MiXinG TuBe StuDiO: May 2020

Sunday 31 May 2020

Huntington Beach police fire pepper balls at protesters who do not disperse

Huntington Beach police fired pepper balls at demonstrators who would not disperse on Sunday, though a crowd of hundreds of protesters had shrunk significantly after unlawful assembly was declared. The demonstration – one of many around Southern ...

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State Troopers' union criticizes Gov. Cuomo, feels governor has offered 'zero support'

The president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo in an open letter on Sunday afternoon. Speaking on behalf of the union, union President Thomas Mungeer wrote that he finds it "appalling" that the ...

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Man with bow is expected to be charged; Salt Lake City chief decries officer who knocked down elderly man with a cane

While Saturday's unrest drew hordes of demonstrators to downtown Salt Lake City and spurred innumerable staredowns and physical clashes between police and protesters, two altercations grabbed much of the attention Sunday. The first: A man who drove ...

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'Kansas City, the community is our heart': Plaza business owners heartbroken after violent protests

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — First it was COVID-19, now it's protests over police brutality. Businesses on the Country Club Plaza feel like they've been dealt a one-two punch in the first-half of 2020. Protesters put two Kansas City police officers in the hospital ...

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From protests to flyover events, these are the 30 most popular stories you clicked on in May on click2houston.com

From coronavirus updates and business reopenings to flyover events and protests in response to Houston-native George Floyd's death, there were some big headlines in Houston in May. Here are the stories readers engaged the most with during May.

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Polk County officials issue 9 pm curfew in response to continued protests in Des Moines

County officials have issued a curfew effective at 9 p.m. Sunday to try to prevent the destructive protests that have gripped Des Moines for the past two nights. The curfew is scheduled to lift at 5 a.m. Monday. “It is heartbreaking to watch as some businesses ...

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Florida National Guard activated by Gov. Ron DeSantis in response to George Floyd protests

MIRAMAR, Fla. – The Florida National Guard has been activated by Gov. Ron DeSantis as protests continue over the death of George Floyd. The move was made by DeSantis on Saturday and confirmed by his communications director Sunday on Twitter.

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Body found in Kokosinig River

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (WCMH) — A man's body was pulled from the Kokosing River Sunday afternoon. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, officers responded to a call behind Ariel Arena on Martinsburg Road at approximately 1:40 p.m..

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The change we all need slips further from our grasp as riots savage Chicago

The prize we must seek is change. Our leaders must be squeezed and squeezed again until they bring it about. Please, Chicago, don't make achieving that change more difficult. Crains-Chicago-Business-reporter-Greg-Hinz.jpg. Greg Hinz. On Politics.

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Cold overnight but warming nicely Monday

TONIGHT: Mainly clear skies. Patchy frost possible early morning. Cold. Low: 41. MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Warmer High: 70. MONDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds. A chance of showers after midnight. Low: 52. TUESDAY: Scattered clouds. Scattered showers or ...

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NC governor says riots are drowning out meaningful protests, authorizes National Guard

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — After days of protest, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has authorized 450 national guardsmen to mobilize upon local government request. “I'm here today to talk about the call being sounded right now across our state and our ...

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Madison cleans up after violence erupts following a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd

MADISON — The city was recovering Sunday after a day of peaceful protesting turned destructive on State Street. By 4 a.m., State Street was filled with debris. Broken glass from window panes and bus shelters lay shattered on sidewalks. Graffiti covered ...

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As Salt Lake streets return to 'quiet and calm,' police report 46 arrests after day of unrest

SALT LAKE CITY — “The streets of Salt Lake City are quiet and calm this morning,” a grateful Mayor Erin Mendenhall said Sunday morning. Hours after protests in the area around the Salt Lake Main Library turned into violent confrontations with police on ...

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Protests put Trump and Biden's leadership to the test

(CNN) With just 156 days until the 2020 election, you'll be voting before you know it. Every Sunday, Chris Cillizza outlines the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail -- and I'm filling in for him this weekend.

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Shooter identified as downtown Omaha bar owner

Downtown Omaha cleaned up Sunday after a second night of protests over police treatment of people of color was marred by the shooting death of a protester by a bar owner and by multiple acts of vandalism. Omaha police are investigating the death of ...

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Famed DC monuments defaced after night of unrest

(CNN) Popular landmarks across Washington, DC, were defaced with graffiti during the second consecutive night of protests in the nation's capital over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minneapolis who was pinned down by police.

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Floyd protests: Mostly peaceful protests Sunday around Florida call for justice and action

Deputies were recovering from injuries, nightly curfews were issued and the cleanup of smashed store windows began Sunday around Florida after a night of unrest throughout the state's cities that followed protests in response to the death in Minneapolis of ...

