Carly Fiorina's journey from secretary to CEO

The US entrepreneur started her business career answering the phone, and went on to lead Hewlett-Packard.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52820298

Dancing On My Own: The story behind Robyn's 2010 'sad banger'

The Swedish singer discusses her pop classic, and how she once became 'tired of the broken heart'.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52817969

Truck Driver Arrested After Barreling Through Minneapolis Protest

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND KIMIKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/semi-truck-george-floyd-protesters.html?partner=IFTTT

Christo’s Grand Projects

By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2020/05/31/arts/christos-grand-projects.html?partner=IFTTT

Aggressive Police Tactics During Protests Are Under Scrutiny

By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/police-tactics-floyd-protests.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Son of Minnesota’s attorney general: 'I hereby declare, officially, my support for ANTIFA'

Son of Minnesota’s attorney general: 'I hereby declare, officially, my support for ANTIFA'



The son of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tweeted on Sunday that he is declaring his support for Antifa after President Trump said that his administration would be declaring it a "Terrorist Organization."

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/son-of-minnesotas-attorney-general-declares-support-for-antifa

FOX NEWS: Secret Service took Trump to underground White House bunker amid George Floyd protests, official says

Secret Service took Trump to underground White House bunker amid George Floyd protests, official says



The Secret Service took President Trump to the White House's underground bunker as protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd intensified Friday night outside the complex, a senior administration official confirmed to Fox News.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/secret-service-took-trump-to-underground-bunker-amid-george-floyd-protests

FOX NEWS: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead prosecution in George Floyd case, governor says

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will lead prosecution in George Floyd case, governor says



Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Sunday evening that state Attorney General Keith Ellison will the prosecution against the former police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd, whose death last week has sparked nationwide protests against police brutality.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/minnesota-attorney-general-keith-ellison-will-lead-prosecution-in-george-floyd-case-governor-says

FOX NEWS: Joe Biden, wearing mask, visits protest site in Delaware

Joe Biden, wearing mask, visits protest site in Delaware



Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Sunday visited a location where protesters have been demonstrating against police brutality and racial inequality, according to a photo Biden posted on Instagram, as protests and riots rage across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd last week. 

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/joe-biden-wearing-mask-visits-protesters-in-delaware

FOX NEWS: Buildings around White House board up, protect valuables amid possibility of more protest vandalism

Buildings around White House board up, protect valuables amid possibility of more protest vandalism



Businesses, a church and other establishments around the White House are boarding up their windows and securing their valuables amid fears that another night of protests and vandalism could erupt on Sunday.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/buildings-around-white-house-board-up-protect-valuables-amid-possibility-of-more-protest-vandalism

FOX NEWS: SpaceX and the House of Representatives shared something in common last week

SpaceX and the House of Representatives shared something in common last week



Both scrubbed their respective launches.

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FOX NEWS: Trump on violent protesters: 'Where are the arrests and long term jail sentences?'

Trump on violent protesters: 'Where are the arrests and long term jail sentences?'



President Trump on Sunday afternoon expressed outrage over an apparent lack of law enforcement arrests of rioters who have brought violence upon several American cities following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/trump-where-are-the-arrests-and-long-term-jail-sentences

FOX NEWS: Barr: Violence from Antifa, other groups 'is domestic terrorism and will be treated accordingly'

Barr: Violence from Antifa, other groups 'is domestic terrorism and will be treated accordingly'



Attorney General William Barr said Sunday that the Department of Justice will treat violence by individuals associated with Antifa as domestic terrorism in a statement that condemned the far-left group and asserted that protests against police brutality and racial inequality following George Floyd's death have "been hijacked."

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/barr-george-floyd-violence-from-antifa-other-group-is-domestic-terrorism-and-will-be-treated-accordingly

FOX NEWS: Susan Rice makes claim Russians could be behind violent George Floyd demonstrations

Susan Rice makes claim Russians could be behind violent George Floyd demonstrations



Former Obama administration national security adviser Susan Rice bizarrely suggested in a televised interview Sunday that the Russians could be behind the violent nationwide demonstrations following the in-custody death of George Floyd, although she offered no evidence for the incendiary claim.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/susan-rice-suggests-russians-behind-violent-george-floyd-demonstrations

FOX NEWS: Big-city Dems who had imposed strict coronavirus lockdowns now let George Floyd rioters flout rules

Big-city Dems who had imposed strict coronavirus lockdowns now let George Floyd rioters flout rules



The coronavirus lockdown is seemingly down and out, as many Democrats in charge of big cities -- including several who once insisted on strict quarantine measures -- line up to champion the nationwide mass demonstrations over the in-custody death of George Floyd, sans social distancing.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/george-floyd-unrest-big-city-mayors-coronavirus-lockdowns

Amid Riots and a Pandemic, Church Attendance Resumes in ‘a Very Broken World’

