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Retired NBA player Stephen Jackson leads press conference demanding justice for George Floyd
US news 10 minutes ago
Jackson was joined by Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns, actor Jamie Foxx and others in Minneapolis on Friday for a press conference about the death of George Floyd. Jackson said he was friends with Floyd for 20 years.
County attorney says there's evidence in George Floyd case that 'does not support a criminal charge'
US news This morning
In a news conference on Thursday, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said that despite the horrific video of George Floyd’s death, “there is other evidence that does not support a criminal charge” against the police officer involved. Attorney Freeman is investigating the death of Floyd, a Black man who died when he was pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer. His office later issued a clarification, saying “it is critical to review all the evidence” to adequately prepare for trial.
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Kylie Jenner is not a billionaire, according to Forbes
Celebrity 3 hours ago
The business magazine did a follow-up to their 2019 piece in which they stated that Kylie Jenner was the youngest self-made billionaire. In the article, they reported that she was inflating her self-worth by citing the company's tax returns as her own. Jenner responded shortly after, calling the story "inaccurate."
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A look at the aftermath of the protests in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
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A 189-unit affordable housing development and a building that housed a Native youth organization were among the many properties destroyed in the protests in Minneapolis and Saint Paul following the death of George Floyd. On Friday, community members gathered in parts of the Twin Cities to clean up the streets.
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This coffee chain took on Starbucks. It also faked millions in sales.
China’s upstart Luckin Coffee grew at a blinding pace, doubling its valuation after going public. Then the company admitted that many of the sales were fake.
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Derek Chauvin charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd
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Protests have erupted across the country over the death of George Floyd, a Black man who suffocated when he was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. On Friday, a Minnesota state official said Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
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People are accidentally throwing away their stimulus check
Don’t throw away that debit card that just arrived in the mail — it could be your coronavirus stimulus payment.
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CNN reporter released following arrest live on air while reporting on Minneapolis riots
US news 3 hours ago
CNN's Omar Jimenez was handcuffed and led away by police while reporting live from Minneapolis. Police said Jimenez and his producer were arrested because they were asked to move and did not, according to a reporter from the New York Times.
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Seven people shot in Louisville protests over Breonna Taylor's death
US news Last night
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, to demand justice for the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was killed in March when police officers entered her house. The Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed that seven people were struck by gunfire in the protests.
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Camila Cabello opens up about mental health and OCD in new essay
In a candid essay for the Wall Street Journal, #CamilaCabello reveals her struggle with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Fans responded with support and were inspired to open up about their own battles with mental health.
Experts discuss cancer care in the time of COVID-19
Experts from around the globe are gathering virtually during the #ASCO20 annual meeting to discuss state-of-the-art cancer treatments. During our #AskReuters chat, they shared the latest research developments, including on cancer care and COVID-19.
David Price is reportedly paying $1,000 to Dodgers minor leaguers
MLB 5 hours ago
The star pitcher, who was acquired by Los Angeles in the Mookie Betts deal with the Red Sox, is reportedly giving out $1,000 of his own money to each of the minor league players in the Dodgers' system for the month of June. The money will help cover costs during the MLB shutdown.
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The wild things restaurants are doing to promote social distancing
After a difficult few months for the industry, coronavirus restrictions are beginning to ease and restaurants are reopening for dine-in services. But how will they promote proper social distancing? They’re finding the wildest ways.
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Police precinct set alight amid protests in Minneapolis
US news Last night
Police officers of the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis retreated from the site as protesters converged on it on Thursday evening, local time. A short time later a fire was started in the car park and quickly spread to the precinct, which has since gone up in flames. Thousands of people are protesting across the country demanding justice for George Floyd, a Black man who died when he was pinned to the ground by a Minneapolis police officer.
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Gripping photos of the protests in Minneapolis
Protesters took to the streets over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd, after a white police officer knelt on his neck holding him pinned him to the ground.
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Exclusive: Netflix buys Hollywood’s iconic Egyptian Theatre
The streaming goliath has purchased the beloved Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles. Here's what you should know about the deal.
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Denzel Washington's interaction with police and a distressed man earns praise following police brutality in Minneapolis
US news Yesterday
A video from over the weekend is making the rounds again with renewed context following the killing of Goerge Floyd at the hand of the police. In the clip, Denzel Washington comes to the aid of a man who was wandering in the middle of an LA street. Washington stays with the man as police arrive, and the situation is resolved without violence.
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Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies
Politics Last night
President Trump has signed an executive order relating to liability protection for online platforms. The move comes two days after Twitter appended a fact-checking link to two of his Tweets. Update: This Moment has been amended to clarify when the fact-checking link was attached.
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George Floyd, Central Park and the familiar terror they inspire
"For those of you who are tired of reading about racism, trust me when I say this— I’m tired of writing about it. I’m tired of black and brown bodies being killed by it," writes Los Angeles Times columnist LZ Granderson.
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Police fire tear gas at crowds in Denver protesting the death of George Floyd
US news Last night
Protesters and police are clashing in the city of Denver, where thousands of people have gathered in a call for justice over the death of George Floyd, who died when he was pinned down by a Minneapolis police officer. Fireworks were set off from within the crowd, while police used tear gas to try and disperse them. Earlier in the day shots were fired among the protesters and a car was seen appearing to deliberately chase some down.
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