Latest news today: May 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Citizen Police Data Project – Police allegation data made accessible

Show HN: Citizen Police Data Project – Police allegation data made accessible
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Australia eases social distancing restrictions as economic recovery efforts intensify

Several Australian states eased social distancing restrictions further on Monday, allowing restaurants to host more people and public attractions to reopen, as Canberra moves to revive the country's ailing economy.

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Christo’s Grand Projects

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Aggressive Police Tactics During Protests Are Under Scrutiny

By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MgdWED

Amid Riots and a Pandemic, Church Attendance Resumes in ‘a Very Broken World’

By BY SHAWN HUBLER AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3djRpCI

Video Appears to Show a Tanker Truck Driving Into Minneapolis Protesters

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yQEOrH

‘We’re Sick and Tired’: Voices From Minneapolis Protests

By BY KATIE G. NELSON, MIKE SHUM, SAMEEN AMIN, DMITRIY KHAVIN AND BARBARA MARCOLINI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TTYlis

Symbol of N.Y.C. Unrest: A Burning Police Car

By BY AZI PAYBARAH AND NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3gGd9L9

Destructive Power of Despair

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gzWNDX

What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common

By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/36MQrfT

As Protests and Violence Spill Over, Trump Shrinks Back

By BY PETER BAKER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xktg9N

What Is Antifa, the Movement Trump Wants to Declare a Terror Group?

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhUCNz

Police Cars Rammed Protesters. What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.

By BY DANA RUBINSTEIN AND JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3evWbgC

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Semitrailer speeds into crowd of protesters on Minneapolis bridge; injuries unclear

05/31/20 4:29 PM

Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.

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Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate

The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon.

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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.

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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.

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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

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The man whose death convulsed US

He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon?

A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station.

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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.

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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

FOX NEWS: Minneapolis restaurant praised for emotional response to George Floyd protests: 'Let my building burn'

Minneapolis restaurant praised for emotional response to George Floyd protests: 'Let my building burn'

An Indian restaurant caught fire during the George Floyd protests in Minneapolis.

FOX NEWS: Global champagne sales fizzle amid coronavirus pandemic because people aren't celebrating

Global champagne sales fizzle amid coronavirus pandemic because people aren't celebrating

Now this is just cham-painful.

FOX NEWS: Food delivery apps: Should you use them?

Food delivery apps: Should you use them?

Food delivery apps have become controversial as some restaurants around the country blame third-party apps, with some eateries going as far as placing ads discouraging patrons from using them.

FOX NEWS: Chick-fil-A shares latest guidelines for reopening dining rooms: No drink refills, no playground access

Chick-fil-A shares latest guidelines for reopening dining rooms: No drink refills, no playground access

There will be new protocol for both customers and employees.

FOX NEWS: New Orleans restaurant introduces pulley system for delivering fried chicken to takeout customers

New Orleans restaurant introduces pulley system for delivering fried chicken to takeout customers

No, they're not pulling our legs. Unless, of course, you ordered chicken legs. Then yes, they will pull your legs.

FOX NEWS: Chef creates 6.5-foot-long 'Back to Work Baguette' to allow customers to eat while social distancing

Chef creates 6.5-foot-long 'Back to Work Baguette' to allow customers to eat while social distancing

We’re going to start measuring everything in terms of sandwiches.

FOX NEWS: Dutch restaurant tests robot waiters amid pandemic: 'Hello and welcome'

Dutch restaurant tests robot waiters amid pandemic: 'Hello and welcome'

Don’t take it personally if the service is a little stiff.

FOX NEWS: Costco to bring back free samples next month – but it's not going to be like it was

Costco to bring back free samples next month – but it's not going to be like it was

"It's not going to be where you go and just pick up an open sample with your fingers," said Costco's CFO.

FOX NEWS: Here's what Americans prefer to grill — and how they grill it

Here's what Americans prefer to grill — and how they grill it

The survey also puts to bed the age-old debate: hamburgers or hot dogs?

Trump postpones G7 summit, seeks to expand invitation list

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would postpone the Group of Seven summit that he wanted to hold in late June and expand the list of countries invited to include Australia, Russia, South Korea and India.

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Global coronavirus cases surpass 6 million

Global coronavirus cases surpassed 6 million on Saturday, according to a Reuters tally, as Latin America reported a grim milestone of 50,000 deaths from the disease.

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8pm saturday

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Trump Hopes for His Own Booster Shot from SpaceX Rocket Launch

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gJZF1d

Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence

By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dkl3aW

Draw a Self-Portrait

By BY CARSON ELLIS from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/36LkuVb

George Floyd Protests: A Timeline

By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhWhmk

Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death

By BY RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAuQdj

New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: A community for sharing healthy lifestyle goals

Show HN: A community for sharing healthy lifestyle goals
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LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I'm 'unwanted'

'Emma' lost her job and had to move back to the village where she feels 'misunderstood'.

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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.

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Friday, May 29, 2020

A Continent Reopens

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY AND LAETITIA VANCON from NYT World https://ift.tt/3diaoNV

Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, TIM ARANGO AND MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Am86Pv

George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death

By BY MATT FURBER, AUDRA D. S. BURCH AND FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUwGB

A Justice Dept. Skeptical of Police Abuse Cases Vows to Investigate Floyd Death

By BY KATIE BENNER AND EMILY BADGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yLsx7T

New Show Hacker News story: Show HN: Deploying Pytorch models on iOS via Core ML – my “pandemic project”

Show HN: Deploying Pytorch models on iOS via Core ML – my “pandemic project”
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Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown

After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.

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George Floyd death: Why has a US city gone up in flames?

Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making.

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Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.

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China-India border: Why tensions are rising between the neighbours

Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals.

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'You can't ask people to die': Coronavirus woes deepen Argentina's crisis

A new deadline to restructure the country's debt is just days away.

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Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

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George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder and manslaughter

Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder.

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90-year-old woman tries to help grandson during arrest

Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident.

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World's largest all-electric plane takes flight

An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight.

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FOX NEWS: 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph split: 'This isn’t the end of our story'

'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph split: 'This isn’t the end of our story'

Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph have called it quits.

FOX NEWS: Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: Drone reports 'more prevalent' near LA area where Sussexes live, source says

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry: Drone reports 'more prevalent' near LA area where Sussexes live, source says

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been worried about their family’s safety after reportedly experiencing issues with drones flying above their palatial estate in Los Angeles.

FOX NEWS: Guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70: 'I know he is at peace now,' brother says

Guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70: 'I know he is at peace now,' brother says

Bob Kulick -- a guitarist known for performing with KISS, Lou Reed and Meat Loaf -- has died. He was 70.

FOX NEWS: Paulina Porizkova reveals what she 'actually' looks like in the morning: 'Not bad for 55'

Paulina Porizkova reveals what she 'actually' looks like in the morning: 'Not bad for 55'

Paulina Porizkova recently got real with her fans.

FOX NEWS: Marilyn Monroe was daring to go nude in last film 'Something's Got to Give' for this reason, says photographer

Marilyn Monroe was daring to go nude in last film 'Something's Got to Give' for this reason, says photographer

Marilyn Monroe was daring to go nude in last film 'Something's Got to Give' for this reason, says photographer Lawrence Schiller. America’s most famous sex symbol would have turned 94 on June 1st. The famed photojournalist is teaming up with New Orleans-based antiques dealer M.S. Rau to release rare, limited prints of the blonde bombshell.