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The family of Jabari Latrell Peoples, an 18-year-old who was fatally shot by law enforcement in Alabama on Monday, is demanding justice after saying he was unarmed.

The shooting happened at 9:30 p.m. on Monday at the Homewood Soccer Park in Aliceville, Alabama. After being shot, Peoples was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to AL.com.

Sgt. Mark Trippe said a police officer was looking into a suspicious vehicle in the park when Peoples, who was inside the car, pulled a gun. The officer shot him in response, according to law enforcement. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation added that the officer was treated on the scene for injuries.

Jabari Latrell Peoples’ family is challenging what police say happened

The family is challenging this report and saying Peoples was shot despite being unarmed.

“They followed directions,” the family said in a statement posted on Facebook. “Jabari complied — and within seconds, he was taken to the ground and shot.”

“A witness was present. That person saw everything,” they added. “There was no weapon. There was no threat.”

The family also said that Peoples was left to die after being shot and received no help from the police officer.

“He was left to bleed out on the street,” the statement read.

Jabari Latrell Peoples’ autopsy was reportedly conducted without the family’s knowledge

The family said they weren’t contacted by law enforcement nor medical personnel following the incident. They heard the news from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office the following day at 10 a.m. They said Peoples’ body had already been transported and that an autopsy had been conducted without their knowledge or consent.

“We were denied the right to identify him. We were denied the right to be present,” the family said. “We were denied basic dignity.”

They are also demanding the release of the full police report, the officer’s identification, an independent investigation, as well as body cam and dash cam footage.

“We will pursue this case until the truth is fully exposed, and justice is served — not only for Jabari, but for every family who’s been forced to bury a loved one without answers,” they wrote. “Jabari was a college student. He had a family. He had a future. He was unarmed. He complied. And now he’s gone.”

“Say his name: Jabari Latrell Peoples. His life mattered. His death will not be ignored. And his story will not be rewritten,” the family added.

Social security beneficiaries across the country are set to receive their payments this week.

Per Newsweek, people born between the 21st and 31st of any month are getting their payments beginning on Wednesday.

The Social Security Administration data revealed that the retirees received about $2,002.39 in May. This is the first time that the payment has passed the $2,000 mark, according to Newsweek.

“The average Social Security benefit amount changes monthly,” a spokesperson for the Social Security Administration told Newsweek. “Social Security benefits are based on a worker’s highest 35 years of earnings. As wages tend to rise over time, each new group of retirees raises the average benefit amount, since their benefit calculations typically reflect higher earnings.”

The amount a person receives can also depend on their lifetime income and other factors, such as the age they started to get benefits. At 62, retirees can get up to $2,831 per month. If they wait until age 67, however, they can get up to $4,018. People who wait until age 70 can get a maximum of $5,108 per month.

When are the July payments being sent for Social Security beneficiaries?

In July, the Social Security Administration will send payments on the 1st, 3rd, 9th, 16th and 23rd. While the July payment is for SSI payments, the July 3 checks are for people who have been getting checks since before May 1997. The July 9 payment is for retirement, spousal and survivor beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of any month. On July 16, benefits will go out to people born between the 11th and 20th. Retirees born between the 21st and 31st get their payments on July 23.

What is the cost-of-living adjustment for 2026?

In 2026, recipients can expect to see a 2.5 increase to their benefits, Newsweek reported. This is due to the annual cost-of-living adjustment, which is calculated according to inflation (COLA). The Social Security Administration will officially announce next year’s COLA in October.

House Republicans and a majority of House Democrats have shot down the latest push to impeach President Donald Trump. The vote has created division within the Democratic Party between those who criticized the resolution and those who called out their colleagues for not standing up to Trump.

Impeachment for Trump ‘usurping Congress’s power to declare war’ fails

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a proposal by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, to open an impeachment inquiry against Trump over his decision to bomb several nuclear sites in Iran, which Green’s proposal said “disregarded the doctrine of separation of powers by usurping Congress’s power to declare war.” Although Green had dozens of Democrats voting for his proposal, most of the House Democrats, 128 to be precise, sided with every Republican present to oppose the impeachment inquiry, which therefore failed with a vote of 344-79.

Democratic divide over impeachment strategy

Opposing Green were House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. A number of Democrats expressed their frustration with Green’s proposal.

“What a message to China and Russia — after we take military action, we try to impeach the president,” Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., said.

Several other House Democrats spoke anonymously about the impeachment measure, calling it “unhelpful,” “unserious” and “premature.”  Green characterized the vote as a matter of “conscience” and said he did not have “one scintilla of regret” about proposing impeachment over the Iran strike. Joining Green, meanwhile, were many progressives and representatives from relatively safe districts. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who supported Green’s measure, had called for Trump’s impeachment shortly after the Iran strikes, referring to the mission as “a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers” and “absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.”

