skynewsus--2020-06-05--Viral video teen protester: 'I wake up and wonder if I will live or not'

A 16-year-old US boy who got a life lesson at a George Floyd protest from an older demonstrator in a video that went viral , says he wakes up not knowing if he will live or die .
Teenager Raymon Curry was told by 31-year-old Curtis Hayes in Charlotte , North Carolina , that adults did not have the answers when it comes to tackling racial injustice .
In the footage from last Saturday , Mr Hayes pleaded with the youngster : `` What I need you to do right now and at 16 is come up with a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ai n't working .
`` You come up with a better way because we ai n't doing it . ''
The teenager lives with his mother and aims to go to college with his dream being to study at Duke University .
But he feels that what happened to George Floyd , could happen to him .
Mr Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis after a white police officer was filmed with his knee on the man 's neck for nearly nine minutes .
: : Listen to Divided States on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Spreaker Raymon said : `` I have many black African-American role models in my life and to see that man die in front of my face , in my head that could have been me . ''
He said that at the protest he became `` mad '' and `` frustrated '' because he claimed he had been trying to hold back protesters against police when he himself was pepper-sprayed in the face by an officer .
The youngster said a white friend tried to calm him and then Mr Hayes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before giving him the advice .
Raymon told NBC : `` The whole point of the video was to find a better way - to get them to understand , to take your anger and channel it to positivity .
`` I 'm still young and trying to understand because I have so much anger and aggression towards people who constantly kill us over and over again .
And they expect me to come peacefully which is quite unfair . ''
He continued : `` My main focus is going to college , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and wonder if I am going to survive and live or not , that 's sad , no child should live through that . ''
He said he wanted to be able to go up to police and talk to them rather than walking away from them .
The teenager said : `` Nobody should worry about how to please a police officer to the point where they do n't kill you , that 's ridiculous .
All I want is justice and peace .
`` I do n't want this aggression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to keep going outside and when I see a police officer I immediately have to turn around or go in the opposite way to the way they are going .
`` I want to be able to go to a police officer to talk them , shake their hand , have a conversation . ''
He added : `` I want to go up to a white person and do the same thing .
I do n't want to have to keep changing myself to please these white supremacists and these officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want us to come together as a unit and as a community as one and understand each other and be peaceful about this . ''

A 16-year-old US boy who got a life lesson at a George Floyd protest from an older demonstrator in a video that went viral, says he wakes up not knowing if he will live or die.
Teenager Raymon Curry was told by 31-year-old Curtis Hayes in Charlotte, North Carolina, that adults did not have the answers when it comes to tackling racial injustice.
In the footage from last Saturday, Mr Hayes pleaded with the youngster: "What I need you to do right now and at 16 is come up with a better way, because how we are doing it ain't working.
"You come up with a better way because we ain't doing it."
Image: Raymon Curry (L) was given a life lesson by Curtis Hayes. Pic: NBC
The teenager lives with his mother and aims to go to college with his dream being to study at Duke University. But he feels that what happened to George Floyd, could happen to him.
Mr Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis after a white police officer was filmed with his knee on the man's neck for nearly nine minutes.
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Raymon said: "I have many black African-American role models in my life and to see that man die in front of my face, in my head that could have been me."
He said that at the protest he became "mad" and "frustrated" because he claimed he had been trying to hold back protesters against police when he himself was pepper-sprayed in the face by an officer.
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The youngster said a white friend tried to calm him and then Mr Hayes arrived and asked if he was okay before giving him the advice.
Raymon told NBC: "The whole point of the video was to find a better way - to get them to understand, to take your anger and channel it to positivity.
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"I'm still young and trying to understand because I have so much anger and aggression towards people who constantly kill us over and over again. And they expect me to come peacefully which is quite unfair."
He continued: "My main focus is going to college, and for me to have to wake up and wonder if I am going to survive and live or not, that's sad, no child should live through that."
He said he wanted to be able to go up to police and talk to them rather than walking away from them.
The teenager said: "Nobody should worry about how to please a police officer to the point where they don't kill you, that's ridiculous. All I want is justice and peace.
"I don't want this aggression towards police officers, I don't want to keep going outside and when I see a police officer I immediately have to turn around or go in the opposite way to the way they are going.
Image: Mr Floyd died in US custody in Minneapolis. Pic: Shutterstock
"I want to be able to go to a police officer to talk them, shake their hand, have a conversation."
He added: "I want to go up to a white person and do the same thing. I don't want to have to keep changing myself to please these white supremacists and these officers because of my skin colour.
"I want us to come together as a unit and as a community as one and understand each other and be peaceful about this."


skynewsus--2020-06-05--Reddit co-founder resigns and calls for his job to be given to black candidate

A co-founder of Reddit has resigned from his position and said his spot should be filled by a black candidate .
Alexis Ohanian , who started the discussion website with Steve Huffman and Aaron Swartz in 2005 , said he stepped down from his role as he felt it was the right thing to do for `` myself , my country and my family '' .
Ohanian , who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams , said he wanted to be able to tell the couple 's two-year-old daughter in the future what he did to show support to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It comes as the protests in response to the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died at the hands of US police officers in Minnesota , entered their tenth day .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker In a video posted on his Twitter account , Ohanian , 37 , said : `` I co-founded @ reddit 15 years ago to help people find community and a sense of belonging .
`` It is long overdue to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this for me , for my family , and for my country .
`` I 'm saying this as a father who needs to be able to answer his black daughter when she asks 'what did you do ? '
`` So , I 've resigned as a member of the Reddit board , I have urged them to fill my seat with a black candidate .
`` I will use future gains on my Reddit stock to serve the black community , chiefly to curb racial hate , and I 'm starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colin Kaepernick 's Know Your Rights Camp .
`` I believe resignation can actually be an act of leadership from people in power right now .
To everyone fighting to fix our broken nation : do not stop . ''
Williams , who holds the most Grand Slam titles in singles , doubles , and mixed doubles combined among active tennis players , praised her husband for the decision .
The 38-year-old wrote on Twitter : `` Having diverse views on any boards is important .
So proud of you Alexis .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @

A co-founder of Reddit has resigned from his position and said his spot should be filled by a black candidate.
Alexis Ohanian, who started the discussion website with Steve Huffman and Aaron Swartz in 2005, said he stepped down from his role as he felt it was the right thing to do for "myself, my country and my family".
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Ohanian, who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams, said he wanted to be able to tell the couple's two-year-old daughter in the future what he did to show support to the black community in the US.
It comes as the protests in response to the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died at the hands of US police officers in Minnesota, entered their tenth day.
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In a video posted on his Twitter account, Ohanian, 37, said: "I co-founded @reddit 15 years ago to help people find community and a sense of belonging.
"It is long overdue to do the right thing. I'm doing this for me, for my family, and for my country.
"I'm saying this as a father who needs to be able to answer his black daughter when she asks 'what did you do?'
"So, I've resigned as a member of the Reddit board, I have urged them to fill my seat with a black candidate.
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Image: Alexis is pictured with his daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr
"I will use future gains on my Reddit stock to serve the black community, chiefly to curb racial hate, and I'm starting with a pledge of $1M to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp.
"I believe resignation can actually be an act of leadership from people in power right now. To everyone fighting to fix our broken nation: do not stop."
Image: Williams and Ohanian married in 2017
Williams, who holds the most Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles combined among active tennis players, praised her husband for the decision.
The 38-year-old wrote on Twitter: "Having diverse views on any boards is important. So proud of you Alexis. I know Olympia will be too."


