Public health officials are concerned that many demonstrators’ failure to heed precautions and other factors will fuel new transmissions. Source
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Amazon rolls out backup child care for employees
Online retailer offering to subsidize emergency child or adult care after employees cited it as challenge. Source
Protests continue at White House past curfew into early Wednesday
Mostly peaceful protests continued at the White House past the city’s curfew and into early Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, the president is facing bipartisan criticism for his calls to use aggressive military force against crowds. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
New virus cases hit sports rebounds as Japan tries to bounce back
Tokyo’s favorite pro baseball team scuttles practice games 1 day after resuming; soccer club’s training grinds to a halt and sumo stays side-lined. Source
George Floyd U.S. protests live updates from June 2, 2020
Demonstrators again defied curfews as protests continued for an eighth straight night. Source
Live updates: George Floyd protests continue, but stay mostly peaceful
Most of the demonstrations Tuesday stood in stark contrast to the violence-marred protests of previous nights. Source
Securing businesses and the 2020 elections amid COVID threat
In this episode of “Intelligence Matters,” Morell speaks with CISA director Chris Krebs about the elections and securing businesses that have adopted teleworking amid the pandemic. Source
Oklahoma State player has COVID after attending George Floyd rally
Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga says he was among demonstrators at a protest in Tulsa, but it wasn’t clear whether that’s where he was infected. Source
Ferguson elects its first black and first woman mayor
Ella Jones’ win in city known for protests after Michael Brown shooting comes as nation is embroiled in protests over George Floyd’s death. Source
Joe Biden inches ever-so-close to clinching Democratic nomination
Biden picked up wins Tuesday in Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Dakota, CBS New projects. Source