Biden raises money off George Floyd's 'I can't breathe' comments
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Trump campaign's emails to supporters, however, have not been silent about the unrest following George Floyd's death. The Biden email does not mention Antifa, but does condemn violence as a reaction to Floyd's death and excessive uses of force by police against protesters. Three other officers who lost their jobs over their involvement in the incident that allegedly led to Floyd's death are also expected to face charges Wednesday. Two different autopsies of Floyd, one commissioned by his family and another by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office, each ruled Floyd's death was a homicide.
Source:Fox News
June 03, 2020 19:18 UTC
'Lost' Italian village set to emerge from watery depths for the first time in 26 years
A “lost” medieval village is set to emerge from the waters of an Italian lake. The sunken village of Fabbriche di Careggine disappeared beneath the waters of the artificial lake Vagli in 1953, according to La Repubblica, but “reappears” whenever the reservoir is drained for maintenance work. "I inform you that from certain sources I know that next year, in 2021, Lake Vagli will be emptied,” she wrote. Lonely Planet reports that the sunken village dates back to the 13th century and was once inhabited by ironworkers. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe village was evacuated in 1947, according to the Mulinoisola website.
Source:Fox News
June 03, 2020 19:18 UTC
Early Facebook Employees Disavow Zuckerberg’s Stance on Trump Posts
On Tuesday, Mr. Zuckerberg defended his position, saying Mr. Trump’s posts did not violate Facebook’s policies and reiterated that he supported free speech. Read the full text of it below:Facebook’s leadership must reconsider their policies regarding political speech, beginning by fact-checking politicians and explicitly labeling harmful posts. We no longer work at Facebook, but we do not disclaim it. It claims that providing warnings about a politician’s speech is inappropriate, but removing content from citizens is acceptable, even if both are saying the same thing. In an age of live-streamed shootings, Facebook should know the danger of this better than most.
Source:New York Times
June 03, 2020 19:17 UTC
A Documentary for the #MeToo Era
In other ways, “On the Record” can be viewed as a response to a criticism of #MeToo in particular, and the anti-rape movement in general: the overlooking of black women as victims of sexual assault. But until now, the race of the victim or the perpetrator went unaddressed in their movies. By zooming in on Dixon, “On the Record” risks making her story a stand-in for that of all black women, a burden that is impossible for one person to carry. As a former academic, Ziering is more familiar with black feminist theory and history. “But, I think having all of these analyses articulated in this way for me was revelatory,” she said.
Source:New York Times
June 03, 2020 19:08 UTC
Did Rod Rosenstein suggest the 25th amendment?
The allegation is that Rosenstein in 2017 had discussed wearing a wire to record his conversations with Trump and spoke openly about whether the 25th Amendment could be used to get him out of office. “I did not suggest or hint at secretly recording President Trump." Hirono then asked Rosenstein, “Have you ever discussed with anyone the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove this president from office?”ADHere’s where things get a little more complex. While Rosenstein was asked whether he discussed invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office, his response simply indicated that he had never advocated it. One source told The Post that Rosenstein mentioned recording Trump twice in one day, which would suggest it wasn’t just a passing joke.
Source:Washington Post
June 03, 2020 19:07 UTC
Bhad Bhabie announces she's entered treatment center to deal with some 'personal issues'
Bhad Bhabie announced to her fans that she’s been in a treatment center for weeks but did not disclose a reason why. The 17-year-old rapper, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, became a viral sensation after her appearance on “Dr. Apparently, all the work is getting to her, as she took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce in a statement that she’s entered into a treatment facility. “For past weeks, she has been in a treatment center receiving and continuing to receive professional support. Prior to her announcement, Bhabie posted a black square on her account in support of #BlackOutTuesday.
Source:Fox News
June 03, 2020 19:07 UTC
As Agencies Shed Jobs, Marketers Could Face A New Set Of Challenges Even After The Covid-19 Crisis
Forrester says 52,000 advertising jobs could be cut as a result of the Covid-19 crisis and create ... [+] new challenges for CMOs during the recovery. GettyAdvertising agencies will be forced to shed more than 50,000 jobs through 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research from Forrester. For example, digital marketing feels like a “bolt-on” for some agencies with an economic model that is “woefully out of date,” Pattisall says. Advertising agencies accounted for more than half of all reported layoffs as of May, according to Forrester, while digital and media agencies were less affected—partially thanks to their accelerated focus on digital media. For example, the changes could accelerate marketing automation as it plays a more prominent role for both agencies and corporate marketing teams.
Source:Forbes
June 03, 2020 19:01 UTC
Opinion | The Looting: The Victims and the Vandals
Certainly, one can’t compare the value of money or property with that of a human life. Even so, is it appropriate to dismiss the looting and torching of a merchant’s business when that merchant had nothing to do with the murder in question, especially when the owner of that business is a person of color himself or herself? If violence is emerging out of indigence and injustice, how does it help anyone (the murder victim included) to deprive another innocent victim of the savings and livelihood on which he or she has relied? The anger behind the recent demonstrations is absolutely justified, and yet the violence, especially when directed against those not responsible for the crime that precipitated them, can at best be rationalized but never excused. Stuart FreemanBrooklynTo the Editor:I’m pained that The Times and other media continue to present the looters who have pillaged SoHo and Herald Square in New York City as a rogue element of those who are protesting George Lloyd’s very public murder.
