Sunday, June 21, 2020

And another Father's Day comes to a close:

“I am not ashamed to say that no man I ever met was my father’s equal, and I never loved any other man as much.” -- Hedy Lamarr

I miss you, dad.

Deaths

US: 122,247 (+267)

World: 470,698 (+3980)

Countdown: 135 days.

WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases.

A growing number of scientific studies support the idea that masks are a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.

People in their 20s and 30s are accounting for a larger share of new coronavirus infections in a growing number of cities and states.

The Latest Pandemic Shortage: Coins Are The New Toilet Paper. Banks around the country are running low on nickels, dimes, quarters and even pennies. And the Federal Reserve, which supplies banks, has been forced to ration scarce supplies.

Tulsa County, Oklahoma, reported a new record for daily coronavirus infections, according to the county's health website.

Tulsa official says 6,200 attended Trump rally as campaign tries to blame 'radical' protesters and media for lack of crowd. — More than likely it’s just the fact that Trump really sucks as a human being. 

Brazil's Bolsonaro says armed forces exist to defend democracy.

Spain lifts coronavirus state of emergency and reopens borders.

Schumer calls for investigation into firing of former U.S. attorney Geoffrey Berman.

House Judiciary Chair Says Barr Should Be Impeached, But Won't Be.

Kentucky Slashes Number of Polling Places Ahead of Primary—Especially Where Black Voters Live. — Republicans are evil.

NYPD officer suspended after video appears to show him using chokehold.

Vehicle Attacks Rise As Extremists Target Protesters.Right-wing extremists are turning cars into weapons, with reports of at least 50 vehicle-ramming incidents since protests against police violence erupted nationwide in late May.

Trump 'furious' about 'underwhelming' crowd at Tulsa rally.

Hummingbirds can see colors humans can only imagine, an ability that now sheds light on an extra dimension of animal vision, a new study finds.

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

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