Minnesota governor activates National Guard to respond to violence following black man's death in police custody
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Violent protests, fires, looting and anger erupt in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death: What we know
· USA Today · May 28, 2020 · Another night of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd saw violence, fires and looting as Floyd's family calls for justice.
George Floyd Arrest, Death in Minneapolis Police Custody Spark More Protests
· Wall Street Journal · May 27, 2020
CNN reporting crew arrested live on TV by Minnesota state police
NBC News · 1h ago · Network correspondent Omar Jimenez and the crew could be seen being taken into custody, although what appeared to be Jimenez's media credentials were visible on him.
Protests rage in Minneapolis over George Floyd's death
· CBS News · 1h ago · Angry demonstrations flared over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
Minneapolis unrest: CNN reporter arrested live on air
· BBC · 2h ago · Omar Jimenez was reporting on protests in Minneapolis when he was detained by officers.
Ilhan Omar calls for peace in Minneapolis: 'Show us how to organize a peaceful protest'
Fox News · 20h ago · Floyd's death has sparked protests in the city, with buildings burning, stores looted, and demonstrators clashing with police using riot gear.
2nd night of violent protests over Minneapolis man's death
· ABC News · May 27, 2020 · Protests rocked Minneapolis for the second straight night Wednesday after a man's death in police custody
George Floyd's death sparks massive protests, riots
· CBS News · May 26, 2020 · Videos show police using smoke bombs or tear gas, as well as flash grenades, against the demonstrators.
China's Didi Raises More Than $500 Million for Self-Driving Tech
Wall Street Journal · 2h ago · Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing Technology raised more than $500 million in a funding round led by SoftBank Group for its autonomous driving subsidiary, as it competes with well-backed U.S. startups over self-driving technology.
China's Didi Chuxing raises over $500 million for autonomous driving unit
· Reuters · 6h ago · China's Didi Chuxing said on Friday it had completed a fundraising round of over $500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary.
SoftBank leads $500 million investment in Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi's self-driving car unit
· CNBC · 1h ago · Didi said it will use the funding to "accelerate" the launch of driverless vehicle services in China and abroad.
Man City and Arsenal to lock horns when Premier League restarts on June 17
International Business Times · 2h ago · With 92 games still remaining in the league, the clubs have agreed to finish season before July 25
Premier League to return on June 17
· ESPN · 12h ago · The Premier League is set to resume after the clubs gave "Project Restart" the green light.
Premier League Sets June 17 as Provisional Restart Date
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
Queen's secret letters related to firing of Australian leader to be revealed
NBC News · 3h ago · The ousting of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by the queen's representative in 1975 was seen by some as massive overreach of the monarch’s powers.
Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking
· Reuters · 8h ago · An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country's archives must release letters between Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the sacking of its then prime minister Gough Whitlam.
Australian court rules queen's letters can be made public
· ABC News · 8h ago · Australia’s highest court has ruled to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975
Politics
Minnesota governor activates National Guard to respond to violence following black man's death in police custody
ABC News · 17h ago · Minnesota governor activates National Guard to respond to violence following black man's death in police custody
Violent protests, fires, looting and anger erupt in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death: What we know
· USA Today · May 28, 2020 · Another night of protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd saw violence, fires and looting as Floyd's family calls for justice.
George Floyd Arrest, Death in Minneapolis Police Custody Spark More Protests
· Wall Street Journal · May 27, 2020
Denmark, Norway Ease Border Restrictions, Leave Sweden Out
Bloomberg · 2h ago · Denmark and Norway have agreed to allow leisure travel between the two countries again after overseeing relatively successful efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Norway eases Nordic business travel rules, including Sweden
· Reuters · May 28, 2020 · Norway will allow entry to business travellers from all the other Nordic countries from June 1, in a further easing of coronavirus restrictions, the government said on Thursday, making no distinction for Sweden.
Minneapolis Police Station Torched During George Floyd Protest
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Minneapolis protests escalate as police precinct is set on fire and evacuated; Trump lashes out at looters on Twitter: What we know
· USA Today · 4h ago · A Minneapolis police precinct was overrun and torched late Thursday night as protests intensified following the death of George Floyd.
Minneapolis mayor responds to Trump tweets, police precinct fire
· MSNBC · 7h ago · Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded to tweets from President Trump about sending the National Guard into the city, as well as the decision to evacuate the third precinct police station.
Kayleigh McEnany outlines case behind Trump's social media executive order
USA Today · 11h ago · Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany outlines why President Trump found it necessary to issue an executive order for Twitter to not fact-check his tweets.
Trump could sign order on social media companies later on Thursday: White House
· Reuters · 20h ago · U.S. President Donald Trump could sign an executive order on social media companies later on Thursday, but the timing could change, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh MacEnany said, after Twitter urged readers to check facts in tweets sent by Trump earlier this week for the first time.
Trump expected to sign social media executive order amid feud with Twitter
· CBS News · May 28, 2020 · President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on social media Thursday, two days after Twitter flagged two of his tweets on mail-in ballots with fact check warnings. Paula Reid reports.
UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders
BBC · 15h ago · Hong Kong residents holding a UK overseas passport could gain a route to UK citizenship.
U.K. Plans Citizenship for Hong Kong Residents in Row With China
· Bloomberg · 19h ago · U.K. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab warned the government will open a path to citizenship for 300,000 Hong Kong residents unless China backs down on its planned security laws.
UK opens door to citizenship to over 300,000 HK residents
· Financial Times · 20h ago · Extension to visa rights promised if Beijing does not row back on imposing national security laws on territory
Amnesty Reports Killings in Ethiopia Despite Abiy’s Reforms Push
Bloomberg · 4h ago · Extra-judicial killings, some allegedly by security forces, have continued in Nobel Laureate Abiy Ahmed’s Ethiopia even after the initial reforms, Amnesty International said.
New report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia
· ABC News · 5h ago · A new report by the rights group Amnesty International accuses Ethiopia’s security forces of extrajudicial killings and mass detentions even as the country’s reformist prime minister was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Ethiopian security forces committed 39 extrajudicial killings: Amnesty
· Reuters · 4h ago · Ethiopian security forces in the Oromiya region have executed 39 opposition supporters and arrested thousands of others accused of being members of an armed group, Amnesty International said on Friday.
New report alleges killings, mass detentions in Ethiopia
· Washington Post · 6h ago
Friday, May 29, 2020
NPR | Podcast | Up First · 4h ago · Chaos gripped the Twin Cities again Thursday night into Friday as peaceful protests gave way to spasms of looting and fire-setting. Also, seven people were shot at a protest in Louisville, Kentucky related to the killing of a black woman by police.
Seven shot in Louisville protests over killing of black woman: police
· Reuters · 7h ago · Seven people were shot and at least one was in critical condition after protests in Louisville, Kentucky over the killing of Breonna Taylor, a black woman fatally shot in her apartment in March, police said on Friday.
At least 7 shot, 1 critically, during Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville
· Fox News · 7h ago · At least seven people were shot, one critically, in Louisville, Ky. Thursday night during a protest over the fatal police shooting of a black woman in her home in March, the Louisville Metro Police confirmed.
U.S. to Cancel Visas for Some Chinese Graduate Students
Wall Street Journal · 5h ago
Trump administration to crack down on Chinese student visas: report
· Fox Business · May 28, 2020 · The reported crackdown would apply to 3,000 out of the 360,000 Chinese students in the U.S.
Banning Chinese STEM Students Would Backfire on U.S.
· Bloomberg · 17h ago
New Jersey may have to cut 200K jobs if no federal help: report
Fox News · 6h ago · Gov. Phil Murphy, the New Jersey Democrat, said in an interview Thursday that without financial help from the federal government, hisstate will likely have to cut 200,000 public employees, including police officers and firefighters.
New Jersey May Have to Fire 200,000 Public Workers, Murphy Says
· Bloomberg · 16h ago · New Jersey may have to cut half the state’s 400,000 public employees if the federal government doesn’t help make up a $10.1 billion revenue shortage through June 2021, Governor Phil Murphy said.
U.K. Seeks 5G Alliance to Reduce Dependence on China, Times Says
Bloomberg · 11h ago · The U.K. has proposed forming an alliance of 10 democratic countries in order to reduce their reliance on China for crucial 5G wireless technology, the Times of London reported.
UK seeks alliance to avoid reliance on Chinese tech: The Times
· Reuters · 17h ago · The UK is pursuing forming an alliance of 10 democracies to create an alternative pool of suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China, The Times reported.
What's safe to do during a pandemic? We polled America.
Politico · 11h ago · As states start to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, POLITICO polled Americans to find out which activities they find risky — and asked experts, too.
US unemployment claims top 40M amid coronavirus pandemic
· CNET · 23h ago · Many Americans are out of work even as some states start to reopen.
Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips
New York Times · 12h ago · Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also criticized Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, who has opened an investigation into the firing of the State Department inspector general.
Pompeo blasts Menendez for 'hackery' over Hatch Act probe
· Politico · 15h ago · The Office of Special Counsel cleared the secretary of State of violating the law. Pompeo says the New Jersey senator's failure to disclose that smeared him.
RNC outlines safety protocols for August convention in letter to N.C. Gov. Cooper
Politico · 13h ago · Measures include daily temperature checks and health screenings delivered via an app.
2020 Republican convention: RNC sends Gov. Roy Cooper 'safety protocols' for Charlotte event
· USA Today · 13h ago · There is no mention of face masks or social distancing in the letter.which are both currently the state's guidelines.
White House: President Trump briefed on George Floyd death
USA Today · 14h ago · White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says President Trump was upset upon viewing George Floyd video, wanted the investigation expedited.
White House press secretary voted by mail 12 times in 12 years
· CBS News · May 27, 2020 · McEnany and President Trump have claimed vote-by-mail leads to voter fraud, though there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto withdraws from consideration as Biden's VP pick
Fox News · 15h ago · Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastoon Thursday removed her name from the list of potential running mates for presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden--saying in a statement that while she supports the candidate, she has no desire to join the ticket.
First Latina U.S. senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list
· Reuters · 15h ago · Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, said on Thursday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election.
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto withdraws from Biden VP consideration
· Politico · 15h ago · "I support Joe Biden 100% and will work tirelessly to get him elected this November,” Cortez Masto said in a statement.
Cortez Masto Withdraws From Consideration as Biden Running Mate
· Bloomberg · 16h ago
Minneapolis Police Narrative Is Challenged in Bystander Video
New York Times · May 26, 2020 · The initial police account of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis did not mention that an officer’s knee pinned him to the ground. “Please, I can’t breathe,” he said.
Four Minneapolis policemen fired after death of unarmed black man
· Reuters · May 26, 2020 · Four Minneapolis police officers were fired on Tuesday, a day after a bystander's cell phone video captured one of them kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man who later died in a hospital, the city's mayor said.
Minneapolis officers fired after death of man who pled for air
· NBC News · May 26, 2020 · George Floyd died Monday after he was pinned down by a police officer who put his knee on Floyd’s neck. Mayor Jacob Frey called the incident “wrong on every level.”
VA says it'll stop almost all use of unproven drug on vets
ABC News · 19h ago · Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie says his department has all but stopped use of an unproven malaria drug on veterans with COVID-19
VA says it’ll stop almost all use of unproven drug on vets
· Washington Post · May 28, 2020
Judge rips PG&E's safety record before key bankruptcy vote
ABC News · 17h ago · California power regulators are mulling whether to approve Pacific Gas & Electric’s $58 billion plan for getting out of a bankruptcy caused by a series of deadly wildfires
U.S. Judge Rips PG&E Resistance to Stricter Safety Measures
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
Coronavirus fraud: Foreign government wired $317M for millions of N95 masks that didn't exist
CNBC · 17h ago · Federal authorities unmasked a massive coronavirus scheme to sell a foreign government 50 million N95 face masks that didn't actually exist. That government wired $317 million to pay for the fictional masks
Man charged for $317M sale of virus masks that didn't exist
· ABC News · 17h ago · A Georgia man has been charged in federal court with trying to swindle a foreign government out of $317 million in exchange for a huge shipment of masks to protect against the coronavirus that didn't really exist
House Pulls Surveillance Measure After Trump Tells Republicans to Vote No
New York Times · May 28, 2020 · A bipartisan compromise to reinstate expired F.B.I. powers to investigate terrorism and espionage collapsed amid bipartisan opposition.
House to vote on reauthorizing expired surveillance powers
· CBS News · May 27, 2020 · In a tweet Tuesday, President Trump urged House Republicans to vote against the bill.
FISA renewal in jeopardy amid resistance from Republicans and progressives
· Politico · May 27, 2020 · President Trump on Tuesday night also urged Republicans to oppose bill
Mississippi mayor faces backlash for George Floyd comments: 'I didn't see anything unreasonable'
USA Today · 19h ago · "If you are talking about the incident in MN, I didn't see anything unreasonable," the mayor of Petal, Mississippi tweeted.
Mississippi mayor under fire over comments on George Floyd's death
· NBC News · May 28, 2020 · Mayor Hal Marx of Petal, Mississippi, said he “didn’t see anything unreasonable” in the video of George Floyd's arrest. "If you can talk, you can breathe."
Defying Trump, Twitter Doubles Down on Labeling Tweets
New York Times · 19h ago · Twitter continued fact-checking posts even as President Trump threatened to limit protections for social media companies.
