YouTube gaming star Desmond “Etika” Amofah dies at 29

Daniel Desmond Amofah, a.k.a. Etika, a popular gaming vlogger with more than 800,000 YouTube followers, has died at age 29.

The New York Police Department confirmed on Tuesday that a body found on the evening of June 24 has been positively identified as Amofah’s. He had been considered missing since June 19, when authorities found and recovered his belongings, including his cellphone and identification. His belongings were found following an alarming video titled “I’m Sorry,” which Amofah posted to his secondary YouTube channel. In the video, which has since been deleted, he spoke about his mental health while walking through …

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Trump ratchets up economic pressure on Iran

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  • President Donald Trump announced new sanctions against Iran on Monday, as tensions between the two countries heighten. [Vox / Alex Ward]
  • Trump’s executive order will add further pressure on Iran,