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The federal criminal trial over the death of Tyre Nichols began yesterday in Memphis, Tennessee. Three former police officers face charges of violating Nichols’ civil rights through excessive use of force; two others have pleaded guilty.
The incident dates back to Jan. 7, 2023, when five Black police officers pulled over 29-year-old Nichols, also a Black man, on suspicion of reckless driving. Video footage shows the officers pulling Nichols out of the car, after which Nichols fled the scene and was ultimately apprehended again (see previous write-up). The officers punched, kicked, and beat Nichols with a baton until he collapsed. Nichols was taken to a hospital roughly 30 minutes later and died from his injuries. If convicted, the officers face the possibility of life in prison or the death penalty.
Nichols’ death sparked protests and debate around police tactics and reform. Following the release of video footage, the 40-member unit the officers were part of—a task force to patrol high-crime areas—was disbanded. |
James Earl Jones, the iconic actor known for voicing Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" franchise and Mufasa in 1994's "The Lion King," died yesterday at his home in Pawling, New York. The cause of his death was not disclosed. He was 93.
Jones' career spanned over 70 years on the screen and stage, earning him Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards (though his Oscar was honorary). Known as an EGOT, only 26 other entertainers have achieved the feat. Born in Mississippi in 1931, Jones was raised by his grandparents and overcame a childhood stutter. After graduating from college and serving two years in the Korean War, he made his Broadway debut in 1958 and movie debut in 1964’s “Dr. Strangelove."
Jones starred in over 80 films, including as King Jaffe Joffer in the 1988 comedy "Coming to America" and its 2021 sequel and as author Terence Mann in the 1989 sports fantasy "Field of Dreams." See Jones' life in photos here. Watch an interview with Jones here. |
Apple revealed its new product lineup at the company’s "It's Glowtime" event yesterday, showcasing its new iPhone 16 series. The new models integrate its previously announced Apple Intelligence AI software and a new A18 chip up to 30% faster than the iPhone 15 model.
Other highlights from the event include the introduction of a new Capture button across all new iPhone models for quick photo and video capture. The Apple Watch 10 is reportedly 10% thinner than previous models with improved battery life. Apple also announced two new AirPods models, including a premium version with active noise cancellation and a hearing-aid feature pending Food and Drug Administration approval. See all updates here.
The news comes as Apple’s Chinese rival, Huawei, is set to unveil today its tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT, following a preorder campaign that saw over 3 million sales. Apple's market share in China has been declining in recent quarters, and it is no longer a top-five smartphone vendor in the country as of July. |
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