skynewsus--2020-06-05--NATO chief speaks out against Trump plan to use military for protests

The head of NATO has expressed concern at Donald Trump 's plans to put troops on the streets of US cities to control protests , saying that decision should only ever be `` a last resort '' .
In an interview with Sky News , Jens Stoltenberg said `` the right of freedom of expression , the right to peaceful demonstrations , that 's a fundamental part of our open free democratic societies and these are core '' .
`` When it comes to the use of military there is different legislation across NATO allied countries , but in all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an effort of last resort , the use of military personnel , '' he said .
`` So this is fundamentally an issue that has to be decided by the US institutions , but across NATO it has always been a very high threshold for any use of military force in your own country .
`` I am shocked , we are all shocked , by the death of George Floyd and I would like to express my condolences to his family , to his community . ''
Mr Stoltenberg echoes Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Esper , who earlier this week said troops should only be used `` in the most urgent and dire of situations '' .
The White House was reported to be furious with the comments and Mr Trump reportedly later `` excoriated '' Dr Esper .
Mr Stoltenberg 's words are notable because he is typically reserved and diplomatic when asked about allies , and is known to have a good working relationship with Mr Trump .
However , he joins a growing list of senior military officers and politicians who have spoken out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense secretary James Mattis accused Mr Trump of trying to divide America in a letter published on Wednesday .
Then Mr Trump 's former Chief of Staff General John Kelly described the President as `` nasty '' and `` confused '' .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Mr Stoltenberg also admitted in the interview that lessons will be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and that NATO is already preparing for a second wave : '' There are lessons to be learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be improved , and that is the reason why we are now starting to look into the more long-term lessons learned from this crisis to make sure the next time we are able to react faster and more than we did this time , '' he said .
`` We are now actually working on a plan for a second wave of the coronavirus to be able to speed up and step up our efforts . ''
Mr Stoltenberg was also critical of countries who have used the pandemic to attack NATO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that both China and Russia have publicly tried to utilise the pandemic , the coronavirus crisis , to sow discord and disunity among NATO allies , '' he said .
`` They have tried to blame NATO allies for the coronavirus , they have tried to send a message about lack of support between NATO allies and so on .
`` The rise of China is fundamentally a shift in the global balance of power .
NATO has to be able to respond to this and the COVID-19 pandemic can only increase the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rise of China . ''

The head of NATO has expressed concern at Donald Trump's plans to put troops on the streets of US cities to control protests, saying that decision should only ever be "a last resort".
In an interview with Sky News, Jens Stoltenberg said "the right of freedom of expression, the right to peaceful demonstrations, that's a fundamental part of our open free democratic societies and these are core".
"When it comes to the use of military there is different legislation across NATO allied countries, but in all NATO allied countries it's always regarded an effort of last resort, the use of military personnel," he said.
Image: A protester hands a flower to a National Guard soldier during a peaceful demonstration over George Floyd's death in Hollywood
"So this is fundamentally an issue that has to be decided by the US institutions, but across NATO it has always been a very high threshold for any use of military force in your own country.
"I am shocked, we are all shocked, by the death of George Floyd and I would like to express my condolences to his family, to his community."
Mr Stoltenberg echoes Mr Trump's own defense secretary, Dr Mark Esper, who earlier this week said troops should only be used "in the most urgent and dire of situations".
The White House was reported to be furious with the comments and Mr Trump reportedly later "excoriated" Dr Esper.
Mr Stoltenberg's words are notable because he is typically reserved and diplomatic when asked about allies, and is known to have a good working relationship with Mr Trump.
However, he joins a growing list of senior military officers and politicians who have spoken out against the US president.
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Former US defense secretary James Mattis accused Mr Trump of trying to divide America in a letter published on Wednesday. Then Mr Trump's former Chief of Staff General John Kelly described the President as "nasty" and "confused".
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Mr Stoltenberg also admitted in the interview that lessons will be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and that NATO is already preparing for a second wave:
"There are lessons to be learned, there are of course things that can be improved, and that is the reason why we are now starting to look into the more long-term lessons learned from this crisis to make sure the next time we are able to react faster and more than we did this time," he said.
Image: National Guard Soldiers stand in line during a 'Black Lives Matter' rally in Boston, Massachusetts
"We are now actually working on a plan for a second wave of the coronavirus to be able to speed up and step up our efforts."
Mr Stoltenberg was also critical of countries who have used the pandemic to attack NATO.
"What we have seen is that both China and Russia have publicly tried to utilise the pandemic, the coronavirus crisis, to sow discord and disunity among NATO allies," he said.
Image: Protests over Mr Floyd's death in the city of Minneapolis
"They have tried to blame NATO allies for the coronavirus, they have tried to send a message about lack of support between NATO allies and so on.
"The rise of China is fundamentally a shift in the global balance of power. NATO has to be able to respond to this and the COVID-19 pandemic can only increase the reason for us having to deal with the rise of China."


skynewsus--2020-06-05--Scientists retract study that suggested hydroxychloroquine was dangerous

Three of the scientists behind a controversial study that suggested that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine raised the risks of death for coronavirus patients have retracted their work .
The Lancet medical journal published the scientists retraction on Thursday , two days after the journal 's editors published their own `` expression of concern '' about the study .
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are two of the drugs being investigated as possible COVID-19 treatments .
US President Donald Trump has consistently promoted the benefits of hydroxychloroquine and is taking it himself as a precaution .
But a study , published in The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concern about the safety of hydroxychloroquine after it suggested it could in fact make patients more likely to die .
The study caused the World Health Organisation to halt international trials of the drug , although they have now reverese their decision .
Questions about the study were raised shortly after its publication , with more than 120 scientists writing an open letter to The Lancet .
An independent third-party review into the findings of the study was subsequently launched .
However , the review has now been abandoned after Surgisphere , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the study , refused to share its database with the reviewers .
The company said sharing the data would breach client agreements and confidentiality requirements .
Three of the study 's four authors have therefore said that they `` can no longer vouch for the veracity of the primary data sources , '' and have asked the journal to retract their work .
Dr Mandeep Mehra from Harvard Medical School , Dr Amit Patel of the University of Utah and Dr Frank Ruschitzka of the University Hospital Zurich , said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contribute in good faith and at a time of great need during the COVID-19 pandemic .
`` We deeply apologise to you , the editors , and the journal readership for any embarrassment or inconvenience that this may have caused . ''
The study 's fourth author was the founder of Surgisphere , Sapan Desai .
The company 's decision not to share its data with reviewers has also led to a second scientific paper on coronavirus being retracted - this time by the New England Medical Journal .
The second study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to conclude that certain blood pressure drugs did n't appear to increase the risk of coronavirus patients dying .
It was authored by Dr Mehra , Dr Patel and Mr Desai , as well as SreyRam Kuy of Baylor College of Medicine and Timothy Henry of Christ Hospital in Cincinnati .
: : Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Following the retraction of the study in The Lancet , the World Health Organisation has said international trials of hydroxychloroquine can resume .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large trial of the drug after early results showed it had no benefit in COVID-19 patients .
`` We reviewed the data and concluded there is no evidence of a beneficial effect of hydroxychloroquine in patients , '' said Professor Martin Landray from the University of Oxford , who is co-leading the RECOVERY trial .
`` This is not a treatment [ for COVID-19 ] , '' he said .

