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The Supreme Court is set to hear a case related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which could impact potential charges against former President Trump, while his criminal trial has commenced with five key takeaways. Additionally, China's economy exceeded expectations due to its factories, and NASA is pursuing a high-stakes mission to retrieve Mars rocks.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the deployment of 500 surveillance cameras in Oakland and surrounding freeways to combat crime, with the cameras capable of identifying and tracking vehicles in real-time. While some view the move as an infringement on privacy and a potential for police abuse, Newsom asserts that the surveillance network will provide law enforcement with the tools to effectively combat criminal activity. The $1.6 million contract with Flock Safety will see nearly 300 cameras deployed on city streets and the remainder on nearby state highways, with footage retained for 28 days and not shared with third parties beyond California law enforcement.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the deployment of 500 high-tech surveillance cameras in Oakland and surrounding freeways to combat crime, with the California Highway Patrol contracting with Flock Safety to install the cameras. While some see this as a necessary tool for law enforcement to combat criminal activity, opponents argue that the technology infringes on privacy and could lead to further police abuse of marginalized communities. The move comes as public safety concerns, particularly retail theft, have prompted even liberal leaders to embrace increased policing, and major employers in downtown Oakland have announced a joint $10 million security program.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the abortion pill mifepristone's access, a major bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being hit by a container ship, Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition, federal agents executed search warrants at properties belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani denies involvement in a sports betting scandal.
Massachusetts officials are closing MCI-Concord, the state's oldest men's prison, citing declining incarceration rates and high maintenance costs. The closure is expected to save nearly $16 million in operating costs and avoid $190 million in capital projects. Prisoners will be transferred to other facilities, and the move is seen as a step in the criminal justice reform movement to end mass incarceration. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge praised the decision and urged officials to reinvest the anticipated savings in education, programming, and re-entry services for incarcerated individuals and communities affected by mass incarceration.