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Minneapolis police department to stay as replacement proposal rejected

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2 years ago

November 3, 2021

The troubled Minneapolis police station won’t be replaced, after voters rejected a proposal to replace it with a new department of public safety

Voters in Minneapolis rejected a proposal to replace the city’s police with a new department of public safety, with the decision coming six months after a white Minneapolis officer was convicted of murder for killing George Floyd.

The filming of the murder of George Floyd led to several days of riots in the city and calls by many to “defund the police”.

Under the proposal, unlike the police, who report to the mayor – the department of public safety would have been jointly overseen by the mayor and the 13-member city council.

Mental health professionals would have been dispatched for most non-violent crimes, but police officers would have still been available should it be required that an arrest be made.

Minneapolis is currently seeing a severe rise in crime, with violent offenses on track to outrank last year’s record high. It comes as part of a national crime surge.

An investigation conducted by Reuters in September found that officer interactions with residents plummeted in the year after Floyd’s death in May 2020.

Critics say that the data suggested officers in Minneapolis had abandoned their duty to keep the peace among the city.

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TikTok’s fate in the United States

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8 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

Andy Keiser a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, and a Former Senior Advisor for the House Intelligence Committee joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #business #socialmedia #TikTok #TikTokban #nationalsecurity

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The ongoing alcohol related research many ignore

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22 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Mike Loder

New research shows the impact of alcohol on our gut microbiome.

Alcohol affects gut microbes, potentially leading to gut imbalance and heightened cravings.

Research suggests moderate drinkers have healthier gut microbiomes. While red wine consumption may enhance gut diversity, similar benefits can be found in plant-based and fermented foods. Dysbiosis may worsen addiction, highlighting the need for holistic approaches to treatment.

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How AI is leveraging Amazon’s fast production

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23 hours ago

May 2, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and AI.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudo discuss.