The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers.He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations.It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 22, 2025

Latest in a long line of efforts to impeach or oppose Trump

Trump was impeached twice during his first term, once for attempting to politically manipulate aid to Ukraine and again for the January 6 insurrection; both times, the Senate failed to convict him. In addition to these two instances, Green proposed impeaching Trump for other offenses, such as his plan earlier this year for the U.S. to annex Gaza, potentially. Green also heckled the president during his address to a joint session of Congress in March; Republicans and 10 House Democrats voted to pass a measure censuring Green over his interruptions of Trump’s speech.

Despite these setbacks and even opposition within his party, Green does not appear to be backing away from his opposition to Trump. Even though this latest impeachment bid failed to materialize, Green and others will undoubtedly continue to push back against him. Given the president’s track record, it’s likely that this is not the last time another impeachment proposal comes up before Congress.

On June 25, 2025, federal prosecutors have indicated that they will drop several major charges against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, including those regarding allegations of kidnapping, arson and aiding in sex trafficking. While fewer charges remain, the accusations are serious: racketeering and violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for illicit purposes. This case has been unfolding since late 2023 and has become a media sensation. The publicity is not just because of Combs’ celebrity status, but because of the cultural and historical context surrounding powerful Black men in relation to abuse allegations and an overall lack of accountability.

The situation concerns more than a celebrity in trouble; it’s about whether the justice system can hold the ultra-wealthy and well-connected accountable. As most Americans know, race, power and fame play a hand in shaping the pursuit of justice, so the latest headlines surrounding Diddy are being perceived by some as the law backing down from Diddy. Here’s what we know about the embattled mogul’s criminal investigation.

An overview of Diddy’s original charges

As NBC News describes, Diddy initially faced an expansive and severe set of charges. These included federal racketeering, sex trafficking by force, transporting individuals (across state lines) for prostitution, drug distribution and coercion. The charges stemmed in part from multiple civil lawsuits. But the most well-known one of these is the one filed by singer and former partner Cassie Ventura. This lawsuit was filed in November 2023 and alleged physical abuse, rape and surveillance throughout their decade-long relationship. As many people have observed, this lawsuit opened the door for others to come forward with their experience of Diddy. At least four other civil suits were filed by former employees and associates. 

Then, in March 2024, federal agents executed search warrants at Diddy’s homes. During those raids, authorities found drugs including ketamine, GHB and ecstasy, as well as illegal firearms. They also found things like baby oil and personal lubricant. Prosecutors later described these items as “Freak Off” (private parties allegedly filled with drugs and coercive sex) supplies. So, with these incriminating bits of evidence clearly not working in favor of the star, changing his charges seemed unlikely. But, despite Diddy steadily being depicted as a criminal ringleader, some charges have been dropped.   

Why the Feds dropped the attempted kidnapping, attempted arson, aiding and abetting sex trafficking charges 

In a shocking move, federal prosecutors asked the court to dismiss some of the charges against Diddy just before closing arguments. These included kidnapping, arson and aiding in sex trafficking. As many people following the case know, one of the most well-known incidents that went viral is the attempted arson claim made by Kid Cudi. The “Pursuit of Happiness” hitmaker alleges that Diddy blew up his car in a jealous rage over Cassie. However, prosecutors are not pursuing this claim anymore.

The decision to drop the charges was a strategic move. As TMZ reports, the Department of Justice stated that only focusing on charges that they believed they could clearly prove was necessary to streamline the case for the presiding jury. This move came following challenges with witness reliability, but it’s also worth noting that the sheer amount of evidence required for a criminal conviction presented other challenges.

With reports of key witnesses being hesitant to testify (or just having credibility issues), keeping the charges made prosecution riskier and more complicated. So while civil complaints, like the example of ​​Capricorn Clark (former employee alleging she was kidnapped), contained some pretty incriminating narratives about Diddy, not all of the supporting materials were admissible in the federal criminal trial. Ultimately, the authorities felt that overreaching with extensive charges may take away from their main objective.

How much time will P. Diddy get, if convicted?

Although many charges have been dropped, those that remain are nothing to sneeze at. They carry severe penalties. If Diddy is convicted of sex trafficking by force, racketeering and the related charges (under the Mann Act), he could face a minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison. As USA Today reports, “If convicted on the racketeering charge, Combs could face life in prison, while the statutory minimum sentence for sex trafficking is 15 years and for transportation to engage in prostitution is a maximum of 10 years.” This sentence may even be extended to life, depending on what sentencing enhancements are added to it. 

