Jun 11 1.5 million more laid-off workers sought unemployment benefits last week By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening. Continue reading
Jun 10 1 of 4 officers facing charges in George Floyd ‘s death released from jail By Associated Press Lane is charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and manslaughter for his role in the arrest of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died Memorial Day. Continue reading
Jun 10 Making people aware of their implicit biases doesn’t usually change minds. But here’s what does work By Betsy Mason, Knowable Magazine Psychologists have yet to find a way to diminish hidden prejudice, but they do have strategies for thwarting discrimination. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey holds news conference By Associated Press Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey holds held a news conference amid ongoing nationwide protests. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 6:35 As coronavirus rises in Alabama, experts worry over lack of ‘guardrails’ in reopening By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Maea Lenei Buhre Although Americans are trying to move closer to their pre-pandemic routines, there are signs the coronavirus continues to spread in places that have eased restrictions. One of those is Alabama, among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order and… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 6:55 What this global health expert sees in states where COVID-19 is surging As Americans attempt to return to pre-pandemic habits and activities, COVID-19 continues to spread. More than 20 states have seen a jump in coronavirus cases in the past couple of weeks, and hospitalizations have increased significantly in at least eight. Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 8:22 Americans with disabilities need more support during pandemic, say advocates Nearly one in four Americans lives with a disability. For some, that means a compromised immune system and greater risk for the coronavirus. Advocates are sounding the alarm that Congress needs to do more to help this population of society’s… Continue watching
Jun 10 NASCAR bans Confederate flag from its races and properties By Dan Gelston, Associated Press NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from all events and properties. NASCAR says the Confederate flag "runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."… Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump says he won’t consider changing bases named for Confederate officers By Robert Burns, Associated Press This comes two days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated he is open to a discussion of such changes, which have been urged by prominent retired Army officers and others. Continue reading
Jun 10 Boston to reassess Christopher Columbus statue after it was found beheaded By Associated Press Police say the head of the statue located near the city’s traditionally Italian North End was found on the ground at about 12:30 a.m. Police are investigating and there's no word yet on any arrests. Continue reading