A MEMORIAL honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant has been vandalized again.

For the second time in less than two months, the mural in downtown Los Angeles was defaced with grafgiti.

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A Kobe Bryant memorial has been defaced multiple times[/caption]

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The mural was repainted before being defaced for a second time[/caption]

The mural is located on Main Street near West 14th Street and was created by Louie “Sloe” Motion.

It was put up soon after the father and daughter tragically died in a helicopter crash.

The mural depicts Bryant kissing Gianna’s head.

The first defacing of the memorial took place on April 29.

Vandals crossed out Sloe Motion’s tag and left a message for him.

“Keep running your mouth p****,” the graffiti said.

That message was later crossed out for a new one that said “Leave a name, p****! Don’t be scared.”

A GoFundMe was started to raise money in order to restore the art, and new Los Angeles Lakers player Luka Doncic donated the full amount in order to fix it.

“It was always important to give back to the community,” Doncic said after his donation.

“They gave me so much, so I just want to give back.”

Restoration was started on April 30 and finished May 30, but less than a week later it was defaced once again.

The mural was completely tagged with graffiti, like the last time.

The graffiti this time is illegible and doesn’t leave a clear message.

Vandals did cross out the eyes of Bryant and Gianna during their tagging though.

“I was driving home from work, when [out of] the corner of my eye, I thought I saw what I am unfortunately seeing right now,” a local man said, via a DTLA Insider video.

“It looks like they vandalized Sloe Motion’s Kobe and Gigi mural once again.

“I’m just absolutely speechless at this disrespect,” he continued.

“This is disgusting.”

There is no word on whether or not the memorial will be restored this time.

The vandals involved in both of the taggings have not been identified.

A SPECIAL tiny home village offers residents lakeside properties with an affordable rent price.

Availability is limited, however, so interested renters must act fast before it’s too late.

The Sanctuary Minnesota Village

A tiny home community is offering lots for just $450[/caption]

Those who already have a mobile tiny home unit, RV, or van, can apply for a space at The Sanctuary Minnesota Tiny House Village this month.

Located in Ogilvie, about 72 miles north of the Twin Cities, the community is operated by couple Bill and Brenda Campbell.

They created the project in 2015 and worked to complete a private stretch of 80 acres of trails and woodland for residents to live together with their tiny homes.

While there are not pre-built structures there, those who already have tiny properties can rent several available spaces on the land.

According to the website’s blog, there could soon be temporary rental units.

Either way, rent for a spot is between $350 and $450 and a minimum of a six-month lease is required.

It includes access to a 15 amp circuit but not sewer or water.

Residents are advised to use their own water containment systems and composting toilets.

THE LODGE

A community area called The Lodge does have full bathrooms and laundry if needed.

It also offers events on yoga, breath work, and personal development.

There are also parking spaces for vehicles within the lots.

Prospective residents should also be aware of some restrictions.

The Sanctuary Minnesota Village is an adults only community, for example.

That means children and dogs are prohibited.

There are exceptions for visiting children and cats that are updated with current vaccinations.

More information can be found through the contact page on The Sanctuary Minnesota Village website.

Similar tiny home communities are starting to pop up around the country.

TEACH AND STAY

Another “affordable” village with rent starting at $825 is being completed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, this year.

It has pre-built tiny homes around 352 square feet specifically for educators in the area.

The project, Wendy’s Village, was a collaborative effort between non-profit land development and human services company We Fortify and the Harrison School District.

Rent was carefully calculated to help consider a teacher’s salary compared to cost-of-living expenses in the area.

Another tiny home community in Salt Lake City, Utah, is also offering rent between $250 and $500 with full-size appliances.

There’s also a “heavenly” village in Florida with rent at $375 and 21 spots right on the water.

TENNIS revelation Lois Boisson is set for a life-changing payday amid her growing French Open success.

Boisson, 22, took the world of tennis by storm by making it to the competition’s semi-finals.

The World No361 defeated No6 Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday at Roland-Garros.

According to Front Office Sports, the French rising star is assured a semi-final payday of around $785,000 (£578,000), which is more than five times what she’s earned in her pro career.

That is a total of $148,009 (£109,000), ever since turning pro in 2021.

Boisson has already beaten two top-10 players with World No3 Jessica Pegula also falling in the fourth round before Andreeva.

Now the Dijon native is set to battle World No2 Coco Gauff in the final four.

Another upset in the semi-finals would assure her of at least $1.4million (£1m) in earnings.

if Boisson’s incredible streak continues she will face either World No1 Aryna Sabalenka or four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek in the final.