Trump Draft Order Could Seek to Limit Protections for Social-Media Companies
· Wall Street Journal · May 27, 2020 · The draft executive order would make it easier for federal regulators to hold companies such as Twitter and Facebook liable for curbing users’ speech, for example by suspending their accounts or deleting their posts.
White House prepping executive order taking aim at social media giants
· CBS News · May 28, 2020 · The executive order, which is still being drafted, would curb legal protections for social media companies like Twitter and Facebook.
Sen. Tim Kaine says he and his wife Anne Holton tested positive for coronavirus antibodies
USA Today · 19h ago · The positive antibody test means they might have had the coronavirus, but the CDC urges caution about false-positive test results.
Sen. Kaine tests positive for coronoavirus antibody test
· ABC News · 21h ago · Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus antibody tests
Sen. Tim Kaine and wife test positive for coronavirus antibodies
· Fox News · 22h ago · Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies, according to the senator's office, a result that if accurate would indicate that both the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee and his spouse had
Pelosi emphasizes importance of testing for coronavirus, admits she has not been tested
Fox News · 20h ago · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitted Thursday that she has not been tested for coronavirus, nor has she been tested for antibodies to determine if she had previously been infected.
Pelosi has not been tested for coronavirus
· Politico · 21h ago · “I said to the doctor, should I be having a test? He said no," the speaker says.
English Premier League Plans to Resume June 17
New York Times · 20h ago · The most-watched sports league in the world will return, pending a sign off from health authorities, but will play in stadiums without fans and with stringent health protocols.
Women’s Soccer League Announces June Return
· Wall Street Journal · May 27, 2020
New York City could see 400,000 workers return next month in first phase of a long recovery
Politico · 20h ago
At least 200,000 New Yorkers to return to work in phase one of city's reopening: mayor
· Reuters · 23h ago · New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday outlined what the first phase of a gradual reopening will look like in the most populous U.S. city, and said he expected between 200,000 and 400,000 people to head back to work during that phase.
Long Island enters first phase of NY's reopening process
· ABC News · May 27, 2020 · Long Island has become the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it enters the first phase of the state’s four-step reopening process
UN Warns Shortfall Will Shut Yemen Programs as Covid-19 Spreads
Bloomberg · 20h ago · The United Nations is warning that a funding shortage may force it to close many of its programs in Yemen just as the coronavirus spreads in a country already suffering through one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.
Coronavirus Stalks The Country With The World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis
· NPR · 23h ago · With its health care system already in dire condition, conflict-ridden Yemen faces what Doctors Without Borders is calling a potential "catastrophe" as COVID-19 spreads.
Trump says he will extend National Guard coronavirus help to states through mid-August
Fox News · 20h ago · President Trump said Thursday he will extend the help of the National Guard aiding states in their fight against coronavirus through mid-August.
Trump extends National Guard's coronavirus deployment following outcry
· Politico · 22h ago · An earlier cutoff could have blocked federal benefits for thousands of Guard troops aiding relief efforts.
U.S. Indicts North Koreans Alleging a $2.5 Billion Scheme
Bloomberg · 22h ago · The Justice Department accused more than two dozen North Korean and Chinese individuals with operating an illegal global financial network to aid Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons and missile program in violation of U.S. sanctions.
North Koreans Accused of Laundering $2.5 Billion for Nuclear Program
· New York Times · 23h ago · The Justice Department unsealed an indictment accusing nearly three dozen people of using shell companies to launder billions through the global financial system.
New U.S. sanctions on North Korea target state-owned bank
· Washington Post · May 28, 2020 · The Justice Department also charged 33 former government officials in deals that have allegedly reaped more than $2.5 billion for Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons and missile programs.
U.K. May Have Given Up on Brexit Deal, EU’s Trade Chief Says
Bloomberg · 23h ago · The U.K. may have already given up on the prospect of getting a trade agreement with the European Union, one of the bloc’s most senior officials said, adding to signs of increasing friction in the negotiations.
UK says fishing deal with EU by end of June looks unlikely
· ABC News · May 27, 2020 · The U.K.‘s chief negotiator with the European Union says it’s looking increasingly unlikely that the two sides will agree the terms of access to each other’s waters by the end of next month, as hoped
EU must evolve its position in talks on future ties: UK negotiator
· Reuters · May 27, 2020 · The European Union must evolve its position to reach an agreement with Britain, the UK's chief negotiator David Frost said on Wednesday, repeating his position that at the moment the two sides are far apart.
Nation
CNN reporting crew arrested live on TV by Minnesota state police
NBC News · 1h ago · Network correspondent Omar Jimenez and the crew could be seen being taken into custody, although what appeared to be Jimenez's media credentials were visible on him.
Protests rage in Minneapolis over George Floyd's death
· CBS News · 1h ago · Angry demonstrations flared over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
Minneapolis unrest: CNN reporter arrested live on air
· BBC · 2h ago · Omar Jimenez was reporting on protests in Minneapolis when he was detained by officers.
Police free CNN reporter arrested live on TV covering Minneapolis protests
Reuters · 2h ago · Police in Minneapolis released a CNN reporter who was led off in handcuffs along with his film crew while reporting live on television early Friday morning during violent protests in the city.
Minneapolis police arrest CNN crew on live television
· CBS News · 2h ago · A CNN reporting team on the ground in Minneapolis was arrested on live television while covering the protests.
CNN Reporter Arrested on Live TV While Offering to Comply With Police [Update: Governor Sorry]
· Gizmodo · 3h ago · CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested Friday morning by Minnesota state police live on television in the aftermath of a protest over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of local police. Read more...
911 call from Breonna Taylor's shooting death released
CBS News · 15h ago · Taylor's death has sparked national outcry and an FBI investigation.
'Somebody shot my girlfriend': 911 call in police shooting
· ABC News · 15h ago · The boyfriend of a Kentucky woman shot by police in her home told a 911 operator “somebody shot my girlfriend” after police burst into the apartment
911 call from Breonna Taylor shooting released: 'Somebody kicked in the door and shot my girlfriend'
· USA Today · 16h ago · "I don't know what is happening," Kenneth Walker said. "Somebody kicked in the door and shot my girlfriend."
Transcript of 911 call on George Floyd released
CBS News · 12h ago · Floyd, 46, died after a police officer kept his knee on his neck for several minutes while he cried out that he couldn't breathe.
The Death Of George Floyd Sparks Outrage From Both Sides Of The Aisle
· NPR · 17h ago · The Justice Department says it has made the investigation into George Floyd's death "a top priority," after furor over a video depicting a white police officer kneeling on his neck spilled over into widespread protests for a second night.
Minneapolis mayor: 'Why is the man who killed George Floyd not in jail?'
· NBC News · May 27, 2020 · Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday called for charges to be swiftly filed against the officer who pinned Floyd's neck with his knee.
New video shows another angle of George Floyd being restrained by police
MSNBC · 12h ago · Disturbing new video shows another angle of George Floyd being restrained by police and saying he can't breathe before his death.
A Death in Minneapolis
· Wall Street Journal · 15h ago · A video of disturbing police behavior leads to violent protests.
George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes
· BBC · 15h ago · State troops are activated after days of protests over the death of a black man in police custody.
New police bodycam video released following death of George Floyd
· NBC News · 20h ago
Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks
BBC · 5h ago · Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases.
South Korea restores coronavirus lockdown restrictions after new spike in cases
· Fox News · 23h ago · South Korea has reimplemented lockdown restrictions after seeing its biggest spike in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days.
South Korea Reports Biggest Jump in Virus Cases in Almost Two Months
· Bloomberg · May 27, 2020
Rioters torch Minneapolis police precinct during third night of violence after George Floyd's death
Fox News · 6h ago
Protesters gain access to Minneapolis police precinct, set fires in wake of George Floyd death
· ABC News · 11h ago · Protesters gain access to Minneapolis police precinct, set fires in wake of George Floyd death
Eddie Glaude on death of George Floyd: 'Police don’t value the lives of black folk'
· MSNBC · May 27, 2020 · Eddie Glaude, Chairman of the Center for African American Studies at Princeton University and MSNBC contributor, on the death of George Floyd: “Police don’t value the lives of black folk.
Kansas soldier saves 'countless lives' by driving truck into active shooter: reports
Fox News · 6h ago · An active duty soldier in Kansas was credited with saving “countless lives” this week when drove his truck into an active shooter on a bridge.
Soldier Stopped Shooting on Bridge by Driving Into Gunman, Kansas Police Say
· New York Times · 22h ago · The soldier, who is assigned to Fort Leavenworth, drove his car into a man who was firing “randomly” at drivers on a bridge between Kansas and Missouri, the police said.
US Army soldier stops an active-shooter by ramming him with a car on a bridge in Kansas
· Business Insider · May 27, 2020 · Screenshot via KMBC NewsAn active-duty US Army soldier in Kansas stopped a suspected gunman by ramming him with his vehicle, according to law enforcement officials.The suspect fired at oncoming vehicles "with no particular association" using a hand
Police: Soldier saved lives by stopping shooter on bridge
· ABC News · May 27, 2020
Great Clips where coronavirus-infected stylists worked closes after threats
NBC News · 8h ago · More than 100 customers in Springfield, Missouri, were potentially exposed by the stylists who worked while infected.
Missouri Great Clips sites close after virus-related threats
· ABC News · 16h ago · Great Clips has temporarily closed its salons in Springfield, Missouri, after receiving threatening messages following the news that two hairstylists at one of the locations tested positive for the coronavirus and may have exposed 140 customers
Minneapolis Third Precinct police station set on fire after rioters break in
Fox News · 11h ago · The Third Precinct police station in Minneapoliswas set ablaze Thursday night as violent protests continued in the city -- and other cities across the U.S. -- following Monday's death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody.
George Floyd protesters set Minneapolis police station on fire; National Guard called in
· Los Angeles Times · 15h ago · Cheering protesters broke into a Minneapolis police precinct station late Thursday after the department abandoned it, setting it ablaze and igniting fireworks as three days of violent protests spread to cities across the U.S over the death of George Floyd.
Donald Trump on violent Minneapolis protests: Mayor Jacob Frey 'weak,' 'thugs' dishonor George Floyd's memory
· USA Today · 8h ago · Amid escalating violence in Minneapolis after George Floyd's death, President Donald Trump criticized the city's mayor and called protesters "thugs."
Temperature Checks and Desk Shields: C.D.C. Suggests Big Changes to Offices
New York Times · 15h ago · If followed, the guidelines would transform the everyday experience of employees across the country, from executives to clerical workers.
Amid coronavirus, CDC offers guidelines on office reopenings
· Fox News · 21h ago · With many states gradually easing coronavirus lockdowns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines for reopening offices.
Rookie officer killed in Utah after suspect shoots him through door
NBC News · 14h ago · "Our hearts are broken," a police official said. "We lost one of our own."
Utah police officer killed in shootout after domestic violence call, officials say
· Fox News · 15h ago · A Utah police officer died after a fatal shooting and another was injured while responding to a domestic violencecall Thursday, authorities said.
Police, experts condemn knee restraint used on George Floyd
ABC News · 15h ago · Police around the U.S. and law enforcement experts are broadly condemning the way George Floyd, who died in police custody, was restrained by a Minneapolis officer who dug his knee into the man's neck
George Floyd: Minneapolis protests intensify
· BBC · May 28, 2020 · Thousands took to the streets on a second day of protests over the killing of an unarmed black man by a white police officer.
Drone footage shows burning buildings in Minneapolis after George Floyd protests
· NBC News · May 28, 2020 · Following the death of George Floyd, protests erupted in Minneapolis for the second day, with some demonstrators turning violent and causing multiple fires in the city. Homes, businesses and a construction site were affected by the fires.
7-yo holds special prom for his nanny
CNN · 15h ago
7-year-old creates prom for his babysitter
· CBS News · 22h ago · He even invited her with a special "promposal."
George Floyd family attorney: ‘An insult to justice’ that officers involved haven’t been arrested
MSNBC · 15h ago · Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump says the decision by the US Attorney that there wouldn't be prosecution against the officer at the moment is ‘an insult to justice everyday they’re not arrested.’
Benjamin Crump: George Floyd's family wants to stop 'open season' on people of color
· USA Today · 21h ago · Benjamin Crump, the attorney for George Floyd's family, says they hope this is the tipping point to stop the "legalized genocide" of people of color.
Gilgo Beach murders: Authorities identify woman who vanished two decades ago
NBC News · 15h ago · A woman whose partial remains were found on Long Island, New York, nearly a decade ago was identified Thursday as Valerie Mack.
Long Island serial killer victim IDed 2 decades later
· ABC News · 20h ago · Police have identified a woman whose skeletal remains were found along a suburban New York beach highway in an area where body parts of 10 other people had been strewn
Rev. Jesse Jackson calls for nationwide protests after George Floyd's death
USA Today · 18h ago · "Protest until something happens," Rev. Jesse Jackson said in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
George Floyd’s Death and Minneapolis Protests: Live Updates
· New York Times · May 28, 2020 · A wave of protests erupted overnight, with the police firing tear gas and rubber bullets as people set buildings on fire.
Trump signs executive order aimed at social media companies after Twitter fact check
NBC News · 16h ago · President Trump signed an executive order calling on federal regulators to review a law that shields social media companies from being responsible for what people post on their sites.
