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

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President Trump’s announcement on Twitter brought renewed attention to the anti-fascist protesters he has blamed for inciting violence at protests. By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Sandra E. Garcia from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhUCNz via IFTTT

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

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Fury over the killing of Ms. Taylor by the police has been growing, driving tense demonstrations in Louisville, Ky., and elsewhere. By Richard A. Oppel Jr. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAuQdj via IFTTT

Trump, Lacking Clear Authority, Says U.S. Will Declare Antifa a Terrorist Group

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The president and his administration have blamed the far-left movement for the violence this weekend. But it was uncertain whether the declaration would carry any real meaning. By Maggie Haberman and Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gFpEGP via IFTTT

Black Americans Have a Message for Democrats: Not Being Trump Is Not Enough

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Joe Biden wants to heal the soul of the country in this moment of protest and loss, and win the White House. Simply telling people to vote in November may not help with either goal. By Astead W. Herndon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3esHCKS via IFTTT

Russia Trying to Stoke U.S. Racial Tensions Before Election, Officials Say

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Russian intelligence services are trying to incite violence by white supremacist groups to sow chaos in the United States, American intelligence officials said. By Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q08fNe via IFTTT

As Protests and Violence Spill Over, Trump Shrinks Back

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The president spent Sunday out of sight, berating opponents on Twitter, even as some of his campaign advisers were recommending that he deliver a televised address to an anxious nation. By Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xktg9N via IFTTT

George Floyd Protests Live Updates: Demonstrations Resume as Mayors Call for ‘Peace, Not Patience’

Officials in several states reinforced their National Guard presence as anger grew at increasingly aggressive tactics by the police. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gPOCDE via IFTTT

Remember, No One Is Coming to Save Us

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Eventually doctors will find a coronavirus vaccine, but black people will continue to wait for a cure for racism. By Roxane Gay from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2TTNtB2 via IFTTT

George Floyd Protests Live Updates: Mayors Call for ‘Peace, Not Patience’ as Cities Brace for More Fury

National Guard troops were expected to have a heavier presence in several cities as the country took stock of Saturday night’s damage and anger grew at increasingly aggressive tactics by the police. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xh6LlY via IFTTT

George Floyd Protests Live Updates: Cities Brace for More Fury as Mayors Call for ‘Peace, Not Patience’

National Guard troops were expected to have a heavier presence in several cities as the country took stock of Saturday night’s damage and anger grew at increasingly aggressive tactics by the police. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gBiSln via IFTTT

Do Runners Need to Wear Masks?

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Some people have taken to yelling (online and off) at people exercising without masks. But does it really matter? By Heather Murphy from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3cf6cxm via IFTTT

SpaceX Docking at the Space Station: Latest Updates

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Nineteen hours after launching, two NASA astronauts will arrive at the International Space Station. By Kenneth Chang from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2ySdwRU via IFTTT

China and India Brawl at 14,000 Feet Along the Border

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As China projects its power across Asia, and along the disputed India-China border in the Himalayas, India is feeling surrounded. Both sides insist they don’t want a war, but thousands of troops have been sent. By Jeffrey Gettleman and Steven Lee Myers from NYT World https://ift.tt/36MNVpK via IFTTT

In Days of Discord, a President Fans the Flames

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Mr. Trump has presented himself as someone who seeks conflict, not conciliation, a fighter, not a peacemaker. And he has lived up to his self-image at a perilous time. By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TUud6u via IFTTT

A Reporter’s Cry on Live TV: ‘I’m Getting Shot! I’m Getting Shot!’

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From a television crew assaulted by protesters to a photographer struck in the eye, journalists have found themselves targeted on the streets of America. By Frances Robles from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MdZzR9 via IFTTT

What Top Conservatives Are Saying About George Floyd and Police Brutality

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For those on the right whose usual instinct is to stand up for law enforcement, the stark video showing Mr. Floyd being fatally pinned by a police officer raises conflicting feelings about the incident. By Michael M. Grynbaum, Annie Karni and Jeremy W. Peters from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36KjnoC via IFTTT

El virus de la derecha

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Grupos de españoles han salido a las calles a reclamar libertad. Vox, el partido de extrema derecha, ha apostado por amplificar esas protestas. Pero el país no necesita proselitismos durante una crisis sanitaria. By Diego Fonseca from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ZRBB6r via IFTTT