By BY SHAWN HUBLER AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/churches-return-coronavirus-protests.html?partner=IFTTT

Video Appears to Show a Tanker Truck Driving Into Minneapolis Protesters

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000007166359/george-floyd-protests-minneapolis.html?partner=IFTTT

‘We’re Sick and Tired’: Voices From Minneapolis Protests

By BY KATIE G. NELSON, MIKE SHUM, SAMEEN AMIN, DMITRIY KHAVIN AND BARBARA MARCOLINI from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000007165404/minneapolis-protests-george-floyd-video.html?partner=IFTTT

Symbol of N.Y.C. Unrest: A Burning Police Car

By BY AZI PAYBARAH AND NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/nyregion/police-cars-nyc-protests.html?partner=IFTTT

Destructive Power of Despair

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/opinion/george-floyd-protests.html?partner=IFTTT

What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common

By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/opinion/trump-police-george-floyd.html?partner=IFTTT

Coronavirus: Some primary schools reopen as parents remain wary

Classes resume for some pupils in England after 10 weeks but a number of schools will stay shut.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-52854688

The Papers: 'A million pupils stay home' as some schools return

Some primary school years in England returning and lockdown rules easing feature in Monday's papers.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-52872196

FOX NEWS: Kay Coles James: George Floyd's senseless killing – end racism that afflicts America's soul like a cancer

Kay Coles James: George Floyd's senseless killing – end racism that afflicts America's soul like a cancer



Racism in America is a fatal wound. Every time another incident occurs we put a Band-Aid on it, but the Band-Aid keeps falling off.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/george-floyds-senseless-killing-end-racism-americas-cancer-kay-coles-james

FOX NEWS: Helen Raleigh: Welcome Hong Kong political refugees – 3 reasons US should act now

Helen Raleigh: Welcome Hong Kong political refugees – 3 reasons US should act now



Beijing's breach of  international treaty in Hong Kong certainly warrants such strong responses from the U.S.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/us-welcome-hong-kong-political-refugees-helen-raleigh

FOX NEWS: Bruce Mehlman: Economic recovery from coronavirus demands more available, affordable and accessible broadband

Bruce Mehlman: Economic recovery from coronavirus demands more available, affordable and accessible broadband



The fourth industrial revolution is accelerating, and even more than before the pandemic, software is “eating the world.”

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/bruce-mehlman-economic-recovery-from-coronavirus-demands-more-available-affordable-and-accessible-broadband

FOX NEWS: Law enforcement panel reacts to events following death of George Floyd

Law enforcement panel reacts to events following death of George Floyd



Miami Police Chief Jorge Colina, former NYPD detective Dr. Oscar Odom, and former NYPD officer Evy Poumpouras react.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6160534367001

FOX NEWS: Donna Brazile: In age of coronavirus, my commencement address to Class of 2020 – advice for tough times

Donna Brazile: In age of coronavirus, my commencement address to Class of 2020 – advice for tough times



New graduates should not despair because the world is dangerous. This has always been a dangerous world. The cave dwellers daily experienced wild animals that saw them as lunch.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/opinion/donna-brazile-in-age-of-coronavirus-my-commencement-address-to-class-of-2020-advice-for-tough-times

FOX NEWS: Sen. Ted Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran

Sen. Ted Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran



Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for a criminal investigation into Twitter for violating United States sanctions on Iran.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6160567606001

Teepee built at East Bergholt school to allow social distancing

The structure was constructed by staff at an events company whose children attend the school.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-52849377

8pm saturday

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://static01.nyt.com/slideshow/2020/05/30/briefing/8pm-saturday.html?partner=IFTTT

Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52865201

George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52865121

Coronavirus: Independent cinemas unlikely to open before September

An Independent Cinema Office survey found only a quarter of venues planned to open before autumn.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52808191

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick?

Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52853647

Trump Hopes for His Own Booster Shot from SpaceX Rocket Launch

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/us/politics/trump-spacex-launch.html?partner=IFTTT

Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence

By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/30/us/police-protest-photos.html?partner=IFTTT

Draw a Self-Portrait

By BY CARSON ELLIS from NYT At Home https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/at-home/coronavirus-draw-a-self-portrait.html?partner=IFTTT

Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death

By BY RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.html?partner=IFTTT

The Papers: Testing 'disgrace' and public's 'broken trust'

Britain's test and trace policy and Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip dominate Sunday's papers.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-52864853

In pictures: Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52839770

George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52854527

Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52860785

In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-52852377

My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52823003

Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-52808094

Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/52847648

Special Episode: The Latest From Minneapolis

By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/podcasts/the-daily/george-floyd-minneapolis.html?partner=IFTTT

America Is a Tinderbox

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/george-floyd-protests-minneapolis.html?partner=IFTTT

Flynn Discussed Sanctions at Length With Russian Diplomat, Transcripts Show

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/politics/flynn-russian-ambassador-transcripts.html?partner=IFTTT

How the Supreme Court Lets Cops Get Away With Murder

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/Minneapolis-police-George-Floyd.html?partner=IFTTT

New York City, Battered by Outbreak, Finally Moves Toward Reopening

By BY ALAN FEUER AND ANDY NEWMAN from NYT New York https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/nyregion/coronavirus-nyc-reopening-dates.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: What will hair salons, barber shops look like in post-quarantine America?

