Floyds death exposes Minnesota Paradox of race progress
One year after George Floyd died under a Minneapolis officer knee Minnesota confronts racial disparities in jobs housing and education. Activist Marvin Anderson and scholars like Samuel Myers Jr describe Minnesota Nice masking entrenched inequities while calls for real reform grow amid evolving public conversation and accountability.
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Biden boosts hurricane readiness with $1 billion surge
President Biden announced a $1 billion increase in funding for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program to ready vulnerable communities for the coming hurricane season. He spoke at FEMA headquarters and unveiled a NASA climate data system to track worsening climate impacts as experts warn of a busier storm season.
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EU imposes flight blockade on Belarus
European Union leaders begin a new sanctions push after the forced landing of a Ryanair jet in Minsk and the arrest of journalist Roman Pratasevich. They plan to ban Belavia from EU airspace and urge EU carriers to avoid Belarus while targeting officials and economic sectors.
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Investigators Probe Cable Car Disaster in Italy
Verbania Prosecutor Olimpia Bossi said the inquiry will examine why the lead cable snapped and why the emergency brake failed to stop the cabin. The 14 dead include a 5 year old Israeli survivor, Eitan Biran, hospitalized in Turin. authorities scrutinize Italy's transport safety standards.
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India reports over 300000 COVID deaths as toll ranks third
India crosses the 303,720 fatal coronavirus milestone per Health Ministry amid vaccine delays and a fungal infection concern. The 24 hour tally adds 4,454 deaths as infections ease in cities but surge in poorer areas.
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