 A record $2.9m (£2.1m) prize awaits the eventual champion.

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According to ESPN, the young star is the third lowest-ranked player to advance to a Grand Slam semi-final in the last 30 years.

Boisson is also the first player to make the semis in her Grand Slam debut in 35 years.

The tennis ace was supposed to make her debut last year but sustained a torn ACL the day before the 2024 French Open.

A FATHER was mistaken for a homeless man by a neighbor who reported him to the police for stealing his own child.

Influencer Chapman Hamborg, 33, was walking around his neighborhood with his baby in a carrier on his chest when he received an unexpected visit from authorities later that day.

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The father, Chapman Hamborg, posted a video of the police at his home[/caption]

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Hamborg posted the hilarious mix-up on Instagram, with a video of him and his baby.

The words on the screen read: “POV: Your neighbor calls the cops, reporting you as a homeless man with a stolen baby.”

In the video, Hamborg is wearing a baggy brown Patagonia jacket, stained jeans, and tattered slippers with his long hair up in a bun on the top of his head.

“I take our newborn daughter for walks around our neighborhood while wearing her in the baby carrier multiple times a day,” he wrote in the video’s caption.

“I am surprised all of my neighbors haven’t seen me and recognize me by now.”

The dad lives in Huntington Beach, California, and said he likes to walk his daughter around the area to give his wife a break.

Later in the afternoon, authorities arrived at Hamborg’s home to question him about his walk.

“Were you going for a walk?” an officer asked the father.

“Is this baby or something? Your neighbors saw you and thought you were homeless.”

In the quick video of the incident from April 22, Hamborg’s wife, Hannah, could be heard freaking out about the cops being called.

“Stop! No, they didn’t,” Hannah replied when Hamborg told her about the neighbor calling the cops.

“This lady lives a street over,” the officer explained to Hamborg in the video.

“She saw you, she got worried, so she followed you and then saw you walk into here.”

The father joked about the mistake in his caption, saying he may need to start dressing better.

“Apparently I need to work on my appearance—I guess being an artist or a tired dad isn’t a valid excuse,” he wrote.

“If you saw me, would you have thought I was homeless?” he asked.

Hamborg’s video has racked up over 50 million views, with thousands of commenters shocked by the interaction.

I would like to use it as an opportunity to get to know my neighbor and to be thankful that she’s looking out for our kids or the neighborhood.

Chapman Hamborgtold People Magazine

Hamborg told People that the officer was “very friendly and kind,” so he didn’t have his guard up.

“I already kind of had a hint that there must have been some sort of miscommunication.”

The father said he’s thinking of sending his neighbor a letter, thanking her for being vigilant rather than accusing her of attacking him.

“I would like to use it as an opportunity to get to know my neighbor and to be thankful that she’s looking out for our kids or the neighborhood,” Hamborg said. 

“Rather than, you know, turning it into a divisive thing.”

FORMER White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is abandoning the Democratic Party, calling it ‘broken’ in her upcoming book.

Jean-Pierre, 50, is writing about her experience working in the White House for two years and eight months during the Biden administration in her tell-all.

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Jean-Pierre worked in the Biden Administration for two years and eight months[/caption]

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“Jean-Pierre didn’t come to her decision to be an Independent lightly,” Hachette Book Group said in a press release for her book, Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines.

The press secretary was the first black and openly gay woman to hold the position. 

“Until January 20, I was responsible for speaking on behalf of the President of the United States,” Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

“At noon on that day, I became a private citizen who, like all Americans and many of our allies around the world, had to contend with what was to come next for our country. 

“I determined that the danger we face as a country requires freeing ourselves of boxes. We need to be willing to exercise the ability to think creatively and plan strategically.”

Jean-Pierre succeeded Jen Psaki in 2022 as press secretary and previously worked for the Obama administration as a regional political director.

In her new book, Jean-Pierre will walk readers through her experience working under both administrations.

The press release promises a detailed look into the atmosphere of the White House in the weeks leading up to the end of the Biden re-election campaign.

“She presents clear arguments and provocative evidence as an insider about the importance of dismantling the torrent of disinformation and misinformation that has been rampant in recent elections and provides passionate insight for moving forward,” the book announcement said.

The book will follow Jean-Pierre’s journey from being a highly involved member of the Democratic Party to an Independent.

“Jean-Pierre defines what it means to be part of the growing percentage of our fractured electorate that is Independent…and what questions you need to ask yourself to determine where you fit politically.”

The upcoming book is already being contested by democrats.

