anti-racism demonstrations.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that the victim was found dead in the parking lot of Ehrhardt Elementary School in Spring, Tex., which lies just north of Houston. “Based on security video, witnesses and other evidence, preliminary indications are the male hanged himself,” the sheriff’s office said on Twitter.“There are currently no signs of foul play,” it added.

An official cause of death has yet to be determined, pending an autopsy.There are currently no signs of foul play. Cause of death is pending autopsy. #hounews— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) June 17, 2020 In California, Malcolm Harsch, a 38-year-old Black man, was found hanging from a tree on May 31 in Victorville.

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'Why I Protest': Activist Carmen Perez-Jordan On Why She Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

When it comes to standing up and speaking out against social injustices, activist Carmen Perez-Jordan has dedicated more than 25 years fighting for equality and calling for an end to mass incarceration, community policing and gender equity.

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Florida senator pushing to make Juneteenth state holiday

OCOEE, Fla. – State Sen. Randolph Bracy has drafted a bill to make Juneteenth a holiday in Florida.“There is momentum to see these kinds of bills proposed and possibly passed.

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Teens busted for St. Patrick's Cathedral graffiti

The NYPD wants to find the suspects responsible for vandalizing St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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Juneteenth: Anti-Black racism protests, coronavirus reshapes holiday this year

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”But in 2020, as the coronavirus ravishes black America disproportionately, as economic uncertainty wrought by the pandemic strains black pocketbooks, and as police brutality continues to devastate black families, Juneteenth is a day of protest.Red velvet cake, barbecued ribs and fruit punch are optional.For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth’s significance.“This is one of the first times since

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Laurence Fox vows he won't be silenced by Black Lives Matter after furious race row

Laurence Fox has made his opinions known on the Black Lives Matter movement.

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These companies are changing their branding due to racial stereotypes

LOS ANGELES - A growing list of well-known brands are taking a stance against racist stereotypes.Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.The decisions come in the wake of renewed national discussion about race and marketing stereotypes following the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police on May 25.AUNT JEMIMA: The longtime American breakfast staple syrup, Aunt Jemima, will be changing its name and image.Quaker Oats owner PepsiCo announced that the brand’s name would be changed and that the image of Aunt Jemima would be removed from all packaging.RELATED: Aunt Jemima brand to

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Bad Rabbits share powerful new video for previously released ‘WWYD’

What would you do when triggers are pulled before questions are asked?”It comes following the death of George Floyd, an African-American man, who was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes as he lay on the ground during an arrest. Mass protests calling out racism have since taken place across the US and all over the world.In a press release, the question is asked as to whether or not Bad Rabbits released their sophomore release prematurely.

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AP Explains: Juneteenth marks when last slaves were freed

racial justice movement, 2020 may be remembered as the year the holiday reached a new level of recognition.While the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in the South in 1863, it wasn't enforced in many places until after the end of the Civil War two years later. Confederate soldiers surrendered in April 1865, but word didn't reach all enslaved black people until June 19, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to Galveston, Texas.

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These companies are observing Juneteenth as a holiday

LOS ANGELES - A growing list of companies have decided to officially make Juneteenth a paid company holiday.Google, Target, and the NFL have joined other prominent companies and organizations across the country that have decided to observe Juneteenth as a recognized holiday.Juneteenth takes place on June 19 and commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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John Legend spreads ‘Bigger Love’ with Juneteenth LP release

Juneteenth — the holiday marking the end of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865.“I’m excited that the album’s coming out that day,” says Legend of “Bigger Love,” which arrives two days before his “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day” special airs on ABC. “And I’m excited that people are taking a moment to celebrate the ending of slavery in this country … It also reminds us that we still have a ways to go to get more free in this country.

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WATCH LIVE: Attorney Ben Crump compares 2018 South Daytona death to George Floyd

ORLANDO, Fla. – Attorney Ben Crump will hold a news conference Thursday in connection with the 2018 death of a black man he claims was held down by South Daytona police officers.Crump and co-counsel Jasmine Rand said they will release video from June 28, 2018, showing that two officers kept their knees on the back and neck of Timothy Coffman, who had a mental illness, for more than four minutes.Coffman died four days later.Crump claims Coffman was beaten with a baton, tased numerous times and held face down on the ground by four officers.“The officers obstructed his ability to breathe until he lost consciousness,” officials said.

