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CBS News
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
"Good trouble" rallies honor civil rights icon John Lewis on 5th anniversary of his death
Thousands of Americans participated in "Good Trouble Lives On" demonstrations Thursday, a nationwide day of peaceful protest honoring the legacy of civil rights icon and congressman John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his passing. One of the protests took place in Liberty City, near Northwest 15th Avenue and 66th Street, where demonstrators gathered to call for government accountability. Outside the Roots Bookstore, people held signs reading "Stop the Trump destruction" and "Don't give up, don't give in." Many said the rally was about continuing Lewis's legacy of nonviolent resistance and civic engagement. "I am disheartened with what's going on in America. This is not the country I grew up in," said protester Timothy Sylvester. "We have to push back. We have to resist. We have to resist now," added Frank Corbishley, an Episcopal priest and protester. Many at the rally said they were exercising their rights on behalf of those who are afraid to do so. "The current role of this country is going backwards, not forward," said protester Kathy Cole. "We are all American. God said love your neighbor. God didn't say love your Black neighbor, your Haitian neighbor, your Venezuelan neighbor. God said, love your neighbor. And that's what we should be doing." "We need to be very, very concerned about the authoritarianism, about the anti-education, the anti-immigrant, anti-people, anti-human being," said protester Kathy Doil. One organizer said the rally was about what John Lewis stood for: creating change through "good trouble." In his honor, participants cleaned up and spread fresh mulch around the community before the event. "So what we really wanted to impart today with the rally is to be a citizen, to be engaged, to create good trouble," said Kendra Howard, co-founder of the Black Liberation Alliance Movement. "How do you get engaged with your civic leaders? What can you ask for? How do you contact them? How do you hold them true to the values they said they were being elected for?"
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Arrest made in Miami hit-and-run that killed grandma steps from her home
A man accused in a Miami hit-and-run crash that killed a 76-year-old woman across the street from her Liberty City apartment has been arrested, according to police. Koritza Ortiz was crossing Northwest 7th Avenue and 60th Street on Monday morning around 8 a.m. when a driver hit her and fled the scene, Miami police said. Using surveillance video from the area, they were able to identify the white SUV that struck Ortiz. Witnesses were able to give police a description of the driver. Police were able to identify the driver as 33-year-old Rodrick Davis Jr. He was taken into custody early Wednesday morning. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Niko Bellic deserves a comeback in GTA 6: 5 reasons that prove it
Source: Rockstar Games As Rockstar prepares to launch GTA 6, fans are abuzz with speculations about future characters and plots. Amidst the speculations, one name keeps cropping up: Niko Bellic, the legendary hero of GTA IV. Despite his seeming finality, there are good reasons why reviving Niko, either as a protagonist, advisor, or guest star, can add GTA 6's storytelling richness and fan engagement in thrilling ways. 1. Niko's narrative had loose ends to tie While GTA IV wrapped up much of Niko's personal arc, questions remain about his life after Liberty City. GTA 6 could explore how his past shaped him further or show his impact on the criminal world. This continuity would reward longtime fans and deepen the series' lore. 2. He brings a depth of feeling to GTA 6's narrative GTA games tend to balance destruction with instances of somber narration. Niko's down-to-earth, tormented personality would add emotional depth to GTA 6, particularly if the game explores subjects such as loyalty, redemption, or violence consequences. 3. His Eastern European origins comply with recent GTA 6 speculations Rumors also indicate that portions of GTA 6 will feature multicultural cultures and international crime syndicates. Niko's Eastern European heritage could easily fit into that environment, introducing new opportunities for storytelling and gameplay with real, complex characters. 4. Fans demand nostalgia with new twists Nostalgia runs deep, and Niko is still one of the GTA protagonists most adored. A nicely written comeback, as a friend or antagonist, would thrill audiences while enabling Rockstar to add new spins and conflicts to suit contemporary sensibilities. 5. He might mentor or challenge new protagonists GTA 6 will include several playable characters. Niko's experience and cynicism would make him an ideal mentor character or a nuanced antagonist, providing rich interactions and deepening the game's character-based storyline. Niko Bellic's return in GTA 6 is not merely a fan service, it's a chance to infuse narrative substance, emotional depth, and continuity into the series. Whether he plays a big part or a quiet cameo, Niko's inclusion would remind the playerbase why he is still one of the most memorable and relatable characters in GTA. Rockstar can seize the moment to mix the old and new and craft an enhanced, richer GTA universe for all. Also Read: No GTA 6 on Xbox store yet – Is PlayStation taking the lead?