“What her publisher means to tell readers is that she is INCOMPETENT, not independent,” an insider told The Post.

“Just incompetent. But we don’t need to read about it— we watched it.”

“Put this ‘bombshell’ at the top of the Trump book-burn pile. Right next to Jake Tapper’s own toothless tome.”

Another democrat told the outlet that they “can’t look away.”

I determined that the danger we face as a country requires freeing ourselves of boxes. We need to be willing to exercise the ability to think creatively and plan strategically.

Karine Jean-Pierrein a statement about her book

Jean-Pierre defended her bold stance on the Democratic Party in a post on Instagram.

“I think we need to stop thinking in boxes and think outside of our boxes, and not be so partisan,” she said in a video promoting her book.

“This book ‘Independent’, it’s about looking outside of boxes, not just always being in a partisan stance.”

Her tell-all comes out on October 21.

SAQUON Barkley has shockingly revealed that he could retire next year.

After winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, Barkley could call it quits before turning 30 years old.

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While speaking to Chris Long on his podcast Green Light, Barkley revealed that he is going to retire “out of nowhere.”

“I’ll probably be one of those guys that it’ll be out of nowhere,” he said.

“I’ll probably just wake up one day, whether it’s next year or two years or four years, and just be like, ‘Yeah it’s over.'”

“I don’t think I will ever lose that passion. The competitive nature is always going to be there.”

Barkley revealed that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his favorite player when it comes to his retirement.

“My favorite player of all time is Barry Sanders,” he said.

“So probably something like that. Maybe one day it’ll out of nowhere.

“I’ll probably be balling and just be like, ‘Yea, call it quits.'”

Barkley put together one of the greatest running back seasons of all time in 2024, and Eagles fans will be hoping he stays on the team for years to come instead of retiring.

In his first year with the team, he ran for 2,005 yards with 13 touchdowns.

He also added on 278 receiving yards with two more touchdowns.

Barkley is under contract for the next four seasons with the Eagles.

If things go well, he will hopefully play out all of those seasons before deciding to retire.

However, based on his comments, it isn’t a guarantee that he will play the entirety of his contract.

This terrified Eagles fans, and they shared their thoughts on social media.

“Don’t pull a Barry Saquon,” one fan said.

“WHY????? I’m in shambles,” another fan said.

“He will retire when his contract with Philly is up I think,” a third fan said.

“Can definitely see it being in a couple years. He has received a ton of volume dating back to college,” a fourth fan said.

“OVER MY DEAD BODY,” a fifth fan said.

TAIWANESE beauty influencer Guava Shuishui has died at the age of 24 as a result of a “sudden illness”.

The content creator, known to her fans as Guava Beauty, gained a large following as a result of her controversial habit of tasting makeup products as she tested them.

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Influencer Guava Shuishui has died suddenly aged 24[/caption]

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According to a social media post shared on her account, Guava died on May 24 from a “sudden illness”, as translated from English.

The influencer created mukbang videos, in which she would eat makeup products, including lipstick, blush, face masks and cotton pads.

Mukbang is a popular online trend, especially in South Korea, where a person films themselves eating a large amount of food while interacting with an audience.

The post announcing her death can be translated as: “Although this journey came suddenly, Shuishui held on to every difficult moment just like she has always been – hard-working, serious and shining.

“Thank you to everyone who has liked, left a message and laughed with her, and thank you for your love and support.

“She really keeps it in her heart and cherishes it very much.

“Guava Shuishui simply continues to glow in a different place.

“When we meet again one day, she should be unboxing angels’ exclusive makeup.”

Her parents also made a separate post today, promising not to delete their daughter’s account describing it as a “link with your [fans’] memories with Guava” and a “space full of laughter and genuine connection”.

The content creator acknowledged in the caption of a popular Instagram reel that eating makeup products was “controversial”.

In the video, she applies a jelly blush to her cheeks before sticking a fork in to take a bite.

One concerned user commented: “Please can you stop this behaviour… You can eat in private, you can eat whatever you like. Really don’t promote the act of ‘eating makeup,'” according to the English translation.

Another wrote: “Is it really okay to eat this?”

Guava responded by explaining that she spits the makeup out, joking that otherwise, she would have to see a doctor.

It comes a teenage influencer tragically died after she allegedly unlocked her safety belt while parasailing.

Tijana Radonjic, 19, fell into the sea from a great height in Montenegro, reportedly after suffering a panic attack.

Her body was retrieved from the water and taken to the marina before emergency services confirmed her death.

Authorities are investigating what caused her to unbuckle her belt, remove her legs from the straps and fall from the seat.

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