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The US sets a new record for daily new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 50 minutes ago
The US reported a record 45,942 new COVID-19 cases in a single day on Saturday. Texas, Florida and Arizona each set new statewide records for new daily cases. Florida reported 9,585 new cases on Saturday, exceeding the previous record the day before.
Mexico City police chief survives alleged cartel assassination
World news 1 hour ago
Dozens of heavily armed gunmen attacked Mexico City's police chief on Friday morning in a failed assassination attempt that killed three people, including two bodyguards of police chief Omar García Harfuch. Officials believe the attack was carried out by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of the country's most powerful gangs.
A doctor's quest to save her pregnant patient dying of Covid-19
At a Boston hospital filled with the dying, a surgeon pinned her hopes on the survival of a young woman pregnant with her second child. "We've gotta get her through this."
Airlines in US and Canada will begin booking flights to full capacity
COVID-19 2 hours ago
American Airlines and United Airlines announced that they will begin booking flights to full capacity starting next week, even as COVID-19 cases in the US continue to rise. In Canada, Air Canada and WestJet also announced that they will be dropping social distancing policies.
Twitch streamer Dr Disrespect has been banned from the platform
Gaming Last night
According to numerous reports, popular gaming streamer Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm has been suspended from the platform. According to industry insider and journalist Rod “Slasher” Breslau, sources say the ban is permanent. A statement from Twitch shared with media outlets did not go into detail, saying "As is our process, we take appropriate action when we have evidence that a streamer has acted in violation of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service." Dr Disrespect was temporarily suspended from Twitch last year after broadcasting from a public bathroom during gaming convention E3.
The Simpsons and Family Guy move away from white actors voicing non-white characters
Television Last night
On Friday, The Simpsons producers announced the show “will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters.” It follows a decision made by voice actor Hank Azaria to stop playing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. In Family Guy, voice actor Mike Henry also announced he would step down from the role of Cleveland Brown, saying, “I love this character, but persons of color should play characters of color.”
Deep Dive: Congress and COVID
The coronavirus is forcing one of the most change-averse institutions in the U.S. to rethink how it's always done things.
Coronavirus has given millions access to online mental-health care
For the first time, telehealth services for mental disorders is available to many millions of Americans. Let’s keep it this way.
Milton Glaser, designer of I ♥ NY logo, dies at 91
In memoriam Last night
Milton Glaser, the co-founder of New York magazine and graphic designer behind the iconic I ♥ NY logo, passed away on Friday on his 91st birthday.
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Movie fans recall their favorite theater experience 🍿
Movies 3 hours ago
Film buff @howatdk asked people to share their most memorable moment from a movie theater. The responses do not disappoint.
Russia denies allegations it offered bounties to militants in Afghanistan for killing American troops
US news 3 hours ago
According to the New York Times, American intelligence officials reported that a Russian assassination unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan. Russia responded by calling it an attempt to "invent new fake stories."
Locust swarm blankets city in India
India news Last night
People living in Gurgaon near New Delhi shared videos and photos as thousands of locusts covered the city. Authorities warned of the impending swarm on Friday, calling on residents to lock their doors.
Six people seriously injured in Glasgow attack, including two teenagers
UK news Yesterday
Police Scotland confirmed that one individual was fatally shot by armed police on Glasgow’s West George Street and another six people were injured. Among these was a police officer who is in a critical but stable condition.
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Micheál Martin elected as Irish prime minister as new coalition is formed
Politics 5 hours ago
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin was elected as Ireland’s new prime minister by parliament on Saturday, leading a historic three-party coalition of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. The role will operate on a rotating basis, with incumbent Leo Varadkar re-taking the post in late 2022.
Florida records its single highest day of new COVID-19 cases with nearly 9,000
COVID-19 Last night
Florida is among six states nationwide which set new daily records for new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday. The Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 confirmed cases, surpassing its previous record of over 5,500 cases, set just days earlier. Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Idaho and Utah all recorded new single-day COVID-19 case highs.
Working-class white women are turning on Trump
President Trump’s storied grip on the white working class is weakening among women, threatening both his reelection prospects and his party’s efforts to improve its standing with female voters.
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Federal judge orders release of children in family detention facilities over COVID-19 concerns
US news Last night
US District Judge Dolly Gee said in a ruling on Friday that children held for more than 20 days at ICE family residential facilities should be released by July 17 due to the danger posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
America's scary Covid-19 curve has a simple explanation
Did the U.S. declare victory too soon? A chart that shows the U.S.-EU Covid case gap suggests yes.
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Toronto police officer found guilty of assault in beating of Dafonte Miller
Canada news Yesterday
On Friday, an Ontario judge delivered a verdict in the trial of off-duty Toronto police officer Michael Theriault and his brother, Christian, who were accused of aggravated assault and attempting to obstruct justice in the 2016 beating of Dafonte Miller. Michael was found guilty of assault, but not aggravated assault. Christian was found not guilty of both assault and aggravated assault. Both were found not guilty of obstructing justice.
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Relive the last 24 glorious hours since we were crowned champions of England, featuring content from Reds all over the world 🙌❤