Trump Postpones June G7 Summit

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The German chancellor had announced earlier Saturday that she would not travel to the U.S. for the G7. Businesses are starting up again, but workers commuting by public transportation face dilemmas. By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dgelD5 via IFTTT

Twitter Had Been Drawing a Line for Months When Trump Crossed It

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Inside the company, one faction wanted Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s chief, to take a hard line against the president’s tweets while another urged him to remain hands-off. By Kate Conger from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3dgvigp via IFTTT

Thousands Protest in N.Y.C., Reaching All 5 Boroughs and Trump Tower

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In a third day of demonstrations over George Floyd’s death, protesters blocked traffic, set fire to police vehicles and scuffled with officers across the city. By Alan Feuer and Azi Paybarah from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3clnXuK via IFTTT

Why Derek Chauvin Was Charged With Third-Degree Murder

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A document by prosecutors details how Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, interacted with George Floyd before his death. Third-degree murder does not require an intent to kill. By Sarah Mervosh and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2zBC0iK via IFTTT

Living Abroad Is My Way of Prolonging My Black Son’s Life

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He is not a threat. He is a loving, innocent child. I can’t bear him becoming another hashtag. By Imani Bashir from NYT Parenting https://ift.tt/3exoJGF via IFTTT

Their Minneapolis Restaurant Burned, but They Back the Protest

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Though a Bangladeshi family lost their business in the uproar over the death of George Floyd, they support demonstrators and helped medics treat them. By Amelia Nierenberg from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2XH4jEm via IFTTT

George Floyd Live Updates: Protests Sweep Across United States

Local officials braced for intensified standoffs Saturday night, particularly in Minneapolis, where officials were anticipating a fifth night of unrest. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eDKTqz via IFTTT

America Is a Tinderbox

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Scenes from a country in free fall. By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2AjyYzu via IFTTT

Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Trump Urges Minnesota to ‘Get Tougher’

Officials were preparing for a fifth night of protests in Minneapolis and said it could be the most explosive yet. Other protests were planned across the country on Saturday. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Bhn89E via IFTTT

SpaceX Launch: Live Updates

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Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s second launch attempt of NASA astronauts in the Crew Dragon spacecraft. By Unknown Author from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2XeP4TW via IFTTT

What Time Is the SpaceX Astronaut Launch? How to Watch

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What you need to know about the mission taking two NASA astronauts to the space station on Saturday. By The New York Times from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2Xh32Vi via IFTTT

What Happened in the Chaotic Moments Before George Floyd Died

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The episode began with a report of a $20 counterfeit bill. It ended in a fatal encounter with the police, which the authorities have described in detail for the first time. By Matt Furber, Audra D. S. Burch and Frances Robles from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUwGB via IFTTT

Google Rescinds Offers to Thousands of Contract Workers

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The company made the cost-cutting move as it navigates a slump in advertising created by the pandemic. By Daisuke Wakabayashi from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gBXegK via IFTTT

Supreme Court, in 5-4 Decision, Rejects Church’s Challenge to Shutdown Order

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A California church argued that restrictions on public gatherings treated houses of worship worse than many businesses. By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TPoija via IFTTT

News Quiz: George Floyd, Twitter, Coronavirus

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Did you follow the headlines this week? By Compiled by Chris Stanford, Will Dudding and Anna Schaverien from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3gyPJr1 via IFTTT

Over Veterans’ Protests, Trump Vetoes Measure to Block Student Loan Rules

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President Trump sided with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over veterans’ groups, vetoing a measure that would have blocked new regulations that tighten access to student loan forgiveness. By Erica L. Green from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAIv4b via IFTTT

Sparring and Schedules Offer Glimpse of Pandemic’s Partisan Lens

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The White House directly challenges the House’s new rules. President Trump plans to resume in-person fund-raising soon. New York City, Washington and Los Angeles plan to lift some restrictions. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yI9hYW via IFTTT

Of Course There Are Protests. The State Is Failing Black People.

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The collapse of politics and governance leaves no other option. By Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2M8ouFP via IFTTT

It’s Not Whether You Were Exposed to the Virus. It’s How Much.

