Florida coronavirus cases soar as governor refuses to alter reopening; Chicago pizza shop “baking” face shields for health care workers Source
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University of Michigan expected to withdraw from hosting debate
The university was scheduled to host the second of three debates between Trump and Biden this fall. Source
Domestic workers face low pay, no health coverage, and COVID-19
A New York nanny wants to work but doesn’t “want to risk exposing myself to the virus and exposing my children.” Source
How TikTok teens trolled the Trump campaign ahead of Tulsa rally
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Trump’s campaign manager on Twitter, “you just got ROCKED by teens on TikTok.” Source
Questions over teen’s fatal shooting by LA deputy during chase
Protesters are demanding answers in the fatal shooting Thursday of 18-year-old Andres Guardado in Gardena, California. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says two deputies saw Guardado with a gun and gave chase when he fled, but investigators don’t believe the teen fired the weapon. Jeff Nguyen reports for CBS Los Angeles. Source
Chicago pizza shop “baking” face shields for health care workers
Throughout the monthslong coronavirus shutdown, the ovens have stayed busy at one Chicago pizzeria. One minute they’re baking pies and the next, creating something urgently needed. Adriana Diaz has their story. Source
NASCAR drivers rally around Bubba Wallace after noose incident
“We are one family. One NASCAR,” NASCAR later tweeted. Source
Patagonia latest outdoor brand to pull ads from Facebook
Social media company has failed to stop the spread of “hateful lies and dangerous propaganda,” Patagonia says. Source
Preserving the traditions of black cowboys
After the Civil War, African Americans played a key role in settling the West, and their heritage is honored by black cowboys and rodeo riders today Source
Small businesses, big problems in a time of pandemic
Economists estimate more than 100,000 small businesses have already shut permanently since the COVID-19 outbreak began, while others are fighting to survive amid staggering losses Source