mets and Dodgers. Of all the league’s true contenders (basically, the first seven teams in these rankings), they might have the most to do at the deadline still. (Last week: 4th)
8) Red Sox (53-49)
What a couple weeks it’s been in Boston, where a Red Sox team that once seemed left for dead has suddenly regained October-contending life with its 15-game winning streak. This was already shaping up as one of the strangest seasons in club history. Now, it has come with one of the more joyous plot twists, too. (Last week: 17th)
9) Diamondbacks (55-49)
They haven’t done quite the same thing as the Red Sox, but the Dbacks are in the midst of their own late-July surge (wins in 8 of 10) that could have massive ramifications. Without it, the team might have had a quiet trade deadline. Now, their front office could attempt to make them more of an actual playoff threat. (Last week: 18th)
10) White Sox (54-48)
The White Sox’s feel-good season keeps on rolling, but it would feel better if Munetaka Murakami hadn’t started so slowly since returning from injury: 6-for-34 with no home runs. (Last week: 10th)
11) Guardians (54-51)
José Ramírez is back. Rookies Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter continue to have productive campaigns. And Steven Kwan has finally started to break out of his first-half slump. Don’t be surprised to see the Guardians back in first in the AL Central before long. (Last week: 11th)
12) Pirates (53-51)
Things you may not have known: The Pirates rank second in scoring this year (behind only the Nationals) and third in team batting average (trailing only the Dodgers and Rays). If they’re Paul Skenes-led pitching staff can get hot, maybe they can be a dark horse in the NL. (Last week: 14th)
13) Cardinals (52-51)
A critical couple weeks lie ahead for the Cardinals, who have started to slip in the standings (now 2 ½ games back of a wild-card spot) and find themselves firmly on the fence of buying and selling at the deadline. (Last week: 9th)
14) Rangers (52-51)
On MLB’s official standings page, there is a stat for each team’s “expected record” based on its run differential. The Rangers, by that metric, should be seven games under .500. Instead, they remain in first place in the AL West, despite having given up 29 more runs than they’ve scored. (Last week: 12th)
15) Mariners (51-53)
It’s difficult to overstate just how drastic Cal Raleigh’s regression has been from last year’s 60-homer season, with the catcher having hit just 10 home runs this term with an MLB-worst .165 average (Last week: 13th)
16) Astros (51-54)
Slowly but surely, the Astros continue to claw their way back up the standings, having pulled within two games of first place in the AL West behind Yordan Alvarez’s MVP-caliber campaign. (Last week: 16th)
17) Padres (51-53)
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado are finally playing more consistently. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are making progress in returns from injuries. Will that be enough to convince general manager A.J. Preller he can be a buyer? (Last week: 19th)
18) Tigers (50-54)
Speaking of teams trying to figure out a deadline approach, the Tigers are chipping away bit by bit at their wild-card deficit, back within 3 ½ games thanks to a 15-5 surge. A key reason: the return of Tarik Skubal, who is 4-1 with a 1.48 ERA and 44 strikeouts in his last five starts. Whether he stays or goes will be the biggest story in baseball over the next week. (Last week: 20th)
19) Nationals (52-52)
Attn Nationals ownership: Instead of letting CJ Abrams’ name continue to linger in trade rumors, either commit to locking him up long term or getting competitive before he becomes a free agent after 2028. Otherwise, what a waste of a potentially exciting young core this would be in DC. (Last week: 15th)
20) Marlins (52-52)
We should’ve known better than to get Fish Fever. Stunningly, the Marlins have followed up their sudden resurgence in June and early July with a 10-game losing streak that has dropped them immediately back to .500 and (for now) derailed what was shaping up to be an intriguing playoff push. (Last week: 8th)
21) Orioles (50-54)
Another team that has needed just a couple decent weeks to get back in the playoff picture, the Orioles continue to hang around — though still don’t feel like a serious threat in a crowded wild-card race. (Last week: 23rd)
22) Twins (51-54)
The Twins are finally starting to drop down the standings as long expected — just in time to begin selling pieces off at the deadline, as has also been long expected. (Last week: 22nd)
23) Reds (48-54)
After an eight-run clunker in his long-awaited return from injury, Hunter Greene has looked more like himself (including seven shutout innings with 12 strikeouts against the Cubs a couple weeks ago). But it’s almost certainly too late to save the Reds’ lost season. (Last week: 25th)
24) Blue Jays (47-57)
This Blue Jays’ season has been equal parts disappointing and disheartening, turning the good vibes from last year’s World Series run into foreboding dread that a large reset might in order, starting with a likely sell-off of popular players this coming week. (Last week: 21st)
25) Athletics (44-59)
In a year the Athletics were once looking to take a step forward, they instead have the worst run differential in the majors. (Last week: 24th)
26) Giants (43-60)
It took Tony Vitello seven years at the University of Tennessee before he lost 100 total games. In an abject Year 1 with the Giants, he can only hope he doesn’t reach that mark by the end of this season. (Last week: 28th)
27) Royals (43-62)
There’s been little to laugh about in Kansas City this year. So shoutout to the fan who jumped in the Kauffman Stadium fountains to retrieve Salvador Perez’s home run ball — then had Perez making public pleas to have his arrest for trespassing undone. (Last week: 27th)
28) Mets (43-61)
One silver lining ahead of what will be the Mets’ biggest deadline sell-off since 2023: The season after that disappointing campaign, they made a surprise run to the 2024 NLCS. Then again, they never maintained the momentum from that October, either, winding up right back where they started now. (Last week: 26th)
29) Rockies (42-63)
For a Rockies team trying to identify pieces for the future, it wouldn’t make much sense to trade an obvious one in catcher Hunter Goodman, who has been the subject of deadline rumors. Keep him in Denver and see if he can be a core piece moving forward. (Last week: 29th)
30) Angels (41-63)
Unlike the Rockies, the Angels will need to tear things down to build up again. Thus, maybe now is the time to deal someone like Zach Neto. With or without him, the Angels are not going anywhere anytime soon. (Last week: 30th)
Award Tracker: National League MVP
1) Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (.286 average, 22 home runs, 61 RBIs as hitter; 8-2 record, 1.79 ERA as pitcher)
Ohtani’s knee-injury-induced break from pitching has added the slightest bit of intrigue to the MVP race, allowing Pete Crow-Armstrong to jump him in WAR. Still, for now, it’s hard to imagine Ohtani not winding up with his fifth career MVP this season, especially because his pitching absence appears to be shorter term.
2) Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs (.285 average, 22 home runs, 56 RBIs)
As noted in the Cubs’ blurb above, Crow-Armstrong’s turnaround has been critical to his team’s playoff push this season. If he can keep this MVP race even somewhat close, prepare to hear plenty of hot takes about how he has been more “valuable” (aka, irreplaceable) to his club than any other player.
3) James Wood, Nationals (.270 average, 28 home runs, 69 RBIs)
A tip of the cap to the Nationals’ youngster, who has validated the substantial hype that has surrounded him since he (and Abrams) were the centerpiece prospects in the Juan Soto trade. The 23-year-old is second in the NL in OPS, third in home runs and third in WAR.
A turbulent Senate race jeopardizes the Democrats’ grasp on power as the critical November midterm elections loom.
In recent polls, twice as many voters have expressed a reluctance to support a Democrat in the upcoming midterms, citing the controversies surrounding Graham Platner, who was the Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Maine.
Earlier this month, Platner withdrew from the electoral contest following a torrent of scandals. Allegations ranged from sexual abuse and inappropriate conduct to contacting women outside his marriage, compounded by the resurfacing of a past incident involving a Nazi tattoo.
The recent Daily Mail/JL Partners poll reveals that 23% of participants are less inclined to support Democrats due to Platner’s actions, whereas 12% assert they are more inclined.
However, for many voters, the situation remains insignificant: 37% say their stance is unchanged, while 28% remain undecided on the matter.
If Republicans hold the House and Senate in the midterms, the fallout could have have far reaching implications as Democratic presidential hopefuls like Gavin Newsom, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ro Khanna and Kamala Harris size up a 2028 run.
Platner was backed by a slew of prominent Democrats in his race prior to the most disturbing round of allegations against him during which he was accused of sexual assault, a claim that added to an avalanche of prior controversies.
The new accusations were by far the most graphic and caused Platner’s campaign to come tumbling down.
In an 11-minute long video posted to social media in early July, he again denied the allegations but said that ‘the immense amount of weight’ on him forced him out of the race.
Graham Platner with his Totenkopf tattoo, before he covered it up
Turnout will be critical ahead of the November midterm elections. Especially in states like Maine with a vulnerable GOP incumbent, candidate quality is critical
He lost one endorsement after another, and national Democratic groups said that they would not invest any money into the race if he remained the nominee.
Congressman Ro Khanna of California posted noted on X at the time, ‘I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line. These allegations are very serious and credible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I am withdrawing my endorsement.’
Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona shared, ‘the allegations against Graham Platner are troubling and deeply serious. I am rescinding my endorsement.’
That prompted the party to hunt for a pick to replace him on the ballot.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, epidemiologist Nirav Shah, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and former congressional candidate Jordan Wood were floated as potential picks to replace Platner. Jackson ended up being selected as the new nominee.
One of of Platner’s ex girlfriends Jenny Racicot, 41, told Politico earlier this month that she had an on-and-off relationship with Platner for more than two years before the night when he showed up to her rural Maine home uninvited in 2021.
Racicot, as well as fellow Platner ex Lindsey Fifield, sat down with CNN to discuss their alleged experiences with him as a partner as well.
She told Politico that she and Platner exchanged messages the night of the attack and she told him not to come over, but later that evening, she heard him letting himself into her unlocked house.
If Republicans hold the House and Senate in the midterms, the fallout could have have far reaching implications
Democratic presidential hopefuls are size up a 2028 run
Platner came upstairs to where she was sitting on the couch and appeared to be ‘blackout drunk’ when he ignored her protests and started ‘grabbing my pelvis and being really forceful of me.’
‘I had been telling him these words, like: ‘No, don’t,” she told Politico. ‘And, the look on his face and realizing what was happening, I just realized that, like, I am in a situation where there’s no consent here.’
Yet, the question of how he got so far permeated across the country.
Platner faced numerous scandals since last fall, including the revelation of a Nazi tattoo that he has since covered up.
Controversial Reddit posts also emerged during the course of the campaign, which Platner himself has described as including ‘homophobic slurs, anti-LGBTQ+ jokes and sexually explicit stories denigrating gay men’ to the Advocate last year.
Another recent controversy stemmed from revelations that Platner texted other women sexually while married, and the discovery of a shirtless profile on Kik.