Three of the scientists behind a controversial study that suggested that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine raised the risks of death for coronavirus patients have retracted their work.
The Lancet medical journal published the scientists retraction on Thursday, two days after the journal's editors published their own "expression of concern" about the study.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are two of the drugs being investigated as possible COVID-19 treatments.
US President Donald Trump has consistently promoted the benefits of hydroxychloroquine and is taking it himself as a precaution.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:36 'Yeah I'm taking it, and I'm still here'
But a study, published in The Lancet on 22 May, caused widespread concern about the safety of hydroxychloroquine after it suggested it could in fact make patients more likely to die.
The study caused the World Health Organisation to halt international trials of the drug, although they have now reverese their decision.
Questions about the study were raised shortly after its publication, with more than 120 scientists writing an open letter to The Lancet.
An independent third-party review into the findings of the study was subsequently launched.
However, the review has now been abandoned after Surgisphere, the private company which provided the data for the study, refused to share its database with the reviewers.
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The company said sharing the data would breach client agreements and confidentiality requirements.
Three of the study's four authors have therefore said that they "can no longer vouch for the veracity of the primary data sources," and have asked the journal to retract their work.
Dr Mandeep Mehra from Harvard Medical School, Dr Amit Patel of the University of Utah and Dr Frank Ruschitzka of the University Hospital Zurich, said in a statement: "We all entered this collaboration to contribute in good faith and at a time of great need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We deeply apologise to you, the editors, and the journal readership for any embarrassment or inconvenience that this may have caused."
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 2:55 Hydroxychloroquine: Hype or the real deal?
The study's fourth author was the founder of Surgisphere, Sapan Desai.
The company's decision not to share its data with reviewers has also led to a second scientific paper on coronavirus being retracted - this time by the New England Medical Journal.
The second study has also used data provided by Surgisphere to conclude that certain blood pressure drugs didn't appear to increase the risk of coronavirus patients dying.
It was authored by Dr Mehra, Dr Patel and Mr Desai, as well as SreyRam Kuy of Baylor College of Medicine and Timothy Henry of Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.
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Following the retraction of the study in The Lancet, the World Health Organisation has said international trials of hydroxychloroquine can resume.
However, scientists in the UK have today halted a large trial of the drug after early results showed it had no benefit in COVID-19 patients.
"We reviewed the data and concluded there is no evidence of a beneficial effect of hydroxychloroquine in patients," said Professor Martin Landray from the University of Oxford, who is co-leading the RECOVERY trial.
"This is not a treatment [for COVID-19]," he said.


skynewsus--2020-06-06--Protesters use curfew lifting to demonstrate against police brutality for 11th night

Protesters across the United States used the lifting of curfews to demonstrate against police brutality towards black people for the 11th night .
Some cities , including New York and Buffalo , stuck to evening curfews , but thousands still marched in support of Black Lives Matter following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes on 25 May .
Officer Derek Chauvin , who can be seen in a video placing his knee on Mr Floyd 's neck , had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday charged with aiding and abetting murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter .
Most of Friday night 's protests were peaceful , with Minneapolis and St Paul no longer under curfew and the state of Minnesota planning to start sending state troopers and National Guard members back home on Saturday .
The two cities had seen violent protests and looting last week as anger over another black person being killed in police custody boiled over but protests have largely remained peaceful this week .
Minneapolis also agreed on Friday to ban police using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other cities and states following suit , including California whose governor ordered the teaching of chokeholds to be halted .
Seattle 's mayor placed a ban on police using one type of tear gas , CS gas , for 30 days after concerns were raised that its use could help spread coronavirus .
In Washington DC , a street in front of the White House was renamed `` Black Lives Matter Plaza '' and the slogan painted in huge yellow letters on the road after the mayor approved the plan in an apparent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the protests .
In Salem , Oregon , the police chief apologised on Friday after video showed a police officer speaking to armed men about curfews that critics say showed authorities treating the men with weapons differently to other protesters .
The officer could be seen telling the armed group to get off the pavement before police started to enforce the curfew , saying they could be inside a business or their car so `` it does n't look like we are playing favourites '' .
Meanwhile , National Football League Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mistakes in not listening to players .
In a videotaped message , he said : `` We , the National Football League , condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people .
We , the National Football League admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest .
We , the National Football League , believe black lives matter .
`` I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country .
Without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Football League . ''
The NFL has been locked in a debate with players over kneeling protests during the national anthem before games , a practice made popular by quarterback Colin Kaepernick , who is black , in 2016 to protest against racial injustice and police brutality .
Mr Trump , who derided the kneeling players as `` sons of bitches '' in 2017 , criticised their actions again on Twitter earlier on Friday .
In Buffalo , New York , all 57 members of a police tactical unit resigned in protest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 75-year-old protester to the ground .
They said the officers were `` simply following orders '' to clear the square .
The man hit his head and remains in a stable but serious condition in hospital .
And in Las Vegas a 20-year-old protester was accused of shooting and gravely injuring a police officer during a demonstration on the Strip .
A judge set bail on Friday at $ 1m ( £770,000 ) for Edgar Samaniego , saying police video shows the shooting and the officer , Shay Mikalonis remains in hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a head wound .
Samaniego 's lawyer said he will plead not guilty to attempted murder and other charges when he appears in court again on 30 July .
As the protests continue , several celebrities and large organisations , including basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand , announced a $ 100m ( £77.3m ) donation to racial equality and social justice organisations .
The money will be paid over 10 years with the goal of `` ensuring racial equality , social justice and greater access to education '' , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has removed nearly 200 accounts linked to white supremacy groups that were planning to encourage members to attend the protests - in some cases with weapons .
The Facebook and Instagram accounts were tied to the Proud Boys and the American Guard , two hate groups already banned on the platforms .
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the discussion website on Friday and said his spot should be filled by a black candidate .
Ohanian , who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams , said he wanted to be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show support to the black community in the US .
: : Listen to the All Out Politics podcast on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , Spreaker Around the world , from California to Indonesia , Australia and Senegal , black female surfers floated on surfboards to pay tribute to Mr Floyd .
The `` Solidarity in Surfing '' events in more than 100 locations were organised by Black Girls Surf , a group founded in 2014 to teach the sport to girls of colour .