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Protest set for 5 pm Sunday in Tulsa's Greenwood district

A protest sponsored by Black Lives Matter is set for 5 p.m. Sunday in Tulsa's Greenwood District. Participants began gathering Sunday afternoon near 1st Street and Denver Avenue, where organizers were handing out signs and water. Organizer Yaya ...

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More journalists across the country injured covering George Floyd protests

LOS ANGELES — The first time officers shot rubber bullets at MSNBC host Ali Velshi and his crew Saturday night in Minneapolis, he was willing to believe that the officials didn't know they were press. The second time, Velshi said, they knew and shot anyway.

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Gov. Kate Brown fires director of Oregon Employment Department over delays in delivering jobless benefits

Governor Kate Brown fired the head of the Oregon Employment Department on Sunday, responding to the department's long delays in delivering jobless benefits to out-of-work Oregonians and the agency's inability to communicate the status of workers' ...

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Saturday 30 May 2020

Downtown SLC protest against police brutality escalates

SALT LAKE CITY — A protest against police brutality in downtown Salt Lake City Saturday has escalated, leading to response from SWAT teams and the National Guard. The demonstration was one of multiple protests planned in response to the death of ...

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At least 10 structures lost, residents evacuated as Cave Creek brush fire grows

Officials said at least 10 structures were lost to the three-alarm brush fire quickly burning through Cave Creek as of 4:30 p.m on Saturday. Tiffany Davila, spokeswoman for Arizona State Forestry and Fire Management, said the fire had burned approximately ...

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NJ Launches $100M Short-Term Rental Assistance Program

TRENTON, NJ - Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver joined the governor and other officials at yesterday's daily COVID-19 press conference. Donning her hat as the head of New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs, Oliver introduced the implementation of ...

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Gov. Mike DeWine activates Ohio National Guard in Cleveland to assist with protests

CLEVELAND — Governor Mike DeWine has activated the Ohio National Guard to assist in dealing with the demonstrations that are taking place in downtown Cleveland on Saturday. DeWine said he granted the activation after a request from Cleveland Mayor ...

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WATCH LIVE: San Antonio, Bexar County leaders give Saturday's COVID-19 update

SAN ANTONIO — LIVE VIDEO: Mayor Ron Nirenberg and County Judge Nelson Wolff give Saturday's update on the city and county's coronavirus response. These are the facts: There have been at least 61,006 cases of coronavirus in Texas and 1,626 ...

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued until 11pm for central & eastern Washington

SPOKANE, Wash. — This is the highest severe weather risk the Inland Northwest has seen in 14 years. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 6:15pm for Columbia County. A thunderstorm moving past the Tri-Cities and towards Washtucna has ...

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Rochester imposes curfew after stores looted, police cars vandalized

What started as a peaceful protest became a chaotic scene Saturday afternoon at the Public Safety Building in downtown Rochester. Thousands gathered earlier in the afternoon for a Black Lives Matter rally. It began at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park ...

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Autopsy shows no trauma in death of Talbot Co. man who fled traffic stop

CAMBRIDGE, Md. (WBFF) -- According to the preliminary investigation by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, Larry D. Ross, 37, of Easton, Maryland ran from his car Saturday when he was stopped for a traffic and equipment violation shortly after 1:00 ...

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Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest in Downtown Orlando Calls For an End to Police Brutality

Hundreds of Orlandoans called for an end to police brutality at a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday outside the Orange County Courthouse. The protest came a week after George Floyd, an African American, died in police custody. Former police officer ...

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Man Hits Protesters With Truck In Downtown Tallahassee. TPD: No Arrest Made Yet As State Attorney Reviews Evidence

During what Tallahassee police called a peaceful protest this afternoon in Florida's capital city, the driver of a red truck accelerated into a group of protesters on Monroe Street downtown. Hundreds gathered on the lawn of the Old Capitol building in ...

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Harrison County reports 5 new COVID cases

Harrison County was notified on Saturday of five new COVID-19 cases, according to information released by Harrison County Judge Chad Sims. Giving his daily 4 p.m. update, County Judge Chad Sims noted that of the 247 overall positive cases for the ...

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George Floyd Live Updates: Protests Sweep Across United States

Local officials braced for intensified standoffs Saturday night, particularly in Minneapolis, where officials were anticipating a fifth night of unrest. Right Now. In Minnesota, the epicenter of the demonstrations, the governor declined an offer of military police, but ...

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COVID-19 updates: Dallas sees uptick in cases for third consecutive day

For the third day in a row, Dallas County has seen a slight increase in the positive amount of COVID-19 cases. Dallas County health official announced five more people died from COVID-19. The victim include a Dallas man in his 20s with no underlying health ...

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Portland curfew begins at 8 pm Saturday in response to overnight riot. What that means for you.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's decision to implement an 8 p.m. curfew Saturday in the aftermath of a downtown riot appears to be without recent precedent. Wheeler announced the curfew before 4 a.m. as part of a State of Emergency declaration prompted by ...

