CENTER CITY - All businesses in Philadelphia have been ordered to close immediately as police and city officials attempt to control the violent riots that broke out on Saturday and continued Sunday.

The Mayor's office says that businesses must finish fortifying their establishment in preparation for another night of destructive protests by 5 p.m.

A citywide curfew is set to take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday and expire at 6 a.m. Monday morning. The Mayor's office ordered all streets in Center City to be closed and the Ben Franklin Bridge shut down.

The once peaceful protests on Saturday morning turned violent by mid-afternoon, as people took to the streets in response to the police custody death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.

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Barack Obama Delivers Uplifting Speech Amid Protests Following George Floyd's Death

Former President Barack Obama addressed the nationwide protests after the death of George Floyd for the first time on camera in a speech on Wednesday.

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Meghan McCain Gets Called Out By Her Neighbor After Saying Her NYC Neighborhood Was Looted

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to shelter in place somewhere other than New York City following the vandalism and looting by some outside factions after peaceful George Floyd racial justice protests. But in Meghan McCain‘s case, it appears she wanted to seem like she was hunkered down in Manhattan, while actually staying someplace else. She claimed that her neighborhood looked like a “war zone,” until a resident of her own building publicly called out The View co-host, saying that their area appeared “just fine” outside.

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Lili Reinhart Reveals That She Is Bisexual

Actress Lili Reinhart revealed on Instagram today that she is bisexual.The Riverdale star confirmed the news while sharing that she would be attending an LGBTQ+ for Black Lives protest in Santa Monica. "Although I've never announced it publicly before, I am a proud bisexual woman," wrote Reinhart.

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Mancunians take a knee for George Floyd as protests are held across the region

Activists protesting against the death of George Floyd knelt in the middle of Oxford Road during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Manchester.

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SNL's Chris Redd Launches Coronavirus Relief Fund for Protesters

While people are fighting one battle in America, they are also at risk of another. As the Black Lives Matter movement wages on in the wake of George Floyd's death, protests have sparked nationwide against police brutality and racial injustice, simultaneously bringing people physically together after months of social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Given the physical proximity of protesting in large crowds, participants are at an increased risk of contracting the deadly virus, an outcome Saturday Night Live star Chris Redd is working to aid. "I'm working on a relief fund for front line protestors who may contract COVID19 over the next couple of weeks due to body to body contact," he tweeted on Monday.

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No yelling, wear a mask: How George Floyd protests can be safe amid COVID-19

Health experts say those taking to the streets to protest the death of George Floyd — a Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck in Minnesota — should wear masks and practice social distancing to stay safe amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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BREAKING Protesters and police clash outside No.10 Downing Street during PM's TV appearance

Bottles have been thrown at police during tense scenes outside No.10 Downing Street while Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered the daily coronavirus press briefing.

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Merchandise stolen during protests recovered, 2 arrested in Delaware County

FOX 29's Chris O'Connell reports on the national guard troops in Delaware County to help keep peace after the weekend's lootings.

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Protests continue, Universal in soft reopening as Florida reports 1,317 new cases of COVID-19

The state of Florida is in for a month of uncertainties as a pandemic continues, civil unrest flares, theme parks prepare to reopen and hurricane season heats up with vigor.

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Since the May 25 death of George Floyd, a number of celebs have stepped up and used their platform to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and protest police brutality and racial injustice. Many stars have joined fellow protestors in the streets, carrying signs and documenting their time with incredible activists. Here are the celebs who have been out protesting.

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Boris Johnson condemns George Floyd killing, calls for 'lawful' protests

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday condemned the killing of George Floyd by police in the United States but declined to say whether he had spoken about the issue with key ally Donald Trump.

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Celebrities who have joined George Floyd protests against police brutality

Many celebrities are joining the nationwide protests sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn. Across the country, people have been protesting against police brutality, specifically against the black community, in the wake of a shocking video that shows Floyd being taken into custody by an officer who places his knee on his neck.

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Germany won't punish players for George Floyd protests

FRANKFURT – The German soccer federation will not punish players who protest against the killing of George Floyd and racism.

