New York City began Phase 1 of reopening on Monday, which Governor Andrew Cuomo cautiously celebrated, but he called for protesters to get tested. “New Yorkers bent the curve by being smart,” he said. Watch his remarks. Source
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Dunkin’ hiring 25,000 people amid signs of COVID-19 recovery
Coffee-and-donut chain launches national ad campaign touting benefits of working at one of its 9,630 U.S. outlets. Source
Ex-officer charged in George Floyd’s death to face judge
Floyd’s death has led to nationwide protests and calls to end police brutality and systemic racism. Source
Live updates: George Floyd memorials reach his Houston hometown
Demonstrators have gone from demanding justice for George Floyd to insisting on changes in police practices and race relations in general. Source
Biden campaign launches effort targeting LGBTQ voters in key states
Biden’s campaign is launching a new LGBTQ voter outreach initiative dubbed “Out for Biden.” Source
CrossFit CEO apologizes for offensive George Floyd tweet
Reebok ending its relationship with the workout brand, while some gyms said they would end their affiliation. Source
Marine veteran stands in heat with “I can’t breathe” taped on mouth
Todd Winn stood outside in the more than 90-degree heat for so long, his shoes started melting to the ground. Source
More Bang for the Buck? Titans Plan to Watch OLB Harold Landry’s Snap Count Closer in 2020
According to Pro Football Reference, Landry played in 85.84 percent of the team’s defensive snaps in 2019 – a total of 952 snaps. He played another 25 snaps on special teams. Source
Chris Wallace discusses GOP election support and his book on the decision to drop the atomic bomb
Chris Wallace joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World,” which explores the months leading up to dropping the first atomic bomb in WWII. He also weighs in on American divisions and whether they’ll impact the presidential election. Source
Deep ocean waters warming at faster pace, new study finds
The absorption of carbon dioxide by the planet’s oceans is increasing, with consequences for both marine species and for human economies that depend upon them. For World Oceans Day (June 8), “Sunday Morning” producer Sara Kugel talks with Oceana’s Jacqueline Savitz about how climate change affects our oceans, and with University of Queensland researcher Issac Brito-Morales, whose new study finds deep waters are warming at a faster pace than the ocean’s surface. Source