Source:New York Times
June 03, 2020 18:58 UTC
Capitol Police officers take a knee to cheers of protesters
Capitol Police officers took a knee on Wednesday, to the cheers of demonstrators protesting police brutality on Capitol Hill following the death of George Floyd. Protests have swept across the country for nearly eight straight days, and particularly in the Washington, D.C., region. Park Police said they used smoke canisters, not tear gas, and they cleared protesters because they had attacked officers. Officers across the country have taken a knee alongside protesters and offered words of solidarity. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPOn Wednesday, Phoenix police officers took a knee during a peaceful demonstration.
Source:Fox News
June 03, 2020 18:56 UTC
Sean Hannity And Jill Rhodes Divorce After 26 Years Of Marriage
Fox News personality Sean Hannity and his wife, Jill Rhodes, have announced their divorce after 26 years of marriage. Hannity, 58, and Rhodes, a 57-year-old former journalist, were legally divorced last year after many years of separation, they said in a joint statement first reported by Page Six. The couple released a statement to media about the breakup:“Sean and Jill are committed to working together for the best interests of their children,” they said. “Amicable agreements were entered into over four years ago between Sean and Jill. Neither will have any further comments and ask for the sake of their children that their privacy be respected.”
Source:Huffington Post
June 03, 2020 18:45 UTC
Feds investigating whether criminal actors exerting 'command and control' over unrest as bricks thrown at cops
That person added that officials are looking at "trends" and the possibility that extremist groups have been involved in directing violent acts in recent days. One law enforcement source told Fox News "that charge is too nebulous." And there are eight more federal charges pending, mostly for the destruction of property, including federal law enforcement vehicles and the defacing of national monuments. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPIn Washington, D.C., There have also been "significant injuries" to several federal law enforcement officers since the weekend, including over 50 Park Police officers and more than 30 Secret Service agents, according to federal law enforcement officials. Most of these officers and agents were struck in the head with projectiles, including rocks and bricks, several have been hospitalized.
Source:Fox News
June 03, 2020 18:45 UTC
Box Office: AMC Theaters To Post Unprecedented $2.4 Billion Loss
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: A view outside AMC 34th Street 14 movie theater during the coronavirus ... [+] pandemic on May 14, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) Getty ImagesAMC Theaters—by far the biggest movie theater chain in the United States—expects to post a $2.4 billion first-quarter loss in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. As of April 30, 2020, AMC had a cash balance of $718.3 million, including borrowings in March 2020 of $215 million under its $225 million senior secured revolving credit facility. With movie theaters nationwide looking to make a comeback in July, AMC touched on their plan for reopening:“We continue to manage proactively our cash resources to control our monthly cash spend rate,” AMC wrote. This could lead the way for film studios to then buy up movie theater chains like AMC.
Source:Forbes
June 03, 2020 18:45 UTC
New suspect identified in 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann
(CNN) British and German authorities are investigating a new suspect in connection with the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann, 13 years ago. UK authorities on Wednesday described the development as a "significant new line of enquiry." The new suspect is a 43-year-old German man, authorities from both countries said. He is now being investigated for "possible murder" in connection with McCann, the office said. The suspect had lived in Portugal's Algarve region from 1995 to 2007, and also resided in a house in Praia de Luz, the resort from which McCann disappeared, according to the prosecutor's office.
Source:CNN
June 03, 2020 18:45 UTC
As Twitter And Snap Grapple With President Trump, Tech CEOs Mull Consequences Of A Public Political Stance
Aaron Levie, CEO of public cloud firm Box, tweeted "Our president has no ability to help this nation ... [+] heal or chart a path forward." Getty ImagesWith protests sweeping the country following the death of George Floyd, public tech companies have joined corporations from other sectors to issue messages of support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Agree with you or not, keep political views away from the company.”Levie’s comment, and its response, highlights the line now being walked by CEOs of public tech companies who now must consider the risks and benefits of wading into political issues. As for shareholders, Levie says that taking a stance should only embolden confidence in his company. Private tech companies like startups might find it easier to share their voice.
Source:Forbes
June 03, 2020 18:45 UTC
Protest organizers say South LA deliberately avoided to target more affluent areas instead
Organizers of protests in Los Angeles against police brutality say they have deliberately avoided South L.A. in order to focus on more affluent areas like Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The rioting and destruction were confined largely to South L.A., an area of mostly poor black and Hispanic residents. But since protests began last week, South L.A. has mostly avoided much of the violence it saw in 1992. PROTEST OUTSIDE LOS ANGELES MAYOR’S RESIDENCE DRAWS LARGE CROWDMany of these protests have resulted in looted or destroyed businesses. Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore told the city’s Police Commission that about 2,500 of the arrests were for failure to disperse and curfew violations.
Source:Fox News
June 03, 2020 18:33 UTC