Body-cam video from the Illinois state police department shows the moments before police officer Sean Grayson shoots Sonya Massey in the face, killing her. She had called police in fear of a home intruder. According to court documents, Grayson fired three shots as Massey ducked for cover behind a kitchen counter. The shooting followed a verbal exchange about a pot on the stove

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested for high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. The research, carried out by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, is the first to find the presence of cocaine in sharks. Further research is required to ascertain whether cocaine is changing the behaviour of the sharks. Last year, chemical compounds including benzoylecgonine, which is produced by the liver after cocaine use, were found in seawater samples collected off the south coast of England.

July 23, 2024 11:16 AM UTC July 23, 2024 11:16 AM UTC"Vance Remorse" Shows How The Political Landscape Has Shifted Again15 Comments15 Comments by: Colorado PolsUPDATE: As we noted last week, Colorado Republicans including the state’s top congressional candidate Gabe Evans bearhugged J.D. Vance, which won’t age well in the event Vance turns into a boat anchor for the Republican ticket:“Americans relate to J.D. Vance of Ohio to run with Trump is suddenly the focus on intense second-guessing not unlike what Democrats experienced over Biden. The Harris campaign now has the chance to turn Trump’s hubris in selecting a base-pleasing fringe firebrand running mate into a potentially decisive mistake. Or, maybe Trump finds a third running mate?

“It’s my view that Kamala Harris is head and shoulders above anyone who might step forward. I think that’s why you’re seeing her get the level of support from within our party that she is getting,” Hicks said on Forum. The change at the top of the ticket has revitalized some big-dollar Democrats who viewed Biden’s run as a lost cause. “California is the ATM for the Democratic Party, so we’ll certainly be there for that,” said Mark Buell, the fundraising chair for many of Harris’ California campaigns, on Forum. Kounalakis said Harris backers left the Monday morning meeting with a call to grow the vice president’s networks of support.

“Slave trader Colston left bequest to Church of England, archive shows”, The Guardian, July 20, 2024:“The archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the work to address the Church of England’s historic links to chattel slavery on a trip to Jamaica, as archive research reveals that the slave trader Edward Colston left a bequest in the 18th century to the church’s missionary arm. Justin Welby is on a three-day visit to the West Indies to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. He said a £100m fund set up by the church would be used to benefit communities “which still bear the scars” from slavery. The Church Commissioners, the body that manages the church’s financial assets, published a report in January last year on its links to chattel slavery, via the Queen Anne’s Bounty, a fund used to supplement the income of the clergy…….”Read the full article at Theguardian.com

Sonya Massey, in the US, killed by police officers.... on 09:03 - Jul 23 by Zx1988I appreciate that it goes slightly against the general point of view here, but it seems a slightly complex matter. "I rebuke you in the name of Jesus" is a phrase used in exorcisms and the casting out of demons. There is definitely an understandable concern about being a police officer and being killed in action because it happens a lot. "Black woman killed by white cop" is factual, but bringing race into the equation is inflammatory. The best course of action is not to mention race before race is confirmed as a factor.

Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries endorsed Kamala Harris on Tuesday, giving her campaign to become the party's official presidential nominee another boost. Schumer, the Senate Democrat leader, said at a press conference that the Democrats and the country were 'brimming with excitement, enthusiasm, unity' at the prospect of her candidacy. Jeffries, the House minority leader, said Harris had earned the nomination 'from the grassroots up, not the top down', and added that he 'strongly' endorsed her. 'She is ready. She is able to energetically and emphatically lead America into the future,' he said

Pilot study explores low-dose rapamycin’s potential to slow ovarian aging, potentially extending fertility and improving women’s healthspan. Researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia are investigating whether a weekly dose of rapamycin, one of longevity’s most talked-about drugs, can delay ovarian aging in women. Ovaries are one of the earliest-aging organs, and ovarian aging is considered the pacemaker of female body aging as it drives the aging of multiple organs of the body. Rapamycin has shown promise in animal studies, where it restored normal ovarian function in mice with premature ovarian failure and extended their reproductive lifespan. “Ovarian aging is the fundamental driver of aging in women,” she said.

