George Floyd Mourned, DNA Link to COVID-19 & YouTube’s Graduation- Friday, June 5th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, June 5th, 2020! 

What to know about the first memorial service for George Floyd and the new plans for creating lasting change.

Also, researchers have been trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients end up hospitalized, while others just get the sniffles. It turns out the answer might be in our DNA.

Plus, more planes are flying to vacation spots, drones are planting trees, and big-name speakers and stars are taking part in YouTube’s virtual graduation…

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Head to http://www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

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Sources:

George Floyd Memorial Service: Reuters, USA Today, CNN, FOX News

March on Washington This August: NBC News, Axios

Thousands Keep Protesting: Axios, WSJ, NBC News

Federal Response to Protests: WSJ, WaPo

ACLU Sues Over Use of Force: AP, Politico

CDC Director on COVID-19 and Protests: CNN, WaPo, LA Times

COVID-19 Demographic Data Required: Reuters, ABC News

Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted: AP, CNN, WSJ

Study: DNA Linked to Severe Coronavirus: NY Times, Daily Mail

Latest Unemployment Numbers: WSJ, NBC News, CNBC

VA Confederate Statue Removal: CNN, USA Today, NY Times, SPLC

Global Airlines Add Flights: Reuters, CNBC, FOX Business

Facebook Labeling State-Controlled Media: The Verge, Mashable, Axios, Facebook

YouTube Virtual Graduation: Deadline, Variety, YouTube

Asteroid Fly-by: CBS News, USA Today, NASA

Feel Good Friday – Drones Planting Trees: Fast Company, Newsweek