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Clean-up efforts and conflicting views after Friday night's massive downtown Oakland protest

Protesters carrying signs face off with Oakland police officers near the corner of Seventh Street and Broadway. Photo: Pete Rosos. Today, volunteers and business owners have been cleaning up the aftermath of Friday night's protest in downtown Oakland, ...

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City of Charlotte under State of Emergency after 'civil unrest'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Chairperson of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles issued a joint proclamation of a State of Emergency, effective immediately. It comes after protests in Charlotte Friday night over the ...

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Governor Newsom Issues Statement On Demonstrations Across California And The Death Of Federal Officer

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement today on the protests across California: "Over the last few days, we have seen millions of people lift their voices in anger, rightfully outraged at how systemic racism is allowed to persist. Every single day, people of ...

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Man dies after fleeing traffic stop in Cambridge, death investigation underway

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – What was supposed to be a simple traffic stop has now turned into a death investigation after a Talbot County man fled from police only to later be found lying in a wooded area. “I believe they saw him crossing this field over here when ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.wmdt.com/2020/05/man-dies-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-in-cambridge-death-investigation-underway/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE7boa5vx4euPT5tehBiWTO_8AYIg

Here's What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor's Death

While the death this week of George Floyd in Minneapolis has unleashed a wave of protests across the country, fury over the killing of an African-American medical worker in Louisville, Ky., by the police has also been growing, driving tense demonstrations in ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/us/who-is-breonna-taylor-louisville.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEJokAWV41iHT2NRCS24Aa9yB6nKQ

For Father Battling Cancer, a Graduation to Victory Lane

INDIANAPOLIS — Jacob Foxworthy and his parents waited patiently as their car crawled through pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on this most unusual of graduation days. When his turn came, the Speedway High School senior climbed out and ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/30/sports/ap-us-virus-outbreak-a-fathers-determination.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNElYCmUIEYile4UxdOSGV_-Y9-O1w

Coronavirus in Oregon: 2 new deaths as known cases grow to 4185

The Oregon Health Authority on Saturday reported two new deaths from the novel coronavirus as known cases rose to 4,185. A 62-year-old man in Lane County and a 93-year-old woman in Polk County were the latest Oregonians to die of COVID-19.

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/05/coronavirus-in-oregon-2-new-deaths-as-known-cases-grow-to-4185.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFea5oxUixiMu533wDDFFz3w1zjzQ

Santa Clarita officers disperse large George Floyd-inspired protest after intersection blocked

George Floyd protestors face off with LA County Sheriff deputies at the intersection of Valencia and McBean Parkway Saturday, May 30, 2020. About 300-400 protestors chanted and stopped traffic in the intersection. Deputies moved in and forced the crowd to ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2020/05/30/santa-clarita-protesters-urge-justice-for-george-floyd-killing/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHeKuUrdM2D-GPDWQBA3scMy2kogQ

Grand Rapids police say excessive force not used in arrest of armed man who resisted officers

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Grand Rapids police say they did not use excessive force while arresting an armed man who sustained facial injuries during a struggle with officers earlier this month. Grand Rapids police Chief Eric Payne address the issue Saturday, ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2020/05/grand-rapids-police-say-excessive-force-not-used-in-arrest-of-armed-man-who-resisted-officers.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFgDYxI3vMwBgkZ4Z2GCFVNFWiLSQ

Friday 29 May 2020

Lamont says Connecticut's COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped dramatically

Gov. Ned Lamont speaks at a press briefing on the gradual reopening of religious services, which have been shut down due to the COVID19 pandemic, on the steps of the state Capitol Friday afternoon. He was joined by several representatives from the faith ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://ctmirror.org/2020/05/29/lamont-says-connecticuts-covid-19-hospitalizations-dropped-dramatically/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFPG8a66UoZK6rTgbXSCPgpvYVxiA

Virus modeling shows why Vt. can't turn spigot faster; COVID cluster reported in Winooski

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) Vermont officials say new modeling that illustrates viral activity in the region gives them hope that the state will soon be able to reopen some tourism-related industries, but is also shows why reopen other sectors of the economy ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Virus-modeling-data-shows-why-Vermont-cant-turn-spigot-faster-570875571.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGiwbvymMsYez3hAB7xAvcf3fxveg

Health officials say the county has had one more COVID-19 death, for total of 16

It looks like Jefferson County has had one more COVID-19-related death, bringing the total to 16, according to state health officials. However, the Jefferson County Health Department is awaiting confirmation of that 16th death, said Brianne Zwiener, ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.myleaderpaper.com/coronavirus/health-officials-say-the-county-has-had-one-more-covid-19-death-for-total-of/article_36843a2c-a200-11ea-937b-67015e7d4408.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEqoaNxIcOjLjeeJ_cbZUzhOuYUdQ

Opinion: A season of loss, from COVID-19 to the 'virus' of racism

This has been a season of expectations and loss. Only because I am an optimist and I have very good friends who give me cause for hope, I do not despair. When the pandemic started to affect us, I was hopeful that we would come out of it better people.