Protesters across the United States used the lifting of curfews to demonstrate against police brutality towards black people for the 11th night.
Some cities, including New York and Buffalo, stuck to evening curfews, but thousands still marched in support of Black Lives Matter following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes on 25 May.
Officer Derek Chauvin, who can be seen in a video placing his knee on Mr Floyd's neck, had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder, while three other officers appeared in court on Thursday charged with aiding and abetting murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter.
Image: Protesters walked arm-in-arm with police in Detroit, Michigan
Most of Friday night's protests were peaceful, with Minneapolis and St Paul no longer under curfew and the state of Minnesota planning to start sending state troopers and National Guard members back home on Saturday.
The two cities had seen violent protests and looting last week as anger over another black person being killed in police custody boiled over but protests have largely remained peaceful this week.
Minneapolis also agreed on Friday to ban police using chokeholds and neck restraints, with several other cities and states following suit, including California whose governor ordered the teaching of chokeholds to be halted.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 4:00 Reflective mood after George Floyd memorial
Seattle's mayor placed a ban on police using one type of tear gas, CS gas, for 30 days after concerns were raised that its use could help spread coronavirus.
In Washington DC, a street in front of the White House was renamed "Black Lives Matter Plaza" and the slogan painted in huge yellow letters on the road after the mayor approved the plan in an apparent rebuke of Donald Trump's militaristic response to the protests.
In Salem, Oregon, the police chief apologised on Friday after video showed a police officer speaking to armed men about curfews that critics say showed authorities treating the men with weapons differently to other protesters.
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The officer could be seen telling the armed group to get off the pavement before police started to enforce the curfew, saying they could be inside a business or their car so "it doesn't look like we are playing favourites".
Image: Black lives matter painted across Washington D.C. street
Meanwhile, National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL had made mistakes in not listening to players.
In a videotaped message, he said: "We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people. We, the National Football League admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the National Football League, believe black lives matter.
"I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country. Without black players, there would be no National Football League."
Image: Colin Kaepernick (front) with teammate Eric Reid kneeling in protest in September 2016
The NFL has been locked in a debate with players over kneeling protests during the national anthem before games, a practice made popular by quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who is black, in 2016 to protest against racial injustice and police brutality.
Mr Trump, who derided the kneeling players as "sons of bitches" in 2017, criticised their actions again on Twitter earlier on Friday.
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In Buffalo, New York, all 57 members of a police tactical unit resigned in protest after two colleagues were suspended for pushing a 75-year-old protester to the ground.
They said the officers were "simply following orders" to clear the square. The man hit his head and remains in a stable but serious condition in hospital.
And in Las Vegas a 20-year-old protester was accused of shooting and gravely injuring a police officer during a demonstration on the Strip.
A judge set bail on Friday at $1m (£770,000) for Edgar Samaniego, saying police video shows the shooting and the officer, Shay Mikalonis remains in hospital in a critical condition after surgery for a head wound.
Samaniego's lawyer said he will plead not guilty to attempted murder and other charges when he appears in court again on 30 July.
Image: Hundreds of medical professionals in St Louis, Missouri, protested
As the protests continue, several celebrities and large organisations, including basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand, announced a $100m (£77.3m) donation to racial equality and social justice organisations.
The money will be paid over 10 years with the goal of "ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education", a joint statement said.
Facebook said it has removed nearly 200 accounts linked to white supremacy groups that were planning to encourage members to attend the protests - in some cases with weapons.
The Facebook and Instagram accounts were tied to the Proud Boys and the American Guard, two hate groups already banned on the platforms.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from the discussion website on Friday and said his spot should be filled by a black candidate.
Ohanian, who is married to tennis legend Serena Williams, said he wanted to be able to tell their two-year-old daughter what he did to show support to the black community in the US.
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Around the world, from California to Indonesia, Australia and Senegal, black female surfers floated on surfboards to pay tribute to Mr Floyd.
The "Solidarity in Surfing" events in more than 100 locations were organised by Black Girls Surf, a group founded in 2014 to teach the sport to girls of colour.


skynewsus--2020-06-05--Entire police unit resigns 'in disgust' at suspension of officers who shoved elderly man

All 57 members of a police tactical unit have resigned from the team in protest at the suspension of two colleagues who were filmed shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground .
Two members of the Buffalo Police Department 's Emergency Response Team were suspended on Thursday after a local radio station released video of the incident involving the protester .
But Buffalo Police Benevolent Association President John Evans said the pair were simply `` following orders '' .
`` Our position is these officers were simply following orders from Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia to clear the square , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It does n't specify clear the square of men , 50 and under or 15 to 40 .
They were simply doing their job .
I do n't know how much contact was made .
He did slip in my estimation .
He fell backwards . ''
Speaking to local TV station WGRZ , he said the team had quit the unit `` in disgust because of the treatment of two of their members , who were simply executing orders '' .
He said the 57 remain police officers , despite having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the incident emerged as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued across the US .
The video shows the elderly man approaching a line of officers wearing riot gear .
One officer pushes the man with a baton before a second man shoves him .
The sound of a crack is heard as the man falls backwards and hits the ground and blood trickles from his head .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Most of the officers march past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who pushed him with a baton initially leans over him before he is motioned away by a colleague .
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said the man was in stable but serious condition in hospital .
He said Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood ordered an investigation and suspended the two officers after seeing the video .
`` I was deeply disturbed by the video , '' the mayor said in a statement .

Two officers in the US have been charged with second-degree assault after police were filmed shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during protests over the death of George Floyd.
Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski were suspended by Buffalo Police State Department after footage of the incident in the city on Thursday evening went viral.
The pair pleaded not guilty to the charges on Saturday, as a large crowd of fellow police officers and firefighters stood outside the city court to show their support for them.
Image: Police officers Aaron Torgalski, 39, (L) and Robert McCabe, 32, have been arraigned on felony assault charges
Earlier, all 57 members of a tactical unit at the police department resigned from the team in protest at the suspensions, with Buffalo Police Benevolent Association President John Evans saying they were simply "following orders".
Image: Blood was seen spilling from the man's head in the graphic video
"Our position is these officers were simply following orders from Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia to clear the square," he told The Buffalo News.
"It doesn't specify clear the square of men, 50 and under or 15 to 40. They were simply doing their job. I don't know how much contact was made. He did slip in my estimation. He fell backwards."
Speaking to local TV station WGRZ, he said the team had quit the unit "in disgust because of the treatment of two of their members, who were simply executing orders".
He said the 57 remain police officers, despite having stepped down from the unit.
Footage of the incident emerged as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued across the US.
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The video shows the elderly man approaching a line of officers wearing riot gear. One officer pushes the man with a baton before a second man shoves him.
The sound of a crack is heard as the man falls backwards and hits the ground and blood trickles from his head.
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Most of the officers march past after the man falls. The officer who pushed him with a baton initially leans over him before he is motioned away by a colleague.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said the man was in stable but serious condition in hospital.
He said Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood ordered an investigation and suspended the two officers after seeing the video.
"I was deeply disturbed by the video," the mayor said in a statement.


