Stories of survivors emerge from Turkey and Syria earthquake, new allegations against officers who killed Tyre Nichols, and Texas sues over abortion bill guidance. Here is everything you Need2Know for Thursday, February 9, 2023.

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Need2Know: February 9, 2023

Let's get to this morning's need to know headlines now After that catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey in Syria this week. Stories of heroism and resilience are rising from the rubble like a brave seven year old girl from Syria who shielded her brother's head while being trapped under debris for hours. The death toll is now climbed over 17,000 people. It includes at least three U. S. Citizens. Cheddar News will keep you in the know. As the story develops, a 22 year old black man is suing the city of Memphis claiming he was assaulted by the same five police officers who were accused of fatally injuring Tyree Nichols. Monterey areas. Harris claims these five officers who were a part of the Memphis Police Department's controversial scorpion unit surrounded his vehicle and brutally assaulted him. On january 4th, Nichols is deadly. Assault took place just three days later. Harris claims these attacks are proof of a larger systemic issues surrounding violence against black men in Memphis. Those five officers have been fired and charged with second degree murder for the role they allegedly played in Nichols's death. The scorpion unit has since been permanently disbanded. The fallout continues to grow with several other Memphis police officers terminated along with E. M. T. S for failing to properly aid Nichols since graphic body cam footage of nickels assault was released to the public. The end of january protests have exploded across the country, activists are calling for the end to police brutality as well as justice for nickels. The man accused of killing 23 people in a shooting at an el paso texas walmart has pleaded guilty to all federal charges against him. 24 year old Patrick Cretaceous originally pleading not guilty to the 90 federal charges against him for the 2019 shooting. These charges ranged from firearms violations to hate crimes. While on Wednesday, cretaceous appeared in court and changed his plea to guilty of all charges, prosecutors are seeking 90 consecutive life sentences and texas is suing the biden administration over guidance surrounding the issue of abortion pills in the state. Three weeks after the overturning of roe V wade, the Department of Health and Human Services sent out a guidance to pharmacies stating that they could be breaking federal law by refusing to give customers abortion pill subscriptions. But texas is claiming states should create their own laws surrounding abortion and the biden administration was unjustly interfering As glaciers melt at alarming rates around the world. A new study says it poses a huge flooding threat to millions of people, but it's not just icebergs in Antarctica that are causing trouble. A report released by Newcastle University claims 15 million people are at risk from devastating flooding due to the swelling of glacial lakes. These lakes are formed from mountain glaciers that have melted and trickled down to form large pools. People who are living downstream have a heightened risk of flooding and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelinski visited London yesterday where he met with king Charles. The third. The two leaders met at Buckingham palace. Zelinsky thanking the british king for his support to Ukraine as they continue to fight off Russian invaders. The trip comes as the Ukrainian leader works to strengthen his alliances with Western countries in the hopes they will continue to support Ukraine by sending aid and weapons and be sure to stick with us here at cheddar news. More headlines you need to know.