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The pathogen is proving a familiar adage: The dose makes the poison. By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2XJXD8m via IFTTT

CNN Arrest Is What Actual Censorship Looks Like

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After days of presidential complaining about Twitter policies, the live-TV arrest of a CNN crew showed America an actual offense against the First Amendment. By James Poniewozik from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Xcc6Lo via IFTTT

Playing by the Rules: Dutch Leader Offers a Sober Contrast in a Brash Era

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At a time when populists are overturning social norms, Prime Minister Mark Rutte did not visit his mother in the weeks before her death. It was against his country’s policies. By Thomas Erdbrink from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dbdgfN via IFTTT

George Floyd Updates: Minneapolis Is Under Curfew as Protests Continue Nationwide

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Derek Chauvin, a white former police officer, was charged with murder days after using his knee to pin down George Floyd, a black man who later died. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZOoin5 via IFTTT

Rebuking China, Trump Curtails Ties to Hong Kong and Severs Them With W.H.O.

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Critics say the actions would do little to blunt China’s influence and could ultimately hurt the U.S. and others. By Michael Crowley, Edward Wong and Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TQEQHf via IFTTT

George Floyd Updates: Former Minneapolis Officer Is Charged With Murder

Derek Chauvin, the white former police officer seen on video using his knee to pin down George Floyd, a black man who later died, was arrested after days of fiery protests. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MdOyiK via IFTTT

George Floyd Updates: Former Minneapolis Officer Is in Custody

The former police officer who was seen on video using his knee to pin down George Floyd, a black man who later died, has been taken into custody, the authorities said. By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TPf3iC via IFTTT

If We Had a Real Leader

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Imagining Covid under a normal president. By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2M6B6gu via IFTTT

Minneapolis Police, Long Accused of Racism, Face Wrath of Wounded City

Protesters returned to the streets on Wednesday, a day after George Floyd’s death. The city’s Police Department has received many excessive force complaints, especially by black residents. By Matt Furber, John Eligon and Audra D. S. Burch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2M3LAgN via IFTTT

7 People Shot at Louisville Protest Over the Death of Breonna Taylor

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The protests in Kentucky were prompted by the killing of Ms. Taylor, a black woman who was shot dead by white police officers who entered her home in March. By Mike Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3exjJ4C via IFTTT

New diabetes clinical trial: Sarcopenia and Diabetes Mellitus

Published on: May 29, 2020 at 09:30PM Condition :   Sarcopenia Intervention :   Radiation: WHOLE BODY DXA Sponsors :   Dionyssiotis, Yannis, M.D.;   University of Thessaly Completed https://ift.tt/2TPpeDQ

New diabetes clinical trial: Ursodeoxycholic Acid vs Metformin in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Published on: May 29, 2020 at 09:30PM Condition :   Gestational Diabetes Interventions :   Drug: Metformin;   Drug: Ursodeoxycholic Acid Sponsors :   King's College London;   Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/2TKtdBR

New diabetes clinical trial: A Study to Measure Stomach Emptying in Overweight Non-diabetic and Diabetic Participants Using Tirzepatide

Published on: May 29, 2020 at 09:30PM Conditions :   Overweight;   Obesity;   Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Interventions :   Drug: Tirzepatide;   Drug: Acetaminophen Sponsor :   Eli Lilly and Company Not yet recruiting https://ift.tt/3ezBLDl

New diabetes clinical trial: Stress Hyperglycemia and Acute Ischemic Stroke

Published on: May 29, 2020 at 09:30PM Condition :   Stress Hyperglycemia and Stroke Intervention :   Other: standard protocol for stroke patients Sponsor :   Ain Shams University Completed https://ift.tt/2ZNifPL

Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence

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The move by the social media platform is likely to spur more tension with the White House and prompt criticism from the president’s supporters. By Raymond Zhong and Russell Goldman from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddA0LT via IFTTT

C.D.C. Recommends Sweeping Changes to American Offices

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Temperature checks, desk shields and no public transit: The guidelines would remake office life. Some may decide it’s easier to keep employees at home. By Matt Richtel from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2XEWn6v via IFTTT

Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence

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The move by the social media platform is likely to spur more tension with the White House and prompt criticism from the president’s supporters. By Raymond Zhong and Russell Goldman from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddo7G3 via IFTTT

‘It’s Too Late’: In Sprawling Indonesia, Coronavirus Surges

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A random sampling of thousands found that one in 10 had antibodies for the coronavirus, an alarming glimpse at what could be runaway transmission. By Hannah Beech and Muktita Suhartono from NYT World https://ift.tt/2M7Z0IO via IFTTT

Disney World Is Reopening, but You Won’t Be Able to Hug Mickey

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The Florida resort is one of the largest tourist sites in the world, but capacity will be limited, face masks will be mandatory, and it won’t be possible to get up close and personal with characters. By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2M9PVPn via IFTTT