Videos show police using smoke bombs or tear gas, as well as flash grenades, against the demonstrators. Source
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U.K. domestic violence charity sees calls surge 66% during COVID lockdown
“Refuge” says visits to its website have also gone up 950% since stay-at-home orders were issued in March. Source
U.K. domestic violence charity sees calls surge amid COVID lockdown
“Refuge” says calls to its helpline are up 66% since stay-at-home orders were issued in March, and visits to its website up 950%. Source
Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine, poll shows
Among the fifth who told AP/NORC Center pollsters they wouldn’t, safety worries were the top concern. Source
George Floyd’s death sparks massive protests, riots
Videos show police using smoke bombs or tear gas, as well as flash grenades, against the demonstrators. Source
White House touts progress despite uptick of coronavirus cases in over a dozen states
The White House is pushing for the country to reopen, even as more than a dozen states reported an uptick in new cases of the coronavirus over the last week. Yahoo News White House correspondent Hunter Walker joins CBSN with more on the Trump administration’s response. Source
Retail stores can reopen for in-person shopping starting Wednesday, LA mayor says
Retail stores in Los Angeles are able to welcome back customers for in-person shopping beginning Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Tuesday night, as long as the shops comply with county’s COVID-19 safety protocols. Watch his remarks here. Source
CBS Evening News, May 26, 2020
Trump mocks Biden for wearing a face mask; Musicians play “Taps” across America to honor veterans on Memorial Day Source
Grassley unsatisfied with justification for IG firings
Senator Chuck Grassley said the White House’s explanation for ousting inspectors general is insufficient. Source
Trump ramps up attacks against mail-in voting
The president continues to criticize the vote-by-mail process. Source