Solace says there was a 200% rise in calls to its helpline in the week after stay-at-home orders were first eased, and they’re another surge. Source
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BET Awards reflect protests over racial injustice
Politics permeated performances and acceptance speeches. Chris Brown, Beyoncé and Roddy Ricch were the night’s big winners, taking home two honors each. Source
BET Awards reflect protests of police brutality and racial injustice
Politics permeated performances and acceptance speeches. Chris Brown, Beyoncé and Roddy Ricch were the night’s big winners, taking home two honors each. Source
Starbucks and Beam Suntory pause advertising on social media
“We stand up for what’s right, and we stand with all who are committed to the fight against hate speech, racism and prejudice,” Beam Suntory said in a statement. Source
Voting During the Pandemic, The Wild West of Testing, Probiotics
The political fight over how to vote during the coronavirus pandemic; Then, faulty COVID-19 antibody tests now complicating efforts to know reach of virus; And, should you be taking probiotics? Source
2020 BET Awards: Highlights and winners
Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Nas, Black Thought, Rapsody and YG helped get the show started with the 1989 anthem. Source
What you need to know about voting by mail
Many states are expanding access to mail-in balloting, making it easier for voters concerned about the coronavirus to avoid voting in person. Source
CBS Evening News, June 28, 2020
Dozen states pausing reopening phases amid surge in coronavirus cases; Pilot dad flies 6-year-old son to Disney on Make-a-Wish trip. Source
Minneapolis police chief: Union must decide whether to be on right or wrong side of history
The head of the union representing Minneapolis police has defended the four officers fired for the killing of George Floyd. Lesley Stahl interviews Medaria Arradondo, chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, Sunday. Source
Barista gets $84,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego “Karen”
California woman’s attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing company and county public health rule backfires. Source