Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin has spoken publicly for the first time since suffering a rare phenomenon, "commotio cordis," in which his heart stopped beating during a Monday Night Football game. He thanked fans for their outpouring of support and expressed his appreciation for the love and support he has received. Hamlin is expected to make a full recovery and return to the field in the near future.
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At least one person was killed and four others were injured, including two young children, in a shooting and vehicle crash in West Baltimore on Saturday night. Police believe a gunman or multiple gunmen opened fire, but do not know if the intended targets were people in a vehicle or individuals who were on the sidewalk. Commissioner Michael Harrison urged anyone with information to come forward and asked the public to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers.
Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Saturday, taking aim at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his Covid-19 pandemic response and accusing him of "trying to rewrite history." Trump also suggested that he was the best candidate to win in 2024, and expressed his anger and commitment to winning the presidency again. His remarks come as speculation mounts over who will challenge him for the Republican nomination in 2024.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services in Western Australia is searching for a tiny radioactive capsule that was lost during transport from a mine to a depot in Perth. Teams have been deployed with handheld radiation detection devices and metal detectors, but they are hampered by a lack of equipment. If the capsule is not found, it could pose a serious health risk to the public.
The Memphis Police Department has permanently disbanded its SCORPION unit following the tragic death of Tyre Nichols earlier this month. Chief Davis made the decision after consulting with community leaders, Nichols' relatives, and uninvolved officers. The decision was prompted by the release of a video showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, which sparked outrage in the community. It is unclear what will happen to the officers currently assigned to the unit.
Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old father and photographer, was tragically killed after a brutal encounter with police officers in Memphis, TN. He was passionate about photography, and his family has described him as joyful, creative, and spiritual. His death has sparked outrage in the Memphis community, and his family and friends are mourning the loss of a beloved son, father, and friend.
Protests have erupted across the United States following the release of a graphic video showing the police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, which resulted in his death. Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have released a joint statement calling for reform in how police police the streets. Demonstrators in Atlanta and other cities are calling for justice for Nichols and his family, and for lasting change in police reform.
At least three people were killed and four others were wounded in a shooting in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles, California early Saturday morning. The LAPD received multiple 911 calls summoning them to the scene, where they found five victims. This is at least the sixth mass shooting in California this month, and the LAPD is continuing to investigate the incident. The victims and their families are in the thoughts of many during this difficult time.