Despite making up the 34% local population, 67.4% or 5,517 of Hispanic or Latino residents had gotten infected with the virus. Source
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Just 40 migrant kids avoided expulsion at the border in May
U.S. officials at the southern border carried out 1,001 arrests of unaccompanied migrant children in May. Just 39 were allowed to stay. Source
Former pharma sales exec: “The less of a conscience… the better”
60 Minutes investigates the playbook of sales practices that triggered an explosion of prescriptions, Sunday. Source
Facebook takes down Trump ads featuring symbol like Nazi triangle
Facebook said the ads violated its policies against “organized hate.” Source
Adults with autism find fulfilling jobs through New York City program
These two men with autism once struggled to find jobs. Now, they’ve found roles that are perfect for their interests through Birch Family Services’ New Frontier employment program. Source
Pelosi orders removal of portraits of Confederate predecessors
The House will remove the portraits from the Capitol on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Source
Study: 1 in 4 people killed by police have severe mental illness
A study by the Treatment Advocacy Center shows about a quarter of all fatal encounters with law enforcement involve a person with severe mental illnesses. Dr. Ashwin Vasan of Fountain House joined CBSN to discuss possible solutions. Source
Key revelations in John Bolton’s new book
The former national security adviser makes some startling claims about the president’s words and actions in his book, which is expected to be published next week. Source
Returning to work led to dad’s COVID-19 death, daughter says
When Robert Washington’s employer reopened for business, he went back on the job — his family says it cost him his life. Source
Not all black people are African American. Here’s the difference.
In most cases, it’s OK to just say “black.” Source