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LIVE UPDATES: Protests over death of George Floyd continue across the US

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here’s the latest on the May 25 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck.

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Nation's streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful

WASHINGTON – Protests were largely peaceful and the nation's streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.

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Drake and The Weeknd each donate $100,000 to bailout fund amid protests

Drake and The Weeknd have each donated $100,000 (£79,000) to the National Bailout Collective to help families in need amid the Black Lives Matter protests currently taking place across the U.S.

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George Floyd protests: Trudeau says Canadians watching U.S. with ‘horror and consternation’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a long pause today before he answered a question about the racial violence going on in the U.S. Speaking outside his Rideau cottage home this morning, Trudeau stood silently for a time before answering that Canadians are looking at the violence in the U.S.

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DC officials push back on aggressive response to protests

WASHINGTON – Officials in the nation’s capital pushed back on an aggressive response by the federal government to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, with the mayor flatly rejecting a Trump administration proposal for the federal government to take over its police force and one county in Virginia pulling its officers from Washington.

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Zayn Malik 'deeply saddened' by George Floyd killing as he posts statement amid nationwide protests

Zayn Malik has been preparing to welcome his first child with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid during quarantine.And the former One Direction member has recently taken a break from social media as he reconnects with the supermodel.He broke his Instagram silence Tuesday to release a statement on the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd, which has resulted in Black Lives Matter protests nationwide.

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Paris police fire tear gas to disperse anti-racism protesters

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US protesters ignore curfew to hit streets for 8th night as Trump berates 'lowlife scum'

Rallies against police brutality continued to swell across the US for an eighth consecutive night over the death of George Floyd - just as Donald Trump labelled rioters "scum".

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Norman Reedus bonds with fans as he joins protests in LA sparked by the death of George Floyd

Norman Reedusleft quarantine to advocate for an end to racial violence at a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles, after the murder of George Floyd.The Walking Dead star, 51, appeared in high spirits, as he posed for pictures with fans and rode in on his black motorcycle on Tuesday.As he headed to join others at a demonstration, the father-of-two could be seen wearing an olive green face mask and a black t-shirt, which read: 'Pura Vida Costa Rica' in yellow letters. Vocal supporter: Norman Reedus left quarantine to advocate for an end to racial violence after the murder of George Floyd at a Black Lives Matter protest in Los AngelesFor an iPhone snap with one of his supporters,Reedus shot araised fist.

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Melania Trump urges protesters to stay at home after 'awkward' photo-op with husband

Melania Trump has condemned the furious protests which have broken out across the US in the wake of the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer.

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‘Beautiful moment’: Protesters cheer for NJ police officers kneeling during Black Lives Matter rally

The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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Cara Santana's activism continues.The 35-year-old actress raised her arm in support of Black Lives Matter as she was involved in a demonstration in Los Angeles amid the nationwide unrest after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed a black man named George Floyd last week when he kneeled on the back of Floyd's neck while he was handcuffed, rendering him unable to breathe.The Real Bros of Simi Valley star donned a white tank top and denim shorts with white sneakers and wore her hair up on the sunny day in the City of Angeles.

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Thousands remain protesting in NYC streets, defying curfew

NEW YORK – Thousands of demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd remained on New York City streets on Tuesday after an 8 p.m. curfew put in place by officials struggling to stanch destruction and growing complaints that the nation’s biggest city was reeling out of control night by night.

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Ben Franklin Bridge reopened following closure due to protests in Philadelphia

SKYFOX flew over the scene Tuesday.

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Florida Department of Highway Safety fires employees for ‘racist’ remarks toward protesters

Two employees from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles have been fired for their remarks toward protesters, according to the department.

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Central Floridians take part in #BlackOutTuesday as George Floyd protests continue

ORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands of people all over the country, including in Central Florida, are taking part in what’s called #BlackOutTuesday.

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Trump to send military to ‘dominate the streets’ as George Floyd protests continue

Hours after a carefully orchestrated declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump to send out the military and “dominate the streets,” American cities were engulfed in more violence and destruction that overshadowed peaceful protests demanding justice after generations of racism.

