Pandemic leaves millions waiting for work as layoffs linger
The pandemic has not only cut jobs but dimmed hopes of a quick return, with about 20 million positions still lost. May job growth eased fears even as unemployment fell to 13.3 percent. Many workers face months long to years of recovery, while sectors like leisure and hospitality shed millions and face slow reopenings.
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What defund the police could mean in protests
The article explains that defund the police may mean reallocating funds to community needs rather than abolishing departments. It notes supporters aim to shift money to housing and education, with cities like Minneapolis and figures such as Alicia Garza and Cory Booker commenting on reform versus abolition. It contrasts political spins from Trump and Democratic leaders.
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Defunding Police Budgets Faces Political Pushback
A debate resurfaces over police funding with New York City plans to shift money to youth programs while seeking safety, and Los Angeles aiming to cut up to 150 million from a planned police budget increase. History notes Camden 2012 and Compton 2000 disbandments show varied approaches. Police unions oppose cuts, calling them unsafe.
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Tropical storm Cristobal drenches U S Gulf Coast coast
Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall near Grand Isle Louisiana with 50 mph winds and a widening path. It sent waves over Mississippi beaches flooded Biloxi roads and closed the Dauphin Island bridge while forecasters warned of up to 12 inches of rain and river flooding across a broad Gulf region.
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