Kim Kardashian West is leading a renewed call for justice in the death of Stephon Clark, who was shot and killed by police officers in Sacramento, after being contacted by his sister. Kim is calling on her 179 million Instagram followers to sign a… Permalink Source link
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Quinton Dunbar Armed Robbery Case, DB Asks For Permission To Travel To NFL Camp
Quinton Dunbar wants to be allowed to leave Florida for his Seahawks duties … the NFL player just filed a motion in court asking a judge for permission to travel despite armed robbery charges. The Seattle defensive back says in the docs he’s got… Permalink Source link
Noah Lyles: Sprinter ‘beats’ Usain Bolt’s 200m world record before blunder is uncovered | World News
When is 200 metres not 200 metres? When US sprinter Noah Lyles runs it, apparently. The reigning 200m world champion thought he had beaten the great Usain Bolt when he set a new world record for the distance at the Inspiration Games on Thursday evening, only to find out he Continue Reading
Mysterious ‘vampire-slaying kit’ including pistol and knife up for auction | UK News
A “vampire-slaying kit” containing a pocket-sized pistol and a 19th century copy of the New Testament is going under the hammer. The gothic-looking container, worth between £2,000 and £3,000, also comes packed with pliers, rosary and a bottle of shark’s teeth. Also inside the metal-bound box is an ivory-robed wolf Continue Reading
Black Man Who Was Almost Lynched Thinks Federal Response is Insincere
The Black man who says he was nearly lynched on the 4th of July has mixed feelings about the feds taking up his case — because he doubts they truly care. We spoke to Vauhxx Booker — the alleged victim of a hate crime, who was pinned to a tree Continue Reading
Black NYPD Officer Mocks Cautious Policing Tactics in 2020
A Black NYPD cop recorded himself making fun of societal calls for police to be more cautious during arrests — and while he and his buddies thought it was hilarious … D.L. Hughley says this guy’s part of the problem. The officer, whose video’s… Permalink Source link
Feds Want R. Kelly Jurors Protected, Fear Singer's Team Interfering
The feds in R. Kelly’s case want to keep potential jurors protected — even by armed guards, at times, because they feel Kelly’s legal team poses a threat to jurors, but the singer’s team’s not having it. The feds filed legal docs in the Eastern… Permalink Source link
'Unsolved Mysteries' Getting Lots of Hot New Tips, Alonzo Brooks Case Could Crack
Netflix’s revival of “Unsolved Mysteries” might need to change its name to “Case Closed” — because the team’s getting inundated with new leads that may very well crack some of these cases. The show’s original creator, Terry Dunn Meurer, is once… Permalink Source link
Robotic birds capable of amazingly realistic flight shown off by German company | Science & Tech News
German engineering company Festo has created robotic birds capable of amazingly realistic flight. The firm acknowledges that the robo-birds don’t have any business applications yet, but hopes one could be found in future. Until then, a whole fleet (or flock) of the birds have been unveiled in a video showing Continue Reading
Australia: Trucker fights off deadly snake while driving at 70mph | World News
An Australian trucker managed to fight off a highly venomous snake while doing 70mph along a busy road. Police in Queensland pulled over the 27-year-old man at around 5pm on 15 June because they believed he was speeding. But when questioned, the driver, who gave his name as Jimmy, claimed Continue Reading