foxnews--2020-06-22--LeBron James calls NASCAR Talladega noose incident 'sickening'

LeBron James called the news that a noose was found in Bubba Wallace ’ s garage at Talladega Superspeedway “ sickening !
” and said he ’ s proud of the African-American driver for taking a stand against racism in the motorsport .
The NBA star has been one of Wallace ’ s highest-profile supporters since the Richard Petty Motorsports driver became an outspoken proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement and pushed for a ban on the Confederate flag at NASCAR events .
NASCAR reported the discovery on Sunday night after the Geico 500 was postponed to Monday due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an investigation with local law enforcement and will eliminate anyone behind the “ heinous act ” from the sport .
Approximately 5,000 tickets were issued to fans for the race , but only team members , track staff and media were allowed in the garage area due to safety precautions put in place to help stem the spread of the coronavirus .
NASCAR has not released further details on the incident , but Wallace himself reportedly did not see the noose .
Earlier in the day , several vehicles were spotted outside of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plane flew overhead trailing one with the message `` Defund NASCAR '' behind it .
Following his call to ban the flag , Wallace said his father told him he was worried about his safety .
James previously gave Wallace a shoutout on Twitter for the Black Lives Matter paint scheme his Chevrolet Camaro featured at Martinsville Speedway and blasted NASCAR Truck Series driver Ray Ciccarelli on Instagram for saying he would retire because of the flag ban .
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LeBron James called the news that a noose was found in Bubba Wallace’s garage at Talladega Superspeedway “sickening!” and said he’s proud of the African-American driver for taking a stand against racism in the motorsport.
The NBA star has been one of Wallace’s highest-profile supporters since the Richard Petty Motorsports driver became an outspoken proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement and pushed for a ban on the Confederate flag at NASCAR events.
NASCAR reported the discovery on Sunday night after the Geico 500 was postponed to Monday due to weather and said it has launched an investigation with local law enforcement and will eliminate anyone behind the “heinous act” from the sport.
Approximately 5,000 tickets were issued to fans for the race, but only team members, track staff and media were allowed in the garage area due to safety precautions put in place to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. NASCAR has not released further details on the incident, but Wallace himself reportedly did not see the noose.
Earlier in the day, several vehicles were spotted outside of the Alabama track displaying Confederate flags and a plane flew overhead trailing one with the message "Defund NASCAR" behind it.
Following his call to ban the flag, Wallace said his father told him he was worried about his safety.
James previously gave Wallace a shoutout on Twitter for the Black Lives Matter paint scheme his Chevrolet Camaro featured at Martinsville Speedway and blasted NASCAR Truck Series driver Ray Ciccarelli on Instagram for saying he would retire because of the flag ban.
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foxnews--2020-06-22--Man with famous face becomes Internet sensation after getting stuck in Wuhan

Would the real Mr. Bean please stand up ?
A look-alike suddenly found himself playing the starring role after he was stranded in Wuhan during the coronavirus pandemic .
Making the best of the situation , he decided to post videos showing daily life in the city .
Due to his uncanny resemblance , he pretended to be Mr. Bean in the photos .
Nigel Dixon , from England , was visiting friends in Wuhan when he got stuck in the city , Southwest News Service ( SWNS ) reports .
In order to show people what life was life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or four times a week dressed up like the famous character portrayed by Rowan Atkinson .
“ People had a lot of respect for me over there , there was a lot of interest in me , ” he told SWNS .
`` Their news channels started to refer to me as the most well-known Westerner in China .
I ca n't even tell you how amazing the support was that I had over in China .
It was immense , the warmth and love that came to me .
I had five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support , wanting to make sure I was okay . ''
At one point , Dixon had amassed 460 million followers on the Chinese version of Twitter .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ My videos became a central role in educating people on what was happening in Wuhan , and how to stay safe , ” he explained .
`` I appeared on China 's main news channels , sometimes as Mr. Bean and sometimes as myself , and told people to always wear a mask and to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The videos were received really well , they made things a lot clearer for people out there . ''
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS He continued , `` I also made personal videos for people as Mr. Bean -- I sent one to a little girl who had heart problems , and she said my video made her feel a lot better .
It was a good distraction for me while I was out there .
It gave me a sense of being , of purpose , and a @ @ @ @ @

Would the real Mr. Bean please stand up?
A look-alike suddenly found himself playing the starring role after he was stranded in Wuhan during the coronavirus pandemic. Making the best of the situation, he decided to post videos showing daily life in the city.
Due to his uncanny resemblance, he pretended to be Mr. Bean in the photos.
Nigel Dixon, from England, was visiting friends in Wuhan when he got stuck in the city, Southwest News Service (SWNS) reports. In order to show people what life was life there, he started filming videos three or four times a week dressed up like the famous character portrayed by Rowan Atkinson.
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“People had a lot of respect for me over there, there was a lot of interest in me,” he told SWNS. "Their news channels started to refer to me as the most well-known Westerner in China. I can't even tell you how amazing the support was that I had over in China. It was immense, the warmth and love that came to me. I had five to ten million followers online sending me support, wanting to make sure I was okay."
At one point, Dixon had amassed 460 million followers on the Chinese version of Twitter.
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“My videos became a central role in educating people on what was happening in Wuhan, and how to stay safe,” he explained. "I appeared on China's main news channels, sometimes as Mr. Bean and sometimes as myself, and told people to always wear a mask and to stay in as much as they can. The videos were received really well, they made things a lot clearer for people out there."
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He continued, "I also made personal videos for people as Mr. Bean -- I sent one to a little girl who had heart problems, and she said my video made her feel a lot better. It was a good distraction for me while I was out there. It gave me a sense of being, of purpose, and a sense of reward."


foxnews--2020-06-22--LeBron James 'so angry' after Kentucky rules counties don't need more than 1 polling place ahead of

LeBron James 'so angry' after Kentucky rules counties don't need more than 1 polling place ahead of election

LeBron James formed a task force to take on voter suppression , and it appears the state of Kentucky is his first target .
James took issue with a report that Kentucky was allowing some counties to have only one polling place ahead of Tuesday 's primary election .
WARRIORS ' STEVE KERR CRITICIZES TRUMP 'S RAMP STORY DURING RALLY : 'WE DESERVE BETTER' “ Said it last week about GA .
This is SYSTEMIC RACISM and OPPRESSION .
So angry man , ” he tweeted in response to the report Saturday .
A judge ruled Thursday that Kentucky ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have more than one polling location for the state ’ s primary elections , according to the Courier-Journal .
MAVERICKS ' MARK CUBAN ON PLAYERS KNEELING DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM : 'HOPEFULLY I 'D JOIN THEM' “ While it may seem intuitive that , when it comes to polling places , more is better , that is not a call for this Court to make , unless we first find a constitutional or statutory violation , ” U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III wrote in his ruling .
The decision was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were postponed from May to June because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Counties in the state have also adjusted with Jefferson County using the Exposition Center as its lone polling place , according to the newspaper .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Fayette County Clerk Don Blevins Jr. told the newspaper that the ease of mail-in voting and the obstacles the pandemic brings give reason to the single polling places .

LeBron James formed a task force to take on voter suppression, and it appears the state of Kentucky is his first target.
James took issue with a report that Kentucky was allowing some counties to have only one polling place ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
WARRIORS' STEVE KERR CRITICIZES TRUMP'S RAMP STORY DURING RALLY: 'WE DESERVE BETTER'
“Said it last week about GA. This is SYSTEMIC RACISM and OPPRESSION. So angry man,” he tweeted in response to the report Saturday.
A judge ruled Thursday that Kentucky’s most populous counties will not have to have more than one polling location for the state’s primary elections, according to the Courier-Journal.
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“While it may seem intuitive that, when it comes to polling places, more is better, that is not a call for this Court to make, unless we first find a constitutional or statutory violation,” U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III wrote in his ruling.
The decision was not going to be appealed.
State elections were postponed from May to June because of the coronavirus pandemic. Counties in the state have also adjusted with Jefferson County using the Exposition Center as its lone polling place, according to the newspaper.
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Fayette County Clerk Don Blevins Jr. told the newspaper that the ease of mail-in voting and the obstacles the pandemic brings give reason to the single polling places.


foxnews--2020-06-22--Point 27 honors police, families of fallen officers with Bible verse dog tags

