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US Attorney Geoffrey Berman says he is not resigning despite Justice Department announcement
Politics 5 hours ago
Berman, who was investigating allies of President Donald Trump, said he "has not resigned," after a statement from the Department of Justice claimed he'd stepped down from his position. Berman said he will not resign until a “presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate,” adding that his investigations will continue until then without interruption.
Protesters topple statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, DC
US news 45 minutes ago
Protesters tore down the statue, which stood near Judiciary Square, and set it alight on Friday evening. The sculpture was erected in 1901 and was DC's only outdoor Confederate statue. Members of the DC Council have been trying to remove the statue of Pike since 1992.
Photo of KKK members holding a ‘Democrat Party’ sign is doctored, Snopes confirms
Politics Yesterday
An old photograph showing a group of women in Ku Klux Klan robes holding a sign that reads “Women of the Democrat Party” is doctored, according to Snopes and PolitiFact. The sign in the original photo, which was taken around 1925, reads “Lancaster County.”
Brazil reaches one million COVID-19 cases while recording biggest single-day case jump
World news Yesterday
Brazil became the second country after the US to pass one million COVID-19 cases. The country has been without a health minister for over a month, and testing has remained low throughout the pandemic.
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Viral photo highlights the problem with public spaces
Yesterday
The image of a group of young people enjoying beers while a flurry of masked protesters pass by went viral. While most people focused on a difference in attitudes, it brought up another issue: who gets to use public spaces.
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Beyoncé surprises fans with a Juneteenth single drop
Music 5 hours ago
The unexpected drop of a new song by Beyoncé was a pleasant surprise for fans, who quickly began sharing lyrics and their reactions. The song, titled Black Parade, dropped as Juneteenth celebrations continued around the US.
One officer involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor is being fired
US news Yesterday
The Louisville Metro Police are firing officer Brett Hankison, who was involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor was killed as she slept in her bed on March 13. Hankison was one of three officers involved in the incident, and has a history of alleged sexual misconduct.
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Is your air conditioner keeping you safe from Covid-19?
Yesterday
HVAC systems aren't a replacement for social distancing, but used appropriately they can actually help prevent the spread of viruses.
Players in multiple North American sports leagues test positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 Yesterday
Just as training camps were starting back up and leagues were moving forward with plans to return to play, it was announced on Friday hat multiple players and staff members across multiple leagues started to test positive for COVID-19. Many of the players were at training camps in Florida, which has seen a recent spike in cases.
Tulsa prepares for protests and Trump as COVID-19 rates rise in Oklahoma
Politics Yesterday
Rallygoers and protesters are expected to converge in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday, as concerns over increasing COVID-19 rates across the state grow ahead of President Trump's planned campaign event.
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Sewage study indicates COVID-19 was present in Italy in December 2019
COVID-19 Yesterday
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Into the Wild bus removed from Alaska over safety concerns
US news June 19, 2020
The Alaska National Guard has removed the famous bus after various hikers had to be rescued or lost their lives trying to reach it. The bus was where Chris McCandless lived, the person who inspired the 1996 bestselling book Into The Wild and 2002 movie of the same name.
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Jamie Foxx talks about the physical changes needed to play Mike Tyson
Movies Yesterday
It sounds like Foxx, while speaking to Mark Birnbaum, is confident that the biopic of the former heavyweight boxing champion is going ahead, outlining the physical changes needed to play Tyson.
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Malala Yousafzai celebrates completing Oxford University degree
World news Yesterday
The activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner completed a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.
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How a Texan showed L.A. the way to celebrate Juneteenth
Yesterday
To invigorate Juneteenth in L.A., Jonathan Leonard, a military veteran, postal employee, firefighter and entrepreneur, started hosting barbecues in his backyard on June 19, 1949. Leonard provided the barbecue, red drink, watermelon and entertainment.
Sir Ian Holm, known for roles in Lord of the Rings and Alien, has died aged 88
Movies Yesterday
The veteran of stage and screen enjoyed a long and varied career. His agent confirmed to the Guardian that he died from causes related to Parkinson's disease.
'Almost Famous' cast reunites for 20th anniversary podcast
Yesterday
Hosted by James Andrew Miller, 'Origins: Almost Famous Turns Twenty' will bring together the film's cast, writer-director Cameron Crowe, and rock icons Peter Frampton and Nancy Wilson.
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The origin of THAT world transport map and memes based on it
Weird June 19, 2020
Drawn in the style of the London Underground, a world transit map has been shared thousands of times, inspiring several memes. But the creator of the map has said that this isn’t an idea to connect the continents, but a way to illustrate cities that have Metro-type transit systems.
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With focus on Tulsa, former "Black Wall Street" aims to rebuild
Yesterday
Historic and entrepreneurial efforts seek to transform the Greenwood district nearly 100 years after a race massacre there.
Inside the team that's working on Apple's next big thing
Yesterday
In late 2018, Apple was a few years into its plan to build a powerful headset with both AR and VR capabilities when things shifted dramatically. Jony Ive objected to some fundamental aspects of the product and urged Apple to change course.
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