What will hair salons, barber shops look like in post-quarantine America?



Here's the lowdown on what cutting your lockdown locks might look like.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/lifestyle/hair-salons-barber-shops-post-coronavirus

Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant

Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52843996

Attacks on Churches, House of Worship Increase Across the Globe: 'These Are Turning into Houses of Horror'

Christians go to church to worship, grow their faith, and feel safe - but religious freedom monitors say some churches and other houses of worship around the world are being turned into sites of bloodshed.

from CBNNews.com http://www.cbn.com/api/urlredirect.aspx?u=http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2020/may/attacks-on-churches-house-of-worship-increase-across-the-globe-these-are-turning-into-houses-of-horror

Coronavirus: What happens next?

Clive Myrie meets patients and staff on the Covid ward at the Royal London Hospital.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52854529

Week in pictures: 23-29 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-52857331

Coronavirus: Debenhams makes some restaurant employees redundant

Retailer Debenhams makes staff in some of its cafes redundant after going into administration.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52843996

George Floyd Was Pinned Down for Nearly 3 Minutes After He Became Unresponsive, Prosecutors Say

By BY SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/derek-chauvin-criminal-complaint.html?partner=IFTTT

China and the Rhineland Moment

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/opinion/china-hong-kong.html?partner=IFTTT

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY LARA TAKENAGA AND JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/coronavirus-today.html?partner=IFTTT

A Continent Reopens

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY AND LAETITIA VANCON from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/world/europe/a-continent-reopens.html?partner=IFTTT

Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, TIM ARANGO AND MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/minneapolis-police-george-floyd.html?partner=IFTTT

George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death

By BY MATT FURBER, AUDRA D. S. BURCH AND FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/derek-chauvin-george-floyd-worked-together.html?partner=IFTTT

‘The Pain Is Too Intense’: Biden Challenges White Americans

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/29/us/politics/joe-biden-george-floyd.html?partner=IFTTT

Coronavirus: Renters struggle most with pandemic costs, report says

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests.

from BBC News - Business https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52854699

Coronavirus: GPs not told when patients removed from 'shielding lists'

This has caused confusion and anxiety among extremely vulnerable people staying at home.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52848903

Coronavirus: Renters struggle most with pandemic costs, report says

Private renters are struggling with housing costs more than mortgage-payers, new research suggests.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52854699

The Papers: Weekend lockdown warnings and 'border farce'

Concerns over the public sticking to rules ahead of restrictions being lifted dominate Saturday's papers.

from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-52857280

FOX NEWS: Lawrence Jones talks to families who lost loved ones to coronavirus in New York nursing homes

Lawrence Jones talks to families who lost loved ones to coronavirus in New York nursing homes



Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces heavy criticism for COVID-19 nursing home deaths in New York.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6160188848001

FOX NEWS: Mike Huckabee: Joe Biden isn't wearing a mask, he's wearing a gag

Mike Huckabee: Joe Biden isn't wearing a mask, he's wearing a gag



Former Vice President Joe Biden can't put a sentence together, says Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6160186443001

G.O.P. Pressures North Carolina’s Governor on Convention

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/us/politics/republican-convention-trump-north-carolina.html?partner=IFTTT

FOX NEWS: Rep. Matt Gaetz: If we wait, Big Tech will steal the election from President Trump

Rep. Matt Gaetz: If we wait, Big Tech will steal the election from President Trump



We're seeing domestic election interference, says Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6160179279001

FOX NEWS: US disrupts Iranian fuel deliveries to Venezuela, official says

US disrupts Iranian fuel deliveries to Venezuela, official says



The Trump administration halted scheduled Iranian fuel deliveries to Venezuela Wednesday by threatening sanctions on the ships carrying the cargo, according to U.S. officials.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/us-disrupts-iranian-fuel-deliveries-venezuela-official-says

FOX NEWS: Biden's support among College Democrats slips amid Tara Reade claims

Biden's support among College Democrats slips amid Tara Reade claims



Several chapters of the College Democrats are refusing to support Joe Biden in his bid for the White House following sexual assault allegations brought forth by Tara Reade, who was a young staffer in his office nearly 30 years ago when Biden was a senator.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/bidens-support-among-college-democrats-slips-amid-tara-reade-claims

FOX NEWS: McFarland: I've been 'unmasked' and seen what it looks like

McFarland: I've been 'unmasked' and seen what it looks like



Barr expands unmasking investigations; former Deputy National Security Adviser K.T. McFarland weighs in.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/6160174839001