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Volume 1 • Issue No. 203 • Updated Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM UTC

Ex-officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor raid

A federal judge sentenced an ex-Kentucky police officer to nearly three years in prison for using excessive force during the 2020 deadly Breonna Taylor raid, declining a U.S. Justice Department recommendation for no prison time.

Sources: AP News


FBI records on MLK Jr. released despite family opposition

The Trump administration has released FBI records on Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from his family, sparking controversy and calls for caution in handling the sensitive materials.

Sources: AP News


Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' actor, dies at 54

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, renowned for his role as Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' has died at 54 in a drowning incident in Costa Rica, leaving fans and co-stars in mourning.

Sources: AP News


Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerability exploited

A vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint servers has raised concerns, prompting investigations and advisories for users to update their systems to mitigate potential risks.

Sources: AP News


B-52 bomber incident prompts airline pilot maneuver

An airline pilot performed an aggressive maneuver to avoid a potential collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot International Airport, highlighting concerns over airspace coordination.

Sources: AP News


Community bail funds face GOP backlash

Community bail funds, which saw a surge in popularity after 2020, are now facing increased scrutiny and legislative pushback from Republican lawmakers over public safety concerns.

Sources: NPR


Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into school

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka, killing the pilot and at least 20 others, mostly students, and injuring dozens more in a tragic accident.

Sources: NPR


Atomic waste linked to increased cancer risk

A study has found that children living near a creek polluted with radioactive waste from WWII atomic bomb production faced a higher lifetime risk of cancer, corroborating long-held community concerns.

Sources: NPR


Syrians ponder return after Assad's fall

With Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed, many Syrians in exile are weighing the risks and possibilities of returning home, amidst ongoing challenges and uncertainties about the country's future.

Sources: NPR


Books that shaped readers' lives sought

NPR is inviting readers to share stories about the books that significantly influenced them during high school, aiming to compile a list of recommendations for current students amidst ongoing debates over book bans.

Sources: NPR