Trump issues order to stop alleged 'unchecked power' of Twitter video
· CNET · 16h ago · The president issues an executive order asking for clarification of a federal law that shields social media companies from being held legally responsible for user content.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Gwen Carr call for arrest of officers involved in George Floyd's death
NBC News · 16h ago · For Eric Garner's mother, the pain of George Floyd's death was like “opening up an old wound, pouring salt into it.”
Rev. Al Sharpton holds a prayer vigil for George Floyd
· CBS News · 20h ago · Sharpton has spoken on the topic of police violence against African-Americans before – notably in the death of Eric Garner.
George Floyd case: Family, friends describe him as 'gentle giant' looking for a new life
Fox News · 16h ago · George Floyd's family, friends describe the 'gentle giant' who was killed Monday night in Minneapolis
'Gentle giant': Friends and family remember George Floyd
· USA Today · 21h ago · Family and friends want to remember George Floyd as a kind, friendly and goofy man. The 46-year-old security guard was killed after an arrest.
Police Officer Involved in George Floyd’s Death Has History of Conduct Complaints
Rolling Stone · 16h ago · Derek Chauvin has been the subject of at least 12 complaints, including use-of-force
George Floyd case: Two Minneapolis cops caught on tape have history of conduct complaints
· Fox News · 19h ago · Two Minneapolis police officers seen on tape in George Floyd killing have a history of conduct complaints against them.
Minneapolis mayor makes emotional call for peace
CBS News · 17h ago · Mayor Jacob Frey held back tears as he called for calm in the wake of violent protests over George Floyd's police death.
Minneapolis mayor says anger over George Floyd death 'not only understandable, it's right'
· NBC News · 19h ago · "Anger and sadness that has been ingrained in our black community, not just because of five minutes of horror, but 400 years,” Mayor Jacob Frey said.
Minneapolis mayor vows 'awakened' peace after George Floyd protests
· MSNBC · 21h ago · Following intense protests in the wake of George Floyd's death during an arrest with police, Mayor Jacob Frey says the non-black community must understand "400 years of anger and sadness" that is the "truth" of the black community.
Thinner slice of Le Pain Quotidien in U.S. after bankruptcy
CBS News · 18h ago · European bakery chain, slammed by competitors, then COVID-19, to sell it 98 U.S. locations. Only 35 of them to reopen.
Bakery Chain Le Pain Quotidien’s U.S. Arm Files Bankruptcy
· Bloomberg · May 27, 2020
Le Pain Quotidien's US restaurants file for bankruptcy
· Fox Business · May 27, 2020 · The Belgian company's U.S. arm said in court papers it hoped to avert a complete liquidation of its 98 Le Pain Quotidien locations with a proposed $3 million sale of the business to fast-casual restaurant operator Aurify Brands LLC.
Texas bar owner prohibits customers from wearing masks
CBS News · 19h ago · "f they FEEL (not think) that they need to wear a mask, they should stay at home," the sign says. "Sorry, no mask allowed."
'Sorry, no mask allowed': Texas bar resists coronavirus guidance, turns away mask wearers
· USA Today · 23h ago · "Sorry for the inconveniences please bear with us thru the ridiculous fearful times," reads the sign on the front of the Liberty Tree Tavern in Texas.
Texas bar owner bans customers from wearing coronavirus masks inside
· Fox News · May 27, 2020 · A Texas tavern said this week that it will not serve customers who wear coronavirus protective face masks, according to a report.
NSA warns of ongoing Russian hacking campaign against U.S. systems
Reuters · 21h ago · The U.S. National Security Agency on Thursday warned government partners and private companies about a Russian hacking operation that uses a special intrusion technique to target operating systems often used by industrial firms to manage computer infrastructure.
Russian Military Hackers Behind Ongoing Cyber Attack, NSA Warns U.S. Organizations
· Forbes · 22h ago · The National Security Agency (NSA) has today issued an advisory concerning an ongoing Russian military hacking campaign.
Business
Stock market live updates: Dow futures rally 500 points, vaccine hope, Southwest jumps
CNBC · May 26, 2020 · A conversation about the latest market-moving news, including progress on a coronavirus vaccine candidate.
Stock Markets Jump on Recovery Hopes: Live Updates
· New York Times · May 25, 2020 · The latest on stock market and business news during the coronavirus outbreak.
Futures hit by Sino-U.S. tensions at the end of strong month
Reuters · 3h ago · U.S. stock futures dropped on Friday as investors braced for President Donald Trump's response to China's national security legislation for Hong Kong, threatening to take the shine off another month of strong gains for Wall Street.
Global Stocks Mixed as U.S.-China Tensions Simmer
· Wall Street Journal · 8h ago · International stocks wavered, as investors braced for President Trump’s response to China’s push for tighter security controls on Hong Kong.
Trump's tweet that got tagged for 'glorifying violence' used a phrase from a 1960s cop whose policies started a race riot
Business Insider · 3h ago · Getty ImagesTwitter on Friday tagged a tweet by President Donald Trump about protests in Minneapolis with a warning that it "glorified violence."In the last line of the tweet, Trump said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."The pre
Twitter Says Trump Minneapolis Post Broke Rules, Glorified Violence
· Bloomberg · 7h ago · Twitter Inc., which this week earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s ire by posting fact-check notices next to one of his tweets, has put up a rule-violation notice on one of his most recent missives that included the phrase “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Ilhan Omar calls for peace in Minneapolis: 'Show us how to organize a peaceful protest'
Fox News · 20h ago · Floyd's death has sparked protests in the city, with buildings burning, stores looted, and demonstrators clashing with police using riot gear.
2nd night of violent protests over Minneapolis man's death
· ABC News · May 27, 2020 · Protests rocked Minneapolis for the second straight night Wednesday after a man's death in police custody
George Floyd's death sparks massive protests, riots
· CBS News · May 26, 2020 · Videos show police using smoke bombs or tear gas, as well as flash grenades, against the demonstrators.
Renault to Cut Over 14,000 Jobs, Slash Production Amid Autos Slump
Wall Street Journal · 3h ago
Renault to Cut 14,600 Jobs Worldwide
· Bloomberg · 6h ago
French carmaker Renault announces 15,000 job cuts worldwide
· ABC News · 7h ago · French carmaker Renault has announced 15,000 job cuts worldwide as part of a 2 billion-euro cost-cutting plan over three years
Twitter Flags Trump Tweet About Minneapolis Protests for 'Glorifying Violence'
Wall Street Journal · 4h ago · Twitter placed a notice on a tweet from President Trump, shielding it from view for breaking what the company said are its rules about glorifying violence.
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Minneapolis for 'glorifying violence'
· CNBC · 5h ago · Twitter has slapped a "public interest notice" on a tweet from President Donald Trump, saying it violated its rules on glorifying violence.
Twitter flags tweet by Trump as 'glorifying violence' as protests rage in Minneapolis
· Los Angeles Times · 5h ago · Twitter tags a tweet by President Trump as a violation of its rules on violence after he threatened a harsh crackdown on protests in Minneapolis.
Twitter adds 'glorifying violence' warning to Trump tweet
ABC News · 5h ago · Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald J
Twitter attaches disclaimer to Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
· Reuters · 6h ago · Twitter accused President Donald Trump on Friday of "glorifying violence", attaching a disclaimer to one of his tweets about unrest in Minneapolis that it said broke its rules.
Twitter Puts Warning on Trump’s Floyd Tweet For Glorifying Violence
· Bloomberg · 5h ago
House Passes Uighur Human Rights Bill, Prodding Trump to Punish China
New York Times · May 27, 2020 · The House overwhelmingly cleared legislation that would punish top Chinese officials for detaining more than one million Muslims in internment camps.
Dow Jones Futures: Trump China News May Not Break Coronavirus Stock Market Rally; Renault, Twitter In Focus
· Forbes · 6h ago · Donald Trump, the U.S. president, appears poised to sign measures against China that would spur tensions further. He wants to punish Chinese officials
Trump Set to Rebuke China on Muslims After Friction on Hong Kong
· Bloomberg · 10h ago · President Donald Trump appears poised to sign a measure that would punish Chinese officials for imprisoning more than one million Muslims in internment camps, as he looks to rebuke Beijing over its crackdown in Hong Kong and its response to the coronavirus.
End of home advantage? What Premier League can learn from Bundesliga empty stadiums
BBC · May 27, 2020 · Having watched the Bundesliga restart in Germany, here are four things we have noticed that could affect Premier League games behind closed doors.
English Premier League to resume June 17
· Politico · 20h ago · Games will be played behind closed doors.
Bundesliga scores, takeaways: German league showing there's no home-field advantage without fans
· CBS News · May 26, 2020 · Home teams are 3-7-12 while playing behind closed doors
Virgin Australia's administrator to shortlist two bidders early next week
Reuters · 9h ago · The administrator of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd said it expected to shortlist two preferred bidders early next week after parties confirmed non-binding indicative proposals to acquire the airline on Friday.
Virgin Australia Set to Shortlist Suitors Again for Next Round
· Bloomberg · 20h ago
Watch: Minneapolis official sings 'Amazing Grace' in emotional tribute to George Floyd
NBC News · 20h ago · In an emotional moment, Minneapolis City Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins sang "Amazing Grace" in tribute to George Floyd, who was killed after an incident with police that has ignited protests in the city.
Eye Opener: U.S. sees 100,000 COVID-19 deaths
· CBS News · May 28, 2020 · The U.S. has surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths, a grim milestone for the country leading the world in confirmed cases. Also, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called for criminal charges in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of police.
Minneapolis mayor: 'Bleeding needs to stop'
· MSNBC · May 27, 2020 · Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey addresses the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police.
Trump has officially declared war on Twitter and Facebook. Here's the latest on the executive order targeting social media and the reaction at internet companies. (TWTR, FB, GOOG, SNAP)
Business Insider · 12h ago · REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstDonald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that calls for "transparency and accountability from online platforms."The order represents a remarkable and direct challenge tosocial media companies like Twitter and Faceboo
Why Twitter labeling Trump’s tweets as “potentially misleading” is a big step forward
· The Verge · May 27, 2020
Twitter Fact Checks Viral Tweets Misidentifying Officer Involved In George Floyd’s Death
· Forbes · 19h ago · Twitter is continuing to issue fact checks after angering President Donald Trump
Oil drops as surprise U.S. stock build douses demand recovery hopes
CNBC · May 27, 2020 · Oil prices slid for a second consecutive session on Thursday as U.S. industry data showed a steep and surprising build-up in crude stockpiles, dampening hopes of a smooth demand recovery as the world begins to ease its way out of coronavirus lockdowns.
Oil drops as surprise U.S. stock build douses demand recovery hopes
· Reuters · May 27, 2020
California regulator approves PG&E's Chapter 11 reorganization plan
Fox Business · 13h ago · The regulatory approval came hours after a federal judge blasted the company for engaging in behavior that he believed is endangering lives.
California regulator approves PG&E's Chapter 11 reorganization plan
· Reuters · 14h ago · PG&E Corp said on Thursday its Chapter 11 reorganization plan has been confirmed by a California power regulator, bringing the power provider one step closer to emerge from bankruptcy and participate in a state-backed wildfire fund.
Here are some instances where Facebook has been an arbiter of truth
CNBC · 20h ago · Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is not an arbiter of truth, but there have been instances throughout the company's history where it has played the role of arbiter of truth.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responds to criticism after dustup over adding fact-check labels to Trump's tweets
· Business Insider · May 27, 2020 · Anushree Fadnavis/ReutersTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to criticism from President Donald Trump and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a series of tweets Wednesday night.Trump lashed out at Twitter after a fact-checking label was added to several of
Twitter's Jack Dorsey fires back at Zuckerberg, defends fact-checking Trump tweets
· Fox News · May 27, 2020 · Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey fired back at Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who criticized the tech giant's decision to fact-check President Trump's tweets about mail-in voting.
Chase Sapphire members can redeem their points for groceries during pandemic
USA Today · 15h ago · The "Pay Yourself Back" program will allow eligible cardholders to apply points to pay for purchases in grocery stores, dining and more.
Chase Steps Up With Enhancements For Cardmembers During COVID Crisis
· Forbes · 19h ago · Chase Bank has enhanced benefits on the Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve credit cards. Benefits include increased earnings on groceries and the ability to redeem points for expenses other than travel.
French jobless numbers surge as Europe limps out of lockdown
Financial Times · 21h ago · Business and consumer confidence tentatively rebounds from record fall
Italian Business Confidence Remains at Lowest Level in Years
· Bloomberg · May 28, 2020
NSA warns of new "Sandworm" cyberattacks by Russia-backed hackers
CBS News · 21h ago · The "Sandworm" hacking team has been exploiting a serious flaw in commonly used email software to obtain "any attacker's dream access," the NSA said.
National Security Agency Exposes Tool Used By Russian Hackers
· Bloomberg · 22h ago · The National Security Agency publicly accused an infamous Russian hacking group of exploiting a flaw in software commonly found in Linux computers on Thursday.