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Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints

replace the "Aunt Jemima" breakfast brand and alter the "Uncle Ben's" rice brand, respectively, B&G Foods said it would start an "immediate review" of Cream of Wheat's marketing.The changes coincide with a nationwide call for racial justice and police reforms following the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis.Related: Aunt Jemima changing name, removing image 'based on a racial stereotype' from packaging"We understand there are concerns regarding the chef image, and we are committed to evaluating our packaging and will proactively take steps to ensure that we and our brands do not inadvertently contribute to systemic racism," the company said.

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Uncle Ben’s to ‘evolve’ its brand identity

Food manufacturer Mars Incorporated says it's going to make changes to the rice brand Uncle Ben's.The brand and logo have long been criticized for being based on racist stereotypes.Mars released a statement Wednesday saying it is time to "evolve the Uncle Ben's brand, including its visual brand identity."The company said it hasn't determined specific changes or the timeline for making those changes.Earlier on Wednesday, Quaker Oats moved to get rid of the Aunt Jemima pancake brand and logo.Calls for racial equality have reached a fever pitch in recent weeks following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.Worldwide protests have taken place as still more black people are killed by white officers.

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Top seller 'Antiracist Baby' to be released as picture book

NEW YORK – A picture book edition of Ibram X. Kendi's “Antiracist Baby,” one of the country's top-selling books since the death last month of George Floyd, is coming out July 14.

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Hamilton MSP promises to fight inequality among black and other minority ethnic people

Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse MSP Christina McKelvie has promised to do everything she can to fight inequality among black and other minority ethnic people in Scotland.The Equalities Minister said the Scottish Government has taken steps to tackle racism but “we need to make much greater progress”.She spoke in the Scottish Parliament last week as the world continued to react to the death of George Floyd who died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when a police officer pressed down on his neck.Ms McKelvie called for more representation from ethnic minorities in Parliament, public boards and workplaces, saying: ”The people are there; we just need to make sure that we encourage that participation, then we can change some of those structural

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A look at dueling policing proposals considered by Congress

WASHINGTON – As Americans protest racial inequality and the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, their pleas are being heard in the chambers of the U.S. Capitol.

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‘The Black Lives Matter Foundation,’ unaffiliated with BLM, reportedly receives donations by mistake

LOS ANGELES - Following the recent anti-racism protests that have erupted around the world in the wake of the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police on May 25, a group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.BLM says on its website it was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager.RELATED: Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brandBut the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which was founded in 2015 and is a completely

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Meet the Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on Race panelists

ORLANDO, Fla. – The cry for change and the demand for answers has been loud and clear since George Floyd’s death late last month that ignited protests across the country.To help really formulate what some of the solutions look like when it comes to addressing racial inequality in America, News 6 assembled a panel of experts to take part in our Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on Race town hall on Friday, June 19.Before our event takes place, you can read about each of our panelists and their roles in the communities they serve. Then, use the form at the bottom of this story to submit your questions.Also be sure to go to ClickOrlando.com/Juneteenth from 1 p.m.

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Ava DuVernay on Changing the Narrative Around Police and the Power of 'Fearing Less' (Exclusive)

killing of George Floyd, and are available to stream for free online, while, which the director says “serves [as] a snapshot of the destruction that these systems actually have on real people,” is available on Netflix — and is part of the platform’s curated collection of content in support of Black Lives Matter. “I’m really pleased that people are finding it again,” she says of the Emmy-winning series.Meanwhile, DuVernay is using her platform and the renewed interest in these projects to affect change in the way stories about law enforcement are told moving forward.

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Black Lives Matter network establishes $12M grant fund

NEW YORK – An influential group behind the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement has established a fund worth more than $12 million to aid organizations fighting institutional racism, in the wake of the George Floyd protests.On Wednesday, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation said it was setting aside $6 million from money it received in donations to support black-led grassroots organizing groups. Last week, the foundation unveiled a separate $6.5 million fund for its network of affiliate chapters.Beginning July 1, affiliated chapters can apply for unrestricted funding of up to $500,000 in multi-year grants, the foundation announced.

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Aston Villa and Sheffield United players take knee after referee blows kick off whistle

Aston Villa and Sheffield United players all took a knee in unison as the Premier League returned this evening.As referee Michael Oliver blew the whistle to get the game underway, all players and match officials dropped to a knee amid the Black Lives Matter movement.The display came following the death of George Floyd last month with the Premier League keen to do their bit to combat racism.Players are wearing the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ instead of their names on the back of their shirts with the Premier League finally returning.And all 22 players, as well as referee Oliver, showed their support towards the BLM campaign ahead of the match.Premier League players from all 20 clubs had released this statement ahead of a return to action:

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Is it time for the Dixie Chicks to rethink their name?

their appreciation of their homeland to “Dixie,” even if, according to legend, it’s the title of one of Abraham Lincoln’s favorite songs (one, incidentally, in which the author longs to be in “the land of cotton” because “old times there are not forgotten”).Regardless of its origin, for many Blacks, ‘Dixie’ conjures a time and a place of bondage.“Dixie,” however, didn’t bring down the Dixie Chicks. Judging by the response to Maines’ 2003 comment, many of the trio’s fans up to that point were the types of Southerners who still lived and would die for Dixie, or at least a Republican-centric vision of the good old U.S.

