SUMMARY: In Los Angeles, fans of Marilyn Monroe succeeded in preserving her legacy with the city’s decision to designate her former Brentwood home as a historic cultural monument. The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to save the house, thwarting the current owners’ plans to demolish it. Monroe purchased the house for $75,000 and died there in 1962. Meanwhile, in Palm Springs, a planning commission decision boosted the chances of keeping the 26-foot “Forever Marilyn” statue, despite opposition from some residents. The statue, depicting Monroe’s iconic scene from “The Seven Year Itch,” will be reconsidered by the Palm Springs City Council.

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SUMMARY: Former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo, who managed the flawed response to the May 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, has been arrested on 10 felony child endangerment counts. After a grand jury’s indictment, Arredondo was released on a $10,000 bond. Former officer Adrian Gonzales also faced indictment. Families of the 19 students and two teachers killed in the shooting had long demanded accountability. Police took over an hour to confront the gunman despite nearly 400 officers being present. A Department of Justice report cited failures in coordination, training, and protocol execution. A $2 million settlement was reached with the victims’ families last month.

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SUMMARY: During the debate, President Joe Biden's age and perceived frailty proved to be a liability, highlighted by a moment where he lost his train of thought. Despite gaining momentum and being well-prepared, Biden's hoarse voice and quiet demeanor fueled age-related concerns. Donald Trump appeared more lively, with a calmer demeanor, but faced challenges when discussing abortion, falsely claiming Democrats support late-term abortions. Live voter responses indicated Trump struggled when attacking Biden too aggressively. Ultimately, Biden's policy responses were strong but his presentation faltered, failing to reassure voters of his capability for another term.

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