NSA: Russian agents have been hacking major email program
· ABC News · 15h ago · The U.S. National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating 2017 malware attack has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier
Tesla's Musk earns $770M in stock options, company confirms
ABC News · 16h ago · Tesla has confirmed that CEO Elon Musk will get the first tranche worth nearly $770 million of a stock-based compensation package triggered by the company meeting several financial metrics
Elon Musk earns first performance-based payout from Tesla, worth more than $700 million
· CNBC · 16h ago · Musk earned the first portion of the stock options for keeping the company's market capitalization at $100 billion.
Nordstrom's 1Q sales fell 40% as pandemic shuttered stores
ABC News · 16h ago · Upscale department store retailer Nordstrom's sales plunged 40% in its fiscal first quarter when the pandemic temporary shuttered its stores
Nordstrom sales fall 40%, but retailer says it has 'sufficient liquidity' to weather pandemic
· CNBC · 17h ago · Nordstrom's net sales fell 40% during the first quarter, the company said Thursday, but the department store chain is confident it remains in a strong financial position to work through the coronavirus pandemic, unlike some of its peers.
UPS adds 'peak' surcharge amid coronavirus fueled delivery spike
Reuters · 16h ago · United Parcel Service Inc on May 31 will slap surcharges on U.S. e-commerce companies that have flooded its delivery network with shipments of everything from packaged food to patio furniture since the coronavirus took hold in March.
UPS adds peak delivery surcharge to manage e-commerce demand amid coronavirus
· Fox Business · 20h ago · UPSis adding "peak" surcharges for companies that have been inundating its delivery network with too many packages and oversize items during the coronavirus pandemic.
UPS Adds Peak Delivery Surcharge to Manage E-Commerce Demand Amid Coronavirus
· Wall Street Journal · 22h ago
What you need to know about Section 230, the controversial part of an internet law Trump targeted in a new executive order
Business Insider · 17h ago · White HousePresident Trump signed an executive order on Thursday in an attempt to rein in social-media companies, following Twitter's decision to flag two of his tweets with a fact-check label.The order involves Section 230, a provision in a 1996 la
What is Section 230? Legal Shield for Websites is the Targeted by Trump
· New York Times · 22h ago · Section 230, from a 1996 federal law, was meant to protect young internet companies from liability. Lawmakers have threatened to change it.
Brown University to Cut 11 Varsity Sports
Wall Street Journal · 17h ago
Brown Thins Varsity Sports Teamsin Effort to Find More Winners
· Bloomberg · 20h ago
ING: China's GDP -1.5% for 2020
Bloomberg · May 27, 2020
Ranking college basketball's top 15 transfers of the 2020 recruiting cycle
· CBS News · May 27, 2020 · Here are the top 15 transfers to watch coming out of the 2020 recruiting cycle
'No Mask – No Entry,' Cuomo Says As He Allows Businesses To Insist On Face Coverings
NPR · 19h ago · "You don't want to wear a mask — fine," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says. "But you don't have a right to then go into that store if that store owner doesn't want you to."
New York Gov. Cuomo says businesses will be allowed to deny entry to people not wearing a face covering
· CNBC · 21h ago · New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an executive order Thursday to authorize businesses to deny entry to people who are not wearing masks or face coverings.
Cuomo signs order allowing NY businesses to deny entry to customers without masks
· Fox News · 21h ago · New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order on Thursday permitting businesses to deny customers access to their shops if they are not wearing a face mask.
ACLU sues facial recognition startup Clearview AI for privacy and safety violations
Venture Beat · 19h ago · The ACLU claims Clearview AI "will end privacy as we know it if it isn't stopped" and calls the startup a threat to safety.
A.C.L.U. Accuses Clearview AI of Privacy ‘Nightmare Scenario’
· New York Times · 20h ago · The facial recognition start-up violated the privacy of Illinois residents by collecting their images without their consent, the civil liberties group says in a new lawsuit.
ACLU sues facial recognition firm Clearview AI, calling it a ‘nightmare scenario’ for privacy
· The Verge · 21h ago
White House Won't Issue Economic Projections This Summer
Wall Street Journal · 21h ago · The White House won’t issue updated economic projections this summer because of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a senior administration official.
White House won't release summer economic forecast amid financial turmoil from coronavirus
· Fox News · 22h ago · The White House has decided against releasing a new round of updated economic projections this summer in an unprecedented move as the country continues to reel financially from thecoronavirus-spurred downturn.
White House won't issue economic projections this summer
· ABC News · 23h ago · A Trump administration official says the White House won't release its official midyear economic update this summer
Cyprus to pay for the vacation of tourists who catch the coronavirus during their stay
CNBC · 23h ago · The Cypriot government has said it will cover the vacation costs of any tourists who contract the coronavirus while holidaying in the country.
To Lure Back Tourists, Cyprus Says It Will Cover Costs If They Contract Coronavirus
· NPR · 23h ago · Cyprus "is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during their stay, as well as their families and close contacts," the government says.
Coronavirus: Cyprus to pay holiday costs of infected tourists
· BBC · May 27, 2020 · The government will cover anyone who tests positive while on holiday on the Mediterranean island.
Cyprus to cover costs for infected tourists
· ABC News · May 27, 2020
Technology
China's Didi Raises More Than $500 Million for Self-Driving Tech
Wall Street Journal · 2h ago · Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing Technology raised more than $500 million in a funding round led by SoftBank Group for its autonomous driving subsidiary, as it competes with well-backed U.S. startups over self-driving technology.
China's Didi Chuxing raises over $500 million for autonomous driving unit
· Reuters · 6h ago · China's Didi Chuxing said on Friday it had completed a fundraising round of over $500 million for its autonomous driving subsidiary.
SoftBank leads $500 million investment in Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi's self-driving car unit
· CNBC · 1h ago · Didi said it will use the funding to "accelerate" the launch of driverless vehicle services in China and abroad.
SoftBank has doubled Vision Fund CEO's pay to $15 million despite record losses of $18 billion
CNBC · 2h ago · Rajeev Misra, the CEO at SoftBank Vision Fund, has seen his pay double from $7 million to $15 million despite bets costing SoftBank billions.
SoftBank Vision Fund head's pay doubled last year despite massive losses
· Reuters · 11h ago · SoftBank Vision Fund's head, Rajeev Misra, saw his total pay for the past business year more than double to roughly $15 million, even as the fund's underperformance pushed SoftBank to a record operating loss of some $13 billion.
The Technology 202: Here’s how Trump’s executive order is expected to target tech companies
Washington Post · May 28, 2020 · The order takes aim at a key provision shielding tech companies from lawsuits in the wake of Twitter applying label’s to two misleading Trump tweets.
Trump vs. Twitter: What you need to know about the free speech showdown
· CNET · 2h ago · The president takes aim at social media companies through an executive order.
Executive order takes aim at social media companies
· CBS News · 16h ago · The president and attorney general said the administration is working on legislation, too.
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz is stepping down from the helm of his AR start-up
CNBC · 5h ago · Augmented reality start-up Magic Leap announced layoffs last month and now Rony Abovitz, the founder and CEO, is stepping down.
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz to step down
· The Verge · 14h ago
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz is stepping down
· Venture Beat · 14h ago · Magic Leap founder Rony Abovitz confirmed he has raised a new round of funding, and he also said that he will step down as the CEO.
CVS is testing driverless vehicles in Houston for safe, socially distanced medical deliveries
The Next Web · 5h ago · Self-driving vehicle startup Nuro announced yesterday that it will deliver medical prescriptions autonomously to residents in parts of one Texas city. It could be a boon for the health and safety of those made even more vulnerable because of the coronavirus pandemic.
CVS, Nuro to test driverless prescription delivery in Houston area
· Reuters · 19h ago · CVS Health Corp and unmanned vehicle delivery Nuro in June will start testing a service that drops prescriptions and other essentials free of charge to some customers in the Houston area, the companies said on Thursday.
CVS Pharmacy partners with Nuro to test self-driving vehicle prescription delivery
· CNBC · 20h ago · CVS Pharmacy plans to test delivering prescriptions using self-driving vehicles next month as part of a pilot program in Houston.
Twitter hides Trump’s Minnesota tweet, saying it ‘glorifies violence’
The Next Web · 6h ago · Twitter has just hidden US President Donald Trump‘stweet about the situation in Minnesota, saying it “glorified violence.”The company didn’t delete the tweet as it thought “it may be in the public interest for the tweet to remain accessible
Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'
· BBC · 6h ago · For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.
Twitter censors Trump's Minneapolis tweet for 'glorifying violence'
· Fox News · 6h ago · Twitter has once again taken action against President Trump, this time censoringa tweet for "glorifying violence" in his late-night response to the ongoing violence in Minneapolis.
UFC On ESPN 9: Blagoy Ivanov Vs. Augusto Sakai Odds And Predictions
Forbes · 8h ago · On Saturday, there is a heavyweight clash set for the co-main event spot, and it features No. 12 contender Blagoy Ivanov taking on No. 13-ranked Augusto Sakai.
UFC Fight Night -- Tyron Woodley vs. Gilbert Burns: Fight card, odds, start time, date, location
· CBS News · 20h ago · Woodley and Burns will battle with massive ramifications for the welterweight division
Xbox Series X backward compatibility might be its biggest selling-point over PS5
International Business Times · 9h ago · Microsoft already assured consumers that its console will support games for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and even the first-generation Xbox.
Xbox Series X Doubles Down On Backward Compatibility, Breathing New Life Into Old Games
· Forbes · 23h ago · The Xbox Series X will be the most compatible console ever according to Microsoft.
‘Thousands’ of old Xbox games promised to work with Xbox Series X
· Washington Post · May 28, 2020 · The feature is one of Xbox's defining benefits.
Trump’s Executive Order Is ‘Illegal,’ Section 230 Author Says
Forbes · 14h ago · Trump’s order is intended to erode protections for Twitter, Facebook, and Google.
Donald Trump’s executive order is ‘plainly illegal,’ says co-author of Section 230
· The Verge · 20h ago
Executive order is expected to curtail protections for social media companies
· Business Journals · May 28, 2020 · The move is almost certain to face a court challenge and is the latest salvo by President Donald Trump in his repeated threats to crack down on online platforms.
Trump signs executive order attacking Section 230 legal protections for Facebook and Twitter
Venture Beat · 17h ago · Trump signed an executive order aimed at legal protections for companies like Facebook and Twitter after a warning label was put on a Trump tweet.
Trump Signs Executive Order Attempting To Restrict Liability Protections Of Internet Companies Like Twitter
· Forbes · 17h ago · Trump admitted it would likely head to court and legislators would need to be involved in such a move.
DoorDash’s new Storefront feature will help restaurants set up their own websites
The Verge · 17h ago
DoorDash to create websites for restaurants' online food ordering
· Reuters · May 28, 2020 · Food delivery company DoorDash will announce on Thursday a service to help restaurants build their own websites for online ordering so they do not have to pay marketing commissions to the platform itself.
Leaked draft details Trump’s likely attack on technology giants
Ars Technica · 23h ago · Draft executive order claims that technology giants have “dangerous power.”
Trump executive order: Leaked draft slams Twitter, Facebook for 'censoring'
· CNET · May 28, 2020 · As the president ramps up his feud with social media companies, Twitter's Jack Dorsey says he's "ultimately accountable" for decisions the company makes.
Hulu is testing an official Watch Party feature (for some viewers)
The Next Web · 17h ago · In this era of social distancing, online watch parties — watching online content in sync with friends — have become commonplace, but doing so usually requires specialized third party services.
Hulu launches a new Watch Party feature for virtual viewing parties and chat
· TechCrunch · 22h ago · Hulu today is introducing a new feature called “Hulu Watch Party,” its first social feature that will allow viewers to virtually watch Hulu together at the same time while in separate locations and chat with one another within the Hulu app.
Amazon Site Crashed Around U.S., Affecting at Least 75,000 Users
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Amazon Was Temporarily Down For Some Users
· Forbes · 18h ago · Amazon’s website was down for at least 40 minutes on Thursday.
The Best Features From Windows 10's Big May 2020 Update
Gizmodo · 19h ago · Microsoft’s big May 2020 update for Windows 10 is here, and it’s packed with a bunch of new features and changes. This isn’t one of those subtle “security updates” that patches up a few bugs within Windows but doesn’t change your UI or how you interact with your operating system.
Here’s What’s New In The Windows 10 May 2020 Update
· Forbes · May 28, 2020 · The first of this year's major Windows 10 updates is here. Let's take a look at what's new.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 update with Linux and Notepad enhancements
· CNBC · May 27, 2020 · Microsoft is sprucing up its longstanding Notepad app and making it possible for Windows to take dictation in more languages.
Windows 10 May 2020 Update now available with built-in Linux kernel and Cortana updates
· The Verge · May 27, 2020
U.S. Consumed More Renewables Than Coal for First Time in 134 Years
Wall Street Journal · 19h ago
U.S. Renewables Outstrip Coal For First Time Since 19th Century
· Bloomberg · 22h ago
Amazon to turn 125,000 pandemic hires into permanent jobs
CBS News · 20h ago · Retail giant says most of the seasonal workers hired amid delivery surge during COVID-19 lockdowns can stay on.
Amazon Is Offering To Keep 125,000 Workers It Hired For The Pandemic
· NPR · May 28, 2020 · Amazon has hired 175,000 temporary workers to deal with spike in online shopping during the pandemic. Now it's offering most of them permanent jobs.
