U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to West Point graduating cadets during commencement ceremonies at Plain Parade Field at the United States Military Academy on June 13, 2020 in West Point, New York. Pool WEST POINT, N.Y. — In his first graduation address to the cadets of the United States Military Academy, President […]
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Trump addresses West Point graduates after alumni slam president for politicizing military
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to West Point graduating cadets during commencement ceremonies at Plain Parade Field at the United States Military Academy on June 13, 2020 in West Point, New York. Pool WEST POINT, N.Y. — In his first graduation address to the cadets of the United States Military Academy, President […]
Coronavirus live updates: European nations sign deal with AstraZeneca for 400 million vaccine doses
As many U.S. states continue to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions, some are pausing their reopenings in the face of worrisome data around new cases and hospitalizations. States like Texas, Arizona and Arkansas have seen a surge in infections, calling into question aggressive reopening strategies. Officials at the Centers for Disease […]
Coronavirus live updates: Cuomo urges other states ‘be careful;’ small town businesses face uncertain restarts
As many U.S. states continue to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions, some are pausing their reopenings in the face of worrisome data around new cases and hospitalizations. States like Texas, Arizona and Arkansas have seen a surge in infections, calling into question aggressive reopening strategies. Officials at the Centers for Disease […]
A closed highway and a ‘mad dash’ to e-commerce: Here’s how one New Jersey Main St. is preparing to reopen
Somerville’s Division St., a usually bustling pedestrian street, pictured from Main Street. In the front of the image is a sign for Somerville’s weekly cruise nights, which are “on hiatus due to Covid-19.” June 9, 2020. Will Feuer Somerville, New Jersey has enjoyed a rising tide in recent years. Main […]
How ‘Cops’ shaped public opinion about police and people of color over the last 30 years
COPS reality TV show has been cancelled. Courtesy Paramount Network When a writers’ strike paralyzed the television industry in the late 1980s, networks were forced to find new, alternative programs to fill its air. That’s how “Cops” found a home on Fox Television. The low budget program, which had no […]
Former NBA forward Al Harrington wants to make 100 Black individuals millionaires through the cannabis business
Al Harrington who played 16 seasons in the NBA talks about entrepreneurship and his company Viola that is involved in the cannabis industry during the Legends National Basketball Retired Players Association Conference at Caesars Palace on July 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. John McCoy | Getty Images Former National […]
We don’t know how protests are being surveilled. Here’s why that’s a problem
Demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during a protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee The public outcry over the death of George Floyd was sparked by cellphone footage of his brutal treatment by a white police officer who kneeled on his […]
These San Francisco doctors flew to New York to fight the coronavirus — and they have a warning for us
Dr. Ethan Weiss making his way to New York in late April to treat Covid-19 patients. Source: Dr. Ethan Weiss When Dr. Ethan Weiss arrived in New York in late April, he started his first shift almost immediately. Dr. Weiss is a cardiologist based in San Francisco, which has had relatively few […]
Fighter with a ‘fresh face’: What Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer could bring as Biden’s VP pick
Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, speaks during a campaign event with former Vice President Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, not pictured, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, March 9, 2020. Erin Kirkland | Bloomberg | Getty images Joe Biden is seeking a woman to be his 2020 running mate, […]