Forecasters say it’s too soon to say whether and where storm would hit mainland, but added people shouldn’t let their guard down. Source
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Taylor Swift accused of taking “Folklore” logo from Black-owned retailer
Amira Rasool, the founder of Black-owned retailer The Folklore, has accused Swift of ripping off the company’s logo for album merchandise. Source
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Life and legacy of John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral; Trump suggests delaying 2020 election as virus deaths rise and economy shrinks Source
Suspended Los Angeles City councilman faces 34-count indictment in corruption probe
A federal grand jury returned a 34-count indictment against Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar for his alleged role in an ongoing corruption investigation. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
LA City official faces 34-count indictment in corruption probe
Jose Huizar, 51, is accused of leading a criminal enterprise and unlawfully giving favorable treatment to some developers. He could face up to 30 years in federal prison. Source
NBA teams kneel during national anthem as season restarts
In the first games since the NBA paused its season, players kneeled during the anthem and wore Black Lives Matter shirts. Source
“Moesha,” “Sister, Sister” and 5 other classic Black sitcoms are coming to Netflix
Seven classic Black sitcoms will be available on Netflix in the U.S. this year, the streaming giant announced this week. The soon-to-be-available classics are: “Moesha”; seasons 1-3 of “The Game”; “Sister, Sister”; “Girlfriends”; “The Parkers”; “Half and Half”; and “One on One.” All of the titles will be available by October 15 — with staggered release dates starting with “Moesha” on August 1. CBS Los Angeles reports. Source
NBA teams and coaches kneel during opening night national anthem
In the first games since the NBA paused its season, players kneeled during the anthem and wore Black Lives Matter shirts. Source
Critics want clarity after Trader Joe’s says product names aren’t racist
“We want to be clear: we disagree that any of these labels are racist,” the company said. “We do not make decisions based on petitions.” Source
COVID Chronicles: Detroit’s water shutoff has been stopped — for now
Wayne County — home to Detroit — has nearly one-third of the entire COVID-19 case load for the state of Michigan. For years, Detroit has made headlines for its controversial policy of aggressive water shut offs for those who are too poor to pay. CBS News Campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell and “CBS This Morning” associate producer Tina D’Aguiar spoke with the water advocates and Detroit city officials about the longstanding issue of water access. Source