A faith-based organization that honors fallen heroes is pushing back against the anti-police `` false narrative '' following George Floyd 's death and the recent calls to `` defund the police . ''
Point 27 , teaming up with Shields of Strength , has coordinated with 105 police departments that have experienced a line of duty death since the beginning of the year .
6 STORIES OF POLICE HEROISM FROM ACROSS AMERICA Point 27 's national outreach coordinator Jerry Rhodes , a retired detective from the Dallas Police Department , makes his duty to place a phone call – within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family of the fallen officer and his department to offer full support .
He then writes a letter offering condolences and sends Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9 ( `` Blessed are the peacemakers , for they will be called children of God '' ) for officers in the department , as well as Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 ( `` Greater love has no one than this : to lay down one ’ s life for one ’ s friends '' ) for each family member .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ racism , crime , violence and injustice is the Gospel of Jesus Christ , '' Army Col. David Dodd , Ret.
, said in a statement to Fox News .
Dodd started the organization after 27 years in the military and four deployments , initially honoring members of the military , veterans , and fallen soldiers and their families with gifts of Shields of Strength dog tags .
He since has expanded , after law enforcement officers asked for Thin Blue Line Dog Tags in 2015 .
`` Sadly , these peacemakers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of very small percentage of officers who have abused their power , '' Dodd said in a letter to supporters .
FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON TO ULYSSES S. GRANT : STATUES , MONUMENTS VANDALIZED EXTEND BEYOND CONFEDERATES AMID BLACK LIVES MATTER PROTESTS '' Hypocritically , the very people who accuse the police of discriminating against all people of color , are in fact discriminating against all police , '' Dodd added .
`` Let ’ s not allow a false narrative to destroy the reputation , professionalism , and lives of the men and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to stand with them , support them , pray for them , and share God ’ s Word with them . ''
Rhodes , a 47-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department , joined Point 27 after the organization sent 3,500 dog tags to them following a 2016 shooting that killed five police officers .
“ I think the tag gives an officer something to hold on to and look at when times get tough , '' Rhodes said .
`` Having and wearing the tag gives the officers a sense of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about them.
” Since 2018 , Point 27 has honored every fallen officer killed in the line of duty by offering gifts to their relatives and their agency .
The fallen include officers killed by illnesses related to 9/11 and , this year , those who died from COVID-19 .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP “ The ultimate goal is to equip every law enforcement officer in the country with a gift of the Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength , ” Dodd said .
“ Point 27 has equipped more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is about 10 percent.
” In the wake of the coronavirus , Point 27 also sent 6,000 dog tags to eight hospitals in New York City engraved with Joshua 1:9 , which reads : `` Have I not commanded you ?
Be strong and courageous .
Do not be afraid ; do not be discouraged , for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go . ''
`` That verse strengthened and encouraged me during my most difficult times in combat , training , and it comforts me each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` I know it will do the same for those nursing the sick , injured , and wounded in New York City hospitals . ''

A faith-based organization that honors fallen heroes is pushing back against the anti-police "false narrative" following George Floyd's death and the recent calls to "defund the police."
Point 27, teaming up with Shields of Strength, has coordinated with 105 police departments that have experienced a line of duty death since the beginning of the year.
6 STORIES OF POLICE HEROISM FROM ACROSS AMERICA
Point 27's national outreach coordinator Jerry Rhodes, a retired detective from the Dallas Police Department, makes his duty to place a phone call – within hours of the death – to the family of the fallen officer and his department to offer full support.
He then writes a letter offering condolences and sends Thin Blue Line Dog Tags engraved with Matthew 5:9 ("Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God") for officers in the department, as well as Folded Flag necklaces engraved with John 15:13 ("Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends") for each family member.
“I truly believe the answer to racism, crime, violence and injustice is the Gospel of Jesus Christ," Army Col. David Dodd, Ret., said in a statement to Fox News.
Dodd started the organization after 27 years in the military and four deployments, initially honoring members of the military, veterans, and fallen soldiers and their families with gifts of Shields of Strength dog tags. He since has expanded, after law enforcement officers asked for Thin Blue Line Dog Tags in 2015.
"Sadly, these peacemakers are being attacked and disparaged for the actions of very small percentage of officers who have abused their power," Dodd said in a letter to supporters.
FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON TO ULYSSES S. GRANT: STATUES, MONUMENTS VANDALIZED EXTEND BEYOND CONFEDERATES AMID BLACK LIVES MATTER PROTESTS
"Hypocritically, the very people who accuse the police of discriminating against all people of color, are in fact discriminating against all police," Dodd added. "Let’s not allow a false narrative to destroy the reputation, professionalism, and lives of the men and women in blue. Now is the time to stand with them, support them, pray for them, and share God’s Word with them."
Rhodes, a 47-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, joined Point 27 after the organization sent 3,500 dog tags to them following a 2016 shooting that killed five police officers.
“I think the tag gives an officer something to hold on to and look at when times get tough," Rhodes said. "Having and wearing the tag gives the officers a sense of peace and reminds them that someone cares about them.”
Since 2018, Point 27 has honored every fallen officer killed in the line of duty by offering gifts to their relatives and their agency. The fallen include officers killed by illnesses related to 9/11 and, this year, those who died from COVID-19.
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“The ultimate goal is to equip every law enforcement officer in the country with a gift of the Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength,” Dodd said. “Point 27 has equipped more than 111,000 officers across the country – which is about 10 percent.”
In the wake of the coronavirus, Point 27 also sent 6,000 dog tags to eight hospitals in New York City engraved with Joshua 1:9, which reads: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
"That verse strengthened and encouraged me during my most difficult times in combat, training, and it comforts me each day of my life," Dodd said. "I know it will do the same for those nursing the sick, injured, and wounded in New York City hospitals."


foxnews--2020-06-20--‘Deadliest Catch: Bloodline’ star Josh Harris on how he’ll honor late dad Captain Phil Harris on Fat

‘Deadliest Catch: Bloodline’ star Josh Harris on how he’ll honor late dad Captain Phil Harris on Father’s Day

EXCLUSIVE : Father ’ s Day is making out to be special for “ Deadliest Catch ” star , Captain Josh Harris .
The seafarer , 37 , said he ’ ll be taking the day to remember his “ old man ” – the legendary late fishing boat captain Phil Harris , who died in 2010 at age 53 – in a special way .
“ I still have his favorite car that he ever owned .
That [ Corvette ] Z06 – a red Z06 , ” Harris told Fox News on June 10 .
“ I mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this thing .
‘ DON ’ T ’ HOST ADAM SCOTT REVEALS THE ONE ASPECT OF HIS NEW GIG THAT ‘ DEEPLY ’ EMBARRASSED HIS KIDS The captain said mere hours before speaking with us , he had just gotten the 2008 Chevy Corvette Z06 out of the mechanic ’ s shop after having it looked over to ensure things were in order before his day of honor and remembrance for the elder Harris .
“ For the first part of the day , I 'll go cruising down a road that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of race amongst each other on it , ” Harris said detailing his plans .
‘ DEADLIEST CATCH : BLOODLINE ’ STAR JOSH HARRIS ON HIS FONDEST MEMORY OF LATE DAD CAPTAIN PHIL HARRIS “ And I 'll be blaring some old-school tunes – like some Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd or something he loved – and I 'll have the windows down and I 'll just be cruising .
Listening to the music loud and remembering that ride that we would do.
” Harris said he built up an original Infiniti G35 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Z06 but said he always came up short against the Chevy and its nearly one thousand horsepower .
He added that his car “ never won ” even though Harris “ had a lot of money dumped into it.
” “ Then he went and bought the Corvette – and he had five Corvettes at one time , ” Harris continued quipping “ the guy was a weirdo .
He was really into Corvettes.
” Harris fought back laughter and said he used to think the Corvette was a “ male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his stance after finally getting behind the wheel .
WILL SMITH OPENS UP ABOUT HIS LIFE ’ S ‘ ULTIMATE FAILURE ’ : IT WAS THE ‘ WORST THING ’ “ After driving that thing I 'm like , 'all right .
I got a lot of respect for this car . '
It definitely gets the job done.
” Harris , who is a father himself , said the second part of the day is reserved for “ put-put golf with my kid and just doing the normal stuff.
” CLICK HERE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been so long since I 've been out in a public situation because of COVID-19 and everything and we 're finally opening up in Seattle , ” Harris explained .
“ So I 'll go and hopefully get a nice game of put-put golf in – a friendly game .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Father’s Day is making out to be special for “Deadliest Catch” star, Captain Josh Harris.
The seafarer, 37, said he’ll be taking the day to remember his “old man” – the legendary late fishing boat captain Phil Harris, who died in 2010 at age 53 – in a special way.
“I still have his favorite car that he ever owned. That [Corvette] Z06 – a red Z06,” Harris told Fox News on June 10. “I mean, he actually wanted to be buried in this thing.
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The captain said mere hours before speaking with us, he had just gotten the 2008 Chevy Corvette Z06 out of the mechanic’s shop after having it looked over to ensure things were in order before his day of honor and remembrance for the elder Harris.
“For the first part of the day, I'll go cruising down a road that he and I used to just kind of race amongst each other on it,” Harris said detailing his plans.
‘DEADLIEST CATCH: BLOODLINE’ STAR JOSH HARRIS ON HIS FONDEST MEMORY OF LATE DAD CAPTAIN PHIL HARRIS
“And I'll be blaring some old-school tunes – like some Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd or something he loved – and I'll have the windows down and I'll just be cruising. Listening to the music loud and remembering that ride that we would do.”
Harris said he built up an original Infiniti G35 coupe in order to race his father’s Z06 but said he always came up short against the Chevy and its nearly one thousand horsepower. He added that his car “never won” even though Harris “had a lot of money dumped into it.”
“Then he went and bought the Corvette – and he had five Corvettes at one time,” Harris continued quipping “the guy was a weirdo. He was really into Corvettes.”
Harris fought back laughter and said he used to think the Corvette was a “male crisis car,” but quickly changed his stance after finally getting behind the wheel.
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“After driving that thing I'm like, 'all right. I got a lot of respect for this car.' It definitely gets the job done.”
Harris, who is a father himself, said the second part of the day is reserved for “put-put golf with my kid and just doing the normal stuff.”
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“It's been so long since I've been out in a public situation because of COVID-19 and everything and we're finally opening up in Seattle,” Harris explained. “So I'll go and hopefully get a nice game of put-put golf in – a friendly game.”


