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Was the T-Mobile Network Outage a Cyber Attack?

Speculations of a possible cyber attack went viral online following the widespread outage of T-Mobile and other wireless services yesterday across the country.
US politicians won’t start working on stimulus check 2 until the latter part of July when the Congress returns from their two-week break, taking place from July 3 to 17.

Is a 2nd Stimulus Check Far from Reality? Senate Bares Update

Stimulus Check 2, which drew a lot of reactions on Twitter, may be possible but the US Senate said it is uncertain if the payment is indeed required.

FDA Revokes Emergency Approval of Hydroxychloroquine, Claims it is Ineffective Against COVID-19

Recent studies show that antimalarial drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine did not prevent patients from being infected with the coronavirus. Officials also claim the benefits did not outweigh the risks of taking the treatment.
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Donald Trump and the US Army Celebrate Birthday on the Same Day

Donald Trump's 74th birthday coincides with the U.S. Army's 245th founding anniversary President Donald Trump's 74th birthday falls on the same day as the U.
California Cops Kills Suspects, Thought He was Armed

California Cops Kill Suspect, Thought He was Armed

Southern California cops shot and killed a man whom they believed to be carrying a gun. The officers had responded to a call reporting a man allegedly waving a handgun.

FDA Rushed COVID-19 Tests to Meet Demands. How Accurate are They?

The US FDA has approved multiple COVID-19 tests at the beginning of the pandemic. However, top medical experts now question the accuracy of these tests, raising the likelihood of them giving false results.
The National Immigrant Justice Center or NIJC recently filed 18 federal lawsuits in states which include Illinois, Texas and Wisconsin, and sought the release of at more than 40 detained immigrants amid the pandemic.

Chicago Group Files 18 Federal Lawsuits Seeking Release of Detained Immigrants

The nonprofit Chicago Group, NIJC, recently filed several lawsuits seeking the release of over 40 detained immigrants. The group’s growing concern was that the pandemic could result in more and more immigrants testing positive for COVID-19 while in detention.
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Beyonce Calls for Justice for Breonna Taylor in Letter to Kentucky's Attorney General

Beyonce posted an open letter on her official website addressed to Kentucky's Attorney General Daniel Cameron to bring justice to Breonna Taylor.
Mohammad Aamir Khan, an ambulance driver, reacts as he watches burial of people who died due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Southern US States Fast Becoming New COVID-19 Hotspots, Surges Linked to Reopenings

Health officials in multiple southern U.S. states have reported an alarming daily increase in the number of coronavirus cases. Experts believe the surge is linked to the lifting of restrictions.
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COVID-19 Might Have Started Last Year, Said a Study Dismissed by China

A Harvard University study revealed signs that COVID-19 may have started as early as August 2019. Though unconfirmed, the research claimed there was a rise in search trends on the disease’s symptoms during this period.

Ground Beef Sold at Walmart Recalled for Possible E.Coli Contamination. See the List of Products here.

The USDA issued a recall notice on nearly 43,000 ground beef products sold nationwide. The contamination was found during a routine check conducted by food safety officials.

Lawyer Denounces Officer who Shot Rayshard Brooks Following his First Statement: 'I Got Him.'

A 27-year-old black man was shot and killed after police officers responded to a call about a man sleeping at a Wendy's drive-thru.
Police officers speak with a protester during a rally against racial inequality and the police shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, in Atlanta, Georgia, US.

Protesting with Black Lives Matter is Risky, Immigrants Say

Immigrants and their advocates admit there are added risks to joining the protests in support of Black Lives Matter.

2 Bushfires in a Day Burned More Than 600 Acres

A human-caused bushfire that began on Saturday afternoon is burning more than 600 acres and has closed off some highways in Arizona. Meanwhile, another bushfire in Montana has burned 50 acres.
White Man who Made Racist Comments Arrested after Repeatedly Stabbing a Black Man

Police Arrests Man who Made Racist Comments and Stabbed a Black Man in Texas

A 27-year-old white man was apprehended after he repeatedly stabbed a black man in Texas. Witnesses who identified him said he was making racist comments shortly before he was escorted out of a bar.

Suspect who Ambushed Police Officers and Killed a Man Fatally Shot After 2-day Manhunt

A 26-year-old suspect shot a deputy in the face and killed a homeless man on Wednesday in what officers believe could be a planned ambush attack.
As more Latin Americans join the police force and federal law enforcement agencies, the separating lines, are reportedly increasingly blurred.

Latino Officers Add Much-Needed Diversity to Police Departments

Latino officers help create an image of diversity for police departments, although their numbers are not that many.

Minneapolis Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder Could Still Receive $1M Pension Even When Convicted

An analysis revealed the former Minneapolis police officer could receive over $50,000 a year--- part of which is paid by taxpayers.
On the dashboard Rebekah Jones developed, the total number of people tested with the virus is considerably lower than the official number of the state.

Fired FDOH Scientist Now Publishes COVID-19 Statistics on Her Own

The FDOH scientist fired last May 24 recently said she is publishing her own COVID-19 dashboard and plans to keep it running as long as she can afford it.

Second Wave "Not Inevitable" - Dr. Fauci

The leading infectious and disease expert in the United States said that the prediction by some health experts about the COVID-19 Second Wave is not 'inevitable' if measures are striclty followed.