Adrian ChoGravitational wave detectors have spotted a cosmic collision in which a giant black hole swallowed up a mystery object seemingly too heavy to be a neutron star, but too light to be a black hole.

Weighing in at 2.6 times the mass of the Sun, the object falls into a hypothetical “mass gap,” a desert between the heaviest neutron star and the lightest black hole that some theories predict—suggesting the gap doesn’t exist and that those theories need to be amended.“People who thought there was a mass gap will have to rethink it, for sure,” says Cole Miller, an astrophysicist at the University of Maryland, College Park, who was not involved in the observation.

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Facebook groups shift from attacking coronavirus restrictions to Black Lives Matter

Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders has become a hub of misinformation and conspiracies theories that have pivoted to a variety of new targets. Their latest: Black Lives Matter and the nationwide protests of racial injustice.These groups, which now boast a collective audience of more than 1 million members, are still thriving after most states started lifting virus restrictions.And many have expanded their focus.

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Fire crews battle early morning blaze in West Philadelphia

Firefighters work to extinguish West Philadelphia building fire. WEST PHILADELPHIA - Firefighters battled an early morning blaze in West Philadelphia Sunday.Crews got the call about 6:25 a.m.

Doctor warns UK faces 2nd, 3rd and 4th coronavirus waves and must 'live with it'

A leading doctor has warned that the UK could have four waves of coronavirus in the months and potentially years ahead while there is not yet a vaccine.

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Brad Pitt’s Pre-Coronavirus Comment About Face Masks During 2019 Press Conference Is Even More Relevant Today

According to a study published in Science Daily, the simple act of wearing a face mask while in a public space is “the most effective means to prevent inter-human transmission” of the COVID-19 virus.

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First-ever Calgary Stampede drive-thru pancake breakfast puts the boots to COVID-19 gloom

2020 Calgary Stampede cancelled for first time in over 100 years amid COVID-19 But the 2020 version is drive-thru — a hard-to-imagine change for Calgarians who have been socializing over pancakes for years.“We love it,” said Stampede Caravan Committee chair Chris Haywood. “Our smiles are just as big as everyone else’s.

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Coronavirus: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Marys Ont., reopens

reopened its doors to visitors, but the experience won’t be the same this summer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.Scott Crawford, the director of operations, spoke with Mike Stubbs on 980 CFPL’s London Live with Mike Stubbs on Friday.He said the museum is reopening on Saturday, July 4. Canada health official says MLB season exemption not assured “We’re going to be open six days a week right through until Sept.

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Trump's 'strong wall' to block COVID-19 from China had holes

WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has repeatedly credited his February ban on travelers from mainland China as his signature move against the advance of the coronavirus pandemic - a “strong wall" that allowed only US citizens inside, he boasted in May.But Trump's wall was more like a sieve.Exempted were thousands of residents of the Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macau.

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Philadelphia implements traffic reduction zone amid Fourth of July protests

PHILADELPHIA - A number of protests will be taking place in the city of Philadelphia Saturday, prompting the city to implement a traffic reduction zone in Center City.Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory Saturday morning.A traffic reduction zone was created from 5th to 20th streets, between Vine and Walnut Streets due to various demonstrations.Officials say only residents and employees may enter the zone and are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas.A number of demonstrations were scheduled across the Center City area for Saturday beginning at 11 a.m.AdvertisementLocations of the demonstrations and marches vary from 30th Street Station to the Art Museum, City Hall, and the Municipal Services

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From the makers of Whac-a-Mole: hands-free sanitizers

HOLY HILL, Fla. – The maker of the popular Whac-a-Mole arcade game hopes its newest offering will help users smash a new target: the coronavirus pandemic.Holly Hill-based Bob’s Space Racers recently rolled out its new line of “Hands-Free Sanitizer Stations” in response to the growing COVID-19 outbreak.The sanitizer stations are operated by a foot pedal. They have quickly become the arcade game maker’s new top-selling product.

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Manchester town hall reopening and Albert Square work delayed until 2024 because of Covid-19, nesting peregine falcons and the discovery of hazardous materials

Manchester town hall’s reopening has been delayed until 2024 due to mounting costs caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic.Problems arising from nesting peregrine falcons in the building’s clock tower, and the discovery of asbestos and hazardous tar, have pushed construction cost up to £214m.Works to pedestrianise Albert Square and transform it into ‘one of the finest civic spaces in Europe’ will also be pushed back.The total cost of the Our Town Hall project to restore the Grade I listed building is around £330m, including professional fees, contingency planning and staff relocation.It was expected to be completed in December 2023 but a report to a meeting of Manchester council’s executive on Friday revealed that it would be delayed

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It’s time to speak unapologetically to Black America’s emotional wounds

racial battle fatigue, which lies at the root of Black America’s presumed disaffection for July 4.Racial battle fatigue among many Black Americans is likely at its peak after months of required physical distancing, mounting and disproportionately higher COVID-19 deaths in their communities, and the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Dreasjon Reed, Elijah McClain, and George Floyd. The combined impact of COVID-19 and racism is brewing what Poteat and colleagues describe as a lethal force of mental health syndemics — or the social patterning of co-occurring disease conditions across place and time.