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://centraljersey.com/2020/05/29/opinion-a-season-of-loss-from-covid-19-to-the-virus-of-racism/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH9JgkYCLARalwuvftJ_Kj3ot-Kwg

Several Oregon State Park Campgrounds Return With Limited Services

Several Oregon state park campgrounds are reopening Friday with limited services and over two dozen more state park campgrounds are set to reopen in two weeks. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department reopened seven first-come, first-served ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.opb.org/news/article/campgrounds-open-oregon-state-parks-may-29-2020/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGckKGT2K1e5pFaPN9YdMF-uofBNw

Artist completes massive memorial for COVID-19 victims in Flushing Meadows Corona Park

An extraordinary memorial to COVID-19 victims will be dedicated in the coming days at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, just east of the neighborhoods of Corona, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights that represented the epicenter of the pandemic as it peaked in ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://qns.com/story/2020/05/29/artist-completes-20000-square-foot-memorial-for-covid-19-victims-in-flushing-meadows-corona-park/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF-TNFjpTgamkt_K5zS_uHv18O9gg

Ted Cruz calls for probe of Twitter over alleged violation of sanctions on Iran

'Big Tech, the Silicon Valley billionaires, have an arrogance that they don't believe the laws apply to them'. Facebook; Twitter; Comments; Print; Email. By Audrey ConklinFOXBusiness. close. Sen. Ted Cruz argues Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is trying to silence ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/ted-cruz-twitter-twitter-investigation-censorship&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNETLBjLxA_RIoh9Cl3P3ocS1NZmRA

Woman Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting was Sister of Terror Suspect

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. - A deadly officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Temple Terrace. Spectrum Bay News 9 has confirmed that the woman who died is the sister of a man accused of terrorism. Police say Heba Momtaz Al-Azhari requested ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/05/29/woman-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-was-sister-of-terror-suspect&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFpZKw_H8B1mBoL7RdUD2xffpepvg

Oregon's Beleaguered Employment Department Seeks To Explain Payment Delays

More than 445,000 applications for unemployment benefits. More than $1.5 billion in benefits paid. A system ill-equipped to handle a plague. And an apology, which laid-off workers likely value less than long-awaited checks. Those are the broad themes that ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-apology-unemployment-payment-delays/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFbP4L0TSKVACo9X-AU5AIfXl4E_g

Twitter is now in completely uncharted waters

(CNN Business) There is no turning back for Twitter now. The only way out is through. When Twitter slapped a warning label on one of President Donald Trump's tweets Friday for "glorifying violence," it was almost certain that the move — a first for the platform ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/29/tech/twitter-trump-repercussions/index.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFwC-4ENMLdhzL2-c364zMepCR1bQ

Colorado hits highest COVID-19 testing number to date as state closes in on mass testing capabilities

Colorado on Thursday topped its previous high-water mark for COVID-19 testing, as the state gets closer and closer to reaching the mass testing that public health experts say is needed to safely monitor the virus. A combination of private facilities and the ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.denverpost.com/2020/05/29/covid-coronavirus-colorado-new-cases-deaths-may-29/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHRMaNmQgbncnohdyAJx4spHN-SGQ

Deputy tells woman 'you're biting me' before striking her in head, body cam footage shows

The woman seen in a viral video being repeatedly punched in the head by a Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputy allegedly bit the deputy prior to the altercation, officials said Friday. Body camera footage in which the deputy can be heard telling the woman, ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/05/29/washtenaw-county-sheriffs-deputy-body-cam-footage-woman-punched/5286821002/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHKkw19HmuPGxiYlvoGITIMHB1XXQ

Berkeley Public Library plans to offer curbside pick up of books in mid-to-late June

The Berkeley Public Library is easing back into the physical handling of books after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted its closure more than 10 weeks ago. Starting Monday, the library will re-open its book drops for the return of the 100,000 or so items that are ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.berkeleyside.com/2020/05/29/berkeley-public-library-plans-to-offer-curbside-pick-up-of-books-in-mid-to-late-june&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEcF91axtPi5m8UwrFo1X5Fgj43SA

Over Veterans' Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules

WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday vetoed a bipartisan resolution to overturn new regulations that significantly tighten access to federal student loan forgiveness, siding with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over veterans organizations that say her ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/politics/devos-trump-student-loan-rules.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF_0HZOMtAWeifyE7rkDqXc_B9aAQ

California measure to reform Proposition 13 qualifies for ballot

A revised state initiative that would boost property taxes on large commercial and industrial property by allowing it to be reappraised more frequently has qualified for the November ballot. The measure, which supporters say will raise as much as $12 billion ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-measure-to-reform-Proposition-13-15304408.php&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNH0eKlVv0rXkOGxf1HVF1Okm39MtA

