NASA will make one of its biggest announcements ever this spring when it names the initial four-person crew for its Artemis II mission, set to return astronauts to the moon for the first time in 50 years. Besides the astronauts’ nationalities, details on the potential crew – and the selection process – have been shrouded in secrecy. There are, however, several qualified candidates who are generating substantial buzz. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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Protestors took to the streets across the US over the weekend following the publication of video footage showing the beating by Memphis police that led to the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. Demonstrators marched through New York City, Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland, among other cities, raising signs bearing his name and calling for police reform. As the investigation continues, questions are being raised over whether there could be additional charges for the five former officers involved. The officers – who are also Black – have since been charged with murder and kidnapping in Nichols’ death. The police unit they were part of has also been disbanded. Officials “need to clean the department of bad apples,” Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen told CNN. “They need to get intensive training and make sure de-escalation comes first.”
The Federal Reserve is set to raise interest rates again on Wednesday. While it remains unclear whether it will be another half-point hike or just a quarter-point increase, analysts say the Fed may need to keep raising rates until there is further evidence the labor market is cooling off enough to push the rate of inflation even lower. Still, several job market indicators are showing the US economy is…
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