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Trump says protesters want to ‘defame’ heroes, ‘wipe out’ history

Donald Trump made a direct appeal to disaffected white voters four months before Election Day, accusing protesters who have pushed for racial justice of engaging in a “merciless campaign to wipe out our history.”The president dug further into American divisions Friday, offering a discordant tone to an electorate battered by a pandemic and wounded by racial injustice following the high-profile killings of Black people. He zeroed in on the desecration by some protesters of monuments and statues across the country that honor those who have benefited from slavery, including some past presidents.

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‘You should have been George Floyd’: Black baseball player taunted at high school game

A black baseball player has received an outpouring of support after receiving racist taunts from opposing players during a game.

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Suspect in Rideau Hall armed trespassing appears in court, charged

An armed individual who gained access to the grounds of Rideau Hall in Ottawa is in court Friday, and charges are expected to be laid later in the day, said RCMP Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme during a press conference providing updates on the ongoing investigation.

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NBA shutdown allowed many in league unexpected time to heal

Portland guard Damian Lillard was in the gym a few days ago and took notice of what injured Trail Blazers big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins were doing during their individual workouts.That’s when he realized a bright side of the NBA’s coronavirus shutdown.The injured guys weren’t injured anymore.Plenty of aches and pains around the NBA have healed in the almost-four-month span since the league had to suspend its season because of the pandemic, which means the 22 teams that will be arriving at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida next week should be coming in with mostly healthy rosters.Keeping players healthy once they get to Disney will be another challenge, as workloads ramp up quickly for the July 30 resumption of games — but, at

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White woman pulls a gun on a Black family outside Chipotle in Michigan

Michigan police charged the white couple with felonious assault after a parking lot dispute escalated and a white woman pull out a gun on a Black family.

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NFL will play black national anthem prior to Week 1 games, report says

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Pink sings the national anthem prior to Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Jeff Probst Discusses The Future Of ‘Survivor’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic And Black Lives Matter Movement

Jeff Probst spoke about the future of “Survivor” during a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

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Family warned of jail time for Black Lives Matter chalk art

SELAH, Wash. (AP) - A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.Selah City Attorney Rob Case warned Laura Perez, her family and her attorney Joseph Cutler in a letter that using chalk to draw on a public street constitutes third-degree malicious mischief, the Yakima Herald-Republic reported.“At this point, your clients have merely been warned,” Case said.

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Police: Suspect in drug-related arrest bit officer's nose while trying to escape

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Scots NHS medics reveal emotional rollercoaster of pandemic as Health Secretary pays tribute to staff

pandemic on the frontline.With the NHS turning 72 on Sunday, they said the health service responded well under pressure, whether in Covid wards or with long-term patients cut off from visitors.They shone a light on life for staff and patients as Health Secretary Jeane Freeman penned a personal letter of thanks to everyone in the service, which is published in full below.Charge nurse Vicky Thomson, who works at Kelso Community Hospital in the Borders, said the impact of the virus has had a profound affect even where infections are low.Vicky said: "It's been a really strange time but a privileged time too," she said.

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Opinion | Why the ‘paash baalish’ will outlast the pandemic

paash baalish, translated wholly inadequately as “side pillow" or bolster. Neither word has the emotional heft of paash baalish or captures its singular cultural significance in Bengali cultural life.The paash baalish’s moment in the national spotlight came thanks to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Asian and Black Americans report increased discrimination amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds

LOS ANGELES - A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.According to the report, which surveyed 9,654 American adults from June 4-10, 2020, four-in-ten Black and Asian respondents said people have acted uncomfortable around them because of their race or ethnicity since the early days of the outbreak. Since the start of the survey, 42% of Black Americans and 36% of Asian Americans say they worry that others may perceive them as suspicious because of the color of their skin during the

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New video shows groups defacing Orlando Black Lives Matter mural

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police released surveillance video Thursday that shows a group of people defacing the Black Lives Matter mural on the night of its completion.A large painting that read “Black Lives Matter” down Rosalind Avenue was completed on June 26 following a dedication ceremony from Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and other community leaders. The following morning Orlando police reported the mural had been vandalized overnight.The mural, which has been repainted, is made up of 30-foot long letters in colors of the Pan-African flag.