foxnews--2020-06-22--Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald didn't miss 'wear and tear' of minicamps and offseason program

Arizona Cardinals legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is entering his 17th NFL season , and due to the coronavirus pandemic , teams were forced to work over their computers rather than at team facilities .
Fitzgerald says it reminded him of one of his favorite offseasons to date .
Back in 2011 , teams didn ’ t workout during the offseason because of the lockout that came before an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the players association .
Fitzgerald said that “ was my favorite offseason that I 've ever had in 17 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' “ For a guy like me , not having the wear and tear of minicamps and OTAs , the drudgery and monotony of sitting in meetings all day , for things you pretty much know for the last 15 years , ” Fitzgerald told the team ’ s website .
“ I can get right to the things that are most important to me to get myself together , which I know .
So this has been great .
The only difference is the things we are dealing with as a society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with in our lifetimes on this football team , the COVID , and now the protests .
That ’ s different , but in terms of the preparation for ball , that ’ s been great.
” Because Fitzgerald has such an impressive resume , he would have the power to sit out during the offseason if he actually wanted to .
Fitzgerald easily could make a strong argument about why he does n't need to be around , however , he almost always is .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pro Bowler , three-time All-Pro selection , and he led the NFL in receptions in 2005 and 2016 , and receiving touchdowns in 2008 and 2009 .
Fitzgerald , arguably one of the greatest wide receivers to play in the NFL , was a part of the NFL ’ s 2010s All-Decade Team , as well as the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team .
As the Cardinals continue to move forward with second-year quarterback Kyler Murray under center , Fitzgerald will be a key piece in the team ’ s offense that features recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide receiver Christian Kirk and running back Kenyan Drake .

Arizona Cardinals legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is entering his 17th NFL season, and due to the coronavirus pandemic, teams were forced to work over their computers rather than at team facilities. Fitzgerald says it reminded him of one of his favorite offseasons to date.
Back in 2011, teams didn’t workout during the offseason because of the lockout that came before an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the players association. Fitzgerald said that “was my favorite offseason that I've ever had in 17 years and it's not even close."
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“For a guy like me, not having the wear and tear of minicamps and OTAs, the drudgery and monotony of sitting in meetings all day, for things you pretty much know for the last 15 years,” Fitzgerald told the team’s website. “I can get right to the things that are most important to me to get myself together, which I know. So this has been great. The only difference is the things we are dealing with as a society, which none of us have had to deal with in our lifetimes on this football team, the COVID, and now the protests. That’s different, but in terms of the preparation for ball, that’s been great.”
Because Fitzgerald has such an impressive resume, he would have the power to sit out during the offseason if he actually wanted to. Fitzgerald easily could make a strong argument about why he doesn't need to be around, however, he almost always is.
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Fitzgerald is an 11-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro selection, and he led the NFL in receptions in 2005 and 2016, and receiving touchdowns in 2008 and 2009. Fitzgerald, arguably one of the greatest wide receivers to play in the NFL, was a part of the NFL’s 2010s All-Decade Team, as well as the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
As the Cardinals continue to move forward with second-year quarterback Kyler Murray under center, Fitzgerald will be a key piece in the team’s offense that features recently traded for All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins, wide receiver Christian Kirk and running back Kenyan Drake.


foxnews--2020-06-22--Pulisic, Giroud score as Chelsea rallies to beat Villa 2-1

Healthy enough to make his first appearance in nearly six months , Christian Pulisic sparked Chelsea to a comeback victory .
The 21-year-old American returned from an adductor muscle injury and scored the tying goal five minutes after entering in the second half .
Olivier Giroud put Chelsea ahead two minutes later in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday that strengthened the Blues ' hold on fourth place in the Premier League .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pulisic entered in the 55th minute for his first match since Jan. 1 .
Chelsea switched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azpilicueta crossed back as Pulisic sprinted in and redirected the ball in off the crossbar from 3 meters ( yards ) .
“ I do n't think I actually hit it perfect with my left , ” Pulisic said .
“ Luckily I got enough on it just to steer it it on target.
” Pulisic had returned to his home in Hershey , Pennsylvania , during part of the pandemic-caused break between mid-March and last week .
“ He will start games for us , of course , and I think he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player for us , not just in this run-in but going forward , ” Lampard said after his 100th senior game as a manager .
“ He was hungry .
I know that and I felt for him , as I felt for the players with long-term injuries , '' Lampard said .
`` The ability he ’ s got to arrive in the box , it ’ s a big thing .
I ’ ve spoken about it with him all season.
” Pulisic has six league goals and seven overall in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borussia Dortmund .
Azpilicueta set up Giroud for the second goal .
The striker swiveled and sent a deflected shot into the net from 10 meters ( yards ) .
Giroud scored for the sixth straight league game against Villa .
Chelsea had enjoyed most of the possession in a one-sided game at an empty Villa Park , yet fell behind in the 43rd minute when Villa defender Kortney Hause scored at the second attempt , following a cross into the penalty area , for his first Premier League goal .
Villa stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point from safety , while Chelsea moved five points clear of fifth-place Manchester United and sixth-place Wolverhampton in the race for Champions League qualification .
Before soccer ’ s three-month shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak , Chelsea had won only two of its previous seven games to see the gap over United shrink to three points .
Pulisic and Giroud have not been regular starters this season in Frank Lampard ’ s first season as manager and there will be more competition for them next season following the signings of winger Hakim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than $ 100 million .
Villa hosted the first match of the restart — a 0-0 draw against Sheffield United — so has had a disappointing return as the teams looks for wins to beat relegation .
“ Unfortunately a little bit of quality and fortune favored them , '' Villa manager Dean Smith said of Chelsea .
`` The thing we have worked on during the pause is being tougher to beat and we have become that .
“ People who saw that will know how hard Chelsea had to work to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be doom and gloom even though it ’ s a big disappointment . ''

Healthy enough to make his first appearance in nearly six months, Christian Pulisic sparked Chelsea to a comeback victory.
The 21-year-old American returned from an adductor muscle injury and scored the tying goal five minutes after entering in the second half. Olivier Giroud put Chelsea ahead two minutes later in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa 2-1 on Sunday that strengthened the Blues' hold on fourth place in the Premier League.
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Pulisic entered in the 55th minute for his first match since Jan. 1. Chelsea switched flanks following a throw-in, and César Azpilicueta crossed back as Pulisic sprinted in and redirected the ball in off the crossbar from 3 meters (yards).
“I don't think I actually hit it perfect with my left,” Pulisic said. “Luckily I got enough on it just to steer it it on target.”
Pulisic had returned to his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania, during part of the pandemic-caused break between mid-March and last week.
“He will start games for us, of course, and I think he’s going to be a big player for us, not just in this run-in but going forward,” Lampard said after his 100th senior game as a manager.
“He was hungry. I know that and I felt for him, as I felt for the players with long-term injuries," Lampard said. "The ability he’s got to arrive in the box, it’s a big thing. I’ve spoken about it with him all season.”
Pulisic has six league goals and seven overall in his first season since joining Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund.
Azpilicueta set up Giroud for the second goal. The striker swiveled and sent a deflected shot into the net from 10 meters (yards). Giroud scored for the sixth straight league game against Villa.
Chelsea had enjoyed most of the possession in a one-sided game at an empty Villa Park, yet fell behind in the 43rd minute when Villa defender Kortney Hause scored at the second attempt, following a cross into the penalty area, for his first Premier League goal.
Villa stayed in next-to-last place, but only a point from safety, while Chelsea moved five points clear of fifth-place Manchester United and sixth-place Wolverhampton in the race for Champions League qualification.
Before soccer’s three-month shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak, Chelsea had won only two of its previous seven games to see the gap over United shrink to three points.
Pulisic and Giroud have not been regular starters this season in Frank Lampard’s first season as manager and there will be more competition for them next season following the signings of winger Hakim Ziyech and striker Timo Werner for more than $100 million.
Villa hosted the first match of the restart — a 0-0 draw against Sheffield United — so has had a disappointing return as the teams looks for wins to beat relegation.
“Unfortunately a little bit of quality and fortune favored them," Villa manager Dean Smith said of Chelsea. "The thing we have worked on during the pause is being tougher to beat and we have become that.
“People who saw that will know how hard Chelsea had to work to break us down. It won’t be doom and gloom even though it’s a big disappointment."


foxnews--2020-06-18--'Married at First Sight' star Jamie Otis reveals her thoughts on show's lack of same-sex couples in

'Married at First Sight' star Jamie Otis reveals her thoughts on show's lack of same-sex couples in America