Amazon to keep most of the jobs it added during pandemic
· Fox Business · May 28, 2020 · Amazon says it will let 125,000 of 175,000 temporary workers hired during coronavirus stay on full-time.
NSA: Russia's Sandworm Hackers Have Hijacked Mail Servers
Wired · 22h ago · In a rare public warning, the US spy agency says the notorious arm of Russian military intelligence is targeting a known vulnerability in Exim.
The NSA has a warning: Russia's most infamous hackers are still active
· NBC News · 22h ago · The alert describes how the GRU is targeting a vulnerability in unpatched Unix systems, an alternative to the operating systems of Microsoft and Apple.
Monument Valley maker Ustwo launches Go Go Bots instant game on Facebook
Venture Beat · 23h ago · Monument Valley maker Ustwo and Facebook are launching the Go Go Bots "strategic climbing" game on Facebook Gaming today.
Monument Valley studio Ustwo just launched a new game on Facebook
· The Verge · 23h ago
Entertainment
Sophie Deraspe’s ‘Antigone’ Wins Best Film at Canadian Screen Awards
Variety · 2h ago · Members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television voted to crown Sophie Deraspe’s “Antigone” as best film at the Canadian Screen Awards Thursday, presented virtually by broadcasters CBC and CTV.
‘Antigone’ Named Best Picture At Canadian Screen Awards
· Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Antigone, Sophie Deraspe’s haunting French-language drama that set its adaptation of the Greek tragedy as a tale of a modern-day refugee family in Montreal, won Best Picture and tied François Girard’s The Song of Names with five wins overall Thu
'Duck Dynasty' star reveals he has a long-lost daughter from affair 45 years ago
NBC News · 2h ago · Phil Robertson, 74, has welcomed a 45-year-old daughter into the famous family after a DNA test showed she was his child.
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson reveals he has a daughter who he had previously never met
· Fox News · 12h ago · Phil Robertson is adding to the family.
Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong
Washington Post · 3h ago · Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei believes the newly passed national security law for Hong Kong augurs the end for the semi-autonomous city
Ai Weiwei says new security law is the end of Hong Kong
· ABC News · 3h ago
Cardi B on Minnesota looting: 'People are left with no choice'
International Business Times · 5h ago · The death of an African-American man George Floyd in police custody in Minnesota has led to mass protests.
Cardi B speaks out on Minnesota looting amid George Floyd's death: ‘It is what it is’
· Fox News · 12h ago · Cardi B has never been one to hold her tongue.
Fan Bingbing Returning To Screens After Two-Year Absence Following Tax Evasion Scandal
Deadline Hollywood · 5h ago · Chinese megastar Fan Bingbing is poised to make her screen comeback after a two-year exile following the tax evasion scandal that saw her retreat from the limelight.
China’s Fan Bingbing Set for Comeback in Youku TV Series
· Variety · 9h ago · Disgraced Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing has spent the past two years off the radar following an explosive 2018 tax evasion scandal. But she is expected to reemerge soon in a period drama on Chinese streamer Youku.
Australia Sets Comprehensive COVID-Safe Guidelines For Film & TV Production
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · While the Hollywood unions and studios are still deliberating over protocols for safe return to production amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian film and TV industry has released its COVID-Safe Guidelines to help get their industry back to work.
Unions, Studios Still Wrestling With Back-to-Work Guidelines: ‘We Need to Do it Right’
· Variety · May 27, 2020 · The entertainment industry’s blueprint for resuming production amid the pandemic remains a work in progress, leaders of SAG-AFTRA, the DGA and IATSE said in a rare joint statement on Wednesday.
John Krasinski Defends Selling ‘Some Good News’ YouTube Show To ViacomCBS
Deadline Hollywood · 11h ago · John Krasinski has spoken out against the social media complaints regarding his decision to sell the popular YouTube show Some Good News to ViacomCBS. Speaking on former The Officeco-star Rainn Wilson’s Instagram Live show, Hey There, Human, Krasin
The real reason John Krasinski sold 'Some Good News' to CBS
· USA Today · 15h ago · John Krasinski sold his YouTube show "Some Good News" to ViacomCBS. He explained his decision to fellow "Office" star Rainn Wilson.
John Krasinski explains decision to sell 'Some Good News' after being called a 'sellout' by fans
· Fox News · May 27, 2020 · John Krasinski is speaking up.
Anthony James Dies: ‘Unforgiven’ & ‘In The Heat Of The Night’ Actor Was 77
Deadline Hollywood · 12h ago · Anthony James, an instantly recognizable character actor who often played the creepy guy including in Best Picture Oscar winners In the Heat of the Night and Unforgiven, died May 26 of cancer.
Anthony James, 'Unforgiven' and 'In the Heat of the Night' actor, dead at 77
· Fox News · 13h ago · Actor Anthony James, who starred in the films "Unforgiven" and "In the Heat of the Night," has died. He was 77.
‘Unforgiven’ Actor Anthony James Dies at 77
· Variety · 14h ago · Anthony James, an actor best-known for his work in the Oscar-winning films “In The Heat of the Night” and “Unforgiven,” died on May 26 of cancer in Massachusetts.
Phil Rosenthal’s ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Is Back For Thirds On Netflix -But First, A Q&A Appetizer
Deadline Hollywood · 13h ago · The third season of Somebody Feed Phil bows Friday on Netflix. The creator/writer/executive producer of Everybody Loves Raymondtakes viewers on a goodwill eating tour of the world, joined by friends and family.
Phil Rosenthal Talks Travel, Takeout And The New Season Of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’
· Forbes · 22h ago · The third season of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ premieres on Netflix this Friday.
Paramount, Sega Sammy Developing ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel
Deadline Hollywood · 15h ago · Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy have set a sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog in motion. Jeff Fowler will return to direct from a screenplay by original scribes Pat Casey and Josh Miller.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
· Variety · 16h ago · “Sonic the Hedgehog” is getting a sequel. Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy confirmed on Thursday that they have commenced development on a sequel to the live-action family comedy.
Harry Connick Jr., Brad Pitt and more stars team up for upcoming Grammys special to honor essential workers
Fox News · 16h ago · Harry ConnickJr., Brad Pitt and more celebritiesare teaming up for an upcoming star-studded special, "United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes," which will honor essential workers across America.
Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers
· ABC News · 22h ago · The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and Harry Connick, Jr. to honor essential workers across America
Harry Connick Jr. Hosts CBS All-Star Grammy Salute To Unsung Heroes
· Deadline Hollywood · May 28, 2020 · CBS and the Recording Academy will stage a two-hour special honoring essential workers and hosted by Harry Connick Jr. United We Sing: A Grammy Salute To The Unsung Heroeswill air on Sunday, June 21 from 8 PM to 10 PM on CBS.
WGA Seeks Paid Parental Leave And Protections Against Sexual Harassment In AMPTP Contract Talks
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · The WGA, in its ongoing negotiations for a new film and TV contract, is asking the companies for paid parental leave and greater safeguards against sexual harassment to make it easier for writers to balance the demands of family and work, and to be able to count on a workplace free of harassment.
WGA Leaders Seek Paid Parental Leave in Contract Talks With Studios
· Variety · 17h ago · Writers Guild of America leaders are pushing for paid parental leave as one of the demands in the guild’s master contract negotiations with studios. The WGA’s negotiating committee disclosed its focus on the issue of paid time off for parents in
Review: Despite an army of comic talent, Netflix's 'Space Force' shoots blanks
Los Angeles Times · 16h ago · "Space Force," the new Netflix comedy from "The Office" alumni Greg Daniels and Steve Carrell, is opaque and obvious and unconvincing.
Review: Disappointing 'Space Force' fails to launch on Netflix, even with Steve Carell
· USA Today · May 28, 2020 · A reunion between Steve Carell and "The Office" co-creator Greg Daniels can't save "Space Force," a sitcom that is rarely funny or cohesive.
‘Space Force’ Review: Steve Carell, in a Familiar Orbit on Netflix
· New York Times · May 27, 2020 · An accomplished actor steps back into the sitcom world in “Space Force,” created with another veteran of “The Office.”
Chris Rock and Rosie Perez encourage their fellow New Yorkers to wear face masks
CNN · 17h ago · Chris Rock and Rosie Perez have a message for their fellow New Yorkers: wear a face covering.
Chris Rock, Rosie Perez appear with New York Gov. Cuomo, urge mask wearing
· Reuters · 18h ago · Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.
HBO Max Stages Laura Benanti Special ‘Homeschool Musical: Class Of 2020’
Deadline Hollywood · 17h ago · Tony Award-winning actor Laura Benanti has spent much of her quarantine launching an online movement where she offered to be an audience for those whose musicals were cancelled.
HBO Max Sets ‘Homeschool Musical’ Scripted Special Inspired by Laura Benanti Online Movement
· Variety · 17h ago · Only day after its launch, HBO Max is the latest platform to set-up its own piece of quarantine-inspired content. The streamer has given the greenlight to “Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020,” a scripted special which will give high school student
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Review: 'The High Note,' a soothing music-biz fairy tale, falls short of perfect pitch
Los Angeles Times · 19h ago · Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Kelvin Harrison Jr. give sharp performances in "The High Note," Nisha Ganatra's uneven follow-up to "Late Night."
‘The High Note’ Review: Music-Industry Diva Dramedy Is a Little Off-Key
· Rolling Stone · 23h ago · Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson play a singer and her personal assistant in this missed-opportunity showbiz story
‘The High Note’ Review: A Little Pitchy
· New York Times · May 28, 2020 · Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross anchor this timid recording-industry story about a pop superstar and her ambitious assistant.
Tracee Ellis Ross shines as a superstar diva in 'The High Note'
· CNN · May 28, 2020
AMC drama revisits ‘Millionaire’ quiz show coughing scandal
Washington Post · 19h ago · In 2001, a couple was accused of cheating their way to the top prize on the British version of TV’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
Did They Or Didn't They? 'Quiz' Centers On 2 Accused Game Show Cheats
· NPR · 20h ago · A limited series premiering on AMC deftly sketches the portrait of a married couple who get put on trial for cheating to win the top prize on the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
AMC drama revisits 'Millionaire' quiz show coughing scandal
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MGM Sets ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Movie with ‘Hamilton’ Director Thomas Kail
Variety · 19h ago · MGM is developing a “Fiddler On The Roof” movie with “Hamilton” director Thomas Kail, who will direct and produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick The original “Fiddler on the Roof” opened on Broadway in 1964 and won nine Tony Awards, inc
MGM Taps ‘Hamilton’ Director Thomas Kail For Movie Adaptation Of Iconic ‘Fiddler On The Roof’
· Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · EXCLUSIVE: MGM will turn the iconic stage musical Fiddler On The Roof into a feature film adaptation that will be directed by the red hot director Thomas Kail, who’ll produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick.
Ted Hope Steps Down at Amazon Studios, Signs First-Look as Producer
Variety · 20h ago · Amazon Studios motion picture executive Ted Hope is stepping down from his role under chief Jennifer Salke, Variety has learned. Word from within Amazon is that Hope left by choice, and will transition out with a multi-year first look producing deal at the streamer.
Ted Hope Exiting Amazon Studios Co-Head Of Movies Post For First-Look Producing Deal
· Deadline Hollywood · 20h ago · EXCLUSIVE: Big move over at Amazon Studios. Ted Hope has decided to exit as Co-Head of Movies to go back to his origins as a producer. Next week, he will enter a multi-year, first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
In a NY state of mind, Guetta readies virus relief concert
ABC News · 21h ago · When hundreds of artists started singing from their living rooms when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Grammy-winning DJ-producer David Guetta still wanted to perform in front of a live audience
In a NY state of mind, Guetta readies virus relief concert
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Ruby Rose addresses her abrupt 'Batwoman' exit: 'Those who know, know'
Fox News · 22h ago · Ruby Rose addressed her abrupt exit as the lead of The CW’s “Batwoman.”
Ruby Rose hints there's more to reveal about her sudden 'Batwoman' exit
· Los Angeles Times · 23h ago · Actress Ruby Rose addressed her surprise departure from the CW series 'Batwoman' in an Instagram post Wednesday. 'Those who know, know,' she wrote.
Ruby Rose Addresses Her ‘Batwoman’ Exit: ‘It Wasn’t an Easy Decision’
· Variety · May 27, 2020 · Ruby Rose has addressed her departure from the CW series “Batwoman,” amid reports that she was unhappy with the long hours required of her as the series lead.
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‘Star Wars’ Galaxy’s Edge VR Experience In The Works From Lucasfilm, Facebook’s Oculus
Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · With social distancing requirements apt to give a boost to virtual reality, especially in public places like theme parks, Lucasfilm and Oculus VR specialists are joining forces for a new Star Wars attraction.
New ‘Star Wars’ VR Experience Based on Theme Park Attraction Coming From Lucasfilm, Oculus Studios
· Variety · May 28, 2020 · Disney is hoping to lure Star Wars fans back to its theme parks — once they’re allowed to reopen this summer — with the assistance of a new virtual-reality experience that extends the storylines encompassing the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction.
Simon & Schuster names Jonathan Karp as new CEO
ABC News · 23h ago · Jonathan Karp, who has worked with authors ranging from Sen. Edward Kennedy to Susan Orlean, has been named the new CEO of Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster Names Jonathan Karp C.E.O.
