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CNN Center damaged as George Floyd protests escalate in Atlanta
US news 1 hour ago
As nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd continued, the situation in Atlanta intensified with protesters entering a standoff with police officers at the CNN Center. The building houses multiple offices, including the Atlanta Police Department.
Why It Took 4 Days To Arrest The Officer In George Floyd's Killing
It took four days to arrest the officer who used a knee chokehold on George Floyd. Delays are built into investigations against cops.
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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.
Minneapolis protests continue despite curfew on fourth night of demonstrations over George Floyd's death
US news 11 minutes ago
Hundreds of people gathered in cities across the US on Friday as protests over George Floyd’s death continued for a fourth night. Floyd died after he was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officers. One of the officers, Derek Chauvin, was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter earlier on Friday.
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Trump’s ‘looting’ remark amid Minneapolis protests dates back to racial unrest in the 1960s
US news This afternoon
In a series of Tweets reacting to the second night of protests following the death of George Floyd, who died after being pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin, President Trump shared a quote attributed to former Miami police chief Walter Headley.
Their Restaurant Burned Down, They Just Want Justice For George Floyd
“We can rebuild a building. But we cannot give this man back to his family.”
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‘Superspreaders’ could actually make Covid-19 easier to control
One infected person loud-talking in a crowd can trigger exponential spread of a virus.
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Kylie Jenner is not a billionaire, according to Forbes
Celebrity Earlier today
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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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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Retired NBA player Stephen Jackson leads press conference demanding justice for George Floyd
US news This afternoon
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.
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Will small-business owners go to jail for breaking coronavirus rules?
L.A. is prosecuting more than 70 businesses so far for allegedly flouting COVID-19 rules. The group includes pet groomers, salons and smoke shops.
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 This morning
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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A look at the aftermath of the protests in Minneapolis and Saint Paul
US news Earlier today
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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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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Some Covid-19 patients report symptoms for up to 2 months
There is little systematic scientific research on coronavirus recoveries — so people are searching for answers themselves, and providing valuable insights to experts in the process
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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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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David Price is reportedly paying $1,000 to Dodgers minor leaguers
MLB This morning
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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