A federal appeals court has ordered a district judge to drop the criminal case against the former national security adviser. Source
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CEO Mellody Hobson on race in corporate America and how to create change
Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, talks to Tony Dokoupil about the inequalities in corporate America. She shares suggestions to create a diverse workplace and explains why it’s so important. Source
Eye Opener: Trump hosts rally in Arizona despite state’s coronavirus surge
President Trump held a campaign rally in Arizona as the state grapples with surging coronavirus cases. Also, the FBI announced the noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace’s garage had been there for months, and was not a hate crime. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Chicago police reduce use of force, but “denial and impunity” linger
Current calls for police reform echo protests in Chicago after the death of Laquan McDonald more than five years ago. Source
New Zealand granted travel ban exception for “Avatar” filmmakers
They had to take extensive measures to enter the country safely. Source
Trump campaign names Hogan Gidley as new press secretary
Gidley is currently the White House principal deputy press secretary. Source
DOJ backs challenge to Hawaii’s self-quarantine order
Under an order from Hawaii Governor David Ige, all who enter the state must self-quarantine for 14 days. Source
Cities crack down as complaints over illegal fireworks displays skyrocket
Complaints over illegal fireworks displays are on the rise in neighborhoods across the country. It’s not clear what’s prompting the trend, but officials in some cities are beginning to crack down. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Rhode Island moves to change name due to slavery connotations
The current official state name is “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” Source
“Hamilton” music director Alex Lacamoire on the new movie version
The film version of the Broadway hit premieres on Disney+ Friday, July 3. Source