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George Floyd's Brother Testifies in Court, Believes Chauvin's Actions were 'Personal and Premeditated'

Philonise Floyd, brother to 46-year-old African American George Floyd, has made an appearance to Congress on Wednesday where he claims his sibling's death was "personal and premeditated."
The lawsuit says, households believed that the said contract necessitated all homeowners in California to install solar panels by 2020.

Latino Communities in Oakland Target of Solar Panel Finance Scheme Fraud

A lawsuit alleged recently that solar panel companies targeted Latino homeowners and Spanish speakers in Oakland in a finance scheme fraud.

Odette Ramos Wins Primary Race, May Become Baltimore's first Latina Council Member

Odette Ramos, 47, won the Democratic primary race for City Council District 14. Her victory sets her up to become the city's first Latina elected official should she secure a victory in the general elections.
World Health Organization holds daily news briefing on coronavirus, in Geneva

WHO Retracts Comments on Asymptomatic Transmission Being Rare, Claims 'There's Much Unknown'

An official from the World Health Organization walked back on an earlier statement made at a Monday briefing where they suggested that virus transmission by asymptomatic individuals is "very rare."

Bodycam Footage of Black Man's Arrest in Austin Shows Him Saying, ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Several Times

A body camera footage released recently by the Austin Police showed the arrest of a black man in 2019. The man was heard saying "I can't breathe," several times in the video, which is now under investigation.
Two tax breaks for undocumented families are included in the latest budget plan of the Democrats in Sacramento which also includes health coverage for older immigrants no matter what their immigration status is.

Should Undocumented Families be Given Tax Breaks? Here’s What Latino Leaders Say

Two tax incentives for undocumented families are included in the Democrats' latest budget plan in Sacramento. Also part of the proposed budget is health coverage for older immigrants regardless of immigration status.
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Possible Outbreak: Kansas Resident Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Attending A Protest

Health officials announced on Friday that a resident from Kansas who attended a protest tested positive for COVID-19. This could indicate a possible virus outbreak.

Judge Sets Derek Chauvin's Conditional Bail at $1.25 Million in First Court Appearance

The former police officer charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for killing an African-American man two weeks ago was given a conditional bail of $1.25 million on Monday.
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Hundreds of Millions of Infections Prevented by Nationwide Lockdowns - UC Study

A new study revealed that a staggering hundreds of millions of infections have been prevented by the stringent lockdowns implemented in different countries.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, US

COVID-19 Requests Remain Unaddressed in Texas, Black Lawmakers Say

Black lawmakers are saying that Republican Governor Greg Abbott and state officials have failed to address their requests for better data and initiatives to alleviate the fatal impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans.

Accidental Live Broadcast of Racial Slurs on Facebook Leads to a Board of Trustees Member’s Resignation

This Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees member did not wait to be put on the hot seat any longer. After his accidental live broadcast on Facebook on Saturday, he resigned from his position.
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Nevada Assemblyman Edgar Flores Secures Aid for the State's Latino Community

The Latino community in Nevada is disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The Nevada assemblyman is doing his best to secure aid for the Latino community.

NFL Commisioner Admits Fumbling on Race Issue, Endorsed Players' Right to Protest

Goodell said the country's situation reminded him of living in Washington as a kid and watching demonstrators protest against the Vietnam War.
Guns and alcohol have been prohibited, while the Florida’s state of emergency is ongoing.

Sale of Guns Prohibited during Florida’s State of Local Emergency

Owners of gun shops in West Palm Beach, Florida recently said the city's State of Local Emergency had forced them to reject customers. Guns and alcohol have also been prohibited.
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New Mexico Police Officer Charged with Manslaughter After Man Put In Neck Restraint Dies

A police officer from New Mexico was charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of a man he put in a neck restraint in February.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin poses for a booking photograph

Officer Charged with George Floyd's Murder Accused of 'Illegally' Voting in Florida

Derek Chauvin, a former police officer who was arrested and charged for the murder of 46-year-old George Floyd, was accused of illegally voting in Florida while living in Minnesota in 2016 and 2018.
A healthcare worker and a security guard stand inside a newly expanded makeshift triage center outside the El Centro Regional Medical Center where suspected patients of the COVID-19 are being treated in El Centro, California, US.

COVID-19 Crosses the Border, California Hospitals now Overwhelmed

Hospitals are currently transferring patients to different facilities miles and miles away to manage the flood of US green card holders and Americans who got ill in Mexico.
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Treasure Hunt: Forrest Fenn's Hidden Treasure Chest Worth $1 Million Finally Found After 10 Years

A man sent a picture to Forrest Fenn claiming he has found the treasure Fenn has hidden 10 years ago in the Rocky Mountain wilderness.

Government Job Opportunities Decline Due to the Pandemic

Read on to find out about the job offers provided by the US government. The novel coronavirus had affected the lives of people across the world. Many are gradually adapting to the new normal as the coronavirus continues to spread and pose a threat to public health.

Giant Sinkhole Appears in Central Florida, Topples Traffic Lights in SR 35

A giant sinkhole has opened up in Marion County, Central Florida on Sunday morning, injuring one and pausing all traffic.