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Trump calls for authorities in Seattle to take action after ‘autonomous zone’ set up by protesters
US news 1 hour ago
The US President called on the Governor of Washington Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan to “take back your city,” saying they are being “taunted and played” by Black Lives Matter protesters. Demonstrators in the city have set up an area around the abandoned East Precinct called the “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone,” and footage from the area shows peaceful protesters watching films and listening to live music. There have been over a week of demonstrations in the city, including some clashes between protesters and police.
Trump’s first campaign rally since COVID-19 outbreak to take place in Tulsa on Juneteenth
US news Last night
President Donald Trump said he has picked Tulsa, Oklahoma, for his first rally since early March, when COVID-19 shut down his campaign trail. The rally will be held on June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a day of commemoration for the ending of slavery in the US. Many also pointed out that in 1921, Tulsa was the site of one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history, when hundreds of Black Americans were killed by mobs of white residents in the Greenwood District.
Statue of Scout founder Robert Baden-Powell to be temporarily removed from Poole, UK
UK news 7 minutes ago
Poole Council said it would temporarily remove the statue of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the scouting movement, due to police advice that the statue is on a “target list for attack.” In Bristol, the statue of slave trader Edward Colston was retrieved from the harbour after being rolled into the water on June 7.
J.K. Rowling defends her controversial comments about transgender people
Celebrity Yesterday
The Harry Potter author, who received heavy backlash for her comments about transgender people earlier this week, posted a lengthy essay explaining her beliefs. Many critics are calling the essay transphobic.
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Amazon implements a 'one-year moratorium' on the police use of facial recognition technology
Technology Yesterday
The e-commerce conglomerate announced it will stop supplying US police officers with its facial recognition technology for one-year. The move comes amid calls for police reforms following the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis.
Starbucks is permanently closing 400 stores in North America, including 200 in Canada
Business Yesterday
The coffee chain giant announced that it is closing hundreds of its stores in the US and Canada, including about 17% of its Canadian locations, due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A deadly mosquito-borne illness is brewing in the northeast U.S.
Yesterday
EEE kills almost half of its victims, and cases are on the rise.
A housing ‘apocalypse’ is coming
Yesterday
As coronavirus protections across the country expire, experts warn, a housing ‘apocalypse’ is coming. Here's how to stop it.
US Soccer repeals policy requiring athletes to stand during national anthem
Soccer 5 hours ago
The US Soccer Board of Directors voted to repeal the policy, which was put in place in 2017 after national representative and Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe kneeled in solidarity with the protest inspired by Colin Kaepernick. In a statement, the organization offered an apology, saying "We apologize to our players — especially our black players — staff, fans, and all who support eradicating racism."
Minneapolis police chief announces his department is withdrawing from union negotiations, promises reform
US news Yesterday
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced on Wednesday that the police department will withdraw from contract negotiations with the city's police union as a first step in what he said would be transformational reforms to the agency in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Nancy Pelosi calls for immediate removal of 11 statues of Confederate soldiers
US news Yesterday
Live PD and Cops axed by networks
Television Last night
A&E Network said it will cease production on Live PD after the show faced scrutiny following report that it had, but no longer retains, footage from the death of Javier Ambler, who died in police custody last year. The news comes after Paramount Network’s Cops, which also follows on duty police officers, was pulled in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. The network later confirmed that it has no plans for the show to return.
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Reese Witherspoon is using her power and privilege to uplift others
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After 30 years of working in Hollywood and seeing and experiencing inequities, Reese Witherspoon is pushing for equal pay and telling stories about all kinds of women with her own media company, Hello Sunshine.
Iggy Azalea announces she's given birth to a baby boy
Celebrity Yesterday
On Wednesday, the rapper announced that she is now a mother. She said she had been holding off on sharing the news, but wanted the world to know he's "not a secret" and that she loves him "beyond words." She did not mention who the father of her child is, but she's been romantically linked with rapper Playboi Carti for some time now.
People are discussing which statues they believe enhance their surroundings
Trending Yesterday
As Confederate monuments are being removed across the US, people are bringing to light statues from around the world they believe bring positivity to their surroundings.
What’s the most popular candy in your state?
Yesterday
June is National Candy Month, as if you needed a reason to indulge in your favorite sugary treat in the first place. But which candy does your state like the best?
Lizzo Has an Empowering Message About Judging People's Bodies
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"I'm not working out to have your ideal body type. I'm working out to have my ideal body type."
Statues of Christopher Columbus vandalized in Boston and Richmond
US news Yesterday
In Boston, a statue of Christopher Columbus was beheaded on Tuesday night. Another statue of Columbus in Richmond, Virginia, was pushed into a lake. UPDATE: This Moment has been updated to correct the date.
Former federal judge slams the DOJ for 'gross abuse' of power in Michael Flynn case
Politics Yesterday
Former prosecutor and federal judge John Gleesen, who was appointed to review the case against Michael Flynn, issued an 82-page analysis accusing the Department of Justice of "gross abuse of power." Gleesen argued against Attorney General Barr's attempt to drop the case against Flynn, who was Trump's former campaign adviser.
HBO Max temporarily removes Gone With the Wind to add ‘discussion of its historical context’
Movies June 9, 2020
The film, which is set on a plantation after the Civil War and considered a classic of American cinema, was quietly removed from the streaming service due to its depictions of ethnic and racial prejudices, leading some to accuse the company of censoring content. A HBO Max spokesperson said Gone With the Wind will return soon, but it will include “a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those very depictions.”
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