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‘I Never Imagined This’: Daunte Wright’s Family Calls For Accountability
In their first public press conference, the family of Daunte Wright, the 20-year-old Black man shot and killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minn., expressed grief and anger, called for accountability, and questioned why police felt the need to use any force on their son.
Washington Lawmakers Approve Ban On Native American Mascots With Some Exceptions
The Washington Legislature has approved a measure to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.
President Biden Says U.S. Troops To Withdraw From Afghanistan By Sept. 11 – 20 Years After Attack
President Biden will withdraw all remaining U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that prompted America’s involvement in its longest war, a senior administration official told reporters on Tuesday.
Officer Billy Evans Is Honored At U.S. Capitol Where He Served And Was Killed
U.S. Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans on Tuesday is lying in honor at the Capitol, where he served for 18 years and lost his life in the line of duty earlier this month.
U.S. Recommends Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday they are recommending a “pause” in the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of an “abundance of caution” while a review of reports of rare, potentially dangerous blood clots is conducted.
Poll Finds Republicans Particularly Opposed To ‘Vaccine Passport’ Messaging
A poll shows the idea of a document, sometimes called a “passport,” showing proof of vaccination is unpopular with that group as well. Forty-seven percent of Trump voters oppose this type of document, compared with 10% of Biden voters, the survey shows.
Police Say ‘Accidental Discharge’ Of Gun Led To Daunte Wright’s Death In Minneapolis Suburb
Mayor Mike Elliott announced Monday afternoon that the City Council had given him direct control over police operations. Later Elliott said he had relieved the city manager of his duties and assigned them to the deputy mayor.
Wastewater Is The Infrastructure Crisis ‘People Don’t Want To Talk About’
Some infrastructure concerns go far less discussed than others including, notably, the issue of wastewater and sanitation. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, the country’s wastewater treatment plants are functioning at an average of “81 percent of their design capacities,” and 15 percent have “reached or exceeded” that capacity. Drinking water service disruptions and flooding from sewer backups and other infrastructure failures cost U.S. households $2 billion in 2019.
Long Marred By Racism, St. Louis Elects 1st Black Female Mayor
Voters in St. Louis last week delivered a historic victory for Tishaura Jones, the first Black woman elected mayor and the latest triumph for progressive candidates in the St. Louis region.
‘A Sigh Of Relief’: Crowdfunded Cab Rides Aim To Get Asian Americans Home Safe
In response to recent attacks against Asian Americans, community-based efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York and Boston are pooling funds for taxi or app-based rides for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who feel unsafe walking or taking public transit.
Kentucky Law Limits Use Of No-Knock Warrants, A Year After Breonna Taylor’s Killing
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a bill into law limiting the use of no-knock warrants on Friday, just over a year after the police killing of Breonna Taylor that sparked calls for change in Louisville and beyond.
Supreme Court Rules For Worshippers And Against California COVID Restrictions
For the fifth time, the U.S. Supreme Court has sided with religious adherents and against California’s COVID-19 restrictions. This time, the court barred the state from enforcing a rule that for now limits both religious and non-religious gatherings in homes to no more than three households.