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Hell of 'distressed' mum who tested positive for coronavirus moments before giving birth

FREE newsletter is just champion! Get the biggest and brightest stories sent straight to your inboxSarah Hartle successfully gained her dental hygienist qualification at university on the day the country went into lockdown.But the 34-year-old, from Manchester, wasn't going to let that stop her from helping people.She was frustrated that she couldn’t start her new role but when she heard about NHS Test and Trace, she was excited about the opportunity to put those years of hard work into practice.And in no time at all she was dealing with all sorts of cases - including a new frantic mum who had tested positive for coronavirus.Sarah - a mum of two herself - explains: "I helped her identify any close contacts that she may have missed in this

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The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration of Independence Day

LOS ANGELES - Though the Trump administration is promising one of the largest fireworks displays in recent memory in Washington on July Fourth against warnings from medical experts, the National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.“With a host of online programming, educational opportunities, and a special presentation of the traditional reading ceremony, this Independence Day will be as patriotic as ever,” the National Archives wrote on its website. The virtual celebration will begin at 11 a.m. ET, with remarks from official Archivist of the U.S.

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AP Source: NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem

“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.The person said the league is working collaboratively with players to recognize victims of systemic racism throughout the season in a variety of ways.

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Rideau Hall incident comes to an end after ‘armed man’ accessed grounds: police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police says an operation that unfolded early Thursday morning at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Governor General Julie Payette, was the result of an armed man accessing the grounds.

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Gap in unemployment rates for Black, white Americans hits 5-year high

U.S. unemployment rates for Black people and white people widened further in June, to its largest in five years, underscoring the uneven nature of the nascent recovery from historic job losses triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.Jobless rates for both groups fell in June, but the rate for white people came down at a much faster rate.

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‘Makes me mad as hell:‘ College students hold parties to purposely get coronavirus

COVID-19 cases among younger Americans are going up.While most people under 45 who become infected will recover without major complications, the virus is still a concern for anyone who gets it.But some students in Alabama aren’t doing whatever they can to avoid catching it, instead they are actively trying to come down with the coronavirus.The word party has taken on a whole new meaning for some students in the city of Tuscaloosa.“First, I couldn’t believe it that these kids are having parties and they’re putting money in a pot and they’re purposely trying to get COVID from the person who has COVID,” Sonya McKinstry with the Tuscaloosa City Council said.

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Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning

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Rideau Hall incident sparked after ‘armed man’ accessed grounds: police

Royal Canadian Mounted Police says an operation that unfolded early Thursday morning at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Governor General Julie Payette, was the result of an armed man accessing the grounds.The police force said in a tweet that around 6:40 A.M. on Thursday, an armed man accessed the grounds of Rideau Hall which is located at 1 Sussex Drive.Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Payette live on the property: Payette in Rideau Hall and Trudeau at the nearby Rideau Cottage.

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Assessment of U.S. COVID-19 Situation Increasingly Bleak

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RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Gia Gunn apologizes for calling COVID-19 a hoax

Gia Gunn is apologizing after a video of her calling the novel coronavirus a hoax went viral.The former RuPaul's Drag Race contestant posted a five minute video to Youtube on Wednesday, titled 'I'm sorry for calling COVID-19 a hoax.'In the video, Gia apologized for the previous video and encouraged fans to practice social distancing and wear a mask as the pandemic continues.

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NYC passes budget that cuts $1B from NYPD

NEW YORK - New York City lawmakers approved an austere budget early Wednesday that will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year, acknowledging protesters' demands to cut police spending — but falling short of what activists sought.The vote by the City Council came at an extraordinary moment when the nation's biggest city is grappling with a $9 billion revenue loss due to the coronavirus pandemic and simultaneously with pressure to cut back on policing and invest more in community and social programs.Protesters have been camped outside City Hall, insisting that the city slash $1 billion from the New York Police Department’s budget amid a nationwide campaign to “defund” police — a movement animated

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How to cope with the itchy issue of mosquitoes

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - The pesky pests are back. Prime mosquito season has arrived and as people begin to spend more time outdoors, folks are having to confront the blood suckers head on.But, people are hard at work trying to get them under control.“We’re starting to find a lot of mosquitoes in our traps,” said Ed Twyman.Not any more than usual, but Ed Twyman, Camden County Mosquito Commission Inspector says they are busy working to keep the pesky disease carrying critters from getting out of control.“We have West Nile virus.

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Florida budget includes funding increase for historically Black colleges

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sen. Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) praised the resilience of historically Black colleges and universities Monday, thanking Florida’s governor for increasing funding for the schools in the state budget.Bracy hosted a news conference outside of the Orlando City Hall building about an hour after Gov.

