Chinese Jets Buzzing Taiwan Show Long-Term Risk of War With U.S.

by Admin | Jun 25, 2020 | 262 comments

By  Samson Ellis June 24, 2020 With U.S.-China tensions increasing on a number of fronts, the main issue that could spark a military conflict over the long term is still one that is fundamental to their relationship: Taiwan. Chinese fighter jets have entered Taiwan’s...

Black Lives Matter protests haven’t caused spike in coronavirus cases, report finds

by Admin | Jun 25, 2020 | 473 comments

BY KATIE CAMERO JUNE 24, 2020 01:11 PM The fight against COVID-19 and the battle for social equality through Black Lives Matter protests present a stark contrast: one requires distance and isolation, while the other calls for unity in numbers. The opposition has led...

Wisconsin activates National Guard after police clash with protesters

by Admin | Jun 25, 2020 | 2,667 comments

BY MARINA PITOFSKY – 06/24/20  Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) activated the National Guard on Wednesday to protect state buildings amid unrest in the capital of Madison on Wednesday.  “The protests in Madison last night resulted in serious injury to bystanders as...

Tucson Police Chief Resigns After April Death of Man in Police Custody Became Public

by Admin | Jun 24, 2020 | 3,730 comments

BY ASTRID GALVAN / AP   JUNE 24, 2020 4:47 PM EDT (PHOENIX) — The Tucson, Arizona, police chief on Wednesday offered his resignation after the death of a 27-year-old man who died while handcuffed and placed face-down, resulting in the resignation of three officers the...

Seattle police investigate new shooting near autonomous zone

by Admin | Jun 24, 2020 | 296 comments

By Andrew Hay (Reuters) – Seattle police on Tuesday said they were investigating a third shooting in the Capitol Hill neighborhood near the city’s “autonomous zone,” a day after the mayor vowed to dismantle the encampment set up by anti-racism...