Protests Erupt In Minnesota, Property Damaged Over False Rumors That Cop Shot Teen
Police Chief Blair Anderson denounced the rumor and released a statement to clarify what happened.
Idaho To Pay Jobless Residents $1,500 As Back To Work Incentive
"The new Return to Work cash bonuses incentivize our workforce to get back to work safely," Idaho's Gov. Brad Little said.
Rayshard Brooks Death: Black Georgia Sheriff Says Lethal Force By Cops Was 'Completely Justified'
Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams said the officers who apprehended Brooks outside of a Wendy's restaurant did not behave in a "malicious or sadistic" manner.
Trump In Tulsa: Judge Junks Injunction To Stop Rally For Lack Of Health Measures
The president tweeted on Monday that the rally is expected to have a million people despite the venue's capacity of 19,000.
Trump Administration Might File Lawsuit To Block John Bolton’s Memoir Release
The former National Security adviser's lawyer said the book's release date, June 23, remains unchanged.
George Floyd Death Revelation: 911 Dispatcher Watching Arrest Alerted Police Supervisor Of Use Of Force
"I don’t know if they had to use force or not, but they got something out of the back of the squad, and all of them sat on this man," the dispatcher said in records made public.
Freak Hammock Accident: Heartbreak As Two Young Sisters Killed In Ohio
Investigators said that the sisters were resting on the hammock, which was likely tied to a tree and brick pillar that collapsed.
Kentucky Tattoo Parlor Swamped With Customers For Offering Free Cover Up Of Hate-Related Symbols
Gallery X Art Collective's owner and tattoo artists said this is an "offer to change your future in becoming a better person."
Uber Waives Delivery Fees For Restaurants Owned By African Americans Until The End Of 2020
The Uber Eats app will highlight a list of African American restaurants in specific areas to tap more customers.
Boston Mayor Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis; Cuts 20% From Police Budget
Mayor Marty Walsh also drafted a proposal to reallocate the funds to public health programs for the youth, the homeless, and people affected by inequality.
Pence 'Encouraged To Stay' At White House While Trump Walked To St. John's Church
Trump's walk to church on June 2 had attracted flak after he posed in front of St. John's holding a Bible for a photo opportunity.
Denver School Board Ends Police Contract After 22 Years Despite Disapproval From Educators
Four police officers will be gone by the end of the year, while 13 other school resource officers will remain until June 4, 2021.
Berklee College Apologizes For Letting Police Officers Use Restrooms During Protests, Bans Cops
A statement issued by the college said the decision to let the cops use the restrooms was "an informal one, made on the spot".
Starbucks Slammed For Disallowing Baristas To Wear Black Lives Matter Gear
Apparently, wearing Black Lives Matter shirts or pins could incite violence and be misunderstood by its customers or "agitators who misconstrue the fundamental principles" of the movement.
Chinese Military Officer Arrested For Visa Fraud, Was Attempting To Leave LA With University Research
Xin Wang had falsely stated he was a former PLA employee and had shared research findings and lab layouts with his colleagues back home.
Juneteenth: Nike Joins Twitter In Declaring June 19 As Annual Paid Holiday
"We need to hold ourselves to a high standard given the heritage of our company and our brand," Nike CEO John Donahoe said.
Houston Police Chief Urges A Close Look Into The History Between George Floyd And Derek Chauvin
"We may find some kind of conflict that may have led to this individual doing what he did with an abandoned heart and with malice in his heart," Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said.
NYC Health Department Suggests 'Kinky' Safe Sex Guidelines Amid COVID-19
The guidelines are supposed to help prevent coronavirus transmissions during sexual encounters for people with active sex life.
Chick-fil-A Apologizes For Viral 'Back The Blue' Photo: 'Taken Out Of Context'
The photo shared on social media sparked speculations that Chick-fil-A distributed the shirts to their staff to show support for the police amid the George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests
Walmart To Stop Locking Up Multicultural Hair Products In Glass Cases Following Backlash
The retailer had to make the changes after receiving criticisms over the implications of this policy.
NYPD Cops Forgo Face Masks At Protests Because 'They Can't Breathe,' Says Commissioner
First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin Tucker's words echoed the final words of George Floyd, the African American whose death while under the custody of Minneapolis police, triggered a wave of protests across the United States.
Over 250 Microsoft Workers Urge Nadella To Cancel Police Contracts
The employees also want the company to support the Black Lives Matter movement and called for the resignation of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman Steps Down After Brands Cut Ties Over His George Floyd Remarks
Greg Glassman said that he cannot jeopardize the company he built 20 years ago because of his actions, as brands and sports personalities cut their ties.
Black Lives Matter: Kentucky Governor Draws Up Plans For 100% Healthcare Coverage For African Americans
The governor said that he wants to make up for the severe inequality faced by black Americans, especially since health is a "basic human right."
Rocky Mountains Hidden Treasure Worth $1 Million Found After 10 Years Of Search
One lucky man figured out the exact location of the treasure buried by Forrest Fenn, an 89-year-old art dealer, and antique collector.
Trump 74th Birthday: MAGA Boat Parade With Thousands Of Participants Set In Michigan
The parade is organized by the Michigan Conservative Coalition and Michigan Trump Republicans 2020.
Chicago Crime 2020: 18 Murders Reported Within 24 Hours, Largest Single-Day Data Shows
The crime lab also recorded 85 people were wounded or injured in gunfire in the same period.
Defunding The Police: Trump, Biden Reject Calls To Slash Police Funds
Amid the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of cops, both leaders said they do not support calls to cut the resources of the police.
Georgia Protesters Follow Cops Home, Torch Patrol Cars Before Getting Arrested
The protesters have been slapped with multiple charges and were denied bonds Friday for their acts of vandalism.
57 Emergency Response Team Cops In Buffalo Quit Assignments After 2 Suspended
A police unit comprising 57 officers in the Buffalo Police Department quit their assignments Friday (June 5) after two of its members have been suspended for injuring a 75-year-old protester at a George Floyd rally.