Developing system could be earliest 3rd tropical storm on record

An already active Atlantic hurricane season -- which hasn't officially begun yet -- could take a turn for the record books with a new disturbance that looks poised to strengthen. The season officially begins on June 1. Forecasters are now monitoring an area of ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/accuweather/developing-system-could-be-earliest-3rd-tropical-storm-on-record/607-bf9b6385-4b97-4c5e-b5c7-dc3ae66561ef&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHTo6frKtQyjwszBx1RztJkFZelVw

Gov. Scott won't guarantee he'll debate Republican opponents

Gov. Phil Scott listens to an update on the state's Covid-19 modeling during a press briefing on Friday. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger. Gov. Phil Scott won't guarantee he will participate in a debate with his Republican challengers ahead of the August ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://vtdigger.org/2020/05/29/gov-scott-wont-guarantee-hell-debate-republican-opponents/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEtYv_7htWb1vBmVkeSraLGOMbVgQ

George Floyd Updates: Former Minneapolis Officer Is Charged With Murder

Derek Chauvin, the white former police officer seen on video using his knee to pin down George Floyd, a black man who later died, was arrested after days of fiery protests. Right Now. Demonstrations continued in several major cities on Friday, and 8 p.m. ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/minneapolis-protests-george-floyd-death.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHMeNbvZbLAgVv9P_fLebaNHvvRMQ

Missouri's last abortion clinic will stay open after ruling ends contentious year-long legal battle

Missouri has narrowly avoided a return to a time before Roe v. Wade after an independent arbiter ruled that its last operating abortion clinic can continue offering the procedure. After a year-long legal battle that pitted allegations of grave violations against ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/29/ruling-saves-missouri-abortion-clinic/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNGtjs9R3mh9sE2vjEq7hajV6QIujQ

Eugene Condemns Anti-Asian Racism

Eugene City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing all forms of anti-Asian sentiment related to COVID-19 and declaring May Asian and Pacific Islander American heritage at the May 26 meeting. The resolution was brought to the council by ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.eugeneweekly.com/2020/05/29/eugene-condemns-anti-asian-racism/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEEg4MvzXQG0z3xQJLphgy0kijMJA

New Mexico COVID-19 Cases: 7493

New Mexico health officials today announced 133 new positive test results for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 7,493. McKinley County accounted for the most new cases—58—followed by San Juan County with 31. As of today, 193 people are ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.sfreporter.com/news/2020/05/29/new-mexico-covid-19-cases-7493/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG_QB38rOuRUHPe9nKC5DswwzKR9g

DMV reopens by appointment, grace period for expired licenses still in effect

For those Oregonians aching to get out, one state agency has an exciting proposition: Book an appointment with the DMV. Yes, instead of taking a number and sitting inside a waiting room, Oregon's DMV offices are requiring customers call their DMV to ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/2020/05/dmv-reopens-by-appointment-grace-period-for-expired-licenses-still-in-effect.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEeM2RYU2pHUs5GNx1I81lVI9GAxg

Reps. Ruben Gallego, Tom O'Halleran blast deal that led to improper masks being sent to Navajo Nation

Several of Arizona's congressional Democrats are denouncing a $3 million contract given to a former Trump administration official who has provided substandard or defective respirator masks to the Navajo Nation, calling for an investigation of the matter. Rep.

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2020/05/29/ruben-gallego-tom-ohalleran-blast-deal-improper-masks-sent-navajo-nation/5285222002/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFQXKd4KKVr9F9M-jjQYemITzS1fg

Thursday 28 May 2020

Five Lake County churches suing Pritzker to hold larger gatherings

Alleging the governor's office is violating their religious freedom and "ignoring the science" behind the spread of COVID-19, five Lake County churches are suing Gov. JB Pritzker over the state's ongoing restrictions on the size of their gatherings. The churches ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/28/five-lake-county-churches-suing-pritzker-to-hold-larger-gatherings/abpzrg7/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEv1le-XgkGSQWCHHPqyd5gjcaA6A

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

STORM LAKE, Iowa - A Tyson pork processing plant in Storm Lake, Iowa, is the state's latest meat plant with a coronavirus outbreak. State officials and Tyson had said they could not confirm the number of cases at Tyson after Buena Vista County, which is ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/555-coronavirus-cases-at-iowa-tyson-pork-plant&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNEhlzMWPYjRIS_UVV73jcM3M2Bf7w

Body of missing 5-year-old Putnam County boy found

FORT JENNINGS, Ohio — The body of a 5-year-old boy with autism who went missing Wednesday afternoon in Putnam County was found Thursday, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. A volunteer found Isaac Schroeder's body in a log jam ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2020/05/28/putnam-county-officials-search-for-missing-5-year-old-boy/stories/20200528070&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHgaN-W2Gz6qQvtGpt6orbnNpeDzA

