President Trump held a campaign rally in Arizona as the state grapples with surging coronavirus cases. Also, the FBI announced the noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage had been there for months, and was not a hate crime. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Chicago police reduce use of force, but “denial and impunity” linger
Current calls for police reform echo protests in Chicago after the death of Laquan McDonald more than five years ago. Source
New Zealand granted travel ban exception for “Avatar” filmmakers
They had to take extensive measures to enter the country safely. Source
New York City beaches to open July 1 for swimming
“Let’s keep playing it safe: social distance and face coverings, even at the beach,” de Blasio tweeted on Tuesday. Source
“Hamilton” music director Alex Lacamoire on the new movie version
The film version of the Broadway hit premieres on Disney+ Friday, July 3. Source
Trump campaign names Hogan Gidley as new press secretary
Gidley is currently the White House principal deputy press secretary. Source
DOJ backs challenge to Hawaii’s self-quarantine order
Under an order from Hawaii Governor David Ige, all who enter the state must self-quarantine for 14 days. Source
Cities crack down as complaints over illegal fireworks displays skyrocket
Complaints over illegal fireworks displays are on the rise in neighborhoods across the country. It’s not clear what’s prompting the trend, but officials in some cities are beginning to crack down. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Crowds topple statues, apparently attack Wisconsin state senator
Democratic state Sen. Tim Carpenter said he was assaulted in Madison after taking a photo of protesters. Source
Watch live: Ex-Roger Stone prosecutor Aaron Zelinsky testify
Zelinsky withdrew from the Stone case in February after the Justice Department moved to recommend a lighter prison sentence than the prosecutors had sought. Source