Three former Memphis police officers, convicted of obstructing justice in the Tyre Nichols beating case, were granted a new trial. Judge Sheryl Lipman overturned the convictions due to concerns about bias from the previous judge, Mark Norris. Norris allegedly expressed belief that one officer was gang-affiliated and linked this...
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber smashed four home runs in one game against Atlanta, making him only the fourth Phillies player to achieve this feat. His incredible performance included nine RBIs and brought his season total to 49 home runs, second most in Phillies history. This historic night moved him...
President Putin will meet with India's Prime Minister Modi and China's President Xi Jinping this weekend. He needs India to continue buying Russian oil despite US pressure. He also wants China to help build a gas pipeline to replace lost European sales. These meetings are crucial for...
Ashli Babbitt, a U.S. Air Force veteran killed during the January 6th Capitol riot, will receive military funeral honors. The decision, announced by the Air Force, follows a wrongful death lawsuit settlement and advocacy from conservative groups. Babbitt, who was shot while attempting to breach the Capitol building,...
The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and defensive lineman Kenny Clark. Owner Jerry Jones compared it to the Herschel Walker trade, but this deal is significantly smaller in return. Critics argue the Cowboys made a mistake in trading...
Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko clashed at the US Open after their match. Ostapenko reportedly insulted Townsend, questioning her class and education. Townsend, supported by fellow players like Naomi Osaka, maintained she handled the situation gracefully. Ostapenko, who skipped a press conference, denied being racist. Townsend emphasized the importance...
George Clooney, battling a sinus infection, premiered Noah Baumbach's "Jay Kelly" in Venice. The film, starring Clooney and Adam Sandler as a Hollywood power couple, received an 8.5-minute standing ovation. Clooney, despite illness and a rainstorm, charmed the crowd, embracing his co-stars and wife Amal. "Jay Kelly,"...
TinyCircuits' TinyTV 2 is a charming, miniature retro TV. This 1.14-inch screen device plays stored videos, boasting vintage aesthetics with rotary dials for volume and playlist control. Powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2040, it's a portable, rechargeable gadget perfect for fun and creative projects. A descendant of...
Three former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, convicted of obstructing justice in the Tyre Nichols beating death, will have a new trial. A judge ruled that the original judge was biased. The officers were found guilty in October 2024 of witness tampering. Two...
Microsoft fired four employees involved in protests against the company's contracts with the Israeli military and government. The protests, organized by the No Azure for Apartheid group, included demonstrations at Microsoft headquarters, disruptions of executive presentations, and an occupation of a plaza. One employee sent an internal email...