'Convoluted, contradictory and confused': Frustrated NJ school officials still puzzled by state graduation rules

After weeks of speculation, New Jersey school superintendents expected they would find out once and for all this week what an in-person graduation ceremony can look like in July. Promised guidance from the state Department of Education came ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nj.com/education/2020/05/convoluted-contradictory-and-confused-frustrated-nj-school-officials-still-puzzled-by-state-graduation-rules.html&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNFlMomBPfK_hwj-NW3XVghKwSWFHg

Coronavirus: San Francisco mayor releases plan for phased reopening of city

San Francisco Mayor London Breed released a plan for a phased reopening of the city Thursday, including dates for when restaurants, hair salons and barber shops and indoor religious services will be able to resume operating. “We actually have a guide for ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.marinij.com/2020/05/28/coronavirus-san-francisco-mayor-releases-plan-for-phased-reopening-of-city/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHxUgVIDpTnhEkDpvLWkRr31p5AMw

Nursing home residents account for 1 in 4 COVID deaths in Michigan

At least one in four coronavirus deaths in Michigan have been residents of nursing homes, according to preliminary state data. The head of the state Department of Health and Human Services told lawmakers this week that 1,216 deaths in Michigan — 23% of ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/05/28/quarter-covid-deaths-michigan-nursing-homes/5276821002/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHLKQbthbqiF0Qur7jznkkib0Xd5A

Larger Southern California churches struggle with state's coronavirus reopening guidelines

Southern California megachurches are grappling with elaborate guidelines from the state that they say will make it impractical — and in some cases, impossible — to reopen their sanctuaries for in-person services. California's houses of worship have been ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.pe.com/2020/05/28/larger-southern-california-churches-struggle-with-states-coronavirus-reopening-guidelines/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE3HO9SuKkwyRTy7JqVosJPeoRUpg

Gilgo Beach murders: Authorities identify woman who vanished two decades ago

A woman whose partial remains were found on Long Island nearly a decade ago during a search for a missing sex worker was identified Thursday by authorities. The woman, previously known as “Jane Doe #6,” was identified by Suffolk County Police as ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-murders-authorities-identify-woman-who-vanished-two-decades-n1217096&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNG-M-Wr4Cp5QZGwJtPMWj2zHfg8FA

Tennessee Gov. Lee to boost COVID-19 testing in Hamilton County after dramatic rise in positive cases

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday that his administration is in contact with Hamilton County officials and now plans to boost testing as a result of a dramatic rise in local positive COVID-19 cases that has ranked Chattanooga among the ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2020/may/28/gov-lee-state-will-expand-covid-19-testing-ha/524077/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHyzR1ZXK9DiGpIEBycN9IvOLSXQg

Minnesota health officials: Protests will 'accelerate the spread'

ROCHESTER, Minn.-- While acknowledging "the pain, anguish, sadness and anger," driving protests throughout the Twin Cities, Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm on Thursday, May 28, encouraged protesters who gather in public "to please ...

source https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/newsmd/coronavirus/6510536-Minnesota-health-officials-Protests-will-accelerate-the-spread&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjJhZjcxZTMyNjk0YzRkZjQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNF4V8fdsNw6bO0HmlxfehLak2HY4g

Catholic churches prepare to reopen to thousands across East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fifty-one Catholic churches across East Tennessee will host their first weekend masses this Saturday and Sunday since closing due to Covid-19. The Diocese of Knoxville will open up its doors for half capacity services this weekend.

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George Floyd Protests in Minneapolis: Live Updates

The governor called in the National Guard after stores were set alight during protests in response to Mr. Floyd's death in police custody. By The New York Times. Right Now. Erica MacDonald, the United States attorney for the district of Minnesota, said on ...

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All licensed public, private swimming pools in metro Detroit to remain closed

As warm summer days descend upon metro Detroit, you can forgot about taking a cool dip in the municipal pool or even at the one operated by your neighborhood association. Under orders issued Thursday by local health departments, all licensed public and ...

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Jury summons to be sent as Riverside County Superior Court could resume trials by mid-June

After a two-month moratorium because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Riverside County Superior Court expects to resume trials in mid-June with facial coverings for all jurors, reconfiguring assembly rooms for social distancing and heightened cleaning ...

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Is South Carolina doing better than other states with the coronavirus? We look at the numbers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) -”I don't think any state in the country has done better than how we've done here.” It is the statement Governor McMaster said at a press conference on Wednesday, but is that true? WBTV wanted to check the accuracy of that ...

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Southbury Parks and Recreation 2020 Summer Camp

The Southbury Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will be offering summer camp in 2020. Weekly sessions will commence on June 29 and will run until August 7. Program registration is scheduled to begin Friday, May 29 for residents of ...