`` Married at First Sight '' star Jamie Otis is sharing her thoughts on the questions surrounding why the television show 's U.S. version lacks same-sex couples in an interview with Fox News .
The hit Lifetime series is perhaps one of the most unconventional dating shows of them all , as cast members agree to get legally married upon meeting for the first time .
They are then given a number of weeks to figure out whether or not they want to pull the plug or stay together .
Back in 2014 , Otis tied the knot to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The series , which also has an Australian version , reportedly introduced its first same-sex couple in 2016 but fans have long questioned why there has n't been a more varied cast of couples in terms of sexual orientation .
'MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT ' STAR MINDY SHIBEN ON WHAT SHE LEARNED FROM DIVORCE TO ZACH JUSTICE : ' I 'VE REALIZED MY SELF-WORTH' '' I 'm not going to lie , I have definitely chatted with the production company about why do we not have older couples and why do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Otis said .
The new mother of two said she 's received similar answers to ones previously made by cast and crew members , which comes down to the applications the network receives .
`` I think it 'd be amazing to see [ more ] , '' Otis said of same-sex pairings .
`` I know that 'Married at First Sight 's American version would love to show that diversity .
It just comes down to the logistics of casting , from what I 've been told , and who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature . ''
'MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT ' COUPLE IN LOVE 1 YEAR AFTER TYING THE KNOT AS STRANGERS The Australian version just made history with its first-ever same-sex couple tying the knot after same-sex marriages were legalized in the country .
John Aiken , one of the show 's relationship experts , previously explained that casting decisions also take compatibility into account .
'We 're not happy we 've only had one successful match over five series .
We would like a higher strike rate , ' Aiken told The New Daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` love '' to see more diverse pairings whether it be more variety of race , age , or sexual orientations being represented .
`` I 'd love to see more of that in the American version .
I 'm rooting for that .
I hope that comes soon , whoever it is , '' she said .
`` Love is love and let 's support that . ''
In recent weeks , the reality star has been quite busy tending to her own love and family life .
She recently gave birth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unmedicated home birth given the coronavirus pandemic .
TIPS ON TALKING CORONAVIRUS WITH YOUR KIDS As a labor and delivery nurse , Otis admitted giving birth without doctors nearby was a bit daunting but summed it up as an `` incredible '' experience overall .
The birth was also taped for `` MAFS , '' which aired Wednesday .
`` It was quite the experience .
It was so painful and all-consuming but it was the most magical moment of my life being able to feel all of that .
When I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , it 's an amazing moment , '' she shared .
The happy mother of two added that filming the experience is practically the norm in her book , having already tied the knot in front of cameras six years ago .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Asked if there 's anything she would n't ever want to be filmed , Otis responded : `` Sex . ''
Aside from taping and juggling two little ones with Hehner , Otis has also been busy in her partnership with Align @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baby probiotic for colic relief .
Otis said she 's thankful to be able to `` spread the message to mamas who are panicking in the middle of the night . ''

"Married at First Sight" star Jamie Otis is sharing her thoughts on the questions surrounding why the television show's U.S. version lacks same-sex couples in an interview with Fox News.
The hit Lifetime series is perhaps one of the most unconventional dating shows of them all, as cast members agree to get legally married upon meeting for the first time. They are then given a number of weeks to figure out whether or not they want to pull the plug or stay together. Back in 2014, Otis tied the knot to her now-husband of six years, Doug Hehner.
The series, which also has an Australian version, reportedly introduced its first same-sex couple in 2016 but fans have long questioned why there hasn't been a more varied cast of couples in terms of sexual orientation.
'MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT' STAR MINDY SHIBEN ON WHAT SHE LEARNED FROM DIVORCE TO ZACH JUSTICE: 'I'VE REALIZED MY SELF-WORTH'
"I'm not going to lie, I have definitely chatted with the production company about why do we not have older couples and why don't we have same-sex or more interracial couples," Otis said.
The new mother of two said she's received similar answers to ones previously made by cast and crew members, which comes down to the applications the network receives.
"I think it'd be amazing to see [more]," Otis said of same-sex pairings. "I know that 'Married at First Sight's American version would love to show that diversity. It just comes down to the logistics of casting, from what I've been told, and who's actually applying and things of that nature."
'MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT' COUPLE IN LOVE 1 YEAR AFTER TYING THE KNOT AS STRANGERS
The Australian version just made history with its first-ever same-sex couple tying the knot after same-sex marriages were legalized in the country.
John Aiken, one of the show's relationship experts, previously explained that casting decisions also take compatibility into account.
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'We're not happy we've only had one successful match over five series. We would like a higher strike rate,' Aiken told The New Daily.
Regardless, Otis said she would "love" to see more diverse pairings whether it be more variety of race, age, or sexual orientations being represented.
"I'd love to see more of that in the American version. I'm rooting for that. I hope that comes soon, whoever it is," she said. "Love is love and let's support that."
In recent weeks, the reality star has been quite busy tending to her own love and family life. She recently gave birth to her son, Hendrix, via an unmedicated home birth given the coronavirus pandemic.
TIPS ON TALKING CORONAVIRUS WITH YOUR KIDS
As a labor and delivery nurse, Otis admitted giving birth without doctors nearby was a bit daunting but summed it up as an "incredible" experience overall. The birth was also taped for "MAFS," which aired Wednesday.
"It was quite the experience. It was so painful and all-consuming but it was the most magical moment of my life being able to feel all of that. When I got to hold him and look at him, it's an amazing moment," she shared.
The happy mother of two added that filming the experience is practically the norm in her book, having already tied the knot in front of cameras six years ago.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Asked if there's anything she wouldn't ever want to be filmed, Otis responded: "Sex."
Aside from taping and juggling two little ones with Hehner, Otis has also been busy in her partnership with Align, a probiotic brand that just launched a baby probiotic for colic relief. Otis said she's thankful to be able to "spread the message to mamas who are panicking in the middle of the night."


foxnews--2020-06-22--Coronavirus weakening, may disappear on its own, Italian doctor says

An Italian infectious disease doctor believes the coronavirus has become less dangerous — and could disappear on its own without a vaccine .
Dr. Matteo Bassetti , the head of the infectious diseases clinic at the San Martino hospital , said the virus appears to have become less potent , possibly due to genetic mutations , the Sunday Telegraph reported .
“ The clinical impression I have is that the virus is changing in severity , ” Bassetti told the outlet .
CORONAVIRUS SPIKES A CONCERN , BUT NO REASON 'TO GO INTO LOCKDOWN , ' INGLESBY SAYS “ In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely different .
People were coming to the emergency department with a very difficult to manage illness and they needed oxygen and ventilation , some developed pneumonia.
” But he said in the past month , “ the picture has completely changed in terms of patterns.
” “ It was like an aggressive tiger in March and April but now it ’ s like a wild cat , ” Bassetti said .
“ Even elderly patients , aged 80 or 90 , are now sitting up n bed and they are breathing without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died in two or three days before.
” He said one of the reasons for the virus becoming weaker could be that it has mutated in response to social distancing measures .
“ I think the virus has mutated because our immune system reacts to the virus and we have a lower viral load now due to the lockdown , mask-wearing , social distancing , ” he said .
“ We still have to demonstrate why it ’ s different now.
” FOUR STATES REPORT RECORD HIGHS IN CORONAVIRUS CASES ; FLORIDA AND @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the virus will be eradicated before researchers find a vaccine , he said .
“ We have fewer and fewer people infected and it could end up with the virus dying out , ” Bassetti said .
But another expert was less optimistic about the prospect of the virus disappearing soon , saying it could take years , the outlet reported .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP “ I don ’ t expect it to die out that quickly , ” said Dr. Bharat Pankhania , a professor at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School , according to the report .
“ It will if it has no one to infect .
If we have a successful vaccine then we ’ ll be able to do what we did with smallpox .
But because it ’ s so infectious and widespread , it won ’ t go away for a very long time.
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An Italian infectious disease doctor believes the coronavirus has become less dangerous — and could disappear on its own without a vaccine.
Dr. Matteo Bassetti, the head of the infectious diseases clinic at the San Martino hospital, said the virus appears to have become less potent, possibly due to genetic mutations, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
“The clinical impression I have is that the virus is changing in severity,” Bassetti told the outlet.
CORONAVIRUS SPIKES A CONCERN, BUT NO REASON 'TO GO INTO LOCKDOWN,' INGLESBY SAYS
“In March and early April the patterns were completely different. People were coming to the emergency department with a very difficult to manage illness and they needed oxygen and ventilation, some developed pneumonia.”
But he said in the past month, “the picture has completely changed in terms of patterns.”
“It was like an aggressive tiger in March and April but now it’s like a wild cat,” Bassetti said. “Even elderly patients, aged 80 or 90, are now sitting up n bed and they are breathing without help. The same patients would have died in two or three days before.”
He said one of the reasons for the virus becoming weaker could be that it has mutated in response to social distancing measures.
“I think the virus has mutated because our immune system reacts to the virus and we have a lower viral load now due to the lockdown, mask-wearing, social distancing,” he said. “We still have to demonstrate why it’s different now.”
FOUR STATES REPORT RECORD HIGHS IN CORONAVIRUS CASES; FLORIDA AND ARIZONA HIT HARD
It’s possible that the virus will be eradicated before researchers find a vaccine, he said.
“We have fewer and fewer people infected and it could end up with the virus dying out,” Bassetti said.
But another expert was less optimistic about the prospect of the virus disappearing soon, saying it could take years, the outlet reported.
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“I don’t expect it to die out that quickly,” said Dr. Bharat Pankhania, a professor at the UK’s University of Exeter Medical School, according to the report.
“It will if it has no one to infect. If we have a successful vaccine then we’ll be able to do what we did with smallpox. But because it’s so infectious and widespread, it won’t go away for a very long time.”
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foxnews--2020-06-22--White House adviser Kevin Hassett stepping down

