‘I just can’t believe my son became one of those statistics’ | Mother of teen shot and killed speaks out

Kimberley Benavidez lost her 17-year-old son, Geoffrey Roland Shafer, on July 26 to gun violence. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio police search for a suspected shooter, a grieving mother is sharing a message about gun violence. Kimberley Benavidez lost her 17-year-old son, Geoffrey Roland Shafer on July 26. San Antonio police said Shafer was … Read more

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif calls for end to bullying after backlash over gender misconceptions

In a new interview, Khelif acknowledged the pressure and pain of enduring the backlash while competing far from home in the most important event of her career. PARIS, France — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender “harms human dignity,” and she called for … Read more

Here’s the one question Simone Biles says you shouldn’t ask Olympic athletes after they win a medal

HOUSTON — As Simone Biles’ Olympic medal collection grows, the Spring resident and most decorated U.S. gymnast has a special request for anyone looking to ask her, or any Olympic athlete, a certain question post-win. In a post to X, Biles said, “You guys really gotta stop asking athletes what’s next after they win a medal … Read more