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The New York Times
- Live Coronavirus Updates and News May 27, 2020About a dozen states are seeing an uptick in cases. California is in “economic free fall” after its early shutdown. After President Trump appeared to mock Joseph R. Biden Jr. for wearing a mask, the former vice president said, “You’re supposed to lead by example.”
- A Pandemic Bright Spot: In Many Places, Less Crime May 26, 2020The absence of people outdoors has produced a rare positive payoff in most American cities, big and small.
- The Price of a Virus Lockdown: Economic ‘Free Fall’ in California May 26, 2020California’s strengths — as a hub for commerce, tourism and education in the Pacific Rim — have become liabilities in the pandemic.
- Even on Memorial Day, ‘You Can’t Escape’ Coronavirus May 26, 2020At beaches, seaside arcades and other attractions, many people hoped to turn the page from the past few months. Still, moving past the pandemic is a long way off.
- Jimmy Fallon Apologizes for Blackface Skit May 27, 2020In a ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketch from 2000, Mr. Fallon appears in blackface while impersonating his fellow comedian Chris Rock.
- Minneapolis Police Narrative Is Challenged in Bystander Video May 27, 2020The initial police account of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis did not mention that an officer’s knee pinned him to the ground. “Please, I can’t breathe,” he said.
- Will Twitter Draw a Line for Trump? May 26, 2020Kara Swisher says President Trump is an expert at gaming Twitter, but the company can still step in.
- House to Vote on Limiting F.B.I. Power to Collect Americans’ Internet Data May 27, 2020Lawmakers compromised on an ambiguously worded amendment that narrows a failed but popular Senate proposal.
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- Coronavirus live news: Spain begins 10 days of mourning as global deaths near 350,000 May 27, 2020Longest official mourning period in Spain’s democracy; unrest grows in UK PM’s party over Dominic Cummings lockdown breach; WHO says Americas are new Covid-19 epicentre. Follow the latest updatesGlobal report: Germany to relax travel curbs as Spain mourns Covid-19 victimsTory unrest increases pressure on PM to sack Dominic CummingsAustralia coronavirus – liv […]
- Tory unrest increases pressure on PM to sack Dominic Cummings May 26, 2020Extraordinary party revolt and public criticisms reflect anger over aide’s lockdown breachesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson faced an extraordinary and growing revolt from within his own party on Tuesday over his refusal to sack his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, for breaching lockdown rules.On a day of dramatic dev […]
- Global report: Germany to relax travel curbs as Spain mourns Covid-19 victims May 26, 2020France defends tracking app amid privacy concerns and Hungary aims to lift state of emergencyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDenmark has made it easier for cross-border couples separated from their partners by lockdown to meet again, while Germany is expected to allow travel to 31 European countries from mid-June, as EU countries […]
- Chinese city plans to turn coronavirus app into permanent health tracker May 26, 2020Officials in Hangzhou say system will be a ‘firewall to enhance people’s health and immunity’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA Chinese city is planning to make a health-tracking app introduced as part of the coronavirus response a permanent fixture for its population of 10 million.Versions of the app have been used across mainland […]
- FBI investigating death of black man after footage shows officer kneeling on his neck May 26, 2020George Floyd told Minneapolis police ‘I cannot breathe’Four officers involved in Floyd’s death firedThe FBI and authorities in Minnesota have launched investigations into the death of an African American man after an incident, captured on video, in which a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground.In the footage the man, late […]
- Twitter labels Trump's false claims with warning for first time May 27, 2020President rails against decision after his tweets on mail-in voting are marked with message: ‘Get the facts’Twitter for the first time took action against a series of tweets by Donald Trump, labeling them with a warning sign and providing a link to further information.Since ascending to the US presidency, Trump has used his Twitter account to threaten a worl […]
- China's military says it is prepared to protect security in Hong Kong, as protests grow May 26, 2020PLA commander says 10,000 troops are prepared to ‘safeguard’ city’s sovereignty as Beijing warns against ‘underestimating’ ChinaChina’s military is ready and able to “safeguard” Chinese sovereignty in Hong Kong, the commander of the city-based garrison has said, amid growing anger at Beijing’s plans to bypass Hong Kong’s legislature and impose national secur […]
- Jimmy Fallon apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced SNL sketch May 26, 2020Late-night host said he ‘made a terrible decision’ after clip of him impersonating Chris Rock in 2000 went viralLate-night TV host and comedian Jimmy Fallon has apologized for appearing in blackface during a Saturday Night Live sketch two decades ago after a clip went viral on social media and triggered a storm of protest.In the sketch, broadcast in 2000, Fa […]
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- Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed black man May 26, 2020The FBI investigates Minneapolis police after video shows man being arrested saying "I can't breathe".
- Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning May 26, 2020This is the first time the social media giant has said President Trump's tweet could be misleading.
- SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it working with Nasa? May 26, 2020Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX does exactly
- Coronavirus: France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry May 26, 2020President Emmanuel Macron wants France to become the top producer of clean vehicles in Europe.
- Epic 7,500-mile cuckoo migration wows scientists May 26, 2020Scientists have tracked a cuckoo's migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia.
- Denmark embraces live music drive-ins May 26, 2020Mads Langer performs a drive-in concert for music fans in Copenhagen while social distancing.
- TV host Jimmy Fallon 'very sorry' for 2000 blackface skit May 26, 2020The NBC's Tonight Show host called his depiction of comedian Chris Rock "unquestionably offensive".
- Coronavirus: Denmark opens borders to divided lovers May 26, 2020Boyfriends and girlfriends living in Germany and the Nordic countries can visit partners in Denmark.
