Saturday, June 13, 2020

And another day of lies, shootings, shut downs, arrests, increases, aid, disasters, and film requirements comes to a close:

“The Times They Are A-Changin.” -- Bob Dylan

Deaths

US: 117,527 (+702)

World: 432,200 (+3964)

Countdown: 143 days.

Fox News published digitally altered and misleading images on its website's homepage that made a demonstration in Seattle, in which a group of largely peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters have occupied six city blocks, appear violent and dangerous. — Stop watching Fox News. 

Watch Fox News report a 'Monty Python' joke as Seattle's reality. — Seriously. For your own health. Stop watching Fox News. 

Atlanta police chief steps down after black man shot and killed by an officer.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a lethal police shooting filmed by bystanders.

An Atlanta highway is shut down after protesters march onto it.

A Black pastor who called 911 after alleged attack was arrested. The sheriff apologized. Pastor Leon McCray said he "was handcuffed in front of my assaulters," and "they waved at me as I go down the road... . Do you know how disturbing that is?"

A community is seeking answers after a 24-year-old black man was found hanging from a tree this week in northern Los Angeles County.

Secret Service now says it did use pepper spray to clear protesters during the Trump church photo op. -- So they lied earlier.

Fauci says second wave is 'not inevitable' as coronavirus cases climb in some states.

Coronavirus infections are increasing at an alarming rate in Eastern Washington, with a possible uptick in in Western Washington as well, according to a new report by the state Department of Health.

China has reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months after Beijing's biggest wholesale food market was shut down following a resurgence in local infections.

Fired Florida scientist builds coronavirus site showing far more cases than state reports.

Why Texas schools won’t get their $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus aid. Although some school district leaders were banking on getting a piece of $1.2 billion in supplemental federal aid under the CARES Act, the state plans to reduce its share of public school funding, effectively creating a financial wash for districts.

Trump's latest target on Twitter: Comcast. President Trump on Saturday told his Twitter and Facebook followers to drop Comcast -- an egregious use of his presidential platform to hurt an American business. — He’s all about abusing power. 

Thousands fled for their lives when two Michigan dams collapsed. More disasters are coming, experts say.

The Oscars announces films will be required to meet "representation and inclusion standards" to qualify for awards beginning next year.

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Stay safe and stay sane. Good night.