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett will depart his unpaid position this summer after two separate stints working for President @ @ @ @ @ confirmed to Fox News on Monday .
TRUMP DEFENDS CORONAVIRUS TESTING COMMENT , SAYS MORE @ @ @ @ @ WE HAVE MORE CASES' Hassett 's role was temporary from the beginning , and he @ @ @ @ @ at the Hoover Institution and the Lindsey Group , Axios first reported .
Hassett had @ @ @ @ @ of Economic Advisers chair before leaving for the private sector in 2019 , then returning @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic in March .
`` The recovery has begun , '' Hassett told @ @ @ @ @ last week .
`` I think that , you know , pretty much we 're @ @ @ @ @ the summer and then a real boom in the second half of the year .
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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett will depart his unpaid position this summer after two separate stints working for President Trump, the White House confirmed to Fox News on Monday.
TRUMP DEFENDS CORONAVIRUS TESTING COMMENT, SAYS MORE TESTS 'MAKE US LOOK LIKE WE HAVE MORE CASES'
Hassett's role was temporary from the beginning, and he'll return to his posts at the Hoover Institution and the Lindsey Group, Axios first reported.
Hassett had served as Trump's Council of Economic Advisers chair before leaving for the private sector in 2019, then returning to the administration because of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
"The recovery has begun," Hassett told Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo last week. "I think that, you know, pretty much we're looking for an acceleration over the summer and then a real boom in the second half of the year."
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Fox News' Erin McEwan contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-06-22--These 9 hand sanitizers may be toxic, FDA warns

Heads up , consumers : If you ’ re using hand sanitizer to help protect against the novel coronavirus , a federal agency recently warned that at least nine such products should be avoided because they may contain a toxic chemical .
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) over the weekend announced that at least nine hand sanitizers made by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico may be toxic “ due to the potential presence of methanol ( wood alcohol ) , a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
” HERE ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SANITIZER , ACCORDING TO THE CDC “ Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects , ” the FDA continued .
“ Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment , which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning.
” The affected products are as follows : The federal agency tested samples of Lavar Gel and CleanCare No Germ , finding that Lavar Gel contains 81 percent methanol and no ethyl alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent methanol .
The FDA contacted the company , recommending it remove these hand sanitizers from the market .
However , Eskbiochem “ has not taken action to remove these potentially dangerous products from the market , ” to date , and the FDA was ultimately prompted to issue the warning , officials said .
Signs of methanol poisoning include nausea , vomiting , headache , blurred vision , and can result in permanent blindness , seizures , coma , permanent damage to the nervous system or death .
CORONAVIRUS FACE MASKS SHOULD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IN UPDATED GUIDANCE “ Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk , young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol ( ethanol ) substitute , are most at risk for methanol poisoning , ” the FDA said .
Consumers who have one of the affected hand sanitizers should not only stop using them but also “ dispose of them immediately in appropriate hazardous waste containers , '' the FDA advised .
`` Do not flush or pour these @ @ @ @ @ @

Heads up, consumers: If you’re using hand sanitizer to help protect against the novel coronavirus, a federal agency recently warned that at least nine such products should be avoided because they may contain a toxic chemical.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the weekend announced that at least nine hand sanitizers made by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico may be toxic “due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol), a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.”
HERE’S THE CORRECT WAY TO USE HAND SANITIZER, ACCORDING TO THE CDC
“Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” the FDA continued. “Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning.”
The affected products are as follows:
All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)
Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)
Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)
The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)
CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)
Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-001-01)
The federal agency tested samples of Lavar Gel and CleanCare No Germ, finding that Lavar Gel contains 81 percent methanol and no ethyl alcohol, while CleanCare No Germ contains 28 percent methanol.
The FDA contacted the company, recommending it remove these hand sanitizers from the market. However, Eskbiochem “has not taken action to remove these potentially dangerous products from the market,” to date, and the FDA was ultimately prompted to issue the warning, officials said.
Signs of methanol poisoning include nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, and can result in permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death.
CORONAVIRUS FACE MASKS SHOULD BE WORN IN PUBLIC, WHO SAYS IN UPDATED GUIDANCE
“Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning,” the FDA said.
Consumers who have one of the affected hand sanitizers should not only stop using them but also “dispose of them immediately in appropriate hazardous waste containers," the FDA advised. "Do not flush or pour these products down the drain."


foxnews--2020-06-21--Michael Goodwin: Cuomo's nursing home blunders – this is his heartless response

There is an old saying that if you don ’ t blow your own horn , there won ’ t be any music .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo obviously is a believer , having ended his streak of 111 daily coronavirus briefings with another blast of praise for himself .
From March 2 until Friday , he held forth in marathon appearances that boosted his political ratings .
Early on he hit an incredible 87 percent approval in the state and an April poll found that 56 percent of national Democrats wanted to dump Joe Biden and make Cuomo the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skillfully the governor performed in front of the camera .
He appeared to have command of the facts and used big graphics to demonstrate the flow of cases , hospitalizations and deaths .
He repeated the federal mantra of “ flatten the curve ” to justify his historic shutdown of New York .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTER As time wore on , Cuomo got personal and used his mother , three daughters , CNN-anchor brother , late father and others as props .
The off-topic detours , which included his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indulgent , but still endeared him to viewers dubbed “ Cuomosexuals.
” But there ’ s another old saying that also applies here — appearances can be deceiving .
In this case , they certainly were because the off-camera reality is that Cuomo ’ s management of the pandemic response was disastrous beyond measure .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Thousands of New York ’ s elderly died likely because of his blunders — yet he heartlessly refuses to acknowledge a single mistake to grieving families .
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There is an old saying that if you don’t blow your own horn, there won’t be any music. Gov. Andrew Cuomo obviously is a believer, having ended his streak of 111 daily coronavirus briefings with another blast of praise for himself.
ANDREW McCARTHY: TRUMP'S SUPREME COURT LIST – WILL 2016 BATTLE PLAN WORK THIS YEAR?
From March 2 until Friday, he held forth in marathon appearances that boosted his political ratings. Early on he hit an incredible 87 percent approval in the state and an April poll found that 56 percent of national Democrats wanted to dump Joe Biden and make Cuomo the presidential nominee.
That support reflected how skillfully the governor performed in front of the camera. He appeared to have command of the facts and used big graphics to demonstrate the flow of cases, hospitalizations and deaths. He repeated the federal mantra of “flatten the curve” to justify his historic shutdown of New York.
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As time wore on, Cuomo got personal and used his mother, three daughters, CNN-anchor brother, late father and others as props. The off-topic detours, which included his method for cooking meatballs, grew weirdly indulgent, but still endeared him to viewers dubbed “Cuomosexuals.”
But there’s another old saying that also applies here — appearances can be deceiving. In this case, they certainly were because the off-camera reality is that Cuomo’s management of the pandemic response was disastrous beyond measure.
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Thousands of New York’s elderly died likely because of his blunders — yet he heartlessly refuses to acknowledge a single mistake to grieving families.
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foxnews--2020-06-22--Warriors' Steve Kerr criticizes Trump's ramp story during rally: 'We deserve better'

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr criticized President Trump on Sunday for divulging his thoughts about going down a steep ramp following his speech at West Point earlier this year .
Kerr quote-tweeted a video from The Lincoln Project – a political action committee formed by a group of Republicans who don ’ t want to see Trump get reelected in 2020 .
Trump made his point about walking down the ramp during his campaign speech in Tulsa , Okla. , on Saturday .
LAKERS OWNER JEANIE BUSS SHARES VILE LETTER SHE RECEIVED FROM RACIST FAN : 'WHY DON ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were so many directions he could have gone- Covid-19 , unemployment , the murder of George Floyd , systemic racism , global warming , etc .
Instead he chose the ‘ whiny victim ’ route .
THIS is our president ?
?
?
?
?
We deserve better .
Register to vote , ” Kerr tweeted .
MAVERICKS ' MARK CUBAN ON PLAYERS KNEELING DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM : 'HOPEFULLY I 'D JOIN THEM' The current Warriors coach , whose team was not a part of the 22-team restart plan for the NBA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , later this summer , has been one of Trump ’ s biggest detractors since 2016 .
Kerr , along with San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich , have been the loudest voices against the president in the NBA coaching ranks .
Earlier this month , Kerr mocked Trump for holding a Bible in front of a church as photographers and the press took photos of him .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM “ I feel so much better seeing him hold the Bible .
Now I know he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a strict set of personal ethics .
This changes everything , ” he tweeted at the time .

