Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai testified at his national security trial that he met with U.S. officials Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo during the 2019 anti-government protests but did not ask them to take action. Lai faces life in prison if convicted of colluding with foreign forces and issuing seditious publications. The case is viewed as a test of press freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong under Beijing’s national security law.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, “The Cosby Show” star, dies at 54 in accidental drowning in Costa Rica
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," has died at 54 from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. Warner, who also directed and starred in various TV shows and won a Grammy for music, was pulled out to sea by a current and was pronounced dead despite attempts to assist him. Want More Context? 🔎
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