Floyd’s death has led to nationwide protests and calls to end police brutality and systemic racism. Source
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Live updates: George Floyd memorials reach his Houston hometown
Demonstrators have gone from demanding justice for George Floyd to insisting on changes in police practices and race relations in general. Source
Biden campaign launches effort targeting LGBTQ voters in key states
Biden’s campaign is launching a new LGBTQ voter outreach initiative dubbed “Out for Biden.” Source
CrossFit CEO apologizes for offensive George Floyd tweet
Reebok ending its relationship with the workout brand, while some gyms said they would end their affiliation. Source
Marine veteran stands in heat with “I can’t breathe” taped on mouth
Todd Winn stood outside in the more than 90-degree heat for so long, his shoes started melting to the ground. Source
U.S. protests prompt calls for Britain to tackle its own systemic racism
As British protesters stand in solidarity with American demonstrators, they’re clear that “the U.K. is not innocent.” Source
Chris Wallace discusses GOP election support and his book on the decision to drop the atomic bomb
Chris Wallace joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World,” which explores the months leading up to dropping the first atomic bomb in WWII. He also weighs in on American divisions and whether they’ll impact the presidential election. Source
Deep ocean waters warming at faster pace, new study finds
The absorption of carbon dioxide by the planet’s oceans is increasing, with consequences for both marine species and for human economies that depend upon them. For World Oceans Day (June 8), “Sunday Morning” producer Sara Kugel talks with Oceana’s Jacqueline Savitz about how climate change affects our oceans, and with University of Queensland researcher Issac Brito-Morales, whose new study finds deep waters are warming at a faster pace than the ocean’s surface. Source
Mitt Romney marches with Black Lives Matter protesters
Romney said he was joining the protest “to make sure that people understand that black lives matter.” Source
4 police chiefs on the need for change: “There’s a lot of silence”
After seeing the video of George Floyd’s death, Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall said she was “angry at the profession.” Source