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Derek Chauvin's bail set at $1.25 million during first court appearance
US news 1 hour ago
The former Minneapolis police officer appeared in court for a virtual ten-minute hearing, during which his bail was set at $1.25 million without conditions, or $1 million with conditions.
Inside a nursing home’s 64-day Covid siege: ‘They’re all going to die’
We tracked the outbreak, the struggle to contain it and the fallout, interviewing residents’ families and listening to their conference calls as they sought answers from the facility’s leaders.
How "white savior" movies like "The Help" hurt Hollywood
The Black Lives Matter movement renews attention to the issues caused by the white savior trope used in movies. Learn why some films don’t accurately show the plights of people of color and what you should watch to learn about social injustice.
Prince Andrew's lawyers say he has offered to assist US authorities at least three times
World news 5 hours ago
According to The Sun newspaper, the US formally lodged a request to the UK Home Office for investigators to question Prince Andrew over ties to billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. A statement from the Duke of York's lawyers states that he has offered to help US authorities on at least three separate occasions.
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Michael B. Jordan calls for Hollywood to ‘commit to Black hiring’
The 'Just Mercy' star joined protests outside Hollywood's top talent agencies to call for the industry to make a push towards hiring more Black creatives in front of and behind the camera.
Merck CEO says being bused to a better school changed his life
"I was one of 'a few inner city black kids' who rode a bus 90 minutes to a better school—and it changed my life," Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier says.
When epidemiologists expect to fly, hug and do other activities again
Even experts need to make personal decisions about what risks are worth it in the age of coronavirus. For some, life will never be the same again.
How the coronavirus has changed the fitness industry
The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered gyms and boutique fitness studios across the US for months and left 500,000 people out of work, accelerating the at-home fitness trend. But now, as gyms and studios reopen, will people come flocking back?
New York City begins Phase 1 of reopening
COVID-19 3 hours ago
One hundred days after New York state had its first confirmed case of COVID-19, NYC has begun Phase 1 of reopening. As many as 400,000 New Yorkers are expected to return to work on Monday as construction, manufacturing and non-essential retail businesses reopen.
New research casts doubt on practices following baby's death in 2005
For more than a decade, health agencies around the world have cautioned against prescribing codeine to nursing mothers for pain relief following childbirth, Now, doctors have re-examined a 2005 tragedy and found new information that raises questions.
Compton Cowboys protest police brutality at L.A. march
The beloved Compton Cowboys joined a caravan of motorcycles and sign-waving demonstrators as part of a growing national movement to end police brutality and systemic racism.
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One man shot after car drives into Seattle protest crowd
US news Last night
Seattle Police have one suspect in custody after a man drove a car into a crowd of protesters at 11th and Pine. Seattle Fire have transported one 27-year-old victim to hospital in a stable condition
Remembering Anthony Bourdain's legacy two years later
In memoriam 49 minutes ago
On June 8, 2018, the world lost Anthony Bourdain. See how people are paying tribute to his impact on food and culture.
Mourners lined up since early morning to pay tribute to George Floyd in Houston
US news 56 minutes ago
Hundreds of people have lined up since early Monday morning outside of a church in George Floyd's hometown for a final public memorial.
Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest march in Washington, DC
US news This morning
The Republican senator and former presidential candidate joined a group of Christian demonstrators marching with protesters to the White House. Despite very few prominent Republicans protesting, Romney told @hannah_natanson he is walking, "To end violence and brutality. And to make sure people understand that Black Lives Matter." An NPR/PBS/Marist poll, published on Friday, found Democrats and Republicans were largely divided on whether the protests were legitimate or unlawful.
John Oliver argues for police reform in a new episode of Last Week Tonight
US news This morning
Comedian John Oliver has delivered a powerful explanation of the history of police brutality against Black Americans on Sunday evening. Oliver addressed the protests following George Floyd's death and clarified what defunding the police actually involves.
Just a simple game of spot the cat 🔎😸
Animals Last night
Somewhere in this photo is a cat. And once you've spotted it, there are a few more quizzes to take on.
NZ to return to mostly normal functioning after recording zero active cases
COVID-19 Last night
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Cabinet decided the country will to move to alert level 1 from midnight on Monday. The changes will allow for no limits on public gatherings, the return of hospitality and retail industries with no restrictions, while funerals and public transport are all set to fully resume. The decision came after the country recorded zero active cases, making it virus free, at least for the time being.
Child care is the missing ingredient for a fast economic recovery
The shortage of child care options for workers could prove to be a major stumbling block to hopes of a quick and smooth reopening of the U.S. economy.
Michael Eric Dyson on policing, politics and protests
Lauren Young and April Joyner of Reuters spoke with Michael Eric Dyson, author of 21 books including 'Tears We Cannot Stop,' as part of our #AskReuters Twitter chat series