Sergeant Lonnie Hood and officer Armon Jones are among four officers who were let go after a May 30 encounter. Source

“The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR​ events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” the stock car racing company said. Source

Norway and Finland require a three-year police education, ending with a bachelor’s degree in policing Source

“The opportunity to have all 26 clubs in a controlled environment enables us to help protect the health of our players, coaches and staff as we return to play,” the MLS commissioner said. Source

Central bank expects unemployment to remain above by 9% by year-end and for joblessness to remain elevated into 2022. Source

Revered singer-songwriter John Prine died in April of complications caused by COVID-19. An all-star lineup will pay tribute to Prine in a streaming concert organized by the late singer’s family. Prine’s widow, Fiona Whelan Prine, joins Anthony Mason on “CBS This Morning” to discuss the loss of her husband and the upcoming show. Source

President Trump continues to receive criticism for his tweet spreading a right-wing conspiracy theory. Mr. Trump claimed without evidence the 75-year-old protester shoved to the ground by Buffalo police could be an “ANTIFA provocateur.” CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joined CBSN to discuss how the White House is responding. Source

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday defended the president’s tweets about a 75-year-old protester hospitalized after he was pushed by police. Source

After scrutiny, Safariland is selling its unit that makes tear gas, rubber bullets and other crowd-control products. Source

Over 570 people have gone to space. Only eight have gone to Challenger Deep. Kathy Sullivan has done both. Source