skynewsus--2020-06-06--'We were wrong': NFL admits mistake when it banned players from taking a knee

American football bosses have admitted they got it wrong for failing to listen to players protesting against racial injustice .
The climbdown comes after NFL stars released a video demanding the league condemn racism following the death of George Floyd in the US , which has sparked protests across the country and around the world .
The NFL had previously banned players from taking a knee , a peaceful protest gesture started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick , during the playing of the national anthem ahead of a game in 2016 .
The kneeling pose has been widely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wake of Mr Floyd 's death .
The unarmed , handcuffed black man , died in Minneapolis last week after a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck , ignoring his `` I ca n't breathe '' cries .
The US is bracing itself for further anti-racism protests , while in the UK , people have been urged not to take part in mass demonstrations this weekend because of the continuing coronavirus health crisis .
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a video on the NFL twitter page : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our country .
In particular , black people in our country .
`` First , my condolences to the families of George Floyd , Breonna Taylor , Ahmaud Arbery , and all the families who have endured police brutality .
`` We , the NFL , condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people .
`` We , the NFL , admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest .
We , the NFL , believe black lives matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and want to be part of the much needed change in this country .
`` Without black players there would be no National Football League and the protests around the country are emblematic of centuries of silence , inequality and oppression of black players , coaches , fans and staff . ''
He added : `` We are listening , I am listening and I will be reaching out to players who have raised their voices and others on how we can improve and go forward for a better and more united family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker The statement comes after Donald Trump again criticised protesters who kneel during the national anthem .
The US president also said NFL quarterback Drew Brees - who had said he `` will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States '' - should not be sorry for calling it `` disrespectful '' .
Brees has since apologised for his comment .

American football bosses have admitted they got it wrong for failing to listen to players protesting against racial injustice.
The climbdown comes after NFL stars released a video demanding the league condemn racism following the death of George Floyd in the US, which has sparked protests across the country and around the world.
Image: Colin Kaepernick (centre) started the peaceful protest gesture back in 2016
The NFL had previously banned players from taking a knee, a peaceful protest gesture started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, during the playing of the national anthem ahead of a game in 2016.
The kneeling pose has been widely adopted by those demonstrating against police brutality in the wake of Mr Floyd's death.
The unarmed, handcuffed black man, died in Minneapolis last week after a white police officer pressed his knee against his neck, ignoring his "I can't breathe" cries.
The US is bracing itself for further anti-racism protests, while in the UK, people have been urged not to take part in mass demonstrations this weekend because of the continuing coronavirus health crisis.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a video on the NFL twitter page: "It has been a difficult time for our country. In particular, black people in our country.
"First, my condolences to the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all the families who have endured police brutality.
"We, the NFL, condemn racism and the systematic oppression of black people.
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"We, the NFL, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the NFL, believe black lives matter.
"I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country.
"Without black players there would be no National Football League and the protests around the country are emblematic of centuries of silence, inequality and oppression of black players, coaches, fans and staff."
He added: "We are listening, I am listening and I will be reaching out to players who have raised their voices and others on how we can improve and go forward for a better and more united family."
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The statement comes after Donald Trump again criticised protesters who kneel during the national anthem.
The US president also said NFL quarterback Drew Brees - who had said he "will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States" - should not be sorry for calling it "disrespectful".
Brees has since apologised for his comment.


skynewsus--2020-06-06--'Horrific scene': Seven people and a dog found shot dead inside a house

Seven people have been found shot dead inside a house in Alabama , police have said .
Officers responded to a call about a shooting in Talacuh Rd in Valhermoso Springs just before 11.30pm on Friday .
They arrived to find a blaze at the property which they quickly put out before firefighters arrived , and discovered the bodies of a girl , two women and four men in different areas of the house .
A dog was also found shot dead at the property .
Neighbours reportedly heard gunshots going off intermittently for an hour .
Some of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Six of the seven victims have been named .
They are Tammy England Muzzey , 45 , and 21-year-old Emily Brooke Payne , both of Valhermoso Springs ; Roger Lee Jones Jr , 19 , of Decatur ; Jeramy Wade Roberts , 31 , of Athens and William Zane Hodgin , 18 , of Sommerville .
A 17-year-old girl is yet to be identified .
Mike Swafford , a spokesman for Morgan County Sheriff 's Office , said the fire was near the bodies and may have been set in an attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrific scene and to be able to process it will take some time , '' he told WAAY-TV .
`` We do n't have a motive at this time .
We do n't have a determined suspect at this time .
`` Investigators are following leads to piece together exactly what happened and who was involved .
`` We can say we do n't believe there is an active threat to anybody in the area . ''
Police officers are familiar with the residence , having answered several calls there in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ robbery , trespassing and disturbances , he told The Decatur Daily .
He said authorities are looking into the possibility of the killings being drug-related .
`` Our theory right now is whoever did this , came in here for a reason , did it and left , '' he added .
Coroner Jeff Chunn said : `` In my 37 years as a paramedic , deputy coroner and coroner , this is the most major crime scene in Morgan County . ''

Seven people have been found shot dead inside a house in Alabama, police have said.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting in Talacuh Rd in Valhermoso Springs just before 11.30pm on Friday.
They arrived to find a blaze at the property which they quickly put out before firefighters arrived, and discovered the bodies of a girl, two women and four men in different areas of the house.
A dog was also found shot dead at the property.
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Neighbours reportedly heard gunshots going off intermittently for an hour. Some of those killed were shot more than once.
Six of the seven victims have been named.
They are Tammy England Muzzey, 45, and 21-year-old Emily Brooke Payne, both of Valhermoso Springs; Roger Lee Jones Jr, 19, of Decatur; Jeramy Wade Roberts, 31, of Athens and William Zane Hodgin, 18, of Sommerville.
A 17-year-old girl is yet to be identified.
Image: Six of the seven victims have been identified by police. Pic: WAFF
Mike Swafford, a spokesman for Morgan County Sheriff's Office, said the fire was near the bodies and may have been set in an attempt to destroy evidence.
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"It is a horrific scene and to be able to process it will take some time," he told WAAY-TV.
"We don't have a motive at this time. We don't have a determined suspect at this time.
"Investigators are following leads to piece together exactly what happened and who was involved.
"We can say we don't believe there is an active threat to anybody in the area."
Image: Neighbours reportedly heard gunshots going off intermittently for an hour. Pic: WAFF
Police officers are familiar with the residence, having answered several calls there in the past few years for issues including drugs, robbery, trespassing and disturbances, he told The Decatur Daily.
He said authorities are looking into the possibility of the killings being drug-related.
"Our theory right now is whoever did this, came in here for a reason, did it and left," he added.
Coroner Jeff Chunn said: "In my 37 years as a paramedic, deputy coroner and coroner, this is the most major crime scene in Morgan County."


skynewsus--2020-06-06--Biden to face Trump after securing Democratic presidential nomination

