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In just 7 months, 10 million coronavirus cases and 500,000 deaths |
The world has surpassed 10 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard, with one quarter of all cases coming from the United States . That pattern also applies to global deaths resulting from the virus. Of the half-million worldwide deaths, the U.S. accounts for more than 125,000. Brazil is the next closest country with more than 1.3 million confirmed cases. The U.S. is also continuing to see record single-day increases — and the growth in cases isn't because of an increase in testing, health officials say. |
Face coverings have also become a national flash point, with the Americans with Disabilities Act website warning of "fraudulent facemask flyers," despite recommendations from health experts that they stem the rate of transmission. |
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Meanwhile, as Texas joins numerous states in pausing or rolling back reopenings, Gov. Greg Abbott said he regrets reopening bars quickly as the state now believes bars are "one of the most dangerous spreaders of COVID-19." And surging numbers of new coronavirus cases in Florida have many wary of flocking to beaches, with many staying home and most spreading out from one another. |
In better news: New York state reported its lowest number of coronavirus deaths since March 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, and just 616 of New York's almost 62,000 tests Saturday resulted in positive diagnoses. |
| A sign at the entrance of Hopdoddy Burger Bar on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, requires guests to wear a mask on Saturday June 27, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. | Jay Janner, Austin American-Statesman via USA TODAY Network | |
At least one person killed in Louisville park where Black Lives Matter protests are held |
A man, Tyler Gerth, was killed in a shooting at Jefferson Square Park Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky — the site of the ongoing Breonna Taylor demonstrations . Another person, the accused shooter, was hospitalized after also having been shot and is currently in police custody. The shooting took place at 9 p.m. following a peaceful morning and afternoon at the park. Police announced early Sunday that the tents were being torn down and people would no longer be able to stay overnight in the park, though protesters vowed to return. Gerth was a 27-year-old Louisville man who had become a vocal supporter of ongoing protests against racism and police brutality. |
| The LMPD blocked off the scene of a shooting at Jefferson Square Park in Louisville, Ky. on June 27, 2020. | Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal | |
Shooting suspect at California Walmart distribution center was fired in 2019, authorities say |
At least two people are dead, including the suspect, and four are injured after a shooting at a northern California Walmart distribution center, authorities confirmed Saturday . Tehama County officials said the suspect, Louis Lane, was fired from the center last year. Lane, 31, showed up at the distribution center at about 3:30 p.m. Saturday and crashed his sport-utility vehicle into the employee entrance to the building, officials said. After the SUV caught fire, Lane got out and opened fire. The victim killed — an employee at the facility — has been identified as Martin Haro-Lozano, 45, of Orland, California. |
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Trump denies knowing of intelligence report regarding bounty on US troops |
President Donald Trump denied knowledge Sunday of an intelligence report that concluded Russia had paid a bounty to the Taliban to kill American troops serving in Afghanistan . Facing strong criticism from Democrats, Trump said on Twitter that neither he nor Vice President Mike Pence had been briefed on the classified assessment. He also tried to cast doubt on a New York Times report that said he had been told about the matter. The Times reported Friday that the U.S. concluded months ago that a Russian unit linked to assassination attempts and other covert operations in Europe had secretly offered rewards to Taliban-linked militants to kill American troops and other coalition forces in Afghanistan. |
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| President Donald Trump's criticism of NFL protests doesn't seem to be working anymore. | Evan Vucci, AP | |
In food recalls... |
Fresh Express salad mixes potentially linked to intestinal illness |
Health officials warn of a growing outbreak of Cyclospora infections as more garden salad mixes have been recalled, leading to 206 reported cases and 23 hospitalizations . All of the recalled salads were manufactured by a Fresh Express production facility in Streamwood, Illinois, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The Fresh Express recall includes salads with a product code Z178 or a lower number and were distributed to select retail stores between June 6 and 26 in 31 states. |
Nearly 60k pounds of chicken nuggets recalled for possible rubber contamination |
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, of Waco, Texas, is recalling 4-pound bags of "Pilgrim's Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Nuggets" that were produced May 6 and distributed to stores in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas. The frozen ready-to-eat nuggets have a "Best-By date" of May 6, 2021 and lot code of 0127 and establishment number "P-20728" printed on the retail package. |
Teenagers reflect on growing up Black in Tamir Rice's America |
Tamir Rice would have turned 18 years old this past week. We talked to Black teenagers who are turning 18 this year as they reflect on growing up Black in America and experiencing the systemic racism that lead to Rice's death. Tamir's mother, Samaria Rice, also reflects on the life her son should have had. Listen to their stories on today's 5 Things podcast. |
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This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network. Contributing: Associated Press. |
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