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Aunt Jemima brand changing name, image after acknowledging racial stereotype

Quaker Oats is getting rid of the Aunt Jemima pancake brand and logo.The cancelation of the brand, which is more than 130 years old, comes as an acknowledgment that its origins are based on a derogatory racial stereotype.It’s another sign that corporations and society as a whole may be starting to really listen to long-standing calls for racial equality.Those calls have reached a fever pitch in recent weeks following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, leading to worldwide protests.The Aunt Jemima logo was based on the racist stereotype of the slave mammy, a submissive servant who dotes on her master’s family at the expense of her own.The company also ran racist ads for several decades.

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Hasan Minhaj Talks To Stephen Colbert About The War Between Gen Z And Millennials

Hasan Minhaj is right in the middle of the culture war.

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Trump Signs Order on Police Reform, Doesn't Mention Racism

Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of Black men and women.

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Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism

WASHINGTON - Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of black men and women.Trump met privately with the families of several black Americans killed in interactions with police before his Rose Garden signing ceremony and said he grieved for the lives lost and families devastated.

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Protesters in Richmond tear down another Confederate statue

RICHMOND, Va. – Demonstrators in Richmond tore down another Confederate statue in the city Tuesday night, news outlets reported.The Howitzers Monument located near Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park campus was toppled after protesters who spent the night marching in the rain used a rope to pull it down from its pedestal.The paint-splattered statue was seen face down on the ground as the rain continued overnight in Virginia’s capital city, according to a video from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism

WASHINGTON – Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he said would encourage better police practices. But he made no mention of the roiling national debate over racism spawned by police killings of black men and women.Trump met privately with the families of several black Americans killed in interactions with police before his Rose Garden signing ceremony and said he grieved for the lives lost and families devastated.

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Senate GOP to propose policing changes in 'Justice Act'

WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press.The JUSTICE Act — Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020 — is the most ambitious GOP policing proposal in years, a direct response to the massive public protests over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans.The package is set to be introduced Wednesday by Sen.

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U.S. city to send unarmed social workers, not police officers, to some 911 calls

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Senate GOP seeks policing changes, Democrats push for more

WASHINGTON – The Senate majority at stake, Republicans are abruptly shifting priorities to focus on policing changes as Congress rushes to respond to nationwide protests over the killings of black Americans by law enforcement officers.The GOP senators welcomed President Donald Trump’s executive actions Tuesday to create a database of police misconduct.

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Boy Scouts to require ‘diversity and inclusion’ merit badge in order to achieve Eagle Scout rank

BSA statement reads. “We realize we have not been as brave as we should have been because, as Scouts, we must always stand for what is right and take action when the situation demands it.

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Toronto Black-owned bookstore sees spike in interest, demand

Since the death of George Floyd, a Black-owned bookstore in Toronto featuring hundreds of books by Black Canadian authors and others, is seeing a huge increase in orders and interest. Caryn Lieberman reports.

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WWE’s Dave Bautista gets powerful ‘I can’t breath’ tattoo after George Floyd death

Dave Bautista has got new tattoos in the wake of George Floyd’s death as a constant reminder of the battle for justice.The WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor isn’t shy of speaking out on social media, and he has now revealed fresh designs on his hands so he never forgets the battle he wants to keep fighting.Sharing a back and white photo on Instagram, the 51-year-old star revealed the tats, with one saying ‘I can’t breath’, which were Floyd’s final words as a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck.On his other hand, Bautista now has the words ‘We the people’ inked on his skin.He captioned the powerful post: ‘Brothers and sisters! Be relentless in the pursuit of justice.

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Orlando Citizen’s Review Board meets for first time during coronavirus pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Citizens' Review Board met virtually Tuesday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.The review board is called for more police accountability, especially in the wake of several black people being killed at the hands of police.Caila Coleman is the vice-chair of the review board and said she wants to see more police transparency. She also wants the review board to have the opportunity to better address police misconduct."I want to see us look at cases before it is completely closed.