· New York Times · May 28, 2020 · Previously the president of the company’s adult publishing division, he succeeds Carolyn Reidy, who died earlier this month.
ViacomCBS Names Jonathan Karp CEO Of Publisher Simon & Schuster
· Deadline Hollywood · May 28, 2020 · ViacomCBS has promoted Jonathan Karp to CEO of Simon & Schuster, effective immediately, succeeding Carolyn Reidy, who passed away earlier this month. Karp most recently served as president and publisher of Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing that inclu
Jonathan Karp Named CEO of Simon & Schuster
· Wall Street Journal · May 28, 2020
ASCAP to honor songwriters, publishers with virtual awards
ABC News · 23h ago · The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is going virtual with its annual awards shows this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic
ASCAP to honor songwriters, publishers with virtual awards
· Washington Post · May 28, 2020
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Man City and Arsenal to lock horns when Premier League restarts on June 17
International Business Times · 2h ago · With 92 games still remaining in the league, the clubs have agreed to finish season before July 25
Premier League to return on June 17
· ESPN · 12h ago · The Premier League is set to resume after the clubs gave "Project Restart" the green light.
Premier League Sets June 17 as Provisional Restart Date
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NBA star Damian Lillard spars with NFL analyst over 'spoiled an entitled brat' remark
Fox News · 2h ago · Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and former Detroit Lions quarterback-turned-ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky sparred on social media Thursday.
Damian Lillard fires back at Dan Orlovsky for calling him 'spoiled and entitled'
· CBS News · 15h ago · The Trail Blazer wasn't having any of it
Eagles' Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz speak out on George Floyd case
Fox News · 3h ago · “All I know is that the institutional racism in this country breaks my heart and needs to stop."
Wentz, Ertzes express support after Floyd's death
· ESPN · 7h ago · Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz and Ertz's wife, USWNT star Julie Johnston Ertz, spoke out Thursday about the death of George Floyd and expressed support for the African American community.
Owner of Minneapolis grocery store recounts George Floyd killing
· NBC News · 20h ago · "The murder and execution was something done by the police and the abuse of power. The police brutality needs to stop," said owner Mike Abumayyaleh.
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in race's 124-year history
Fox News · 3h ago · The Boston Marathon was canceled Thursday for the first time in the event’s 124-year history as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the sports world.
Boston Marathon canceled for first time
· ESPN · 15h ago · Organizers canceled the Boston Marathon on Thursday for the first time in its history.
Boston Marathon canceled for first time in its 124-year history
· CBS News · 16h ago · The race will instead be held virtually in September.
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Derek Jeter was great, and MLB Network will spend 64 hours of programming to show you why
USA Today · 4h ago · Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Derek Jeter's major league debut. To celebrate, MLB Network will air 64 hours of "Jeets" programming.
Derek Jeter's best games will air for 64 straight hours to celebrate 25th anniversary of his Yankees debut
· CBS News · 19h ago · It was on May 29, 1995 that Jeter began his Hall of Fame career with the Yankees
Colts hoping for lucrative payoff from betting big on Rivers
Fox News · 5h ago · Frank Reich jumped right into research mode when he knew Philip Rivers would hit free agency.
Colts hoping for lucrative payoff from betting big on Rivers
· ABC News · 8h ago · The Indianapolis Colts bet big on 38-year-old Philip Rivers
USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
Fox News · 5h ago · Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer to compete for its starting quarterback job, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels.
Georgia gets second QB transfer in USC's Daniels
· ESPN · 13h ago · Quarterback JT Daniels, who threw for 2,887 yards and 15 TDs while starting 12 games for USC over the past two seasons, has transferred to Georgia.
Former USC quarterback JT Daniels is transferring to Georgia
· Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · Former USC quarterback JT Daniels, who lost his starting job with the Trojans to Kedon Slovis after suffering a torn ACL, is transferring to Georgia.
Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes negotiating deal 'unlike any other', report says
Fox News · 15h ago · The Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes have officially begun contract negotiations involving a long-term deal, which would lock up the best quarterback in the NFL for the foreseeable future.
Jets' Flacco 'embracing' backup role but not done as starter
· ABC News · 17h ago · Joe Flacco was the Super Bowl MVP and the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback just a few years ago
Not in Missouri anymore: Royals move legal home to Delaware
Fox News · 5h ago · The Kansas City Royals have moved -- not actually, but legally.
Not in Missouri anymore: Royals move legal home to Delaware
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John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
Fox News · 5h ago · Two weeks before the PGA Tour is set to resume its schedule, John Deere Classic officials decided Thursday to cancel what would have been the fifth tournament back.
John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
· ABC News · 17h ago · The John Deere Classic is canceling what would have been its 50th anniversary as a PGA Tour event
John Deere Classic canceled amid coronavirus with PGA Tour considering replacement, per report
· CBS News · 18h ago · The John Deere Classic was scheduled for July 9-12
PGA Tour cancels John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run
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Serie A gets green light to return on June 20
ESPN · 12h ago · Serie A will return on June 20 after an agreement was reached Thursday between league bosses and the country's government.
Serie A return: Italian league set to resume play in June after government approval
· CBS News · 18h ago · The league has been suspended since early March
Boras to clients: Don't 'bail out' MLB owners
ESPN · 13h ago · Agent Scott Boras told clients that players should not alter terms of a March 26 agreement between MLB and the MLBPA concerning prorated salaries for a shortened season.
Scott Boras cautions clients not to 'bail out' MLB owners during 2020 season negotiations
· CBS News · 21h ago · 'Games cannot be played without you,' Boras said in a memo obtained by the AP
Boras to clients in memo: Don't bail out baseball owners
· Fox News · 22h ago · Agent Scott Boras recommends his clients refuse Major League Baseball’s attempt to cut salaries during negotiations with the players’ association, claiming team financial issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic have their origin in management debt financing.
Boras to clients in memo: Don't bail out baseball owners
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Madden video game extended through 2026
ESPN · 13h ago · The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years after NFL owners approved an extension with Electronic Arts that goes through 2026.
NFL, EA agree to extension of Madden video game franchise
· Fox News · 14h ago · The Madden franchise will continue to be a part of the gaming universe for at least the next six years.
NFL’s ‘Madden’ Video Game Deal Worth $1.6 Billion to League, Players
· Variety · 19h ago · The National Football League and its players’ union will reap at least $1.6 billion from their newest extension of the popular “Madden” video game series, according to league sources.
Hopkins thinks he's best WR, high on QB Murray
ESPN · 13h ago · DeAndre Hopkins thinks he's the best wide receiver in the game and looks forward to having a consistent quarterback to grow with.
Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins: 'I know I'm the best' wide receiver in the NFL
· Fox News · 14h ago · Arizona Cardinals newly acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has made a bold statement.
Texas to allow 25% fans at outdoor pro events
ESPN · 14h ago · Texas Governor Greg Abbott has said the state will allow outdoor stadiums to host fans up to 25% of their normal capacity. Leagues will have to apply to state health officials to be allowed to have fans.
Texas to allow some fans at outdoor pro sports events
· ABC News · 15h ago · Texas will soon allow outdoor pro sports events to have a limited number of spectators under a new order from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott
At least 9 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers
Fox News · 15h ago · At least nine major league franchises have informed minor leaguers they will continue to provide allowances after the May 31 expiration of Major League Baseball’s policy guarantying those players $400 per week.
At least 9 MLB teams pledge more stipends to minor leaguers
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NFL coaches could return to team facilities next week
Fox News · 15h ago · NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is hopeful that coaches will be able to return to their team facilities by next week.
N.F.L. Aims to Expand Reopening as Soon As Next Week
· New York Times · 15h ago · Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo that coaches would be able to return to team facilities and that franchises could reopen ticket offices and retail shops as long as they complied with state and local guidelines.
Unbeaten Bob Baffert-trained horse Nadal retired after suffering leg fracture
USA Today · 16h ago · Nadal, an unbeaten 3-year-old who was the Kentucky Derby qualifying points leader, has been retired due to a condylar fracture in his left front leg.
Nadal off Triple Crown trail after injury at Santa Anita
· ABC News · 16h ago · One of trainer Bob Baffert’s early favorites for the Triple Crown has injured his ankle after a workout at Santa Anita and is out of contention for the series
Nadal, a Kentucky Derby favorite, fractures leg at Santa Anita
· Los Angeles Times · 17h ago · Nadal, one of the favorites to win the Kentucky Derby in September, was retired after sustaining a leg fracture after a workout at Santa Anita.
Chris Carpenter reflects on friendship with Roy Halladay ahead of 'Imperfect' documentary
CBS News · 16h ago · Carpenter spoke about his old teammate and friend on Thursday
Roy Halladay's drug addiction exposed in ESPN documentary 'Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story'
· USA Today · 22h ago · ESPN documentary "Imperfect: The Roy Halladay Story" describes Halladay's drug addiction that few knew about before he died in a plane crash in 2017.
NHL regular-season awards announced after league decides it will go straight to playoffs upon returning
CBS News · 16h ago · The award ceremony was postponed when the season was paused and has not yet been rescheduled
NHL awards regular-season trophies for season cut short
· ABC News · 20h ago · The NHL is handing out its regular-season trophies after saying it would go straight to playoffs if it can return
NFL owners table alternative onside kick measure, approve other rules tweaks
USA Today · 18h ago · Leagues opts not to implement measure that would permit teams to get ball back by converting fourth-and-15 play after scoring drive.
NFL owners table onside kick alternative proposal
· ABC News · 20h ago · NFL owners have tabled a proposal for an alternative to the onside kick with a fourth-and-15 play and approved testing expanded use of video replay in the preseason to aid in officiating
NFL owners approve three rule changes for 2020, but onside kick alternative not among them
· CBS News · 20h ago · Game-clock manipulation, expanded replay, and defenseless player changes have been approved
Colin Kaepernick expresses support for Minneapolis protesters after death of George Floyd
USA Today · 18h ago · Colin Kaepernick took to social media to express his support for the protests in Minneapolis that have sprung up after the death of George Floyd.
LeBron, Kap join outrage over Minn. man's death
· ESPN · May 27, 2020 · LeBron James and Colin Kaepernick are among the high-profile athletes who have taken to social media to voice their outrage over the death of George Floyd, who died Monday night while in Minneapolis police custody.
LeBron James, Odell Beckham Jr., other athletes speak out on George Floyd's death
· CBS News · May 27, 2020 · The day after Floyd's death, protests occurred throughout Minneapolis
LeBron James, other star athletes speak out on George Floyd's death
· Fox News · May 27, 2020
Ex-NBA player Stephen Jackson mourns best friend George Floyd: Video 'destroyed me'
NBC News · May 28, 2020 · Jackson said that when he was first sent the video he thought it was just "another black man getting murdered by the police," before realizing it was Floyd, whom he called "Twin."
Ex-NBA player Stephen Jackson mourns loss of his longtime friend George Floyd
· Fox News · May 28, 2020 · Former NBA player Stephen Jackson was emotional as he mourned the loss of his friend George Floyd – who was killed while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers Monday.
Ex-NBA player, ESPN analyst Stephen Jackson remembers 'twin' George Floyd on social media
· USA Today · May 27, 2020 · Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Stephen Jackson grew up with George Floyd and remembered his "twin" on social media.
VALORANT to hold global Twitch Rivals tournament
ESPN · 22h ago · The prize pool for the Twitch Rivals tournament will be $200,000.
Riot Games And Twitch Are Hosting A $200,000 ‘Valorant’ Launch Tournament
· Forbes · May 28, 2020 · The Twitch Rivals: Valorant Launch Showdown will be the first major tournament for Riot's new shooter.
Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return
Fox News · 22h ago · Chris Thompson is an NFL running back. He also is the father of a 4-month-old daughter, Kali. Guess which of those facts matters more to him when he ponders eventually returning to work amid a pandemic.
AP Exclusive: Athletes wary about virus, testing upon return
· ABC News · 23h ago · Reporters from The Associated Press have spoken to more than two dozen athletes from around the globe to get a sense of how concerned or confident they are about resuming competition amid the coronavirus pandemic
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IS blasts Iraq PM as American agent, calls for more attacks
ABC News · 1h ago · The Islamic State group in an audio message has blasted Iraq’s new prime minister, calling him an “American agent” and criticizing the closure of Islam’s holiest shrine in the Saudi holy city of Mecca to limit the spread of coronavirus
IS blasts Iraq PM as American agent, calls for more attacks
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Greece: Tourists from 29 countries can fly in as of June 15
ABC News · 2h ago · Greece has listed 29 countries from where it will accept visitors starting June 15 as the government looks to mitigate some of the financial damage from the coronavirus pandemic
Greece to open to tourists from 29 countries from June 15
· Reuters · 2h ago · Greece said on Friday it will open to visitors from 29 countries from June 15, days before its peak tourism season begins.
On banks of Danube, Hungary and South Korea mourn victims of boat accident
Reuters · 2h ago · Officials from Hungary and South Korea held a minute's silence and threw white flowers onto the waters of the Danube on Friday, marking the first anniversary of a boat accident which killed 25 South Korean tourists and two Hungarian crew.
