George Holliday, Who Shot The Video Of Officers Beating Rodney King, Has Died
Holliday’s out-of-focus footage was a key piece of evidence at the four Los Angeles police officers’ criminal trial for assault and excessive use of force against Black motorist Rodney King.
Why The City Will Survive The Age Of Pandemics And Remote Work
A new book explains why “the age of urban miracles” is far from over.
Johnson & Johnson Says Its Booster Shot Provides Increased Protection From COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson shared data from its Phase 3 trial of the company’s booster shot on Tuesday. The data showed a booster shot at six months provided a 12-fold increase in antibodies.
News Brief: Biden’s U.N. Speech, Texas Abortion Lawsuits, Debt Politics
President Biden will address the U.N. General Assembly. A Texas doctor faces lawsuits for performing an abortion in defiance of a new law. Democrats pair spending bill with raising the debt ceiling.
To Conserve Vast Areas Of Land, Biden Needs Help From Private Landowners
To slow the collapse of nature, the Biden administration is promising to protect nearly a third of the country’s land and water by 2030. The plan is expected to rely heavily on private landowners.
Doctor Who Defied State’s Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The Ban
A doctor in San Antonio who said he performed an abortion in defiance of a new Texas law has been sued by two people — seeking to test the legality of the state’s near-total ban on the procedure.
The Pandemic Puts Criminal Courts Behind Schedule As Violent Crime Spikes
New York’s mayor accuses courts of being slow to get back up to speed, saying they’re needed to combat violent crime. Have slower courts and fewer pretrial detentions added to the spike in violence?
A Doctor Who Defied Texas’ Abortion Law Is Sued, Launching A Legality Test Of The Ban
The law, which restricts abortions to about six weeks of gestation, can only be enforced through lawsuits by private citizens, who are entitled to claim at least $10,000 in damages if successful.
A Hotter Climate Means Falling Trees — And More Power Outages
Power outages are a growing problem in a hotter climate, and it’s not just from bigger storms. Rising temperatures are also damaging trees, making them more likely to fall on power lines.
Trump Organization Back In Court For The First Time Since July
The Trump Organization and its longtime chief financial officer were back in court Monday, for the first time since their July indictment in New York on state charges of conspiracy to avoid taxes.
Officers Search The Florida Home Of Gabby Petito’s Boyfriend
Law enforcement officers on Monday swarmed the Florida home of Petito’s boyfriend Brian Laundrie. Petito’s body was apparently discovered over the weekend. Laundrie has not been seen in about a week.
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