Memphis is a major U.S. city in Tennessee, known for its music scene, riverfront, and role in national debates on crime, climate, and growth.
Two National Guard members opened fire during a Memphis pursuit, killing Tyrin Johnson, 20. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the shooting as officials call for transparency while debates over federal task force deployments continue.
Federal agents with the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a man during a hotel-room arrest in Memphis. The incident followed a separate fatal shooting last weekend involving the same task force. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the inquiry and will review both cases for potential charges.
Zoox has issued a recall for 105 robotaxi vehicles after a June Las Vegas incident in which an unoccupied car failed to detect heavy smoke at an active emergency scene. The software update aims to improve smoke detection and response, following regulator concerns about first responders’ safety.
Lindsay Clancy's trial opens in Plymouth as prosecutors argue premeditated killings of her three children, while her defense contends postpartum psychosis. Jurors will weigh mental state against intent amid extensive testimony and competing medical expert views.
The latest data from multiple outlets shows a nationwide trend of falling homicide rates in 2026, with significant declines in many cities and pockets of increases in a few, including San Francisco and Norfolk. Experts say factors are widespread and not tied to one policy or leadership style, while some cities dispute the official tallies.
This week has seen major moves in AI infrastructure financing and buildouts. SpaceX has released renderings for Terafab, a more-than-100-million-square-foot semiconductor factory it plans in Texas that it values at at least $16.8bn for the initial phase. Separately, Nvidia has been reported to be negotiating a $250bn guarantee to back OpenAI’s proposed 10-gigawatt Ohio data‑centre lease and construction debt.
AP reports Alabama’s primaries align with newly drawn maps after a Supreme Court decision forced redistricting. Republican and Democratic candidates compete in multiple districts, with Democrats defending incumbents while Republicans seek seats in a reconfigured landscape.
Tesla has filed for tax incentives for a grand-scale solar factory in Texas, codenamed Project Crystal Sun. The facility aims to begin operations by Q1 2029, employing about 9,700 full-time workers. Musk has signaled a bold target of 100 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing capacity by 2028, though incentives and site competition remain uncertainties.
A wave of extreme heat is forcing people to rethink work, commuting and leisure. From London offices to outdoor pools, residents are adapting with new routines and strategies in response to record temperatures this summer.
The administration has announced a temporary, tariff-free import surge of up to 300,000 metric tons of lean ground beef to ease prices amid a shrinking U.S. cattle herd. Congress and ranchers are watching closely as imports blend with domestic meat, potentially reshaping supply and labeling rules.
Autopsy results show Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back, conflicting with police and National Guard accounts that he pointed a weapon. Family calls for accountability as investigations continue.