⚓ Montgomery dock brawl

Happy Thursday! It’s August 10 — people are talking about the Montgomery dock brawl, the pros and cons of Brazil nuts, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly.

⚓ In the news: Montgomery dock brawl

A huge fight broke out on a dock in Montgomery, Alabama. Did race play a role in the brawl? And what's up with all the memes?

⚓ WaPo: A fight broke out on the riverfront of Montgomery after white boaters attacked a Black co-captain on a dock. 13 people were detained for interviews, and 3 white men face misdemeanor assault charges.

⚓ Investigators aren't charging the white men involved with a hate crime. CNN says people are divided on whether the attack was racially motivated.

⚓ The Columbia Missourian: This was an assault, and race definitely played a role. The white boaters believed they were more entitled to the dock space.

⚓ But Newsweek had a different take: The sheer number of boat brawl memes proves that Americans are more united than people may think. Almost everyone supported the physically outnumbered co-captain, regardless of race.

🥜 Cultural trend: Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts are the newest health trend on TikTok. What’s all the fuss about?

🥜 Green Matters says Brazil nuts are worth the hype — they are high in protein, healthy fats, and selenium. Selenium deficiency can increase your risk for cancer and heart disease, so Brazil nuts serve a great purpose in your diet.

🥜 HealthNews loves the trend — Brazil nuts are great for thyroid problems and male fertility, and also help regulate women's menstrual cycles.

🥜 But this Reddit thread says although the health benefits are fine, Brazil nuts taste like garbage. They’re like “lumps of waxy fat” and aren’t worth the hype!

🥜 Medical News Today says they're safe, but don't eat too many. They're high in calories and can cause acute selenium poisoning in high doses, which can sometimes be fatal. Limit yourself to a few per day.

Quick hits from today & yesterday

⚫ The Maui fires reached a death toll of 36. The town of Lahaina is nearly completely destroyed, and thousands were trapped or displaced. (WaPo)

🚔 The FBI raided a residence in Provo, Utah in connection to alleged threats against Joe Biden. The raid ended in the death of the suspect. (ABC News)

⚾ Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Phillies in only his second start after being traded from Detroit. (ESPN)

🏈 Former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III was sentenced to 3-10 years for his role in a crash that killed 23 year old Tina Tintor and her dog. (The Guardian)

That’s it for today. Reply at [email protected] with your takes, topic suggestions, or anything at all. Here at Shades we’re trying something new – quick summaries from different points of view. We’d love to hear what you think.