Thousands of mourners gathered in Houston to attend George Floyd’s funeral after his death sparked a national movement against police brutality. Floyd’s death has also sparked a debate over reforming or defunding police departments across the country. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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New Zealand drops plans for armed police patrols
Police gave the patrols a trial run after the Christchurch mosque shootings but just nixed them, saying they’d lead to a U.S.-style militarization of the force. Source
Health officer who mandated face masks resigns after threats
Dr. Nichole Quick had been receiving increased security after she began facing threats and protests at her home due to her health guidelines. Source
Richmond judge blocks removal of Robert E. Lee statue for 10 days
Issues injunction in response to lawsuit against governor’s plan as controversies over removals of statues honoring Confederacy continue in many cities. Source
COVID exacts high costs from hog farmers
Hog farmer Dave Mensink estimates that over the next year, the COVID-19 crisis is costing him up to $26 per pig, or about $187,000, based on the 7,200 pigs he has on his southeastern Minnesota lot. Source
IBM pulling out of facial recognition market out of profiling fears
Big Blue worries the technology is being used to promote discrimination and racial injustice. Source
Drum giant Pearl strikes a coronavirus beat pumping hand sanitizer
COVID-19 has put live music performances on hold, but a viral tweet gave the Japanese instrument maker an idea of how to help, and keep it “cool.” Source
North Korea says it’s cutting communication channels with South
Move is latest escalation in renewed tensions between the two nations. Source
Eyeing U.S., New Zealand drops plans for armed police patrols
Police gave the patrols a trial run after the Christchurch mosque shootings but just nixed them, saying they’d lead to a U.S.-style militarization of the force. Source
Daniel Radcliffe responds to J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments
“Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people,” Radcliffe wrote. Source