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Tragic Loss: First Openly Gay Muslim Imam Killed in South Africa

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through communities worldwide, Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay Muslim imam, was fatally shot in South Africa. The incident occurred on Saturday in the city of Gqeberha, where Hendricks was ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck. The attackers, whose faces were covered, fired multiple shots through the side window of Hendricks' car. Hendricks was renowned for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Islam. He founded a mosque in Cape Town that welcomed gay Muslims and worked tirelessly through his Al-Ghurbaab Foundation to support and mentor individuals struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation. His efforts made him a prominent figure internationally, and he was a speaker at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association’s conference in South Africa last year. The motive for the killing has not been established, but many believe it was an assassination due to Hendricks' progres...
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Stock Market Update: Steady Futures Aim to Extend Records


U.S. stock futures remained stable early Monday as investors geared up for a consequential week that could provide key signals for the near-term path of interest rates. Here are the highlights:

  • S&P 500 and Nasdaq Records: The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite are looking to build on their latest records secured in the wake of Friday’s jobs report, which signaled continued cooling in the labor market. This prompted an influx of bets on a September rate cut from the Federal Reserve. About three-in-four traders expect a cut in September.

  • Upcoming Events: Keep an eye on several events this week:

    • Fed Chair Testimony: Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to appear in Congress for semiannual testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday.
    • Consumer Price Index (CPI): The latest CPI print is scheduled for release on Thursday. Economists expect headline inflation to have risen 3.1% over the last year, matching the lows where the CPI started the year.
    • French Election Results: A left-wing coalition in France garnered the most votes in the country’s election, stunning the far-right that was hoping to secure a parliamentary majority. The benchmark French index rose slightly.

  • Corporate News: Boeing (BA) pleaded guilty to a criminal conspiracy charge in relation to two fatal 737 Max crashes. Shares were up nearly 1% in premarket trading.


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