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AMERICA—Facebook and Twitter deleted some of President Trump’s posts regarding COVID-19 because they were in violation of COVID-19 information policies. Facebook removed President Trump’s post, which included video explaining that children were “almost immune from COVID-19” during an appearance of his on Fox News. The video stated that children show milder symptoms of the coronavirus than adults. “This video includes...

AURORA—On August 2, Aurora Police Officers responded to a "possible stolen vehicle near South Buckley Road and East Iliff Avenue," according to a statement by the Aurora Police Department (APD). However, the traffic stop they made was for the wrong vehicle. A bystander captured video footage of the police interaction showing 4 individuals in handcuffs aged 6, 12, 14, and...

CHICAGO—On Wednesday, August 5, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) announced that first degree murder charges will be pressed against Christopher Lara, 19. He was involved in the death of a 10-year-old girl in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, on June 27. Lena Marie Nunez, 10, was shot in the head while sitting at her grandma’s apartment with...

ATLANTA—An ex-police officer, Garrett Rolfe, sued Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and interim police chief, Rodney Bryant, Tuesday, August 4, 2020.  In the lawsuit, Rolfe claims that he was fired “without an investigation, without proper notice, without a disciplinary hearing, and in direct violation of the municipal code of the City of Atlanta,” according to the lawsuit first revealed by the...

WASHINGTON D.C.—On July 22, Mayor Muriel Bowser read a new Order on mask wearing that exempts city and federal workers. The order states that masks should be worn outside the place of residence. It is the first executive order mandating mask-wearing. In section IV of the order, exceptions are listed in two parts.  In part one, exceptions include a person...

UNITED STATES—Clorox disinfecting wipes are expected to be out of shortage until 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland-based company has been struggling with production of the product with a six-fold increase in demand. Benno Dorer, CEO of Clorox stated: “That entire supply chain is stressed. … We feel like it’s probably going to take until 2021 before we’re able...

CHICAGO, IL—On Tuesday, August 4, Chicago-based rapper FBG Duck was shot and killed in the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago. Two other people were injured during the shooting. Carlton Weekly, also known as FBG Duck, 26, was a local rapper and a member of Fly Boy Gang rap crew. The shooting occurred while the victims were shopping on Oak Street...

WASHINGTON D.C.—On Tuesday, August 4, Washington D.C. police reported two separate shootings resulting in two casualties and five people injured, including two teenagers. According to WUSA9, the first incident occurred in Northeast D.C around 8:46 p.m. Authorities indicated that 18 year old Montrell Lucas, another unidentified man, and a 17 year old male were shot inside a residential building on...

ATLANTA—Bloo, a K-9 deputy, was shot and killed on Tuesday, August 4, by a undercover investigator while in pursuit of a rape suspect at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta. K-9 deputies are dogs that work alongside a human deputy who acts as their handler. Authorities with the DeKalb Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit were attempting to serve an arrest warrant of...

DENVER—On July 19, 2020, anti-police protesters gathered during the 6th annual celebration of Colorado's Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It was scheduled to take place at Denver's Greek Amphitheater at Civic Center Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event was organized by The Becker Band as a way to "celebrate and appreciate our men and women in Law Enforcement"...