Independent Autopsy Rules George Floyd’s Death Was Homicide By Asphyxiation
An independent autopsy conducted regarding the killing of George Floyd found his death was a homicide and that he died of “asphyxiation from sustained pressure.” The autopsy said compression to Floyd’s neck and back as former Minneapolis
New York City Issues Curfew Amid Protests Following George Floyd Death
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a curfew for New York City on Monday night, following four days of protests in response to the killing of George Floyd. The curfew began at
MLB Union Makes Counter-Proposal In Pay Dispute With League Owners
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has submitted a counter proposal to league owners, as negotiations about restarting the suspended 2020 season continue. According to reports, the union is proposing a 114-game regular season that would
Major Retailers Target, Apple And Walmart To Temporarily Close Stores Amid Protest Dangers
U.S. retailers are closing some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. On Sunday, Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all
President Trump Says He Will Designate Antifa A Terrorist Organization
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the U.S. government will designate anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. President Trump made the announcement on Twitter, comes amid violent nationwide protests about police brutality following the death of
Jon “Bones” Jones Says He Will Be Giving Up UFC Title Amid Pay Dispute
Jon “Bones” Jones tweeted Sunday that he’s giving up his UFC title in a pay dispute. Jones tweeted using the Latin phrase of “I came, I saw, I conquered,” attributed to Julius Caesar. “To the light-heavyweight title — veni,
Minnesota Gov. Walz Activates National Guard Amid Protests and Looting Over Death Of George Floyd
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order on Thursday to activate the Minnesota National Guard, in light of protests and looting in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody. Looting has erupted at
President Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Protections For Social Media Platforms
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting Twitter and other social media giants, saying he is taking action to “defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in American history,”
John Deere Classic Cancels PGA Tour Event
The John Deere Classic has decided to cancel what would have been its 50th anniversary as a PGA Tour event. According to tournament director Clair Peterson, there were too many obstacles to overcome and too many risks
Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Propose July Re-Opening Dates
Walt Disney World has announced a phased re-open approach for its parks. WDW’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park are proposing July 11, 2020 as an opening date, and Epcot and Hollywood Studios are targeting July 15,