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Police brutality reaches record levels in the U.S.

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Fears for Americans as police brutality reaches record levels

Frightening statistics reveal nearly one in three people who have been killed by U.S. police officers since 2015 were trying to flee.

This number is rising, with police brutality now reaching record levels.

In the seven years since 2015, 2500 people have lost their lives when authorities fatally shot or use lethal force against them as they tried to get away.

This averages out to around one killing a day of someone running or trying to escape.

In 2022 alone, officers have killed 633 people, including 202 who were fleeing.

“The only person left to tell the story is the cop.”

Adante Pointer, a civil rights lawyer SPEAKING TO THE GUARDIAN

Research shows many of these incidents begin at traffic stops where there was no indication of crimes prompting police contact.

Hunted down and confronted – some people were shot in the back while running and others were just passengers in vehicles.

It’s Black Americans who are disproportionately affected, making up 32 per cent of all individuals killed by police while fleeing.

It’s a concerning trend and one that is growing.

What’s even more worrying is the lack of accountability

But with police brutality reaching record levels, data tells us prosecution remains rare.

Of the 2500 people killed while fleeing, only 50, or 2 per cent, have faced criminal charges.

Experts believe this is a clear indication of how the U.S. justice system favours officers over civilians.

They warn it also exposes fundamental flaws in police departments.

Laws have long protected police officers.

In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled officers can use lethal force against a fleeing person if they reasonably believed the person was an imminent threat.

They later added that an officer’s ‘state of mind’ and ‘fear’ in the moment is also a relevant factor.

The fact is us police officers kill more people in a week than many countries do in years.

These numbers haven’t budged since the start of the Black Lives Matter movement, in fact they’re only rising.

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Prayer app Hallow takes #1 spot on Apple App Store

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A new Catholic prayer app recently beat out major social media apps in global downloads.

The company says, Hallow passed 10-million downloads and 225-million prayers prayed around the globe, becoming the largest prayer app in the world.

Hallow has also become the first faith-based app to ever crack the top 10 apps in the App Store coming in at #3 overall–and beating Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, Amazon, Tiktok, and YouTube.

The Cofounder and CTO of Hallow Erich Kerekes joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #apps #prayerapp #socialmedia #Applestore #business

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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