HIV ‘vaccine’ could be made for just $40 a year for every patient · theguardian.comGeneric version of a drug already on the market, which can suppress and prevent HIV, would still yield 30% profit if the current price was slashed, researchers say

Sonya Massey was killed by an Illinois sheriff's deputy after being shot three times inside her home. Newly released body-cam footage shows Massey ducking and apologising for telling the officers 'I'll rebuke you in the name of Jesus' seconds before one officer shot her in the face. Sangamon county sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson has pleaded not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. An earlier version said Sonya Massey was killed by "Illinois state police". It was the ISP that released the footage and which conducted an investigation into the shooting.

Webpages of the New York Times, Common Crawl, OpenAI, and Microsoft are seen on a computer. Picture: Shutterstock/Tada ImagesThe New York Times has described an attempt by OpenAI to see its journalists’ confidential notes as “harassment and retaliation” for its decision to sue the tech company. The New York Times said in response: “Permitting OpenAI to investigate The Times’s privileged newsgathering process would have serious negative and far-reaching consequences. Press Gazette Daily Your morning brew of news about the world of news from Press Gazette and elsewhere in the media. Future Of Media USA Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers.

Former Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn, the youngest goalscorer in the club's history, has joined League Two club Salford. Woodburn scored on his second Reds appearance against Leeds aged 17 years and 45 days in 2016 but left Anfield in 2022. The young midfielder broke Michael Owen's record, which had stood since 1997, to become Liverpool's youngest goalscorer. However, he was unable to earn consistent first-team football and went out on four loans before being let go. However, despite making the play-offs twice in a five-year stint with Oxford United, he was unable to help the club gain promotion to the Championship.

We also published the following articles recentlyUK foreign secretary visiting India this week, FTA tops agendaUK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy's visit to India to strengthen ties and discuss FTA progress with Indian officials. Belarus' foreign minister will visit North Korea for possible talks on Russia cooperationLearn about the upcoming visit of Belarus' foreign minister to North Korea for talks on trilateral cooperation with Russia amid global tensions. The visit focuses on partnership discussions between the three countries amidst growing international isolation. Mixed opinions on the quota system reduction highlight the need for timely decisions and inclusive policies. New Delhi: UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs David Lammy will visit India this week for what be the first high-level engagement between India and the new Labour govt in the UK.

How To Make Starmer A One-Term PMaf How To Win An Election | Udgivet 2024-07-23SpilAs the Conservatives get ready for a lengthy leadership campaign, how long could take to get back into a position where they can win - could it happen as soon as the next election, and how do they best oppose the government in the meantime?The political masterminds Peter Mandelson, Polly Mackenzie and Daniel Finkelstein look at the lessons from history, and consider how Keir Starmer will handle his first Prime Minister's Questions since taking power.We also say goodbye to Matt on his last episode, before the podcast takes a break over the summer.Send questions, comments and voicenotes to [email protected], or WhatsApp 0333 00 323 53 with the words 'How To Win'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Hugo Nonsense is Handled RightThe short version of the video above: At least one absolute fucknuckle of a person was (stupidly, obviously) attempting to game the Hugo awards this year, and the fraud was caught and disallowed in the tabulation. And then, the Hugo team, via press release and the video above, immediately went public with the situation, because transparency of action is actually a thing. Look, I am not unbiased here — I am a Hugo finalist this year, I’m on the program for the Worldcon, and heck, I’m even DJing a dance at the convention. In a perfect world, the Glasgow conrunners would not be called upon to restore faith in the integrity of the Hugo and WSFS processes. Glasgow is meeting the moment in this imperfect world, and I appreciate that they are doing so, calmly, factually and forthrightly.