Five former Memphis police officers were charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, the FDA explores yearly COVID vaccines, and New York City explores electric Uber and Lyft rides. Here is everything you Need2Know for Friday, January 27, 2023.

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Need2Know: January 27, 2023

Let's get to the stories. You need to know this friday morning. Five former police officers in Memphis Tennessee involved in the arrest of Tyree Nichols are now facing murder charges. That's according to the Shelby County District Attorney, a video of the traffic stop which resulted in nickles death will be released around seven p.m. Eastern Standard time tonight. As Attorney Ben Crump says the footage will remind you of Rodney King in many regards. Nichols died three days after the incident. As the officers involved are being investigated for using force with the Bureau of Investigation director saying the encounter was not proper policing. We'll have more on the story later in the hour and the winter weather continues this time in the northern Plains and well into the south. According to the National Weather Service, the system has a forecast that includes a dangerous wind chill with temperatures dropping 10 to 20 degrees below the average at this time of year, blizzard warnings will affect parts of north Dakota and Minnesota with snow also covering parts of Idaho colorado and Utah. Over the weekend, winds in the northern plains are expected to reach gusts of 60 MPH. And the story we told you about earlier this week regarding covid shots. It's moving forward that after a federal advisory panel met on thursday, the goal is to simplify the administration of the administration of the Covid 19 vaccine and make it more of an annual routine for individuals. For now, the pan has yet to provide formal direction but did discuss their aim to inform the FDA on these very measures. Any changes in vaccination policy will need to be ratified by the F. D. A. Commissioner. With the implementation of the strategy requiring approval from the director of the C. D. C. And attention, Uber and Lyft drivers and of course passengers. New york city will require vehicles from the two transportation companies to be electric 100% electric by 2030. The proposed rule will affect around 100,000 automobiles operating across all five boroughs with both Uber and Lyft already setting the goal of making that transition. By 2030. Mayor eric Adams announced the news thursday during his state of the city speech saying his administration will work to install charging infrastructure throughout new york city to power these vehicles and stay tuned to cheddar news More headlines you need to know.