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Rain clears tonight, cooler weekend ahead

Rainfall amounts from today peaked at 4.07″ in Stevens Point as of 5:15 PM with many areas receiving at least 1.50″ of rain. INTERACTIVE: Wisconsin Weather Radar. Tonight rain showers wrap up with areas clearing to the west first. Overnight lows will ...

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Dr. Phillips Center furloughs 50% of events staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Half of the full-time employees and part-time workers who help with shows and events at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will be furloughed, the center said in a statement on Thursday. The Orlando Sentinel first ...

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Cuomo signs executive order backing businesses that bar customers without masks

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo threw his weight Thursday behind businesses eager to stop the spread of the coronavirus by signing an executive order authorizing them to deny entry to any customer who does not wear a mask or face covering.

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Kemp lays out June reopening plans, loosens gathering limits, renews State of Emergency

ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has laid out new guidelines and plans to reopen more businesses across the state. During a weekly news conference Thursday, the governor updated Georgians on the state's response to the ongoing ...

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Gov. Lujan Grisham reopens some NM businesses, with conditions

DEMING – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham told New Mexicans on Thursday that a portion of the state's economy can reopen June 1, if New Mexicans stay at home when at all possible, wear a face mask in public, wash your hands and practice social ...

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People are mistaking stimulus payments for junk mail or a scam

The IRS has to explain, yet again, a glitch in issuing stimulus payments. To help speed the delivery of up to $1,200 in economic impact payments to individuals made available under the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (Cares) Act, ...

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Tulip Time fundraising for 2021 festival after 2020 cancellation because of COVID-19

HOLLAND, Mich. — The Tulip Time Festival in Holland said they need to raise $1 million in order to have the festival in 2021. Tulip Time Executive Director Gwen Auwerda said if they are not able to raise the money that the yearly Holland festival would likely ...

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Wednesday 27 May 2020

COVID-19 meal programs at Sioux City schools to continue into the summer

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Sioux City Community School District will continue the Summer Meal Program throughout the next three months. Free breakfast and lunch can be picked up for children, from one-year-old to 18-years-old, during specific meal ...

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Tony Evers announces $200 million in aid for localities as state sees record COVID-19 cases

Cities, counties and towns across the state are set to receive $200 million in federal aid to bolster their COVID-19 mitigation efforts as the state saw a record number of positive COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The state's total positive COVID-19 cases have ...

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New Normal: Tulsa Public Schools asking parents for input for upcoming school year

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa Public Schools officials are now asking what parents think about the upcoming fall semester. Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist announced that an online survey will be available starting May 28 at 4 p.m. and through June 12 at 5 ...

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Walz: 'This was not a mistake' to discharge COVID-19 patients into homes

Controversial policy has been questioned as Minnesota care settings play host to the vast majority of deaths in the state. Written By: Paul John Scott | May 27th 2020 - 6pm. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Reddit Share to ...

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Coronavirus updates: Washoe County hits highest number of active cases

This is a breaking news story and will be updated throughout the day Wednesday, May 27. This story is part of the Reno Gazette Journal's essential COVID-19 coverage and is being provided for free. Please consider subscribing to the RGJ to support our ...

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Here's where 2020 Baltimore mayoral candidates stand on tech and entrepreneurship issues

From cybersecurity in city government to broadband access, check out the responses to a questionnaire we sent the city's mayoral hopefuls. Here's where 2020 Baltimore mayoral candidates stand on tech and entrepreneurship issues. Stephen Babcock ...

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Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon into tonight

SAN ANTONIO — Parts of South Texas will see strong to severe thunderstorms tonight. The highest severe weather threat will stay north of San Antonio where there is a level 3 (out of 5) enhanced risk. Credit: Meagan Massey. Severe Weather Outlook.

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Federal Judge Orders Soap, Six-Foot Distancing for Orange County Inmates

A federal judge is mandating soap, hand sanitizer and six-foot physical distancing for Orange County inmates during the coronavirus pandemic, following a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department by the American Civil Liberties Union.

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The western US will bake in record heat this week

(CNN) Parts of the western US are on alert as an unusual summer-like heatwave grips the region. Records that had been in place for over 100 years fell on Tuesday in Napa, California, with highs topping just shy of 100 degrees. In nearby San Francisco, the ...

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Who gets P-EBT benefits and how do families access them?

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — News 13's investigative team is working to answer your questions about the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on Western North Carolina. Several viewers have asked about how added P-EBT benefits for children work during ...

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Cheyenne Frontier Days canceled for 1st time in 124 years

FILE – In this July, 1997 file photo, Dwayne Hargo, left, Rick Chatman, right, and Quail Dobbs, in the barrel, try to divert the bull's attention away from a fallen cowboy at the Frontier Days rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyo. Cheyenne Frontier Days has been canceled ...

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Kemp says we can't fight virus from home as cases tick up

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said Wednesday that he wants to lift more restrictions on businesses as long as people continue to heed coronavirus guidance from officials and public health experts. The Republican governor's comments came ...

