The state said that county-run testing centers will remain open, but county testing centers in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties — which together make up nearly a third of cases in the state — will also be temporarily closed. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Remembering John Lewis’ early activism in civil rights movement
Hundreds of mourners in Georgia are paying their final respects to civil rights icon John Lewis. Chip Reid spoke to one of Lewis’ oldest friends, his then college roommate Bernard Lafayette. Source
7 classic Black sitcoms are coming to Netflix this year
Netflix tweeted a video featuring some of the shows’ biggest stars as they announced the news and reminisced over iconic moments from the hit programs. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump to accept nomination in Charlotte
Both Trump and the vice president will be in Charlotte on August 24. However, no details have been released about where the president will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27. Source
Federal agents to begin leaving downtown Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal government agreed to a “phased withdrawal” of officers. Source
Joe Kelly suspended 8 games after throwing at Alex Bregman
Both benches cleared after Correa struck out to end the inning and Kelly taunted him as he walked back to the dugout. Source
3 Georgia inmates praised for saving deputy’s life
Three inmates are being hailed as heroes for helping a deputy in a medical emergency. The deputy lost consciousness and the inmates rushed from their cells to help him. Source
Tropical Storm Isaias forms near Puerto Rico
“I don’t want people to lower their guards, because this system is quite dangerous,” said Ernesto Morales with the U.S. National Weather Service in San Juan. Source
Storm pummels Caribbean, takes aim at Puerto Rico
Officials in Puerto Rico say they are concerned about landslides and widespread flooding. Source
Federal officers to withdraw from Portland
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said the federal agents who have clashed with protesters in Portland will soon withdraw from the city. Errol Barnett reports. Source