Joe Biden has formally secured the Democratic Party 's presidential nomination and will face President Donald Trump at the polls in November .
The former vice president has been his party 's presumptive nominee since rival Bernie Sanders ended his campaign in April .
But he needed to secure a sufficient number of delegates from elections this week in seven states and the District of Columbia , with a surge in mail ballots making his position official late on Friday .
In a statement on Friday night , Mr Biden said : `` It was an honour to compete alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates the Democratic party has ever fielded and I am proud to say that we are going into this general election a united party . ''
There was little of the traditional fanfare to mark the moment as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest .
Mr Biden said : `` This is a difficult time in America 's history , and Donald Trump 's angry , divisive politics is no answer .
`` The country is crying out for leadership .
Leadership that can unite us .
Leadership that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden spent 36 years in the Senate before becoming Barack Obama 's vice president .
This is 77-year-old Biden 's third bid for the presidency and his success in capturing the Democratic nomination was driven by strong support from black voters .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Since clinching the nomination , Mr Biden has worked to build his appeal among progressives , forming joint task forces with Mr Sanders ' campaign to find common ground on key issues like health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His embrace of his party 's left flank could help him consolidate a Democratic base that remained deeply divided after the 2016 primary and ultimately hurt Hillary Clinton in her defeat to Mr Trump .
But it could also undermine Mr Biden 's attempts to rebuild the Obama coalition , which is often loosely defined as minorities and young people , as well as educated Americans and some working-class voters .
The former vice president has sought , since announcing his candidacy , to cast the election as `` a battle for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and promised to restore order and dignity to the White House while rehabilitating the US image on the world stage .
Such an approach , though , necessarily focuses on being more of an alternative to Mr Trump than offering radically new political ideas .
And that further underscores Mr Biden 's difficult task of trying to unite his party 's base while appealing to voters from far beyond it .
Mr Biden pledged : `` I am going to spend every day between now and November 3 fighting to earn the votes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that , together , we can win the battle for the soul of this nation , and make sure that as we rebuild our economy , everyone comes along . ''

Joe Biden has formally secured the Democratic Party's presidential nomination and will face President Donald Trump at the polls in November.
The former vice president has been his party's presumptive nominee since rival Bernie Sanders ended his campaign in April.
But he needed to secure a sufficient number of delegates from elections this week in seven states and the District of Columbia, with a surge in mail ballots making his position official late on Friday.
In a statement on Friday night, Mr Biden said: "It was an honour to compete alongside one of the most talented groups of candidates the Democratic party has ever fielded and I am proud to say that we are going into this general election a united party."
There was little of the traditional fanfare to mark the moment as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest.
Image: Mr Biden will go head to head with Donald Trump in the November polls
Mr Biden said: "This is a difficult time in America's history, and Donald Trump's angry, divisive politics is no answer.
"The country is crying out for leadership. Leadership that can unite us. Leadership that can bring us together."
Mr Biden spent 36 years in the Senate before becoming Barack Obama's vice president.
This is 77-year-old Biden's third bid for the presidency and his success in capturing the Democratic nomination was driven by strong support from black voters.
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Since clinching the nomination, Mr Biden has worked to build his appeal among progressives, forming joint task forces with Mr Sanders' campaign to find common ground on key issues like health care, the economy and the environment.
His embrace of his party's left flank could help him consolidate a Democratic base that remained deeply divided after the 2016 primary and ultimately hurt Hillary Clinton in her defeat to Mr Trump.
But it could also undermine Mr Biden's attempts to rebuild the Obama coalition, which is often loosely defined as minorities and young people, as well as educated Americans and some working-class voters.
The former vice president has sought, since announcing his candidacy, to cast the election as "a battle for the soul of the nation", and promised to restore order and dignity to the White House while rehabilitating the US image on the world stage.
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Such an approach, though, necessarily focuses on being more of an alternative to Mr Trump than offering radically new political ideas.
And that further underscores Mr Biden's difficult task of trying to unite his party's base while appealing to voters from far beyond it.
Mr Biden pledged: "I am going to spend every day between now and November 3 fighting to earn the votes of Americans all across this great country so that, together, we can win the battle for the soul of this nation, and make sure that as we rebuild our economy, everyone comes along."


skynewsus--2020-06-06--Even Princess Fiona forced to wear a mask as Universal Orlando reopens

Spider-Man and Captain America were not the only ones wearing masks when Universal theme parks reopened in Florida for the first time since being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Locals with a pent-up desire for high-speed thrills descended on the Orlando resort on Friday , more than two months since they were last allowed entry due to COVID-19 .
Major theme parks in the US are beginning to follow in the footsteps of Shanghai Disneyland by getting back up and running with new safety measures in place , including hand sanitiser stations and temperature checks .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two metres apart to adhere to social distancing rules .
Guests and staff in all three of the resort 's parks - Universal Studios , Islands Of Adventure and Volcano Bay - have to stick to the new requirements , which extend to the attractions and queues .
People had to scream through their face coverings on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit , which was among the rides to leave spaces between rows to keep different groups away from each other .
Water rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure were the only ones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off .
Despite the restrictions , one benefit for those in attendance was that the limited capacity being enforced made for quicker queues and less crowded walkways .
There are also said to be increased cleaning and disinfection procedures , and guests are encouraged to use their smartphones to order food and reserve times on rides .
Universal 's local rivals will soon reopen with similar rules , as Florida seeks to reboot its vital tourism industry despite hundreds of coronavirus cases still being recorded each day .
The state 's health department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 53 deaths on Friday morning , taking those respective totals up to 61,488 and 2,660 .
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are due to reopen on 11 June , but Walt Disney World wo n't be back until next month despite the closure inflicting an enormous hit on the company 's profits .
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen on 11 July , followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot four days later , with Disney also needing to consider its nearby hotels , golf courses and shopping venues .
Neither Universal or Disney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopen their locations in California , but both are preparing to reopen their Japanese parks in the next few weeks .
Theme park fans in the UK will have to wait until 4 July at the earliest to get their fix , as they fall into parts of the hospitality sector that the government hopes to begin reopening next month .

Spider-Man and Captain America were not the only ones wearing masks when Universal theme parks reopened in Florida for the first time since being shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Locals with a pent-up desire for high-speed thrills descended on the Orlando resort on Friday, more than two months since they were last allowed entry due to COVID-19.
Major theme parks in the US are beginning to follow in the footsteps of Shanghai Disneyland by getting back up and running with new safety measures in place, including hand sanitiser stations and temperature checks.
Even Shrek and Princess Fiona had to keep two metres apart to adhere to social distancing rules.
Image: Shrek and his true love were kept apart by social distancing
Guests and staff in all three of the resort's parks - Universal Studios, Islands Of Adventure and Volcano Bay - have to stick to the new requirements, which extend to the attractions and queues.
People had to scream through their face coverings on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, which was among the rides to leave spaces between rows to keep different groups away from each other.
Water rides like Jurassic Park River Adventure were the only ones that allowed guests to take their masks off.
Image: Spare seats on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit to keep different groups apart
Image: People in masks board Transformers: The Ride
Despite the restrictions, one benefit for those in attendance was that the limited capacity being enforced made for quicker queues and less crowded walkways.
There are also said to be increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, and guests are encouraged to use their smartphones to order food and reserve times on rides.
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Image: The parks are operating at a reduced capacity
Image: Guests have to get their temperature checked before entry
Universal's local rivals will soon reopen with similar rules, as Florida seeks to reboot its vital tourism industry despite hundreds of coronavirus cases still being recorded each day.
The state's health department announced a further 1,305 confirmed cases and 53 deaths on Friday morning, taking those respective totals up to 61,488 and 2,660.
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are due to reopen on 11 June, but Walt Disney World won't be back until next month despite the closure inflicting an enormous hit on the company's profits.
Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will reopen on 11 July, followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot four days later, with Disney also needing to consider its nearby hotels, golf courses and shopping venues.
Image: Trolls are already well protected from coronavirus
Neither Universal or Disney have yet been given the all-clear to reopen their locations in California, but both are preparing to reopen their Japanese parks in the next few weeks.
Theme park fans in the UK will have to wait until 4 July at the earliest to get their fix, as they fall into parts of the hospitality sector that the government hopes to begin reopening next month.