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr criticized President Trump on Sunday for divulging his thoughts about going down a steep ramp following his speech at West Point earlier this year.
Kerr quote-tweeted a video from The Lincoln Project – a political action committee formed by a group of Republicans who don’t want to see Trump get reelected in 2020. Trump made his point about walking down the ramp during his campaign speech in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday.
LAKERS OWNER JEANIE BUSS SHARES VILE LETTER SHE RECEIVED FROM RACIST FAN: 'WHY DON’T YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR'
“There were so many directions he could have gone- Covid-19, unemployment, the murder of George Floyd, systemic racism, global warming, etc. Instead he chose the ‘whiny victim’ route. THIS is our president????? We deserve better. Register to vote,” Kerr tweeted.
MAVERICKS' MARK CUBAN ON PLAYERS KNEELING DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM: 'HOPEFULLY I'D JOIN THEM'
The current Warriors coach, whose team was not a part of the 22-team restart plan for the NBA’s return in Orlando, Fla., later this summer, has been one of Trump’s biggest detractors since 2016.
Kerr, along with San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, have been the loudest voices against the president in the NBA coaching ranks.
Earlier this month, Kerr mocked Trump for holding a Bible in front of a church as photographers and the press took photos of him.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
“I feel so much better seeing him hold the Bible. Now I know he is a moral man driven by family values and a strict set of personal ethics. This changes everything,” he tweeted at the time.


foxnews--2020-06-22--Steve Hilton: Why a second Trump term is so important

Here 's why a second Trump term is so important .
2016 was a populist revolution and ever since the establishment have been desperate to get their power back .
BOLTON , IN INTERVIEW , SAYS DEMOCRATS 'ALMOST AS BAD AND SOMEWHAT EQUIVALENT TO TRUMP' Russia , Mueller , impeachment -- the bureaucracy , the establishment media , the Democrats , never-Trump Republicans , John Bolton with his book -- they are desperate to show that Trump was a one-off , short-term event , a historical aberration .
Joe Biden , presumptive Democratic presidential nominee : `` We can turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historical aberration . ''
CLICK HERE TO GET THE OPINION NEWSLETTER Amazing he could string two words together consistently .
We have to show that Trump 's election was not a short-term aberration , but the start of a long-term change to right the wrongs of the establishment 's 50 years of failure .
Their ideology of open borders , globalism and endless war devastated working people and the American dream .
We ca n't go back to the Democrats or the establishment GOP .
We must show that this is a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tax and regulation , and pro-worker on trade and immigration , pro-America on defense and pro-family on paid leave and tax credits .
Conservative judges and criminal justice reform -- law and order and justice .
The need for this conservative populism was obvious before coronavirus , the shutdown and George Floyd .
But now , the stakes in this election are even higher .
The shutdown has destroyed the economy .
The only way to rebuild it is with an aggressive , pro-growth agenda .
The Democrats , they are off on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We 'd see sclerosis and slump that would make the 1970s look like the Reagan boom .
The Black Lives Matter protests have highlighted the evil of racial inequality .
The only way to reverse historical injustice is with a pro-opportunity agenda on education , housing , jobs , family , community and more .
A Democrat win in 2020 would be a tragic setback for African-Americans .
On top of that , we now know what kind of a leader Joe Biden would be .
He would n't be a leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ -- a weak , corrupt , mentally malfunctioning cipher , being pulled further to the left every week .
Look at some of the people running his policy groups : AOC on climate change , Pramila Jayapal on health care , Marcia Fudge on education .
The loony left will be the puppet masters of a Biden presidency .
Here 's the establishment scheme for November : Keep the House , take the Senate , take the White House and then use unconstrained power not just to defeat Trump , but to crush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legislative filibuster so they only need a simple majority in the Senate .
They 'll use that to give statehood to D.C. and Puerto Rico for a permanent Senate majority .
They 'll gerrymander districts in 2021 to shut Republicans out of power in Washington and state capitals .
And they will pack the Supreme Court to gain permanent control of the judicial branch , destroying the Constitution and giving unlimited power to the administrative state .
You think this kind of establishment fascism could n't happen here ?
President Trump has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen here unless he wins .
To do that , the Trump campaign needs a new message and a clear plan for the second term .
In 2016 , Donald Trump promised change for the victims of establishment failure .
He did that with historically low unemployment and high earnings growth for the lowest-paid workers and especially for African-Americans , for whom he also delivered criminal justice reform , opportunity zones and record investment in HBCUs .
President Trump can meet this moment and win over the voters he needs in 2020 with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who 've been left behind -- equal opportunity for Americans of every race .
Make America great again for all .
To support that message , the president needs clear , simple policy ideas on the four big issues that will swing votes in November .
On jobs , the economy and immigration , American workers first .
On China , time to bring manufacturing home and decouple our economies .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Adapted from Steve Hilton 's monologue from `` The Next Revolution '' on June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE FROM STEVE HILTON

Here's why a second Trump term is so important. 2016 was a populist revolution and ever since the establishment have been desperate to get their power back.
BOLTON, IN INTERVIEW, SAYS DEMOCRATS 'ALMOST AS BAD AND SOMEWHAT EQUIVALENT TO TRUMP'
Russia, Mueller, impeachment -- the bureaucracy, the establishment media, the Democrats, never-Trump Republicans, John Bolton with his book -- they are desperate to show that Trump was a one-off, short-term event, a historical aberration.
Joe Biden, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee: "We can turn four years of Donald Trump into a historical aberration."
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Amazing he could string two words together consistently.
We have to show that Trump's election was not a short-term aberration, but the start of a long-term change to right the wrongs of the establishment's 50 years of failure. Their ideology of open borders, globalism and endless war devastated working people and the American dream.
We can't go back to the Democrats or the establishment GOP. We must show that this is a new, enduring conservative populism -- pro-business on tax and regulation, and pro-worker on trade and immigration, pro-America on defense and pro-family on paid leave and tax credits. Conservative judges and criminal justice reform -- law and order and justice.
We can't go back to the Democrats or the establishment GOP. We must show that this is a new, enduring conservative populism
The need for this conservative populism was obvious before coronavirus, the shutdown and George Floyd. But now, the stakes in this election are even higher.
The shutdown has destroyed the economy. The only way to rebuild it is with an aggressive, pro-growth agenda. The Democrats, they are off on Planet Pelosi with a mad pro-government agenda. We'd see sclerosis and slump that would make the 1970s look like the Reagan boom.
The Black Lives Matter protests have highlighted the evil of racial inequality. The only way to reverse historical injustice is with a pro-opportunity agenda on education, housing, jobs, family, community and more. A Democrat win in 2020 would be a tragic setback for African-Americans.
On top of that, we now know what kind of a leader Joe Biden would be. He wouldn't be a leader at all. He is a follower -- a weak, corrupt, mentally malfunctioning cipher, being pulled further to the left every week.
Look at some of the people running his policy groups: AOC on climate change, Pramila Jayapal on health care, Marcia Fudge on education. The loony left will be the puppet masters of a Biden presidency.
Here's the establishment scheme for November: Keep the House, take the Senate, take the White House and then use unconstrained power not just to defeat Trump, but to crush the populist revolution.
They will abolish the legislative filibuster so they only need a simple majority in the Senate. They'll use that to give statehood to D.C. and Puerto Rico for a permanent Senate majority. They'll gerrymander districts in 2021 to shut Republicans out of power in Washington and state capitals. And they will pack the Supreme Court to gain permanent control of the judicial branch, destroying the Constitution and giving unlimited power to the administrative state.
You think this kind of establishment fascism couldn't happen here? President Trump has driven them all crazy. It will happen here unless he wins. To do that, the Trump campaign needs a new message and a clear plan for the second term.
In 2016, Donald Trump promised change for the victims of establishment failure. He did that with historically low unemployment and high earnings growth for the lowest-paid workers and especially for African-Americans, for whom he also delivered criminal justice reform, opportunity zones and record investment in HBCUs.
President Trump can meet this moment and win over the voters he needs in 2020 with a new message of change for people who've been left behind -- equal opportunity for Americans of every race. Make America great again for all.
To support that message, the president needs clear, simple policy ideas on the four big issues that will swing votes in November.
On jobs, the economy and immigration, American workers first.
On China, time to bring manufacturing home and decouple our economies.
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On equalizing opportunity, school choice for black kids.
On health care, cut costs by publishing prices.
Adapted from Steve Hilton's monologue from "The Next Revolution" on June 21, 2020.
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foxnews--2020-06-22--NASCAR gives Bubba Wallace show of support ahead of Geico 500 at Talladega

The NASCAR field gave a show of support for Bubba Wallace ahead of the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on @ @ @ @ @ found in his team ’ s garage on Sunday .
Wallace drove his No .
@ @ @ @ @ end of pit row , where he was embraced by his team owner , Richard @ @ @ @ @ winningest driver in NASCAR history .
Petty , 82 , had not originally planned to @ @ @ @ @ concerns about the coronavirus .
The rest of the drivers and crew stood behind them @ @ @ @ @ of the national anthem .
The race was postponed from Sunday due to weather .
@ @ @ @ @ Petty Motorsports team discovered the noose in the team 's garage stall on Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ , which has opened an investigation into the incident that is ongoing .
NASCAR president @ @ @ @ @ found to be involved in the act will be banned from the sport for life @ @ @ @ @ THE FOX NEWS APP

