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Breonna Taylor: Louisville officer to be fired for deadly force use

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The police chief accused the officer of "blindly" firing into Breonna Taylor's apartment. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/37Mcns3 via Latest News

In US Military First, the Air Force has Picked a Woman as Top Enlisted Leader

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Bass emerged as "the consensus choice from more than a dozen finalists from across the Air Force's global operation." from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UYOxE4 via Latest News

After week of Supreme Court defeats, Trump says he’ll release new shortlist of potential justices

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“Based on decisions being rendered now, this list is more important than ever before,” the president tweeted. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/37DSHXi via Latest News

Florida reports record-high spike in coronavirus cases and a 'plunging' median age of infection

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Despite the surge, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wouldn't issue a statewide order requiring face masks. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BroaA4 via Latest News

Police officers shoot and kill Los Angeles security guard: 'He ran because he was scared'

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Sheriff’s deputies chased and shot dead Andres Guardado, 18, a security guard at an auto repairs shop * Juneteenth: live coverageAfter sheriff’s deputies chased and shot dead a security guard at an auto repairs shop in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, family members have identified the dead man to local media as Andres Guardado, 18.The killing came amid national protest and unrest over the deaths of African Americans, and other people of color, at the hands of law enforcement.On Wednesday, Los Angeles county sheriff’s deputies also shot dead Terron Jammal Boone, 31, who the department said was “the half-brother of Robert Fuller, who [was] discovered hanging from a tree on 10 June 2020 and is currently the subject of a death investigation”.Describing the Thursday shooting of Guardado at the auto shop, a police department spokesman told reporters deputies saw the man produce a handgun before running away.“Deputies engaged in a short foot pursuit between the two businesses, at some point

Trump turns virus conversation into 'US vs. THEM' debate

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President Donald Trump’s push to resume big rallies despite concern he's putting the public's health at risk is part of a broader reelection campaign effort to turn the national debate about the coronavirus into a political fight that he frames as “US vs. THEM.” Trump went so far as to complain in a Wall Street Journal interview this week that some Americans wore facial coverings not as a preventive measure but as a way to signal disapproval of him. The president appears to be calculating that he can ignite resentment toward “the other” and inspire his base to turn out for him in November, said Christopher Borick, director of the nonpartisan Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/30YMFze via Latest News

Europe scrambles to save Iran nuclear deal as Trump insists key part of accord is scrapped

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Western European diplomats are working on how to save the Iran nuclear accord in a day of important developments on the issue which saw Tehran censured by the UN nuclear watchdog, and the US reiterate its demand that a key part of the deal is scrapped.Foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany - three signatory states to the agreement - met in Berlin to formulate a strategy for the next crucial months with Iran and its nuclear programme under focus. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3ejf3zF via Latest News

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G in for review

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Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphone has arrived at the office and we're gearing up to review the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G. We have the Exynos 980 variant, though there is a new Snapdragon 765G variant headed to the United States in the next month or so. The Galaxy A51 5G is build around a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, and powered by a 4,500 mAh battery. It supports 15W charging speeds and features a quad-camera setup. The latter consists of a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide snapper, 5MP macro, and a 5MP depth sensor. The display has a punch hole cut out, which contains a 32MP selfie... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BkgmQq via IFTTT

Android’s AirDrop, Nearby Sharing, shows signs of debuting on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS - 9to5Google

Android’s AirDrop, Nearby Sharing, shows signs of debuting on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS    9to5Google from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2V24zND via Technology

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition is free to own until June 25 on multiple platforms - Destructoid

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition is free to own until June 25 on multiple platforms    Destructoid Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition is free on Steam    PC Gamer DC fighting game 'Injustice: Gods Among Us' is free for PS, Xbox and PC    Engadget Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition is free to download until next week    TheSixthAxis Deal: Get Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition for Free on PSN Store    Push Square View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3hGFSQy via Technology

What Apple's Rumored Big Change Could Mean for the Future of the Mac - Gizmodo

What Apple's Rumored Big Change Could Mean for the Future of the Mac    Gizmodo View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/3ejJNk6 via Technology