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Trump offers 'domination' of DC protests as model for states

The law gives the president to deploy the U.S. military across the country, but only under certain circumstances.

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Ben Franklin Bridge closed due to protests in Philadelphia

SKYFOX flew over the scene Tuesday.

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Black-Owned Health and Wellness Businesses to Support Now and Always

As the country grapples with the tragic death of George Floyd and the ongoing protests in its wake, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out how to do your part. In addition to donating to causes that speak to you, educating yourself through reliable sources and simply making your voice heard, you can commit to discovering and supporting black-owned businesses.

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Black-Owned Businesses in Fashion and Beauty to Support Now and Forever

Following the death of George Floyd, a victim of police brutality, nationwide protests have brought the systemic issue to the forefront, increasing visibility on the news and social media. All across the country, people are seeking out how to support black communities.

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As donations surge, nonprofits bail out George Floyd protesters across America

The death of the unarmed black man in Minneapolis has sparked outrage across the world.

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Officers will join protesters in demonstration in DeLand

DELAND, Fla. – BerryVille Bowlicious not only shows support in the shirts the employees wear but on their storefront window located on Woodland Boulevard in DeLand.

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OBIE Awards postponed as reaction to George Floyd protests

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice have postponed the 2020 OBIE Awards.The annual showcase for achievements on Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway were set to be broadcast as a virtual event on June 4, but have been pushed back to an as-yet undetermined date in light of the protests raging around the United States.'It is not a time for celebration or diversion,” said Heather Hitchens, president and CEO of the American Theatre Wing in a statement.

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'We don't need anger': Woman pleads for peace in Philadelphia amid protests

One woman at Tuesday’s demonstration verbally chastised others for antagonizing Philadelphia police.

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Voters across America navigated curfews and health concerns Tuesday in a slate of primary elections amid duelling national crises as Joe Biden looked to move closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.

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DC police officer dragged to his feet by colleagues after kneeling with protesters

The incident occurred in Washington, D.C. on May 31 during the George Floyd protests. (Credit: Morgan Smith via Storyful)

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Coronavirus: B.C. officials urge George Floyd protesters to monitor their health

B.C. health officials are warning anyone who attended Sunday’s protest in Vancouver in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the U.S. to monitor their health.

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Video shows Denver police chief marching arm-in-arm with protesters at George Floyd demonstration

Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen marched arm in arm with protesters on Monday.

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Commissioner on I-676 clash: ‘When we deploy tear gas it’s for a purpose’

Philadelphia's police commissioner further explained the use of force on Monday, adding that protests moving onto the freeway are 'no longer deemed peaceful.'

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Black Lives Matter Resources: How You Can Help Support Protesters The Cause

In the wake of George Floyd‘s May 25 death by asphyxiation from the result of disgraced officer Derek Chauvin’s knee pressing into the unarmed Black man’s neck, millions across the country stood in peaceful solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. As protests have continued with added increase of police and law enforcement, the threat of Martial Law made by President Donald Trump, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, citizens are trying to find resources and ways to donate, educate, and be a part of the solution against systemic and overt racism. HollywoodLife has rounded up a number of resources available, where you can donate, gain knowledge, and support protesters.

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Chloe x Halle delay album release due to Black Lives Matter protests

Chloe x Halle are delaying the release of upcoming album Ungodly Hour amid the ongoing riots in the United States.

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Halsey condemns ‘abuse of power’ in the U.S. after assisting wounded protesters

Halsey has hit out at the U.S. government for its treatment of protesters after assisting those who sustained injuries during this weekend’s Black Lives Matter protests.

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Philadelphia’s city-wide curfew extended Tuesday due to primary elections

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Halsey urges fans to watch footage she took from frontline of protests where ‘innocent people were shot at and tear gassed’

Halsey is urging her fans to watch footage she had taken from the frontline of protests taking place in Los Angeles, following the death of George Floyd.

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Philadelphia businesses ordered to close Sunday as protests, looting continues

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