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Pentagon releases list of 20 companies linked to Chinese military
New York Post - 25 Jun 2020 16:23
The Pentagon released a list of 20 companies that it says are owned or controlled by Communist China’s military and operate in the US – including tech giant Huawei, according to a report. The list, sent to lawmakers ...
EU likely to keep ban on Americans out of coronavirus fears as it reopens its borders
ABC News - 25 Jun 2020 03:00
With the highest reported coronavirus case load, Americans will likely be barred from traveling to more than 30 European countries when the European Union moves to reopen
Anti-Mask Floridians Hurl Conspiracy Theories At Officials In Wild Public Meeting
The Huffington Post - 25 Jun 2020 04:27
Palm Beach County commissioners were told they would be "punished by God" ahead of their vote to require that face masks be worn in public.
Tina Knowles-Lawson and Breonna Taylor's mom want to make voting more accessible
CBSNews - 25 Jun 2020 15:46
Tina Knowles-Lawson, mother of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles, wrote an open letter urging Congress to pass the HEROES Act to make voting more accessible. Breonna Taylor's mother, Tamika Palmer, is among tho...
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is Over, W.H.O. Says
The New York Times - 25 Jun 2020 15:45
The response to second-deadliest outbreak of the virus -- the 10th occurrence in the country -- was hampered by mistrust and attacks on treatment centers.
El Paso suspect faces new charge after death of 23rd victim
CBSNews - 25 Jun 2020 20:20
Guillermo "Memo" Garcia succumbed to his gunshot injuries nine months after the deadly 2019 Walmart shooting rampage.
Belarus accuses Russia of election meddling, seeks talks
Al Jazeera English - 25 Jun 2020 15:48
The Belarusian leader says external forces stand behind his opponents, disseminating information to discredit him.
Military called in after TikTok 'tea war' goes global
CNN - 25 Jun 2020 14:55
A US woman has sparked an international incident over her "British tea" videos on TikTok, with the UK and British ambassadors getting involved, as well as the UK mililary
South Carolina Prosecutor Decides Not to Charge Officer Who Killed Black Teen
Time - 25 Jun 2020 01:26
Fifth Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson said Josh Ruffin, 17, was an immediate threat to the safety of the officers
Arizona councilman chants 'I can't breathe' at anti-facemask rally
New York Post - 25 Jun 2020 04:32
An Arizona councilman invoked the final words of George Floyd and Eric Garner during an anti-facemask rally Wednesday. Scottsdale City Council member Guy Phillips chanted “I can’t breathe!” before ripping off his f...
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Accused of Conspiring With LulzSec and Anonymous Hackers
Time - 25 Jun 2020 03:59
Assange gave the leader of LulzSec a list of targets to hack in 2012, according to a Justice Department statement
Trump Speaks! And Speaks. And Speaks ...
The New York Times - 25 Jun 2020 02:12
At least those rallies keep him off the streets.
Lamborghini Huracan Spyder totaled 20 minutes after leaving showroom
New York Post - 25 Jun 2020 15:31
A “brand new” Lamborghini was totaled in a crash -- just 20 minutes after being taken out of the showroom, UK police said. The unlucky driver behind the wheel of a black Lamborghini Huracan Spyder -- which reportedly...
Police seek person of interest in relation to body found near Dorchester golf course
Boston - 25 Jun 2020 16:08
Officers said the 53-year-old woman's body was found on June 14.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged with conspiring with 'Anonymous'
New York Post - 25 Jun 2020 02:42
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was hit with a new federal indictment on Wednesday accusing him of conspiring with hackers, including the group “Anonymous.” The superseding indictment doesn’t add new charges beyon...
Why are strong public services essential for social, economic and health security for all?
OpEdNews - 25 Jun 2020 00:27
UN Public Services Day is 23 June. Experts explain why public services are necessary for economy, social and health security for everyone.
Justices rule for Trump administration in deportation case
ABC News - 25 Jun 2020 16:15
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can deport some people seeking asylum without allowing them to make their case to a federal judge
Topless sunbather rescues family from rip current at nudist beach
New York Post - 25 Jun 2020 15:45
A 28-year-old woman soaking up the sun at a nudist beach in the UK let it all hang out as she saved a family from drowning — while topless, according to a report. Jessica Layton, from Penzance in Cornwall, was sunbathi...
Youth activist organization sues Chicago police, city officials over cease-and-desist order during protests
Chicago Tribune - 25 Jun 2020 18:54
A Chicago youth-activist training organization is suing the city over allegations that police and consumer protection officials illegally ordered the group to stop its efforts to aid protesters late last month.
Texas Puts Reopening On 'Pause' As COVID-19 Cases Soar
The Huffington Post - 25 Jun 2020 18:49
The state was previously on an aggressive path to reopening after coronavirus-related closures.
Wisconsin back in spotlight with visits by Trump and Pence this week
CBSNews - 25 Jun 2020 18:42
The president's visit to northern Wisconsin comes as a new poll in the state shows him trailing Joe Biden.
N.Y.P.D. Officer Filmed Using Illegal Chokehold Is Arrested and Charged
The New York Times - 25 Jun 2020 18:11
The officer is the second in the city to face criminal charges for using excessive force this month, after mass protests across the country.