Realism Battle Royale replaces Quads in Call of Duty: Warzone this weekend - Dot Esports

Realism Battle Royale replaces Quads in Call of Duty: Warzone this weekend    Dot Esports Next Warzone & Modern Warfare Weapon Tuning Update Announced    Gaming INTEL Call of Duty: Warzone swaps out Battle Royale Quads for Realism Quads in new update    GamesRadar+ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone are getting a midseason weapon tuning update    Dot Esports When is Warzone & Modern Warfare Season 5? Season 4 End Date    Gaming INTEL View Full Coverage on Google News from Technology - Latest - Google News https://ift.tt/2YgyPWV via Technology

Two Jet Pilots from Carrier Roosevelt Safe After Ejecting in Philippine Sea

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An F-A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the carrier Theodore Roosevelt took a swim in the Philippine Sea. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UWdikm via Latest News

The Tulsa arena that's hosting Trump's rally is asking the campaign for its plan to keep people safe from the coronavirus because they still haven't received one 2 days before the event

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Public-health experts warn the rally could be a coronavirus super-spreader event since thousands of people are expected to spend hours in an arena. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2V0576z via Latest News

McEnany says she will not wear a face mask at Trump’s Tulsa rally

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At a press conference on Friday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she will not wear a face mask at President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday. The CDC recommends that adults wear face coverings to stop the spread of coronavirus. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3eiyFE7 via Latest News

The officer accused of killing Rayshard Brooks was moved to a different jail over security concerns

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Garrett Rolfe, who was scheduled to appear in court today, has moved correctional facilities due to security concerns. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2CpUl3d via Latest News

The US wants to kill part of an 8,000 mile-long undersea cable linking Hong Kong with LA over China spying fears

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A DOJ committee is worried a cable connecting the US with Hong Kong could be vulnerable to hacking by the Chinese government. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3hE1mxj via Latest News

Cuomo slams federal government for coronavirus response

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Florida is among a number of states, like Oklahoma and Arizona, that have seen a surge in new cases. Cuomo called the federal government's guidance an "undeniable mistake" and said the White House had operated since day one on "pure political ideology." "It is a political theory, a public relations theory versus a science-based, fact-based theory," Cuomo said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2UX5oHq via Latest News

India-China Himalayan standoff deadly for cashmere herds

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Antagonisms between Indian and Chinese troops high in the Himalayas are taking a dire toll on traditional goat herds that supply the world’s finest, most expensive cashmere. This week, a deadly brawl between Indian and Chinese soldiers caused the deaths of at least 20 Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley, an achingly beautiful landscape that is part of a border region that has been disputed for decades because of its strategic importance as the world's highest landing ground. The months-long military standoff between the Asian giants is hurting local communities due to the loss of tens of thousands of Himalayan goat kids died because they couldn't reach traditional winter grazing lands, officials and residents said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/30T08bP via Latest News

Elderly Black Lives Matter protester injured by police and trolled by Trump in hiding after death threats

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Martin Gugino, the protester shoved to the ground by Buffalo police officers during the George Floyd protests, is recuperating in a secret location due to threats he's received.Mr Gugino's attorney said on Thursday that his client had received "concerning and threatening messages and one letter" since he was assaulted by police officers in Buffalo. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BjGlYn via Latest News

Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock at Best Buy - CNET

If you like gray, you're in luck, because that's the only version of Nintendo's gaming console you can order right now. from CNET https://ift.tt/3fHziHS via Mobiles

Get more than 50% off at Amazon's big watch sale - CNET

Brands like Bulova, Casio, Fossil, Movado and Armitron are offering discounts for every horology lover. from CNET https://ift.tt/2YKvvSY via Mobiles

CBP reportedly used drones nationwide for Black Lives Matter protest surveillance - CNET

Hundreds of hours of footage was broadcast live to a CBP control room, a report says. from CNET https://ift.tt/2UYGOWA via Mobiles