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Reflecting on the 76th anniversary of D-Day
History 1 hour ago
On June 6, 1944, more than 130,000 Allied troops, mostly from the US, the UK, Canada, landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. The operation would lead to one of the most crucial Allied victories over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.
Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests around the UK
UK news 1 hour ago
Multiple demonstrations are planned across the country in solidarity with protests in the US that are demanding justice for the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and several others. Earlier, government officials had warned people to not attend large gatherings due to COVID-19.
57 Buffalo police officers resign from special unit in solidarity with two officers suspended for allegedly pushing a 75-year-old man
US news Yesterday
The Buffalo Police Department has suspended two officers without pay and opened an investigation after a video showed a 75-year-old man being knocked down by police at a protest in the city. Mayor Byron Brown said the man was in a stable but serious condition.” On Friday, all 57 members of the Buffalo Police Department Emergency Response Team resigned from their special unit positions in solidarity with the suspended officers.
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Trump says 'it's a great day' for George Floyd during press conference in the Rose Garden
US news Yesterday
During a press conference on US job gains held in the Rose Garden on Friday, President Trump invoked the name of George Floyd: "Hopefully George is looking down right now and saying this is a great thing that's happening for our country. This is a great day for him. It's a great day for everybody." A senior communications official for the White House says that Trump's comments were in reference to the "fight for equal justice and equal treatment."
LA Galaxy release Aleksandar Katai following racist posts by his wife
The Galaxy released Aleksandar Katai after learning the midfielder's wife posted racist comments to social media in the wake of George Floyd's death.
NFL admits it was wrong in handling of player protests against racism and police brutality
US news Yesterday
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted in a video posted online on Friday that the league should’ve listened to players’ protests against racism and police brutality earlier. He also expressed support on behalf of the NFL for the Black Lives Matter movement. Goodell’s statement comes after a week of protests swept the country in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
What your state is struggling to cook
Many Americans are still social distancing and continuing to cook at home for themselves, and that has led to a lot of questions.
Joe Biden officially clinches Democratic presidential nomination, reports say
US elections Last night
According to projections by The Associated Press and CBS News, Biden passed the 1,991 delegates needed to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. In a statement, Biden said: "I’m once again asking every American who feels knocked down, counted out, and left behind, to join our campaign."
Everyday activities ranked by risk of coronavirus exposure
Insider asked an infectious disease specialist to break down which activities you can do safely versus which pose the most risk of coronavirus exposure. Religious gatherings, dating, going to the gym — here's everything you need to know to stay safe.
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Indian actors called out for protesting racism while endorsing whitening creams
Bollywood Yesterday
Many called out popular actors for speaking out against racism in the US but advertise whitening creams. Actor Abhay Deol criticised his colleagues in the industry, saying, "woke Indian celebrities" have been speaking out on Black Lives Matters but failing to speak up on similar instances within the country.
Justin Trudeau kneels during anti-racism protest in Ottawa
Canada news Yesterday
The Canadian prime minister took a knee during a large anti-racism protest at Parliament Hill in the Canadian capital on Thursday. Trudeau was also met with chants of "Stand up to Trump!"
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The high school football team in the shadow of Minneapolis unrest
Blocks from where George Floyd was killed and now the city’s worst violence, South High School’s football coach steadies his team: “We will get your family food, prescriptions, rides if needed.”
So, is the coronavirus really getting milder?
It’s a popular theory in Italy, but reading too much into it comes with potential dangers.
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DC mayor renames street near White House ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’
US news Yesterday
On Friday, DC Mayor Muriel E. Bowser officially renamed 16th Street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza.” The slogan was also painted in massive yellow letters on the road by city workers and volunteers.
For night-shift workers, curfews can be costly
Curfews disproportionately hurt lower-income workers, who are more likely to be black and to rely on public transportation.
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Russia declares a state of emergency after a fuel spill in the Arctic Circle
World news Yesterday
At least 20,000 tonnes of diesel leaked from a power plant near the Siberian city of Norilsk last Friday and spilled into the Ambarnaya River. Russian President Vladimir Putin has imposed a state of emergency in the region as maritime specialists clean up the mess.
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There's a black jobs crisis. Coronavirus is making it worse
As a result of widening inequality, rising housing costs, and a lack of economic opportunities, L.A. is in the throes of a black jobs crisis, researchers wrote 3 years ago. Now, the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting black Californians.
Photos Of Protesters Hugging Cops Don’t Always Tell The Real Story
In the age of social media, viral photos and videos are quickly stripped of their context.
George Floyd protests through the eyes of photographers in the U.S.
These photographs from cities around the U.S. capture the grief, solidarity, and defiance that characterize the protest movement.
How to design your own at-home beauty regimen
Has it been a while since you've gotten your hair done or eyebrows threaded? Here are some ways to maintain healthy hair, beautiful skin, and shapely brows at home.