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Trump blasts de Blasio for plans to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ in front of Trump Tower

Trump Tower (File Photo) President Trump on Wednesday blasted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for his plans to paint “Black Lives Matter” in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan, urging the city to instead spend its money on the New York Police Department.“NYC is cutting Police $’s by ONE BILLION DOLLARS, and yet the @NYCMayor is going to paint a big, expensive, yellow Black Lives Matter sign on Fifth Avenue, denigrating this luxury Avenue,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.“This will further antagonize New York’s Finest, who LOVE New York & vividly remember the horrible BLM chant, ‘Pigs in a Blanket, Fry ‘Em Like Bacon,’” he continued.

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New Smyrna Beach commissioners to discuss face-covering resolution in special meeting

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – New Smyrna Beach City commissioners are expected to reconvene Wednesday for a special meeting to discuss a resolution regarding the use of face coverings within the area.The resolution, if adopted, would strongly encourage people to wear a mask or face-covering in public. The measure does not mandate individuals to wear face coverings nor are there penalties associated with non-compliance.The idea stems from the city commission’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, in which city leaders discussed ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in both the interest of public and economic health.Residents can attend the meeting at City Hall Commission Chambers.

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White Florida officer charged in shoving of Black woman

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A white Florida police officer was charged with battery Tuesday for allegedly shoving a kneeling Black woman to the ground during a protest march last month, prosecutors said.Broward State Attorney Mike Satz said Fort Lauderdale Officer Steven Pohorence, 29, was seen “intentionally touching or striking” the 19-year-old woman during a civil rights protest march on May 31.The charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. Satz said in a news release that the decision on whether to seek a misdemeanor or felony charge was based on the extent of the injuries suffered by the woman, identified as Jada Servance in court documents.The case was investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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Coronavirus reshapes Canada Day celebrations from large festivals to online shows

Canada Day is dawning Wednesday morning, with large celebrations in many parts of the country replaced with backyard barbecues and digital events.The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of high-profile events like the annual pomp and pageantry on Parliament Hill in favour of online offerings to keep crowds from gathering.Instead, the Ottawa shows will be streamed at midday and in the evening, followed by virtual fireworks as part of a buffet of digital activities Canadian Heritage has curated.The 53 bells of the Peace Tower will still ring today, with two special recitals streamed live.In other parts of the country, crowds may be able to gather for actual fireworks displays, including in Alberta.On Tuesday, the province’s chief

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Interfaith group: No Buddhist or Hindu statues in nightclubs

BOSTON – America’s nightclubs are largely closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn’t stopping an interfaith coalition from launching a campaign to stop what organizers call the “disrespectful” use of sacred Buddhist and Hindu statues as decor.Representatives of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish and Christian traditions have formed an improbable alliance to end the practice, starting with upscale clubs in Boston and other cities that are managed by Beverly Hills, California-based Live Nation Entertainment.Specifically, they’re targeting Foundation Room clubs in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Anaheim, California, that are part of Live Nation’s House of Blues network.Campaign

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White man charged with pointing gun at Black Florida homeowner

MIAMI – A white Florida man has been charged after he pointed a gun at a Black homeowner and accused the other man of stealing a flyer from his own mailbox, authorities said.Joseph Max Fucheck, 58, faces felony charges of aggravated assault with a firearm with prejudice and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle announced Tuesday.

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Digital event highlights Minority Mental Health Month, provides support to Black community members

ORLANDO, Fla. – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and with racial injustice at the forefront across the nation, an Orlando-based non-profit is working to get results and provide healing and emotional support for the Black community.Black Mental Health Matters, an emotional justice movement from non-profit Peer Support Space, is seeking to provide the emotional and mental support that Black community members may need through a digital event during Minority Mental Health Month.

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Halifax Pride’s ‘Pride//AMPLIFIED’ will have virtual and in-person events

COVID-19.The festival will also focus on continuing conversations around police brutality toward Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Hundreds rally for Black Lives Matter vigil in Halifax: ‘We stand in solidarity’ “Now, more than ever, voices in the 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities must be heard.

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California 'Black is beautiful' beer inspires delicious dark brew and raises social awareness

MARTINEZ, Calif. - Beer makers in the Bay Area aren't just mixing malts this week. They're also crafting a message.Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative.

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long history of police brutality, most of which has been aimed at Black people.The recent killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Marquez Arbery — to name but a few Black victims of racialized police brutality in 2020 — have spurred demands for justice and change throughout the country.An increasing number of studies analyzing police data are providing evidence for the need to scrutinize and address violence and bias in the U.S. police force.Most recently, an analysis from Harvard T.H.

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Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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