One of the important things to note about federal racketeering laws is that they were technically designed to prosecute people involved with organized crime, which allows for harsh sentencing. That is, however, if the government can prove that the defendant participated in a criminal enterprise over a period of time. Plus, if the drug distribution and firearm offenses are in the mix, legal penalties can stack up relatively quickly. As it stands now, the possibility of a decade-long prison sentence is a very real thing for Diddy if he is found guilty. 

How much money does Diddy have left?

Before these allegations came to light, Diddy’s net worth was around $740 million, according to News Nation. His entrepreneurial and financial empire was stacked. He was connected to companies like Bad Boy Records, Sean John, Revolt TV, Cîroc and DeLeón. Unfortunately for him, once the public caught wind of the allegations, things started falling apart. In 2024, his business relationship with Diageo, which is the parent company behind Cîroc and DeLeón was severed. Then, retailers like Macy’s pulled his Sean John merchandise from shelves and some advertisers even reportedly withdrew from Revolt. 

On top of these financial blows, legal expenses and settlement payouts have really eroded his finances. As of now, analyses suggest that his net worth has significantly diluted. As News Nation confirms, Diddy’s net worth is now closer to $400 million. This number is clearly not shabby, but it does represent a massive chunk of business lost. If Diddy is convicted, his assets will be impacted even more. In that case, they would be seized by the government and he would practically lose it all.

As Sara Azari, criminal trial attorney and NewsNation legal analyst, clarifies, “If he’s convicted of racketeering, he loses $400 million of his net worth…so all of that gets taken by the government. Not only will he lose, but his entire family will too…he will go from riches to rags.” 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is P. Diddy still owner of Ciroc?

According to AP News, as of 2024, Diddy is no longer a co-owner of Cîroc. But that may not technically be for the reasons people think. In May 2023, he sued Diageo (the current owner) over racism, so his relationship with the brand is now nonexistent.  

How many kids does Diddy have?

Diddy has seven kids, named Quincy (his adoptive bonus-son), Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and Love. As People reports, he had his children with four different women, Kim Porter, Misa Hylton, Sarah Chapman and Dana Tran.

A second round of refund payments will be distributed to Fortnite players, their parents or guardians as part of a multimillion-dollar settlement over unwanted in-game purchases.

How much is the FTC sending in refunds?

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Wednesday that more than $126 million in refunds will be sent to Fortnite gamers who filed by Feb. 14. The agency also stated that it is reopening the claims process tied to its 2022 settlement with Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, according to a news release and The Hill.

The agency stated that eligible consumers will have an additional two weeks to file a claim until July 9.

As Blavity reported, Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million to settle the FTC’s claim that the company used dark patterns to “trick” players into making unwanted purchases. Some of those players were children who made unauthorized charges without their parents’ consent, preventing them from reviewing the purchases and disputing the charges.

The FTC sent the first round of payments to more than 629,000 customers in December 2024, amounting to $72 million in refunds. In the latest round of payouts, the agency will send over 969,000 checks and PayPal payments on Wednesday and Thursday to consumers who filed valid claims, according to the news release.

“Today’s announcement brings the total amount of refunds the FTC has issued to consumers related to Epic’s deceptive billing practices to nearly $200 million,” the agency said in the news release.

The FTC stated that consumers selected their payment method when they completed their claim forms. Check recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. PayPal recipients should redeem their PayPal payments within 30 days.

How can I apply for a refund?

You can apply online at www.fortniterefund.com/file-a-claim.

To submit a claim, you’ll need either your claim number or your Epic account ID.

If you don’t receive an email with a claim number, you can find your Epic account ID by following the steps provided on the site.

Who is eligible to apply for a refund?

You may apply for a refund based on the following:

You were charged in-game currency for items you didn’t want between January 2017 and September 2022.

Your child made charges to your credit card without your knowledge between January 2017 and November 2018.

Your account was locked between January 2017 and September 2022 after you complained to your credit card company about wrongful charges.

You must be at least 18 to complete a claim form. If you are not yet 18, a parent or guardian must complete the claim form for you.

How much can consumers expect in payments?

An FTC spokesperson told The Hill that the average refund payment is about $130.

McDonald’s is the latest chain restaurant to change its menu amid the summer season.

According to Men’s Journal, Mickey D’s is removing Krispy Kreme items from its menu in just a few days. Read on for why the companies decided to end their partnership and how long you have to buy your last Krispy Kreme doughnut at McDonald’s.

McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme’s partnership began in 2023

Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s partnership stretches back to late 2023, when the food companies pursued a test rollout of Krispy Kreme items at 160 McDonald’s restaurants in Kentucky, USA Today reported. A year later, in October 2024, McDonald’s locations in the Chicago area started selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts, including the Original Glazed Doughnut, the Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut and the Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled Doughnut.

At the same time, Krispy Kreme locations offered customers a free doughnut if they showed a McDonald’s paper or digital receipt from Oct. 10-14, 2024.