skynewsus--2020-06-05--Police officers appearing to shove elderly man during protests charged with assault

Two officers in the US have been charged with second-degree assault after police were filmed shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during protests over the death of George Floyd .
Officers Robert McCabe and Aaron Torgalski were suspended by Buffalo Police State Department after footage of the incident in the city on Thursday evening went viral .
The pair pleaded not guilty to the charges on Saturday , as a large crowd of fellow police officers and firefighters stood outside the city court to show their support for them .
Earlier , all 57 members of a tactical unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team in protest at the suspensions , with Buffalo Police Benevolent Association President John Evans saying they were simply `` following orders '' .
`` Our position is these officers were simply following orders from Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia to clear the square , '' he told The Buffalo News .
`` It does n't specify clear the square of men , 50 and under or 15 to 40 .
They were simply doing their job .
I do n't know how much contact was made .
He did slip in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking to local TV station WGRZ , he said the team had quit the unit `` in disgust because of the treatment of two of their members , who were simply executing orders '' .
He said the 57 remain police officers , despite having stepped down from the unit .
Footage of the incident emerged as protests over the killing of George Floyd continued across the US .
The video shows the elderly man approaching a line of officers wearing riot gear .
One officer pushes the man with a baton before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound of a crack is heard as the man falls backwards and hits the ground and blood trickles from his head .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Most of the officers march past after the man falls .
The officer who pushed him with a baton initially leans over him before he is motioned away by a colleague .
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown said the man was in stable but serious condition in hospital .
He said Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers after seeing the video .
`` I was deeply disturbed by the video , '' the mayor said in a statement .


skynewsus--2020-06-06--Biden beating Trump in the polls - but will America stick with 'the devil it knows'?

If the polls are right , Joe Biden will be the next US president .
The 77-year-old officially secured the Democrat nomination on Saturday , although he has been the effective candidate ever since Bernie Sanders pulled out of the race back in April .
Biden comfortably leads Donald Trump in the national polls .
A CNN poll of polls has Biden on 51 % and Trump on 41 % amongst registered voters .
Even data collected in recent days for the Trump-supporting Fox News has his rival ahead in key swing states .
Barack Obama , for what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of his rivals at this point in his two election victories .
Biden is in a good place , if anything more a result of Trump 's actions than his own , but with five and a bit months until November 's election , all is still to play for .
Both candidates will remember that Hillary Clinton led Trump all the way up to polling day itself , and even won the popular vote by three million on the night , but by quirk of the US electoral system , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House .
If there is opportunity in crisis , then this period will define what happens later in the year , as this campaign takes place during a health pandemic , at a time of record unemployment , a coming recession and now civil unrest .
America will vote for the man they believe will bring calm to the chaos .
Trump , as the sitting president , has had the better platform of the two .
He has been able to steer the response to coronavirus and address the nation on television @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confined to his house in Delaware , self-isolating because of his age , and limited to recorded statements on his phone from his porch or basement .
Not ideal .
Trump 's key message of a strong economy and record employment , was totally blown out of the water in March .
Unemployment rocketed to 14.5 % and was , indeed still is , particularly high amongst the young , Hispanic and black workers .
Friday 's job figures showed two and a half million new jobs were created in May , defying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House leapt on them with glee .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker But economists remain unconvinced - unemployment remains high and the true economic impact of the pandemic is yet to be realised .
Trump could yet pay the price for that .
The president 's handling of the current Black Lives Matter protests has divided not just America , but his own administration .
His attempt to seize back control and appear strong by deploying the army on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that should only happen `` as a last resort '' .
An internal memo from General Mark Milley , the chairman of the Joint Chiefs , reminded senior officers they swore an oath to uphold the constitution , not the president .
And the NFL , the spine of American sporting culture , reversed its position on black players kneeling in silent protest during the national anthem - players are now encouraged to speak out and peacefully protest .
That alone speaks much to a societal shift .
Although Biden is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 'll need to ensure they come out and vote in large numbers come November , especially in the critical swing states .
The former VP has reached out to the left flank of his party to build his appeal amongst Sanders supporters , something Hillary Clinton failed to do in 2016 .
He is yet to announce his pick for vice president , but has guaranteed it will be a woman .
Biden 's challenge will be convincing America he offers change - not just something different to Trump but something altogether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Obama years .
At 77 , Biden would also become the oldest president to take office should he win .
In the end , amid all these crises , America might decide to stick with the devil it knows .

If the polls are right, Joe Biden will be the next US president.
The 77-year-old officially secured the Democrat nomination on Saturday, although he has been the effective candidate ever since Bernie Sanders pulled out of the race back in April.
Biden comfortably leads Donald Trump in the national polls. A CNN poll of polls has Biden on 51% and Trump on 41% amongst registered voters.
Even data collected in recent days for the Trump-supporting Fox News has his rival ahead in key swing states.
Barack Obama, for what it is worth, was around two points ahead of his rivals at this point in his two election victories.
Biden is in a good place, if anything more a result of Trump's actions than his own, but with five and a bit months until November's election, all is still to play for.
Both candidates will remember that Hillary Clinton led Trump all the way up to polling day itself, and even won the popular vote by three million on the night, but by quirk of the US electoral system, the reality-TV billionaire ended up in The White House.
If there is opportunity in crisis, then this period will define what happens later in the year, as this campaign takes place during a health pandemic, at a time of record unemployment, a coming recession and now civil unrest.
Image: Joe Biden officially secured the Democrat nomination on Saturday
America will vote for the man they believe will bring calm to the chaos.
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Trump, as the sitting president, has had the better platform of the two. He has been able to steer the response to coronavirus and address the nation on television daily.
Instead, Biden has been confined to his house in Delaware, self-isolating because of his age, and limited to recorded statements on his phone from his porch or basement. Not ideal.
Trump's key message of a strong economy and record employment, was totally blown out of the water in March.
Unemployment rocketed to 14.5% and was, indeed still is, particularly high amongst the young, Hispanic and black workers.
Friday's job figures showed two and a half million new jobs were created in May, defying expectations. It's no wonder the White House leapt on them with glee.
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But economists remain unconvinced - unemployment remains high and the true economic impact of the pandemic is yet to be realised. Trump could yet pay the price for that.
The president's handling of the current Black Lives Matter protests has divided not just America, but his own administration. His attempt to seize back control and appear strong by deploying the army on the streets, backfired when his defence secretary said that should only happen "as a last resort".
An internal memo from General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, reminded senior officers they swore an oath to uphold the constitution, not the president.
And the NFL, the spine of American sporting culture, reversed its position on black players kneeling in silent protest during the national anthem - players are now encouraged to speak out and peacefully protest. That alone speaks much to a societal shift.
Image: Mr Biden is hoping to succeed where Mrs Clinton ultimately failed
Although Biden is the natural candidate for most black voters, he'll need to ensure they come out and vote in large numbers come November, especially in the critical swing states.
The former VP has reached out to the left flank of his party to build his appeal amongst Sanders supporters, something Hillary Clinton failed to do in 2016. He is yet to announce his pick for vice president, but has guaranteed it will be a woman.
Biden's challenge will be convincing America he offers change - not just something different to Trump but something altogether different - many will associate him unfavourably with the Obama years.
At 77, Biden would also become the oldest president to take office should he win. In the end, amid all these crises, America might decide to stick with the devil it knows.


