TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in March to answer questions about the platform's consumer privacy and data security practices, its impact on young users, and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. The committee is concerned about the safety of Americans and their data, and is looking to hold Big Tech accountable. The hearing will be chaired by Washington Republican Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and will include testimony from Chew, as well as Senators Mark Warner and Marco Rubio.
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Bobby Hull, a hockey legend and former Chicago Blackhawks player, passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership, and holds the franchise record for most career goals with 604. The Blackhawks, NHL Alumni Association and the city of Chicago have all expressed their sadness and condolences to the Hull family.
Chunli Zhao, a 66-year-old farmworker, is being held without bail in the San Mateo County Jail after allegedly shooting seven people and injuring another in Half Moon Bay, California. The dispute began when Zhao's supervisor demanded he pay $100 to repair a forklift damaged at work, leading to Zhao's rage-fueled attack. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident.
Manhattan district attorney's office is set to present evidence to a grand jury on Monday regarding Donald Trump's alleged role in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. The saga began in 2018 when The Wall Street Journal reported Michael Cohen, Trump's longtime attorney, paid Daniels $130,000 one month before the election. Prosecutors have also reached out to David Pecker, former head of the National Enquirer's publishing company, in connection with the investigation. If criminal charges are filed against Trump, it would mark a major milestone in the investigation.
In a recent interview with CNN, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) have accused Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) of attempting to keep them off House committees. The Democrats argue that McCarthy is using his power to cling to his position as speaker, and Rep. Swalwell referred to McCarthy's home area in California as "some Bakersfield B.S." The House is expected to finalize committee assignments in the coming weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the Democrats will be able to reclaim their positions on the House Intelligence Committee.
The Memphis Police Department has suspended an officer and placed a sixth on administrative leave following the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died after being beaten by police during a traffic stop. Five other officers involved have been fired and charged with second-degree murder and other offenses. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident, which will be presented to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Patrick Clancy, the husband of Lindsay Clancy who is accused of killing their three children and attempting to take her own life, has spoken out for the first time since the incident. He revealed that Lindsay had a condition and that their marriage was strong, and asked for people to forgive her. The Middlesex District Attorney's office has not yet released any information about the case.
The Memphis Police Department has relieved a sixth officer of duty in connection to the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man whose death has sparked nationwide outrage and protests. The department has launched an internal investigation and is being represented by Ben Crump, who has called for justice and the release of body camera and surveillance footage of the arrest. The department has not released any further information on the investigation.