The NASCAR field gave a show of support for Bubba Wallace ahead of the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday after a noose was found in his team’s garage on Sunday.
Wallace drove his No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro to the end of pit row, where he was embraced by his team owner, Richard Petty, who is the winningest driver in NASCAR history. Petty, 82, had not originally planned to attend the race due to concerns about the coronavirus.
The rest of the drivers and crew stood behind them during the invocation and playing of the national anthem. The race was postponed from Sunday due to weather.
A member of the Richard Petty Motorsports team discovered the noose in the team's garage stall on Sunday, and NASCAR informed the FBI, which has opened an investigation into the incident that is ongoing.
NASCAR president Steve Phelps said whoever is found to be involved in the act will be banned from the sport for life.
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foxnews--2020-06-19--Jimmy Kimmel taking the summer off from hosting his late-night show, notes there's 'nothing wrong'

Jimmy Kimmel announced that he ’ s taking the summer off from hosting his late-night show on ABC .
The 52-year-old comedian shared the news on Thursday ’ s episode , where he made the surprising announcement that the episode would be his last show for the remainder of the 2020 summer so that he can take some time off to spend with his family .
“ Tonight is my last new show for the summer .
I ’ m taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family , ” he explained .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 years .
I ’ ve done 3,130 shows.
” He made sure to note that there ’ s nothing wrong in his life that led to the decision .
He simply says he needs a break after playing host for so long .
“ There ’ s nothing wrong me , my family is healthy , I ’ m healthy , ” he said .
“ I just need a couple of months off .
So , while I ’ m gone , a cavalcade of very kind and capable people will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think you ’ re going to be very happy with them .
They will be guest hosting the show.
“ The announcement came with a funny guest cameo from an `` enemy '' of the show , actor Matt Damon , who implied that he 'd been waiting with Kimmel 's wife in the backroom for the host to have him on the show for months .
As The New York Post notes , Kimmel briefly took time off from the show in 2017 when his son was born with a congenital disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his heart .
In that time , celebrities like Shaquille O ’ Neal , Dave Grohl , Channing Tatum , Jennifer Lawrence , Chris Pratt , Tracee Ellis Ross , Neil Patrick Harris and Melissa McCarthy filled in for him .
He turned the show over to a guest host again in March when he asked former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to sit behind his desk .
Prior to that , he turned the reins over to “ Captain Marvel ” actress Brie Larson in December .
JIMMY KIMMEL SAYS THERE IS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AMID VIOLENT PROTESTS The news comes days after Kimmel announced that he ’ s been tapped to host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards .
`` We know Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a uniquely entertaining , funny and moving Primetime Emmys show , '' said Karey Burke , president of ABC Entertainment .
`` He 's a true master of ceremonies who reveres this industry and its people ; and just as Jimmy has done with his own show over the past few months , he will tackle this momentous event with heart and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and optimism to our television colleagues and viewers at home . ''
The late-night talk show host confirmed the news on his own Twitter account , stressing that he 's still a bit wary about how the award show will be handled this year given the coronavirus pandemic .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP '' I do n't ' know where or how or even why we are doing this , but we are and I am hosting it !
The 72nd # Emmy Awards - Sunday , September 20th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wrote .

Jimmy Kimmel announced that he’s taking the summer off from hosting his late-night show on ABC.
The 52-year-old comedian shared the news on Thursday’s episode, where he made the surprising announcement that the episode would be his last show for the remainder of the 2020 summer so that he can take some time off to spend with his family.
“Tonight is my last new show for the summer. I’m taking the summer off to spend even more time with my family,” he explained. “I’ve been doing this job for almost 18 years. I’ve done 3,130 shows.”
JIMMY KIMMEL RESPONDS TO WH PRESS SECRETARY'S 'SCOLDING' OVER HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
He made sure to note that there’s nothing wrong in his life that led to the decision. He simply says he needs a break after playing host for so long.
“There’s nothing wrong me, my family is healthy, I’m healthy,” he said. “I just need a couple of months off. So, while I’m gone, a cavalcade of very kind and capable people will be filling in for me. I think you’re going to be very happy with them. They will be guest hosting the show.“
The announcement came with a funny guest cameo from an "enemy" of the show, actor Matt Damon, who implied that he'd been waiting with Kimmel's wife in the backroom for the host to have him on the show for months.
As The New York Post notes, Kimmel briefly took time off from the show in 2017 when his son was born with a congenital disease and had to undergo multiple surgeries on his heart. In that time, celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal, Dave Grohl, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Tracee Ellis Ross, Neil Patrick Harris and Melissa McCarthy filled in for him.
He turned the show over to a guest host again in March when he asked former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg to sit behind his desk. Prior to that, he turned the reins over to “Captain Marvel” actress Brie Larson in December.
JIMMY KIMMEL SAYS THERE IS A 'BLATANT DOUBLE STANDARD' IN AMERICA AMID VIOLENT PROTESTS
The news comes days after Kimmel announced that he’s been tapped to host the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
"We know Jimmy Kimmel will deliver a uniquely entertaining, funny and moving Primetime Emmys show," said Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment. "He's a true master of ceremonies who reveres this industry and its people; and just as Jimmy has done with his own show over the past few months, he will tackle this momentous event with heart and humor, and bring some much-needed joy and optimism to our television colleagues and viewers at home."
The late-night talk show host confirmed the news on his own Twitter account, stressing that he's still a bit wary about how the award show will be handled this year given the coronavirus pandemic.
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"I don't' know where or how or even why we are doing this, but we are and I am hosting it! The 72nd #Emmy Awards - Sunday, September 20th on @ABCNetwork @TelevisionAcad," he wrote.


foxnews--2020-06-22--Deadly weekend in Seattle, Chicago, Minneapolis as New York City reports uptick in shootings

Major cities in the U.S. reported bloody weekends amid increased calls to defund and disband police departments in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death in police custody .
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO 'DEFUND ' POLICE ?
Chicago recorded at least 11 killed and 67 wounded during an outbreak of violence , according to Fox 32 .
The deaths included a 3-year-old and a 13-year-old girl .
The teenage girl was home Saturday night when she was struck in the neck from the shot fired from outside .
She was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital .
CBS Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and teens , four of them died .
The 3-year old was with his stepfather at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday when he was struck in the back .
Witnesses told the station that the gunfire came from a blue Honda .
“ Tears are a natural reaction to these tragic stories of violence .
But we need to do more than just cry , ” Chicago Police Supt .
David Brown said .
“ Let ’ s keep violent offenders in jail longer , and let ’ s revamp the home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working.
” Investigators in Seattle are looking into a deadly shooting at CHOP , the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone , that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old male .
Councilmember Kshama Sawant , who represents the neighborhood , reportedly said in a statement that “ there are indications ” that the shooting could be a “ right-wing ” attack .
KING5 said it reached out to her for more details on the claim , but did not immediately get a response .
No motive has been confirmed by the police .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday night in the protest zone .
Minneapolis , the city at the center of the national outrage over Floyd ’ s death , recorded one death and 11 injured in the uptown section of the city early Sunday morning .
Fox 9 reported that it is believed suspects opened fire as patrons waited to go inside a restaurant .
`` They had to have started over here on the sidewalk and made their way out to the middle of the street here shooting back and forth , '' Fred Hwang , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's why there 's broken glass here and over here and also right next to our building , there 's a broken window . ''
The shooting drew the attention of Rep. Ilhan Omar , D-Minn. , who tweeted , “ It breaks my heart to see another senseless act of violence in Minneapolis .
Our city has been through so much , and we must promote peace by putting an end to gun violence.
” The New York Post reported Monday that there was one shooting in the city per hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who told the paper that defendants arrested for gun possession have been allowed to skip jail during the coronavirus pandemic .
The paper reported that 24 people were shot citywide on Saturday alone .
The bloody weekend comes as cities across the country consider the future of policing .
The Floyd case and the recent killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta has strained the relationship between city leaders and police unions .
Protesters say cities are spending too much money on these departments and not enough on inner-city programs .
Police unions have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targeted in the press .
The liberal wing of the Democrat Party has called for cities to either dramatically defund or break up police departments outright .
Omar has said that the Minneapolis Police Department is “ rotten to the root ” and should be dismantled .
She called the department a cancer that needs to be amputated so it does not spread .
Key Democrats , including presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden , are distancing themselves from the “ defund ” push .
“ I don ’ t support defunding the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police based on whether or not they meet certain basic standards of decency , honorableness and , in fact , are able to demonstrate they can protect the community , everybody in the community , ” Biden told “ CBS Evening News . ''
Bill de Blasio , the New York City mayor , earlier this month vowed to cut the department ’ s funding .
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Spectrum News 1 that some of the NYPD 's $ 6 billion in annual funding should be redirected to address systemic racism .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the city police “ costs us books in the hands of our children and costs us very badly needed ” investment in public housing .
Supporters say defunding the police isn ’ t about eliminating police departments or stripping agencies of all of their money .
They say it is time for the country to address systemic problems in policing in America and spend more on what communities across the U.S. need , like housing and education .
De Blasio did not identify exactly how much he plans to cut , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was disbanding its anti-crime team .
Commissioner Dermot Shea said roughly 600 plainclothes officers from the anti-crime unit will be reassigned to other teams .
The disbanding follows the suspension of an NYPD officer for discharging mace on a protester during a demonstration in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death .
Two other officers have been suspended , a third was place on modified duty , and a precinct commander has been transferred .
President Trump has used calls to defund police to position himself as the law-and-order candidate .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ Defund .
Think of it .
When I saw it , I said , ‘ What are you talking about ?
’ ‘ We don ’ t want to have any police , ’ they say .
You don ’ t want police ?
” The Associated Press contributed to this report