Hungary to commemorate victims of Danube boat catastrophe
· ABC News · May 28, 2020 · Preparations are underway for commemorations to be held on the anniversary of the Danube River tragedy in which a sightseeing boat carrying mostly tourists from South Korea sank after a collision with a river cruise ship
Tanzania opposition leader banned from comment ahead of vote
ABC News · 2h ago · A Tanzanian court has banned an opposition leader from making “seditious” statements for one year, just months ahead of the election in which President John Magufuli seeks a second term
Tanzania opposition leader banned from comment ahead of vote
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EU says conditions needed in Lufthansa bailout, seeks deal
Washington Post · 3h ago · The EU competition chief says she is not “creating extra hurdles” for Lufthansa after the airline balked at accepting a 9 billion-euro German government rescue package because of what it said were tough EU conditions
EU's Vestager denies making Lufthansa bailout more difficult
· Reuters · 3h ago · EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager denied on Friday that she was putting hurdles in the way of Lufthansa's $10 billion government rescue, saying companies getting big capital injections from the state have to offset their competitive advantage.
EU says conditions needed in Lufthansa bailout, seeks deal
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Queen's secret letters related to firing of Australian leader to be revealed
NBC News · 3h ago · The ousting of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by the queen's representative in 1975 was seen by some as massive overreach of the monarch’s powers.
Australian court orders release of letters to Britain's Queen Elizabeth surrounding PM sacking
· Reuters · 8h ago · An Australian court ruled on Friday that the country's archives must release letters between Britain's Queen Elizabeth and her local representative during the 1970s, a move which may shed light on the sacking of its then prime minister Gough Whitlam.
Australian court rules queen's letters can be made public
· ABC News · 8h ago · Australia’s highest court has ruled to make public letters between Queen Elizabeth II and her representative that would reveal what knowledge she had, if any, of the dismissal of an Australian government in 1975
Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14
Washington Post · 3h ago · Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry says Taliban fighters have attacked an army checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 14 military personnel
Afghan government says Taliban attack on checkpoint kills 14
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South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
Washington Post · 4h ago · South Africa says it has a backlog of nearly 100,000 unprocessed tests for the coronavirus
South Africa has virus testing backlog of nearly 100,000
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Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan's crops, orchards
ABC News · 4h ago · Pakistani officials say an invasion of locusts is spreading across the country, damaging crops and posing a threat to food security
Locust invasion wreaks havoc on Pakistan’s crops, orchards
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Roam close to home: Europe’s tourists play safe in pandemic
Washington Post · 4h ago · With weeks to go before the start of Europe’s summer vacation season, many countries are hoping travel restrictions will be lifted in time to give their economies a much-needed boost
Roam close to home: Europe's tourists play safe in pandemic
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Trump Says He Spoke to Modi About China Tensions. India Says No.
Bloomberg · 8h ago · Did U.S. President Donald Trump speak with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone to discuss the South Asian nation’s border tensions with China?
Trump offers to mediate "raging" standoff between China and India
· CBS News · May 28, 2020 · The Asian giants have long feuded over their Himalayan border, and while thousands of troops are reportedly involved, analysts don't foresee disaster.
Trump Offers to Mediate China-India Border Disputes
· Wall Street Journal · May 27, 2020
Trump offers to mediate 'raging' India-China border dispute
· Reuters · May 27, 2020
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves
Washington Post · 5h ago · European Union foreign ministers are weighing how to manage increasingly testy relations with China as it asserts more control over Hong Kong
EU weighs China policy amid concern over Hong Kong moves
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UK to increase Hong Kong visa rights if China pushes security law
Politico · 20h ago · Six-month limit for UK visits to be revoked, work and study will be allowed and a pathway to citizenship will be added, British foreign secretary says
UK will extend HK visa rights if China pursues security law
· ABC News · 22h ago · The British government says t it will grant hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong residents greater visa rights if China doesn’t scrap a planned new security law for the semi-autonomous territory
Hong Kong: US and allies defend 'bastion of freedom'
· BBC · 23h ago · The joint statement comes as the UK says it could extend visa rights to overseas passport holders.
UK will increase visa rights if China pursues Hong Kong security law: BBC
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China says non-peaceful action on Taiwan is last resort
Business Insider · 10h ago · REUTERS/Pichi ChuangChina will use all means to prevent Taiwanese independence from China, the ruling Communist Party's third most senior leader said on Friday.Li Zhanshu, who is also the head of China's parliament, said Beijing will use force as a last resort.
China says non-peaceful action on Taiwan is last resort
· Reuters · 11h ago · China will use all means to prevent pro-independence forces separating Taiwan from China but non-peaceful action against the Chinese-claimed island is a last resort, the ruling Communist Party's third most senior leader said on Friday.
Zookeeper critically mauled by 2 lions at shut Australia zoo
ABC News · 7h ago · Two lions mauled and critically injured a zookeeper inside their enclosure at a closed Australian zoo
Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured
· BBC · 8h ago · The woman suffered critical injuries while cleaning an enclosure in New South Wales, police say.
AP Explains: What’s behind latest India-China border tension
Washington Post · 7h ago · Tensions along the China-India border high in the Himalayas have flared again in recent weeks
AP Explains: What's behind latest India-China border tension
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Veterans help UK children keep calm, cope with virus stress
Washington Post · 8h ago · Hula hoops, camouflage mats and tires aren’t typical supplies needed during the coronavirus pandemic
Veterans help UK children keep calm, cope with virus stress
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Communion ritual unchanged in Orthodox Church despite virus
ABC News · 8h ago · For Orthodox Christians, the use of a shared spoon by a priest to distribute Holy Communion is a tradition that dates back thousands of years
Communion ritual unchanged in Orthodox Church despite virus
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Travel disruptions challenge global transplant deliveries
Washington Post · 8h ago · The pandemic has upended international travel, and some organ and human tissue transplant services are being forced to find creative solutions to get their deliveries to patients on time
Travel disruptions challenge global transplant deliveries
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VW spending $2.2B to expand in China’s electric car market
Washington Post · 8h ago · Volkswagen is spending 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) to expand its presence in China’s electric car industry in the biggest foreign investment announced since the country shut down to fight the coronavirus
VW spending $2.2B to expand in China's electric car market
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Malaysia's Mahathir ousted from party amid power struggle
ABC News · 8h ago · Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been ousted from his Malay party in the latest twist to a power struggle with his successor
Mahathir Fights Dismissal From Party for Sitting With Opposition
· Bloomberg · 13h ago · Malaysia’s former leader Mahathir Mohamad is fighting a dismissal from his own political party, which has been split between lawmakers supporting the ruling and opposition coalitions.
Photos show democracy protests reigniting in Hong Kong after China passed a sweeping measure to crush the city's autonomy
Business Insider · 19h ago · Ivan Abreu/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesOn Thursday, China passed a new national security measure for Hong Kong that effectively crushes the city's autonomy.The legislation is meant to severely limit dissent, and could allow China to set
China Votes to Override Hong Kong's Autonomy on National Security
· Wall Street Journal · May 28, 2020 · China’s legislature approved a resolution to impose national-security laws on Hong Kong in a bid to crush anti-Beijing protests that have challenged Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation, Defying Trump
· Bloomberg · May 28, 2020 · Chinese lawmakers approved a proposal for sweeping new national security legislation in Hong Kong, defying a threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to respond strongly to a measure that democracy advocates say will curb essential freedoms in the city.
China Approves Hong Kong Security Legislation
Bloomberg · May 28, 2020
China approves sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, jeopardizing the city's autonomy
· USA Today · May 28, 2020 · Critics have warned the law could spell the end of Hong Kong as an internationalfinancial hub.
Hong Kong security bill backed by China's parliament
· BBC · May 28, 2020 · Beijing says the bill will rein in "terrorism" but many feel it will end Hong Kong's unique status.
Japan 'seriously concerned' over Chinese security laws for Hong Kong
· Reuters · May 28, 2020
Hong Kong government warns removing U.S. special status is 'double-edged sword'
Reuters · 12h ago · Hong Kong's government warned Washington that withdrawing its special U.S. status, which has underpinned the city as a global financial hub, could be a "double-edged sword" and urged the United States to stop interfering in internal affairs.
US technology chief warns China 'twisting' artificial intelligence to target critics, as America joins global pact
· Fox News · 16h ago · The chief technology officer of the United States on Thursday warned that China is “twisting” artificial intelligence(AI) in order to target government critics amid the coronavirus pandemic, as he explained the Trump administration’s decision t
14-year-old's 'honor killing' sparks outrage
CNN · 12h ago
Iranian man accused of beheading 14-year-old daughter in honor killing arrested
· Fox News · 21h ago · Authorities in Iran have arrested a man accused of beheading his 14-year-old daughter in an honor killing that has sparked widespread outrage in the Middle Eastern country.
U.S. may now need to treat Hong Kong like China: White House adviser
Reuters · 20h ago · U.S. President Donald Trump's top economic adviser said on Thursday that Hong Kong may now need to be treated like China when it comes to trade and other financial matters, given Beijing's move to enact a new law Washington warns would undermine the city's autonomy.
Kudlow Says China to Be ‘Held Accountable’ for Hong Kong Move
· Bloomberg · 20h ago · China has made a “huge mistake” in passing a new national security law curbing freedoms in Hong Kong and will be held accountable by the U.S., President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser said.
New security laws blur line between Hong Kong and mainland
· Christian Science Monitor · 21h ago · The territory's pro-Beijing government says new laws on security and the national anthem will not infringe on Hong Kong's freedoms. Japan and other democracies criticized the move.
China shirks U.S. threats to claim new powers over Hong Kong
· CBS News · May 28, 2020
Australian jailed for 2007 stabbing free to leave Bulgaria
ABC News · 20h ago · An Australian man released after serving 11 years in a Bulgarian prison over a fatal stabbing is free to return home following a decision by the country’s highest court which refused to send him back to prison
Australian jailed for 2007 murder in Bulgaria free to go home
· Reuters · May 28, 2020 · Bulgaria’s highest appeals court on Thursday dismissed a request by the former chief prosecutor to review the parole granted to an Australian convicted of murder in 2009, meaning he is now free to leave the country.
Burundi opposition leader files case contesting presidential vote
Reuters · 21h ago · Burundian opposition leader Agathon Rwasa filed on Thursday a case at the constitutional court challenging last week's presidential election outcome, saying he had evidence of fraud.
Burundi opposition candidate goes to court to challenge vote
· Washington Post · 22h ago · Burundi’s top opposition leader has gone to the constitutional court to challenge the results of this month’s presidential election, alleging the vote was rigged in favor of the ruling party candidate
Burundi opposition candidate goes to court to challenge vote
· ABC News · 22h ago
Rwandan sentenced to life in prison for key role in genocide
Washington Post · 21h ago · A Rwandan court has sentenced to life in prison one of the most wanted men in the country’s 1994 genocide in which more than 800,000 ethnic Tutsis and Hutus who tried to protect them were killed
Rwandan sentenced to life in prison for key role in genocide
· ABC News · 21h ago
Lebanon removes banking secrecy rules to fight corruption
ABC News · 23h ago · Lebanon's state news agency says parliament has approved a law to remove decades-old banking secrecy rules in order to better fight corruption
Lebanon removes banking secrecy rules to fight corruption
· Washington Post · 23h ago
Science
Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find
NBC News · 17h ago · The two studies are the largest reports on people with both diseases in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Canada.
New coronavirus studies reveal higher death rates for current and former cancer patients
· International Business Times · 8h ago · Some cancer treatments have been shown to affect the lungs as well as the immune system, which are likewise targeted by SARS-CoV-2.
Cancer, coronavirus are a dangerous mix, new studies find
· ABC News · 17h ago · New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients
Antarctic ice sheets capable of retreating up to 50 meters per day
Science Daily · 18h ago · The ice shelves surrounding the Antarctic coastline retreated at speeds of up to 50 meters per day at the end of the last Ice Age, far more rapid than the satellite-derived retreat rates observed today, new research has found.
Antarctic ice sheets capable of much faster melting than we thought
· CNN · 19h ago · Antarctic ice sheets retreated at speeds of up to 50 meters (164 feet) a day at the end of the last Ice Age -- about ten times quicker than the fastest retreating sheets of today -- researchers have found.
Pennsylvania Democrats Say They Weren't Told When GOP Member Tested Positive
NPR · 19h ago · Democrats in Pennsylvania's House say they were kept in the dark for a week when a Republican colleague, who had been working in the State Capitol, tested positive for the coronavirus.
Pennsylvania Democrats Say Republicans Hid a Lawmaker’s Positive Virus Test
· New York Times · 20h ago · Democrats said members of their party were kept in the dark after a Republican state legislator tested positive for the coronavirus, even though some had been near him.
Why Artificial Brains Need Sleep
Discover · 1h ago · Like biological brains, artificial neural networks may depend on slow-wave sleep for learning.
How Do Libraries Clean Books? And More Questions From Our Readers
Smithsonian · 2h ago · You've got question. We've got experts
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study
BBC · 3h ago · Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.
Climate Change And Deforestation Mean Earth's Trees Are Younger and Shorter
NPR · 3h ago · A new study finds rising temperatures and climate-driven disasters are helping transform the very makeup of the world's forests. This has major implications for biodiversity and more warming.
