Oscar campaign review

Speculation about potential Oscar-campaigning irregularities in the wake of this week’s nominations reveal has led the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to put out a statement

Video prompts outrage

As the city braced for protests following the release of video showing the fatal beating of a Black man by Memphis police, several dozen people gathered

Suspension appeal

Under the new criteria, which follow billionaire Elon Musk's purchase of the company in October, Twitter accounts will only be suspended for severe or ongoing and repeat violations of the platform's policies. Severe policy violations include engaging in illegal content or activity, inciting or threatening violence or harm, and engaging in targeted harassment of other users, among others. Twitter said that going forward, it will take less severe action, in comparison to account suspension, such as limiting the reach of tweets that violate its policies or asking users to remove tweets before continuing to use the account.

5 Memphis cops charged

Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, earlier this month. The five officers were arrested and charged Thursday, a day before authorities said they will release video of the incident.

Dow to cut 2,000 jobs

Dow Chemical is laying off approximately 2,000 workers to try and cut costs for 2023, the company announced Thursday.

Medical marijuana sale

A Georgia agency has approved rules for medical marijuana sales, expected to start in the coming months. Georgia's Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to approve new rules.

US extends protection

Eligible Hong Kong residents will be granted a work permit for 18 months and a reprieve from deportation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malnourishment at peak

Ireland suffered the Irish Famine, also known as the Great Hunger, the worst year of all was 1847. Here's everything you need to know about this tragic time in Irish history.