Major cities in the U.S. reported bloody weekends amid increased calls to defund and disband police departments in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO 'DEFUND' POLICE?
Chicago recorded at least 11 killed and 67 wounded during an outbreak of violence, according to Fox 32. The deaths included a 3-year-old and a 13-year-old girl. The teenage girl was home Saturday night when she was struck in the neck from the shot fired from outside. She was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.
CBS Chicago reported that eight of those shot were children and teens, four of them died. The 3-year old was with his stepfather at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday when he was struck in the back. Witnesses told the station that the gunfire came from a blue Honda.
“Tears are a natural reaction to these tragic stories of violence. But we need to do more than just cry,” Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said. “Let’s keep violent offenders in jail longer, and let’s revamp the home monitoring system. It’s not working.”
Investigators in Seattle are looking into a deadly shooting at CHOP, the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone, that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old male.
Councilmember Kshama Sawant, who represents the neighborhood, reportedly said in a statement that “there are indications” that the shooting could be a “right-wing” attack. KING5 said it reached out to her for more details on the claim, but did not immediately get a response. No motive has been confirmed by the police.
Police are investigating a second shooting late Sunday night in the protest zone.
Minneapolis, the city at the center of the national outrage over Floyd’s death, recorded one death and 11 injured in the uptown section of the city early Sunday morning. Fox 9 reported that it is believed suspects opened fire as patrons waited to go inside a restaurant.
"They had to have started over here on the sidewalk and made their way out to the middle of the street here shooting back and forth," Fred Hwang, a witness, told the station. "That's why there's broken glass here and over here and also right next to our building, there's a broken window."
The shooting drew the attention of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who tweeted, “It breaks my heart to see another senseless act of violence in Minneapolis. Our city has been through so much, and we must promote peace by putting an end to gun violence.”
The New York Post reported Monday that there was one shooting in the city per hour on Saturday and cited a police chief who told the paper that defendants arrested for gun possession have been allowed to skip jail during the coronavirus pandemic. The paper reported that 24 people were shot citywide on Saturday alone.
The bloody weekend comes as cities across the country consider the future of policing. The Floyd case and the recent killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta has strained the relationship between city leaders and police unions. Protesters say cities are spending too much money on these departments and not enough on inner-city programs. Police unions have said they felt abandoned by politicians and targeted in the press.
The liberal wing of the Democrat Party has called for cities to either dramatically defund or break up police departments outright.
Omar has said that the Minneapolis Police Department is “rotten to the root” and should be dismantled. She called the department a cancer that needs to be amputated so it does not spread.
Key Democrats, including presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden, are distancing themselves from the “defund” push.
“I don’t support defunding the police. I support conditioning federal aid to police based on whether or not they meet certain basic standards of decency, honorableness and, in fact, are able to demonstrate they can protect the community, everybody in the community,” Biden told “CBS Evening News."
Bill de Blasio, the New York City mayor, earlier this month vowed to cut the department’s funding. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Spectrum News 1 that some of the NYPD's $6 billion in annual funding should be redirected to address systemic racism. She said the $6 billion budget for the city police “costs us books in the hands of our children and costs us very badly needed” investment in public housing.
Supporters say defunding the police isn’t about eliminating police departments or stripping agencies of all of their money. They say it is time for the country to address systemic problems in policing in America and spend more on what communities across the U.S. need, like housing and education.
De Blasio did not identify exactly how much he plans to cut, but the NYPD announced last week that it was disbanding its anti-crime team. Commissioner Dermot Shea said roughly 600 plainclothes officers from the anti-crime unit will be reassigned to other teams.
The disbanding follows the suspension of an NYPD officer for discharging mace on a protester during a demonstration in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Two other officers have been suspended, a third was place on modified duty, and a precinct commander has been transferred.
President Trump has used calls to defund police to position himself as the law-and-order candidate.
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“They’re saying defund the police,” he said. “Defund. Think of it. When I saw it, I said, ‘What are you talking about?’ ‘We don’t want to have any police,’ they say. You don’t want police?”
The Associated Press contributed to this report


foxnews--2020-06-15--First coronavirus vaccine may protect against disease, but not infection: report

A recent article said the desperation to prop up economies struggling under the weight of COVID-19 could result in a weaker vaccine .
Although a “ knock-out blow ” vaccine would be ideal , early vaccines may carry limitations , said Robin Shattock , an Imperial College London professor leading development of an experimental shot , according to Bloomberg .
“ Is that protection against infection ?
” Shattock told the news company .
“ Is it protection against illness ?
Is it protection against severe disease ?
It ’ s quite possible a vaccine that only protects against severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine showing an impact on disease , but not infection , could be used , the outlet wrote .
“ Vaccines need to protect against disease , not necessarily infection , ” said Dennis Burton , an immunologist and vaccine researcher at Scripps Research in La Jolla , California .
Such a vaccine may lead to complacency in areas fatigued from lockdowns , one drug development expert warned .
CORONAVIRUS FEARS PROMPT CONCERNED MOTHERS-TO-BE TO SEEK OTHER BIRTH OPTIONS : 'IT WAS DEFINITELY FEAR-BASED RESEARCH' “ My guess would be that the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to think , ‘ I can go back to normal .
Everything will be fine , ’ ” said Michael Kinch , associate vice chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis .
“ They ’ re not going to necessarily realize that they might still be susceptible to infection.
” The outlet noted that few , if any , vaccines are 100 percent effective in all recipients .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) on June 9 listed 136 vaccine candidates , 10 of which were categorized under clinical evaluation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for the Food and Drug Administration , the agency would potentially consider an indication related to prevention of severe disease , if data supported benefits of vaccination .
For licensure , a vaccine would not be required to protect against infection , he said .
FLORIDA SEES OVER 2,000 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES FOR SECOND STRAIGHT DAY In a June 11 update from Moderna , Inc. for example , the company said its late-stage trial ’ s primary endpoint is the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 disease ; key secondary endpoints include prevention of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Kinch , “ there will never be a truly perfect vaccine , ” however follow-ups on imperfect yet practical vaccines are a possibility .

A recent article said the desperation to prop up economies struggling under the weight of COVID-19 could result in a weaker vaccine.
Although a “knock-out blow” vaccine would be ideal, early vaccines may carry limitations, said Robin Shattock, an Imperial College London professor leading development of an experimental shot, according to Bloomberg.
FDA REVOKES EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION FOR CHLOROQUINE, HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
“Is that protection against infection?” Shattock told the news company. “Is it protection against illness? Is it protection against severe disease? It’s quite possible a vaccine that only protects against severe disease would be very useful.”
A vaccine showing an impact on disease, but not infection, could be used, the outlet wrote.
“Vaccines need to protect against disease, not necessarily infection,” said Dennis Burton, an immunologist and vaccine researcher at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California.
Such a vaccine may lead to complacency in areas fatigued from lockdowns, one drug development expert warned.
CORONAVIRUS FEARS PROMPT CONCERNED MOTHERS-TO-BE TO SEEK OTHER BIRTH OPTIONS: 'IT WAS DEFINITELY FEAR-BASED RESEARCH'
“My guess would be that the day after someone gets immunized, they’re going to think, ‘I can go back to normal. Everything will be fine,’” said Michael Kinch, associate vice chancellor at Washington University in St. Louis. “They’re not going to necessarily realize that they might still be susceptible to infection.”
The outlet noted that few, if any, vaccines are 100 percent effective in all recipients. The World Health Organization (WHO) on June 9 listed 136 vaccine candidates, 10 of which were categorized under clinical evaluation.
According to Michael Felberbaum, a spokesman for the Food and Drug Administration, the agency would potentially consider an indication related to prevention of severe disease, if data supported benefits of vaccination. For licensure, a vaccine would not be required to protect against infection, he said.
FLORIDA SEES OVER 2,000 NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES FOR SECOND STRAIGHT DAY
In a June 11 update from Moderna, Inc. for example, the company said its late-stage trial’s primary endpoint is the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19 disease; key secondary endpoints include prevention of infection and severe COVID-19 disease.
According to Kinch, “there will never be a truly perfect vaccine,” however follow-ups on imperfect yet practical vaccines are a possibility.