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Joshua Wynne named North Dakota's chief health strategist

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, on Wednesday, May 27, appointed University of North Dakota Interim President Joshua Wynne to be the state's chief health strategist and Dr. Andrew Stahl to serve as interim state health officer overseeing the North ...

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Tennessee to halt sharing COVID-19 patient data

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee will soon stop providing the names and addresses of COVID-19 patients to first responders, after initially arguing that doing so would protect those on the front line. Gov. Bill Lee's administration decided on the change this ...

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'We're Running Out Of Time': Census Turns To Congress To Push Deadlines

A group of House Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday that would push back major deadlines for the 2020 census as requested by the U.S. Census Bureau because of the coronavirus pandemic. While the bureau has collected responses from some 89 ...

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Appeals court rules in favor of Google, Apple, Facebook and Twitter in anti-conservative bias suit

The same day Donald Trump took to Twitter to threaten to regulate or shut down social media sites, the U.S. appeals court in Washington D.C. dismissed a lawsuit accusing top tech companies of silencing conservative voices. Filed in 2018 by nonprofit ...

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They didn't all have to die -- a moment of reflection as US Covid deaths reach 100000

(CNN) The first tragedy of America's bleak coronavirus milestone is that 100,000 people didn't have to die. The second is that no one knows how many more will perish before the pandemic fades. The desperate toll passed into six figures on Wednesday ...

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Tyson tests workers for COVID-19 at Storm Lake pork processing plant employing 2400

Tyson Foods said Wednesday it has conducted large-scale COVID-19 testing at its pork processing plant in Buena Vista County, where more than 400 positive cases were reported this week. The Arkansas-based company expects to release coronavirus test ...

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July graduation ceremonies: Some love it, some could leave it

Like a school kid cramming for final exams, officials in at least three school districts in Hudson County are putting together plans to hold in-person graduations ceremonies in as soon as six weeks. And here's the kicker: As of Wednesday evening, district ...

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Pittsburgh pro teams given green light by PA Gov. to practice, play; Philly still week away

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf issued a new guidance Wednesday permitting the play and practice of professional sports in counties that are under the yellow and/or green phase of reopening. But that doesn't mean that all professional teams in the state ...

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Whitmer faces backlash over husband's 'failed attempt at humor' about their boat

(CNN) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is in hot water for what she's describing as a bad joke her husband told a northern Michigan dock company as he sought to retrieve their boat ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Tad Dowker, the owner of NorthShore ...

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Plans Call for 130K Chicago Employees to Head Back to Work in Early June

With city officials preparing to cautiously reopen Chicago's economy as the peak of the coronavirus pandemic appears to have passed in Illinois, one-third of the city's workforce could head back to their jobs in early June.

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Officials: First bald eagle nest discovered on Cape Cod in 115 years

BARNSTABLE, MASS. (WHDH) - The first bald eagle nest with eggs was recently spotted on Cape Cod in more than 100 years, in addition to eight other new nests that were documented across the Bay State, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and ...

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Tuesday 26 May 2020

Will a judge be able to force Florida to speed up unemployment fixes, payments of benefits?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla — A judge might soon step in and force the state of Florida to do more to get unemployment benefits out faster to jobless Floridians still waiting for payments. One after another, unemployed Floridians were called to the stand to testify ...

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FireKeepers Casino to reopen June 1

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- FireKeepers Casino plans to reopen Monday, June 1 with numerous safeguards in place to protect patrons as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.,. Casino leaders announced the June 1 opening on Tuesday, May 26. in a press release.

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Police investigating fatal stabbing near 18th Street and Prospect Avenue

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) – Police are investigating after one person was fatally stabbed Tuesday evening. Officers were called to the area of 18th Street and Prospect Avenue. When they arrived, they located one person that was stabbed to death. This is a ...

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Republicans Sue Pelosi to Block House Proxy Voting During Pandemic

Republican leaders sued Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top congressional officials on Tuesday to block the House of Representatives from using a proxy voting system set up by Democrats to allow for remote legislating during the coronavirus pandemic, calling it ...

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Northern Virginia prepares for cautious reopening

Preparations are underway in Northern Virginia to begin the first phase of loosening coronavirus restrictions Friday, which would allow the region to join much of the rest of the state that began a Phase One reopening May 15. Elected leaders in the cities, ...

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UPDATE: County sees slight surge in COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

By ALEC ETHEREDGE | Managing Editor. Over the last three weeks, Shelby County has seen consistent decreases in confirmed cases of COVID-19 with less than 40 cases per week, but in the last 24 hours alone, the county has had 33 new cases of the ...

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Comcast pressed to do more for student digital equity

Lawmakers and Latinx student activists today called for Comcast to provide affordable internet to more families, saying nearly half of Baltimore's students lack WiFi and can't learn from home. “Every morning our family has to decide who gets to use internet,” ...

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