The news to know for Thursday, June 4th, 2020!
What to know about the new charges filed against all four officers involved in George Floyd’s death and why protests continue around the world anyway.
Also, what a top military leader is saying about President Trump’s response to the civil unrest.
Plus, SpaceX makes a change to its satellites, the NBA has a new plan for its season (that involves Disney World), and Sesame Street’s message to kids this week.
Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!
Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview. We’re getting an expert’s take on the protests and how to see real progress.
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Sources:
MN Officer Charges: Minneapolis Star Tribune, NY Times, WSJ
Floyd Memorial Service: AP, ABC News
Protests in 50 States, Other Countries: USA Today, ABC News, NY Times
Washington, D.C. Protests: AP, WaPo
Esper Opposes Using Active-Duty Troops: AP, CBS News, CNN
Mattis Denounces Trump: The Atlantic, Reuters, LA Times, Tweet
President Obama Town Hall: NY Times, USA Today, Obama Statement, Obama Town Hall
President Bush Statement: WaPo, Reuters, Bush Statement
President Carter Statement: FOX News, ABC News, Carter Statement
President Clinton Statement: NBC News, Clinton Statement
Nevada Casinos Reopen: NPR, ABC News, Business Insider
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Falling: Axios
NBA Call to Start Season: The Athletic, NBC Sports, ESPN
Snapchat Stops Promoting Trump: CNN, The Verge, Trump Campaign Statement
SpaceX’s Latest Launch: The Verge, TechCrunch
Sesame Street Town Hall: CNN, EW, AJC
Thing to know Thursday on Race Relations: Brookings, APA, LA Times
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