How to Watch the Smithsonian Pride Alliance's Free Virtual Concert
Smithsonian · 3h ago · Catch "Project Pride," featuring performances by Tig Notaro, Rufus Wainwright and Big Freedia, on YouTube this Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern time
Playwright and AIDS Activist Larry Kramer Dies at 84
Smithsonian · 3h ago · The American writer and public health advocate was "a lionhearted force," says Smithsonian curator Katherine Ott
Pharma chiefs see coronavirus vaccine by year-end, but challenges 'daunting'
International Business Times · 3h ago · The novel coronavirus has killed more than 355,000 people and infected at least 5.7 million worldwide.
Health
UN urges $2.4 billion to help Yemen cope with war and virus
ABC News · 9h ago · The U.N. humanitarian chief is urgently appealing for $2.4 billion to help millions of people in Yemen cope with the conflict and COVID-19, saying programs are already being cut and the situation is alarming
U.N. seeks $2.4 billion for Yemen, warns aid operation nearly broke
· Reuters · 20h ago · U.N. agencies trying to help the millions at risk from the conflict in Yemen are nearly broke, U.N. aid chief Mark Lowcock said on Thursday, announcing a drive to raise some $2.4 billion next week to pay for the world biggest aid operation.
Meatpacking union: 44 COVID-19 deaths among workers
ABC News · 17h ago · The largest meatpacking union estimates that at least 44 U.S. meatpacking workers have died from the new coronavirus and another 3,000 have tested positive
COVID-19 infects more than 3,000 U.S. meatpacking workers: union
· Reuters · 19h ago · More than 3,000 U.S. meatpacking workers have tested positive for COVID-19 and at least 44 workers have died, the country's largest meatpacking union said on Thursday, reflecting an increasing toll on plant employees.
Cuomo says "you're going to see pain" as economy reopens
CBS News · May 26, 2020 · The governor said Monday that though hospitalizations, intubations and other metrics are down, there were still an additional 96 coronavirus-related deaths.
New Yorkers are 'going to see pain in this new economy' as state begins reopening, Gov. Cuomo warns
· CNBC · May 26, 2020 · "We've lost thousands of small businesses that are just not going to reopen their doors," Cuomo says.
Amid virus lockdown, radio lessons return in Latin America
ABC News · May 28, 2020 · Broadcasting was once widely used in Latin America to teach basic math and literacy skills to rural children and adults
Amid virus lockdown, radio lessons return in Latin America
· Washington Post · May 28, 2020
Chino's Centro Basco was built on family-style dining. Can those traditions survive COVID-19?
Los Angeles Times · 1h ago · Centro Basco has fed the local Basque community for 80 years. Will its traditions survive COVID-19?
European agency panel recommends approval of J&J's Ebola vaccine
Reuters · 2h ago · A panel of the European health regulator on Friday recommended approving Johnson & Johnson's two-dose experimental vaccine for Ebola in the European Union.
AstraZeneca, Daiichi niche drug shows promise beyond breast cancer
Reuters · 2h ago · AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu helped patients with three different types of cancer live longer in trials, pointing to potential broader use of the breast cancer treatment.
California approaches 4,000 coronavirus deaths, with L.A. County hardest hit
Los Angeles Times · 2h ago · Los Angeles County remains the center of coronavirus in California, recording 49 new deaths on Thursday and bringing the total to 2,241. More than half of all deaths across the state have been in the county, which has been slower to reopen than areas less hard-hit.
Reopening California off to a slow start as customers stay away, fears of coronavirus still loom large
Los Angeles Times · 2h ago · The gradual reopening underscores the difficult choice facing retailers, employees and consumers alike: If stores are full, the pandemic could worsen. If they're empty, there goes the economy.
EU regulator promises speedy review of potential COVID-19 drug remdesivir
Reuters · 3h ago · The European health regulator has vowed to conduct a speedy review of Gilead Sciences' potential COVID-19 drug, remdesivir, but said it has not yet received an application from the U.S. drugmaker.
Books
Comedy Tonight: ‘S.N.L.’ Then and Now
New York Times · 5h ago · On its 45th anniversary, Colin Jost (in “A Very Punchable Face”) and Alan Zweibel (in “Laugh Lines”) relive their years at “Saturday Night Live.”
How Alan Zweibel Made a Career of Helping People Be Funnier
· Variety · 23h ago · Alan Zweibel clearly knows funny. He’s accrued multiple Emmy wins and nominations for his time on the comedy writing teams of “Saturday Night Live” and “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show,” the latter of which he co-created, plus writing credi
Start an online book club: How to pick the right read and host a virtual discussion on Zoom
USA Today · 3h ago · Here's everything you need to know about hosting a virtual book club on Zoom, including our top book club picks.
Dreaming of a Park Bench and a Book
New York Times · 5h ago · What we wouldn’t give to spend an afternoon reading in the sun.
A Novel Imagines the Fate of Twin Sisters, One Passing for White
New York Times · 5h ago · “The Vanishing Half,” by Brit Bennett, considers fraught questions of racial identity, personal freedom and community in a story that stretches from the Jim Crow South to 1980s Los Angeles.
Fact or Farce? Alexandra Petri Thinks ‘Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why’
New York Times · 5h ago · The latest installments of political satire from the Washington Post columnist.
Life Advice From a Dead Grandmother Who’s Returned as a Bird
New York Times · 5h ago · “Parakeet,” Marie-Helene Bertino’s trippy, surreal new novel, follows a heroine reckoning with her unhappy engagement and other life choices.
New in Paperback: ‘Sabrina & Corina’ and ‘Save Me the Plums’
New York Times · 5h ago · Six new paperbacks to check out this week.
Letters to the Editor
New York Times · 5h ago · Readers respond to recent issues of the Sunday Book Review.
Revisiting Summer Reading, Over 100 Years Ago
New York Times · 5h ago · More than a century ago, the editorial page of The Times recommended the Book Review’s annual Summer Reading issue.
Lighting Out for the Territories With Ornette Coleman
New York Times · 5h ago · Maria Golia’s new biography of the unorthodox jazz musician captures the many worlds his compositions explored.
Lifestyle
Warren Buffett loves teaching this '20-slot' rule at business schools—and it's not just about getting rich
CNBC · 22h ago · Warren Buffett's longtime friend and business partner Charlie Munger says the "20-slot" rule for success had always been obvious to him "since very early in life. I don't know why it's not obvious to many other people."
Capitalism Is Failing Us Just When We Need It Most
· Forbes · 23h ago · In the words of Warren Buffett’s investing partner, Charlie Munger, “Never, ever, think about something else when you should be thinking about the power of incentives.”
78% of Americans have saved roughly $245 during the pandemic by not going out to eat
CNBC · 1h ago · While millions have lost their jobs and experienced financial challenges since the coronavirus pandemic began, about one in 10 Americans say Covid-19 has had a positive effect on their budget.
Kip Moore On The Release Of ‘Wild World’ During A Pandemic: ‘Music Can Be A Source Of Healing And Escapism’
Forbes · 1h ago · Kip Moore's 'Wild World' features 13 tracks that highlight the country singer-songwriter's memorable songwriting, hearty vocals and ace musicianship.
Bordeaux Wine Châteaux Slowly Reopen While Limited En Primeur Tastings Begin
Forbes · 2h ago · France continues to re-open
The best moves you can make in retirement, from people who are nailing their senior years in style
CNBC · 2h ago · When a global pandemic crushes the stock market, try these strategies to strengthen your finances.
With The Arrival Of Drive-By Art, The Car Culture Of Los Angeles Is Getting A Cultural Boost In The Age Of COVID-19
Forbes · 3h ago · In this time of social distancing, the car has become a protective skin for offline human interaction. This weekend in LA, it will be the vehicle for a vast drive-by art exhibition.
Report: Whole Foods, King Soopers Make The Most Of Their Plant-Based Offerings
Forbes · 4h ago · A report released Thursday by the Good Food Institute takes stock of the progress the top 15 U. S. grocery retailers have made in stocking, merchandising and marketing the growing array of plant-based meat, dairy and egg alternatives.
One of the World’s Great Sandwiches Is Making a Comeback
Bloomberg · 4h ago
NGHTMRE Talks ‘Nuclear Bass Face’ Collaboration With Subtronics
Forbes · 4h ago · Today, heavyweight producers NGHTMRE and Subtronics released their long-awaited collaboration, “Nuclear Bass Face,” featuring Boogie T.
This Incredibly Rare Japanese Whisky Is Now Available To Purchase Online
Forbes · 5h ago · It remains one of the best investment whiskies on the planet today.
Travel
Five Bucket List Activities Available Across North Carolina And Georgia
Forbes · 2h ago · Planning a road trip across the eastern United States? Don't miss out on these captivating attractions.
The best all-inclusive Gran Canaria hotels for a blissful holiday without limits
The Telegraph UK · 2h ago
How to visit Rome without leaving home
The Independent UK · 3h ago · Armchair Travel: Experience the Italian capital during lockdown
How do you know if your hotel room is really clean amid coronavirus?
USA Today · 3h ago · All hotels promise a clean room during the coronavirus pandemic. But how do you know if your room is virus-free?
Remembering The Ultimate Bonefish Destination
Forbes · 3h ago · Their travels led to Deep Water Cay, a place with exactly the right mix of flats and nearby deep ocean shelves that provide the optimal recipe to consistently support extraordinary numbers of bonefish on the flats, big bones at that.
Bike Sales Get A Big Boost In Perfect Storm Of Demand, COVID-19 Recovery And Ebike Maturity
Forbes · 3h ago · Bicycling is witnessing a sudden renaissance as multiple factors converge, driving up sales of all kinds of bikes. Time will tell if the COVID-powered two-wheeled revolution maintains momentum.
Portugal Plans To Reopen To Tourists This Summer
Forbes · 5h ago · TAP Portugal and the national tourism board have announced measures to welcome tourists back into the country.
Test, trace and stay put: the possible pitfalls of the coronavirus tracking system for travellers
The Independent UK · 5h ago · Exclusive: airlines, package holiday companies and Eurostar are offering flexibility
The World in a Jewelry Box
New York Times · 5h ago · In a time when we are all stuck at home day dreaming of far-flung adventures, one writer finds solace in the accessories she collected as travel souvenirs.
UK hotels including The Savoy and Browns unite to offer thousands of free stays for ICU workers
The Telegraph UK · 7h ago
Opinion
Coronavirus: My husband's nursing home did everything it could, but we still lost him
USA Today · 2h ago · March 11 was the last day I was allowed to see my husband in person. He died on April 20, one of the too many coronavirus victims that day.
How do we prevent the next 100,000?
Washington Post · 2h ago · At the beginning of the outbreak, we could say that the virus was new and that we just didn’t know how best to respond. One hundred thousand deaths later, there are no more excuses.
7 of our top opinion columns this week: ICYMI
USA Today · 2h ago · From what George Floyd's killing means to a black journalist, to 100,000 coronavirus deaths in America, here are some top columns you may have missed.
My fellow brothers and sisters in blue, what the hell are you doing?
Washington Post · 2h ago · The senseless deaths of Americans — particularly African American men — is a stain on our country. Let’s work to remove it.
Dam Catastrophes Can Be Prevented
Bloomberg · 2h ago
Masks will become the new norm — everywhere
Washington Post · 3h ago · It should not be optional.
A Presidential Primer on the Rule of Law
Bloomberg · 3h ago
George Floyd killing: For black America, a long wait to breathe
USA Today · 3h ago · Six years after, Eric Garner first uttered the fateful words, "I can't breathe," African Americans are still choking on injustice.
When American conservatism becomes un-American
Washington Post · 3h ago · Authoritarianism is a long way from what the Constitution’s Framers had in mind.
Maryland Gov. Hogan’s veto of school funding plan hurts our children’s futures
Washington Post · 3h ago · Now is not the time to skimp on education.
Features
The Evidence Against Her
Longform · 2h ago · When Nikki Addimando shot her abusive partner, she thought she had enough proof it was self-defense. Why did the prosecution only see a cold-blooded killer?
Snapshot of Canada: An Accidental Reading List
Longreads · 2h ago · An incomplete portrait of a nation emerges from a stash of old print magazines.
So Much More Than Enough
Longreads · 3h ago · My favorite director, Lynn Shelton, died suddenly this month at the age of 54. Did the spirit of indie filmmaking go with her?
I Don't Feel Like Buying Stuff Anymore
Longform · 20h ago · Our economy is built on Americans of all class levels buying things. What happens when the ability—and desire—to do so goes away?
Risking Your Life For a Selfie
Longreads · 21h ago · "With the right hashtag, anyone can view thousands of potential destinations — and choose which to visit based on aesthetics alone."
Fiction Pick of the Week: "People"
Longform · 21h ago · Growing up indigenous in Detroit.
Rosanne Cash: Living Between the Notes On Stage
Longreads · 23h ago · "It turns out that when I’m performing, I have only half the available light; the audience has the other half."
How the Pandemic Turned Brené Brown Into America’s Therapis
Longform · May 28, 2020 · But for heaven’s sake, the best-selling author, unapologetic cusser, and fifth-generation Texan would rather not be called that.
Murder in Old Barns
Longform · May 28, 2020 · Why a Nova Scotia community is still searching for the killer of a beloved farmer thirty years later.
Queens of Infamy: Lucrezia Borgia
Longreads · May 28, 2020 · History may have pigeonholed her as Renaissance Italy's most notorious seductress, but it's high time we give the Duchess of Ferrara a closer look.