As of March 2025, Krispy Kreme’s famous doughnuts were available at about 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants, Men’s Journal reported. The doughnut company planned to roll out its menu items in participating McDonald’s restaurants by the end of next year.

On Wednesday, Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s announced the end of their partnership, citing profitability as the reason for their split.

“We were excited and pleased to partner with Krispy Kreme,” Alyssa Buetikofer, McDonald’s USA’s chief marketing and customer experience officer, said in a news release. “We had strong collaboration with Krispy Kreme and they delivered a great, high-quality product for us, and while the partnership met our expectations for McDonald’s and Owner/Operators, this needed to be a profitable business model for Krispy Kreme as well.”

“Our two companies partnered very closely, each supporting execution, marketing, and training, delivering a great consumer experience in approximately 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants,” Josh Charlesworth, Krispy Kreme CEO, also noted. “Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us.”

Moving on from the partnership, Krispy is now “focused on making its fresh doughnuts available in more places, not just to eat but to share, through its two largest opportunities: profitable U.S. expansion through high-volume retail points of distribution and capital-light international franchise growth,” according to the news release.

Krispy Kreme menu items will be available at McDonald’s locations until July 2.

There’s increasing speculation about the U.S.’s role in the Israel-Iran ordeal after Donald Trump’s “doomsday plane” is spotted at Joint Base Andrews military facility in D.C. The doomsday plane, also known as the E-4B, is a Boeing 747, is used by the military during times of emergency, Newsweek reported.

What does the arrival of the ‘doomsday plane’ signal about U.S.’s conflict with Iran?

When the E-4B arrived at Joint Base Andrews on last week, reports indicated that the U.S. may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities as the tension between the two countries continues to grow. Flight tracking data from last week showed that the plane took off from Barksdale Air Force Base near Bossier City, Louisiana and arrived at Joint Base Andrews.

While the speculations circulated last week, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson told Snopes that the plane’s flight was part of a “pre-scheduled mission” and it’s unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East.

According Snopes, the Air Force website states that the E-4B is supposed to be used as a command center for the President and other high-ranking officials during times of emergency.

What are the special features of the ‘doomsday plane’?

The E-4B can carry up to 112 people and it’s capable of traveling over 7,000 miles, the New York Post reported. The plane, equipped with retaliatory missiles, is designed to survive nuclear blasts and cyberattacks. It’s also built with the 67 satellite dishes and antennas, making it possible to communicate with anyone in the world.

The plane can can refuel in midair and it can stay in the air for a week without landing, The Post reported. Some of the features of the plane include a briefing room, a conference area and command center.

The follow-up to The Social Network appears to be in the works.

According to Deadline, director Aaron Sorkin is now putting together the plan for a sequel of sorts, The Social Network Part II, after teasing the project for years. Sorkin is producing the Sony Pictures film with Todd Black, Peter Rice and Stuart Besser. Sorkin would write and direct the pic.

What will be the plot of ‘The Social Network 2’?

While it won’t be a direct sequel, Sorkin’s new movie would center on the 2021 Wall Street Journal articles known as “The Facebook Files,” which aimed to expose the harm caused by Facebook. Per Deadline sources, the new film will focus on how Facebook has impacted young people, as well as how it has affected politics. Deadline reported, “Insiders say that while it’s being called part two, it’s not a straight sequel but rather a follow-up to the original movie that explored the origins of what would become the world’s biggest social media platform.”

They continued, “Sources stress that the new film isn’t a ‘January 6’ movie and will focus not just on the 2020 election but also Facebook’s effect on teens, preteens, violence and countries outside the U.S.”

Sorkin wrote the screenplay for the original film, which was directed by David Fincher. The 2010 movie told the story of how Facebook started and overcame significant challenges to become the biggest social media platform in the world. Jesse Eisenberg played Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg in the film, which also starred Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer and Max Minghella.

What has Aaron Sorkin previously said about a second film

Sorkin started teasing the follow-up to The Social Network in 2021 when he said, “What has been going on with Facebook these last few years is a story very much worth telling.” He also said then that a sequel could only happen if Fincher wants to direct the film.

Sorkin continued to tease fans last during a live recording of The Town podcast in 2024, Variety reported. That’s when Sorkin revealed that he’s writing about recent events related to Facebook. He also said on the podcast that he blames Facebook for the Jan. 6 insurrection.

“Facebook has been, among other things, tuning its algorithm to promote the most divisive material possible. Because that is what will increase engagement,” Sorkin said, according to Variety. “That is what will get you to — what they call inside the hallways of Facebook — ‘the infinite scroll’ … There’s supposed to be a constant tension at Facebook between growth and integrity. There isn’t. It’s just growth.”

No other details are known about the project