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TikTok Users, K-Pop Fans Said To Be Behind False Registration For Trump Tulsa Rally
Tik-Tok users and K-Pop fans are said to be behind the small turnout at President Donald Trump’s first campaign rally in months. Mr Trump’s campaign manager had blamed “radical” protesters and the media, but political strategists say
Three Stabbed To Death In Park Outside London Considered “Terrorist Incident”
Authorities said that three people who were stabbed to death at a park in a town just outside London is considered a “terrorist incident;” three others were left seriously injured in the attack. The attack took place
Naval Academy Launches Investigation Into Social Media Posts
The U.S. Naval Academy has launched an investigation into tweets allegedly made by a midshipman in the wake of protests over the police custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The posts were allegedly made on a
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administrations From Ending DACA
On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants. Young immigrants will retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States. Chief Justice
President Trump Introduces Initiative To Help Prevent Suicide Among Veterans
On Wednesday, President Trump announced a new initiative to help veterans suffering from mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. The Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide, or PREVENTS, was established by the
Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder
On Wednesday, prosecutors said that the Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back outside of a Wendy’s restaurant will be charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard
President Trump Signs Executive Order On Police Reform
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would encourage better police practices, this coming after weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd. Trump met privately with the families of several
Google Bans Two News Sites From Ad Platform Due To Protest Coverage
The far-right news sites ZeroHedge and The Federalist will no longer be able to generate revenue from any advertisements served by Google Ads. The two sites were found to be in violation of Google’s policies on content
FDA Pulls Emergency Use Of Malaria Drug Hydroxychloroquine For COVID-19 Patients
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine to treat hospitalized COVID-19 patients, saying the drug carries too many risks without any apparent benefit. The EUA was first issued in
Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ Workers Protected From Job Discrimination
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment. The court decided by a 6-3 vote that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Police Killing Of Rayshard Brooks In Atlanta Officially Ruled A Homicide
On Sunday, authorities in Georgia ruled that the fatal police shooting of Rayshard Brooks was a homicide. Brooks, 27, died after he was shot twice in the back on Friday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said
California Leaders Request Probe Into Black Man’s Hanging Death
The apparent hanging death of a black man in the Los Angeles area is being investigated, after demands among residents and celebrities about the initial finding of suicide had been brought into question. The body of 24-year-old
‘Breonna’s Law’ Passes In Louisville, Kentucky; Banning Use Of “No-Knock” Warrants
The use of “no-knock” warrants has been banned in Louisville, with the new ordinance named for Breonna Taylor, the young black woman who was fatally shot after officers burst into her home. Louisville’s Metro Council unanimously voted
Dow Plunges 7% In Biggest Drop Since March
On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1,861 points, or 6.9 percent, and the S&P 500 was down 5.9 percent, the biggest fall since March 16. There were sharp declines in several sectors, including hospitality
Minneapolis Police Chief Breaks Off Talks With Union
On Wednesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said at a media briefing that the Minneapolis Police Department will withdraw from contract talks with the officer union as it seeks to end relationships that have “eroded trust” in
Trump Administration Will Not Consider Renaming Army Bases Named After Confederate Leaders
President Donald Trump said his administration “will not even consider” renaming military bases originally named after Confederate leaders, a day after the Army said top military leaders were “open” to the discussion. In a statement on Monday,
Human Remains Found At Home Of The Stepfather Of Missing Idaho Children
The husband of Lori Vallow, who was charged with desertion in the disappearance of two of her children last year, has been taken into custody Tuesday. Assistant Rexburg Police Chief Gary Hagen said that Chad Daybell was
NYPD Officer Arrested After Video Shows Him Pushing Female Protester
An NYPD officer who was caught on video violently pushing a protester to the ground was charged on Tuesday with several criminal charges, including assault. He is the first NYPD officer to be charged for his conduct
CrossFit CEO Apologizes For Racially Insensitive Tweets As Reebok Ends Partnership With The Brand
President Trump Pledges To Maintain Funding For Police Departments Despite Protests
On Monday, President Donald Trump pledged to maintain funding for police departments in the United States, despite growing calls for cuts to law enforcement budgets. “There won’t be defunding, there won’t be dismantling of our police,”
Majority Of Minneapolis City Council Backs Dismantling Police Department
A majority of the Minneapolis City Council agreed Sunday to dismantle the city’s police department after the in-custody killing of George Floyd. Councilman Jeremiah Ellison said the council would work to disband the department in its “current
Colin Powell Says He Is Endorsing Joe Biden For President
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, joining number of Republicans and military leaders criticizing President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests. Powell, a Republican who led the US military during
Facebook Begins Labeling ‘State-Controlled’ Media
Facebook has begun labeling content produced by media outlets it says are under state control, enacting a policy the social network first announced in October. Posts from at least 18 outlets including Russia Today, China’s People’s Daily
George Floyd Honored During Memorial Service As Protests Around The Country Continue
A memorial was held Thursday for George Floyd, the black man who died last week after a police officer pressed a knee into his neck while detaining him in Minneapolis, triggering protests across the country. Artwork depicting
14-Year-Old Pleads Guilty In Murder Case Of College Student Tessa Majors
A 14-year-old boy pleaded guilty to robbery in the first degree on Wednesday in the case of Tessa Majors, the 18-year-old Barnard College student who was stabbed to death in a New York City park last December.
Three Additional Former Police Officers To Be Charged In The Killing Of George Floyd
Three more former Minnesota police officers will be charged in the killing of George Floyd, the 46-year-old Black man who died after an officer kneeled on his neck during an arrest. On Wednesday, the office of Minnesota
Mother of George Floyd’s Daughter Speaks Out To Thousands In Minneapolis
Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, tearfully spoke out at Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday, saying Floyd was a loving and devoted father who continued to provide for their family before his death at
President Trump Says GOP Will Pull Republican National Convention From North Carolina Due To COVID-19 Restrictions
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that the GOP is seeking a new state to host this summer’s Republican National Convention, after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions
Independent Autopsy Rules George Floyd’s Death Was Homicide By Asphyxiation
An independent autopsy conducted regarding the killing of George Floyd found his death was a homicide and that he died of “asphyxiation from sustained pressure.” The autopsy said compression to Floyd’s neck and back as former Minneapolis