skynewsus--2020-06-06--Banksy sets fire to US flag in new artwork inspired by George Floyd death

Banksy has revealed new artwork inspired by the death of George Floyd , showing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement .
It features the scene of a vigil , in which a candle burns the American flag .
The street artist posted an image of it on his Instagram account , and wrote : `` At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue .
`` But why would I do that ?
It 's not their problem , it 's mine . ''
He continued : `` People of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The white system .
Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs .
The faulty system is making their life a misery , but it 's not their job to fix it .
They ca n't - no one will let them in the apartment upstairs .
`` This is a white problem .
And if white people do n't fix it , someone will have to come upstairs and kick the door in . ''
Mr Floyd , 46 , died in Minneapolis last week after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neck for at least eight minutes while arresting him for allegedly using a counterfeit $ 20 note in a shop .
He could be heard gasping while repeatedly saying : `` I ca n't breathe . ''
The arresting officer , Derek Chauvin , was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter four days later .
Those charges were later upgraded to second-degree murder .
Anti-racism protests have been taking place across the US and the rest of the world , including London .
More are planned this weekend in the UK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid mass gatherings in breach of the coronavirus restrictions and social distancing rules .
Around 4,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Bristol , Banksy 's hometown , which will include a march through the city to Castle Park on Sunday .
The identity of Banksy has long been a closely-guarded secret .
In April the famous anonymous artist gave fans a rare insight into his personal life by creating an artwork inside his own house during lockdown .
Last month , a piece depicting a nurse as a superhero toy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital , in tribute to NHS workers during the pandemic .

Banksy has revealed new artwork inspired by the death of George Floyd, showing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
It features the scene of a vigil, in which a candle burns the American flag.
The street artist posted an image of it on his Instagram account, and wrote: "At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue.
"But why would I do that? It's not their problem, it's mine."
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He continued: "People of colour are being failed by the system. The white system. Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs. The faulty system is making their life a misery, but it's not their job to fix it. They can't - no one will let them in the apartment upstairs.
"This is a white problem. And if white people don't fix it, someone will have to come upstairs and kick the door in."
Mr Floyd, 46, died in Minneapolis last week after a police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck for at least eight minutes while arresting him for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 note in a shop.
He could be heard gasping while repeatedly saying: "I can't breathe."
The arresting officer, Derek Chauvin, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter four days later. Those charges were later upgraded to second-degree murder.
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Anti-racism protests have been taking place across the US and the rest of the world, including London.
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More are planned this weekend in the UK, although the government has urged people to avoid mass gatherings in breach of the coronavirus restrictions and social distancing rules.
Around 4,000 people are expected to attend a demonstration in Bristol, Banksy's hometown, which will include a march through the city to Castle Park on Sunday.
The identity of Banksy has long been a closely-guarded secret.
In April the famous anonymous artist gave fans a rare insight into his personal life by creating an artwork inside his own house during lockdown.
Last month, a piece depicting a nurse as a superhero toy appeared in a corridor at Southampton General Hospital, in tribute to NHS workers during the pandemic.


skynewsus--2020-06-06--Michael Jordan donating $100m to fight racial inequality

Michael Jordan and his Nike-backed Jordan brand have pledged to donate $ 100m ( £79m ) during the next 10 years to organisations engaged in the fight for racial equality , social justice and greater access to education .
The promise comes five days after Jordan said `` we have had enough '' when it comes to `` the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour '' in the United States .
In a joint statement , the company and the 57-year-old basketball legend said : `` Black lives matter .
This is n't a controversial statement .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country 's institutions to fail is completely eradicated , we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of black people . ''
It follows the death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis after a police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck for at least eight minutes while arresting him for allegedly using a counterfeit $ 20 note in a shop .
Jordan , a six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls , spoke out about the 46-year-old 's death and the killings of black people at the hands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling `` deeply saddened , truly pained and plain angry '' .
`` I see and feel everyone 's pain , outrage and frustration , '' he said .
`` I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour in our country .
We have had enough . ''
Mr Floyd was in handcuffs when police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into his neck as he pleaded that he could n't breathe .
The officer was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upgraded to second-degree murder .
: : Listen to Divided States on Apple podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify , and Spreaker Three other police officers who were present during the arrest - J Alexander Kueng , Tou Thao and Thomas Lane - have been charged as accomplices .
Former sporting star Jordan is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets .
The Jordan Brand is a subsidiary of Nike , which on Friday committed $ 40m ( $ 31.6m ) over the next four years to support the black community .

Michael Jordan and his Nike-backed Jordan brand have pledged to donate $100m (£79m) during the next 10 years to organisations engaged in the fight for racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.
The promise comes five days after Jordan said "we have had enough" when it comes to "the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour" in the United States.
In a joint statement, the company and the 57-year-old basketball legend said: "Black lives matter. This isn't a controversial statement.
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"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country's institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of black people."
It follows the death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis after a police officer was filmed kneeling on his neck for at least eight minutes while arresting him for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 note in a shop.
Jordan, a six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, spoke out about the 46-year-old's death and the killings of black people at the hands of police earlier this week.
He described feeling "deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry".
"I see and feel everyone's pain, outrage and frustration," he said.
"I stand with those who are calling out the ingrained racism and violence toward people of colour in our country. We have had enough."
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Mr Floyd was in handcuffs when police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into his neck as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe.
The officer was initially charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter four days later. Those charges were upgraded to second-degree murder.
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Three other police officers who were present during the arrest - J Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao and Thomas Lane - have been charged as accomplices.
Former sporting star Jordan is the owner of the Charlotte Hornets.
The Jordan Brand is a subsidiary of Nike, which on Friday committed $40m ($31.6m) over the next four years to support the black community.