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'Why I Protest': G-Buck On Why He Marches In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

On June 1, hundreds of people protesting the killing of George Floyd spilled out into Philadelphia's Vine Street Expressway and, in a confrontation with the police, were hit with tear gas and rubber bullets. G-Buck, the Philadelphia-based electronic producer born Greg Washington, was there in the midst of it all.

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Why I Protest: Lele Pons on Why She Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

At over 41 million followers on Instagram, Lele Pons is using her platform—not only for silly videos or fiery selfies—but for issues that truly matter.

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News 6 hosts Real Talk: A Candid Conversation on racial inequality in America

ORLANDO, Fla. – The death of George Floyd, a black man whose final moments were spent with a white officer’s knee pinned to his neck, has sparked oftentimes uncomfortable but much-needed conversations about race relations in our country.Nationwide, as well as in our own backyard, we’ve seen protests and calls for change, including cries for more transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies.But it wasn’t just Floyd.Demonstrators have also chanted the names of Tamir Rice, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and other people of color who, like them, died at the hands of someone wearing a badge and holding a gun.[Floyd’s death spurs question: What is a black life worth?]Activists say that list proves that Floyd’s death wasn’t a

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Trump signs executive order on police reform

WASHINGTON - Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on policing Tuesday that would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.In Rose Garden remarks, Trump stressed the need for higher standards and commiserated with mourning families, even as he hailed the vast majority of officers as selfless public servants and held his law-and-order line, while criticizing Democrats.“Reducing crime and raising standards are not opposite goals," he said before signing the order flanked by police.Trump and the GOP have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police

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Trump to sign executive order on police reform

WASHINGTON - Following weeks of national protests since the death of George Floyd, President Donald Trump was ready to sign an executive order Tuesday aimed at encouraging better police practices and establishing a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use of force.Mobile app users, click here to watch the announcement live.The Rose Garden announcement comes as Senate Republicans are preparing their own package of policing changes. Democrats have a package as well.The GOP is rushing to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of Floyd and other black Americans killed by police.

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Protester hit in face by rubber bullet shot by Florida police wants answers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – LaToya Ratlieff remembers the blood spilling from her head, covering her clothes, the car ride from a stranger to the hospital and the 20 stitches sewn into her head after being shot in the face by a police officer with a rubber bullet during a Fort Lauderdale protest.The 34-year-old was getting ready to leave on May 31 after several hours at a peaceful protest sparked by the death of George Floyd. As she made her way through the parking garage, something shifted in the air.

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President Trump to sign executive order on police reform

WASHINGTON – Embracing a new priority, President Donald Trump is set to announce executive actions on police procedures and Senate Republicans are preparing a package of policing changes as the GOP rushes to respond to mass demonstrations over the deaths of George Floyd and other black Americans.It's a sudden shift for the Republican Party, one Democrats are watching warily, and a crush of activity that shows how quickly the mass protests over police violence and racial prejudice are transforming national politics.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., declared that Republicans are developing “a serious proposal to reform law enforcement."The Senate Judiciary Committee will gavel in Tuesday afternoon for an extensive hearing on

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Black protester who carried injured white man through angry crowd says he ‘did what we had to do’

During the Black Lives Matter protests on Saturday in London, spurred by the death of George Floyd, a Black man was seen carrying an injured white man to safety after he was being beat up.

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Missing Black Lives Matter activist Oluwatoyin Salau found dead in Tallahassee: police

Black Lives Matter demonstrations, reciting the names of people who had been killed by police, including Tony McDade of Tallahassee and George Floyd of Minneapolis.“I don’t want their names gone in vain,” Salau said during a protest in front of the Tallahassee Police Department in May.Salau was reported missing June 6.“Toyin was very passionate,” her friend Danaya Hemphill told the newspaper. “She was very vocal she was very loving, very spiritual, very caring.

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American Slavery Project to Hold Virtual Juneteenth 'Black Women and the Ballot' Presentation

American Slavery Project (ASP) is partnering with more than a dozen theater companies for a presentation of Black Women and the Ballot, a collection of three short radio plays that will be available to stream on Friday, June 19, also known as Juneteenth. This year's Juneteenth marks the 155th anniversary of the day slavery was abolished in the U.S.

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2 missing George Floyd protesters found murdered in Florida; suspect arrested

Mug shot for Aaron Glee, 49; Oluwatoyin Salau, 19, Victoria Sims, 75.

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‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location

LOS ANGELES - A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri. The feature has been the subject of renewed focus recently as protests against police brutality continue across the U.S. in the wake of the death of George Floyd during a May 25 encounter with Minneapolis police.

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