In Myrtle Beach, nine teens, including Wright’s girlfriend, stand charged in the June death of 16-year-old Trey Wright. The shooter, 19, faces murder and weapon charges. Some suspects helped bring him to the scene or filmed it. Authorities say the slaying grew from a girl dispute.

In London, the Congestion Charge rises to £18 from £15 and trims EV exemptions, risking car-club costs toward £1m a year by 2030. Car clubs warn higher fees could push up member costs and shrink fleets, threatening shared-transport goals. They demand full residents’ discounts for shared vehicles.

The Minnesota Vikings feature two male cheerleaders, Louie and Blaize, as central performers on social media and the team site, listed with the female squad. Fans call it “more dudes in women’s spaces” and criticize; others push back. The backlash mirrors a broader debate over woke branding in sports.

Sorority rush costs climb nationwide: coaching, outfits, fees, and housing can total tens of thousands for top chapters amid RushTok buzz. Critics warn it fuels exclusion, but scholarships and cheaper options exist, while supporters tout leadership and networks.

A 23-year-old asks on Reddit if it’s wrong to skip a dinner with her husband’s family because she can’t stand her mother-in-law’s cooking. Her husband says do what makes her comfortable; the thread weighs whether the dinner is about food or family.

The Digest, 8/16/2025 @130PM, CDT

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