(KING) Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said the barricades around the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP) zone would come down on Sunday morning, but so far, the barriers are still standing. Anchored by the abandoned East Precinct, protesters have held six city blocks for nearly three weeks. Some barricades will remain around the East Precinct police station, where demonstrators plan to…
(NBC News) The United States now has 2.5 million coronavirus cases, with new records in Florida, South Carolina, and Nevada. As the pandemic continues to grow, governors are at odds over how to handle it. “I’m now afraid of the spread coming from other states,” New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday on “Meet the Press.” His state was hit…
(NBC News) — As temperatures rise, Americans are itching to get outside and enjoy some summer fun. But certain activities are safer than others when it comes to the risk of transmitting or contracting COVID-19. Dr. Frank Esper with the Cleveland Clinic says outdoor activities are generally better than indoor activities. But the number of people, and how much contact…
(NBC News) — Sweeping police reforms are growing in popularity among Americans, according to a recent survey by Reuters and research firm IPSOS. But what will that look like? In some cities it may include cutting down police budgets and reinvesting that money into programs for marginalized communities. In addition, several cities are finding success sending social workers to certain…
(NBC News) — Today is take your dog to work day, and with so many Americans still working from home, pets are now like co-workers. Unlike many friends at the office, they often get us out of the office with those heart-healthy walks. Experts say having a dog reduces the chances of cardiovascular issues by more than 30 percent. “They…
(NBC News) — The dog days of summer are here, but many warm weather activities are off the table due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Luckily, there’s a growing number of digital summer camps available to keep them busy while social distancing. According to Google, online searches for virtual summer camps have surged in recent weeks. The CampCloud is one of…
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — The first Coronavirus task force briefing in nearly two months is planned for later today, as infections surge in over half the country. 33 states have seen an increase in the last week, and the CDC says the U.S. could be looking at 23 million people infected, even though tests are only showing a fraction of…
(NBC News) — Around 1.48 million people filed for initial unemployment benefits last week, the 14th consecutive week that states have processed over a million first-time applications — and a larger weekly figure than economist predictions of 1.35 million. At the same time, a troubling new report from a government watchdog finds that $1.4 billion worth of stimulus payments went…
(NBC News) — Experts believe more people will do at-home fireworks on July 4 this year amid the Coronavirus pandemic. “People are buying consumer fireworks in twice if not three times the amount they did last year,” said Dana Baiocco, the Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Just this week, a New York toddler was injured when…
(NBC News) — The U.S. Reached a new single-day record of more than 45,000 new Coronavirus infections Wednesday, passing the previous high from April 25. 23 states have seen an increase in the last two weeks. Southern and western states, many which reopened early, are taking the biggest hits as the CDC projects U.S. deaths reaching 150,000 within a month….