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 reasons why Vice City is the perfect setting for GTA 6
Source: Rockstar Games Vice City returns, but not as you recall. Rockstar is remaking its classical sun-kissed playground for the modern age, and it's not all just nostalgia. From enhanced graphics to fresh environmental mechanics, Vice City in GTA 6 is looking more like a remake than a retrograde. Here are five strong reasons why this location is the perfect choice for the next installment of the series. 1. Next-gen graphics make Vice City pop Source: Rockstar Games Thanks to the muscle of next-gen hardware, GTA 6's Vice City is set to look amazing. The glow of neon lights on wet streets, the more natural feel of character animations, and the added immersion of every palm tree and beach ripple all contribute. It's a visual enhancement that makes the environment feel both movie-like and realistic, so players can imagine that they are strolling through a legitimate, living city. 2. Nostalgia lands differently in HD Source: Rockstar Games Coming back to Vice City is an exercise in tapping into something strong, memory. For veteran players, the city brings back the pastel-colored suits, synth-laden soundtracks, and frenetic missions of GTA: Vice City. But this isn't a simple remaster, it's a complete reimagining. Rockstar knows precisely how to turn nostalgia into something new and deliver both comfort and surprise to old and new players alike. 3. Dynamic weather adds to the chaos Source: Rockstar Games Florida is notorious for storms and hurricanes out of nowhere, and GTA 6 lives up to that volatility. Vice City's new weather system introduces game effects, flooded roads, changing visibility, and gusty winds that will make a routine drive complete chaos. These sequences won't be merely aesthetic; they'll test how players navigate missions and getting around. 4. Special wildlife and geography Source: Rockstar Games Swamps, coastlines, open water, Vice City's environments around it bring forth terrain and creatures never before encountered in the series. Dodging alligators in the Everglades, or racing down coastal roads, the environment brings depth and hazard to discovery. Not just metropolitan chaos, its nature fighting back. 5. The nightlife is alive and electric Source: Rockstar Games Vice City's legendary nightlife returns with a modern twist. Clubs pulse with activity, streets glow after dark, and characters weave in and out of hotspots. Whether you're doing a late-night deal or simply soaking in the atmosphere, the city doesn't sleep, and neither will you. Vice City is not just a background, it's a declaration. With breathtaking scenery, environmental dangers, and a blend of new and vintage, Rockstar's transformed city could be GTA 6's most engaging character. Also Read: GTA 6 fans are convinced Liberty City is making a return Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Geek Culture
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Grand Theft Auto IV' Remaster Reportedly Hitting The Streets Later This Year
Grand Theft Auto VI might have been delayed to May next year, but new rumours suggest that Rockstar Games is gearing up for a remastered port of 2008's Grand Theft Auto IV , and that it could be released as early as this year. The latest rumours come from known Rockstar insider Tez2, who wrote on the GTA forums that someone at the studio had 'hinted' at a GTA 4 port. 'By now it should've gone up a year in development,' the insider added, 'We may end up seeing it drop later this year.' According to Tez2, the port was one of the reasons why Rockstar took down the Liberty City Preservation Project earlier this year, a fan-made mod which would have added a playable version of GTA 4's map into GTA 5 . The insider also hinted that a port of 2012's Max Payne 3 was also in the works, and would release after the GTA 4 remaster, writing that 'If [Rockstar follows] their plan laid out from the pandemic days, they'll do an MP3 port after IV . So that is an opportunity to do a bundle or a Definitive Edition. Max Payne 1 & 2 remakes, and a Max Payne 3 port.' As always, these rumours should be taken with a pinch of salt, although they do make sense considering Grand Theft Auto IV is set in Liberty City, which is also where Grand Theft Auto VI protagonist Lucia Caminos is from, so releasing a port before release not only serves as a good way to tide fans over while they wait, but also introduce some links between the two games. For now, all fans can do is wait for official confirmation from Rockstar on the rumoured remaster. In the meantime, its next mainline entry, Grand Theft Auto VI , is due out on 26 May 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and has recently received its second trailer alongside more details on its characters and world. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Grand Theft Auto Grand Theft Auto IV Rockstar Games
