Month: June 2020

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The NewsWorthy - Top General Apologizes, Trump Rally Waivers & Snapchat Mini Apps- Friday, June 12th, 2020

The news to know for Friday, June 12th, 2020! 

What to know today about the president’s new plans for both police reform and his campaign rallies, why the top U.S. military official is saying sorry, and when experts now expect a COVID-19 vaccine to be available.

Plus, the newest travel trend, how museums are capturing this moment in history, and where you can find mini-apps within an app.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

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

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Sources:

Trump “Finalizing” Executive Order: NBC News, Reuters, Politico, NY Times

Joint Chiefs Chair Apologizes: AP, NY Times, NBC News, ABC News

Harvard Doc’s COVID-19 Projection: USA Today, The Hill, Tweet

Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Moderna Vaccine Final Tests: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

1.5 Million More Unemployed: USA Today, Axios, Politico, Labor Dept. 

Stock Market Falls: CNBC, WSJ, WaPo, FOX News

Rally at your own Risk: NBC News, CBS News, WaPo, USA Today

RNC Picks Jacksonville, Florida: WSJ, Axios, CNN, FOX News

Biden Campaign Stops: Reuters, Politico

DNC Milwaukee Convention: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Independent

Microsoft Won’t Sell Police Facial Recognition: Mashable, Engadget, NPR, AP

Smithsonian Collecting D.C. Protest Art: AP, CBS News, DCist

Snapchat Minis: The Verge, Snap, TechCrunch, CNBC

RV Sales Ticking Up: NYT, Fox Business

NFL $250 Million to Black Community: Bleacher Report, USA Today, Axios, NFL

Apple $100m Justice Initiative: The Verge, Axios, Tim Cook

YouTube $100m to Amplify Black Creators: The Verge, Engadget, YouTube

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The Daily Signal - Star Parker Shares Why It’s ‘Not True’ That ‘America Is Systemically Racist’

In 1992 Star Parker ran a small publishing business in Los Angeles. Her business was destroyed by riots after four police officers were exonerated of charges after Rodney King's beating. Star Parker, the president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and a columnist for The Daily Signal, joins the podcast today to talk about why she believes America isn’t racist. 


We also cover these stories:

  • President Trump says he will boot out Antifa’s takeover of areas of Seattle following the unrest and riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death. 
  • U.S. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has apologized for accompanying President Trump on his walk from the White House to St. John's Church on June 1.
  • The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to rename military entities with confederate names. 


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Opening Arguments - OA394: The Amicus Show!

Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the concept of an amicus brief, explaining why we filed one in the Flynn case, what it means, and what's next for the guy who sold out his country... and his partner.

We begin with a brief update on the Flynn trial (in the District Court for the District of Columbia) and the mandamus action pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Then, it's time to talk about all the various amicus briefs that were filed, with special attention to a pro-Flynn brief filed by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Why does this liberal group want Judge Sullivan to grant the government's motion? Listen and find out!

After a breakdown of all the amicus, we talk about the case in which Lt. Gen. Flynn was supposed to be the star witness for the government -- the case against Flynn's partner, Bijan Rafiekian. Find out what's up next for Kian, and how this all involves friend of the show G. ZACHARY TERWILLIGER!

After all that, it's time for a brand-new #T3BE, this one involving... real property. Can Thomas manage to figure out the relationship between a buyer, a mortgagor, a developer, and an unsigned deed? Listen and find out, and play along if you want on social media!

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We posted six separate updates to the amicus brief in progress, and there's more where that came from!

Appearances

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  1. Make sure you check out the Opening Arguments Amicus Brief!
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The Gist - Crossing Out Columbus

On the Gist, dominating the streets with compassion.

In the interview, John Pfaff, professor of law and criminology at Fordham University and author of Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration-and How to Achieve Real Reform, joins Mike to talk about police reformation, and why politicians touting low crime under their watches could lead to more dysfunction. As one of the foremost experts on incarceration in America, Pfaff argues that we need to rethink how the system and budgets are organized.

In the spiel, Christopher Columbus and his mixed legacy.

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Consider This from NPR - Masks Are Even More Important Than We Thought

Many states that reopened a few weeks ago are seeing spikes in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. In Arizona, officials say if cases continue to rise, they may have to be more aggressive about enforcing reopening protocols for businesses.

In major cities across Texas there are disparities in access to COVID-19 testing, resulting in less testing in black neighborhoods than white neighborhoods.

Dr. Atul Gawande spoke with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about why face masks remain essential in dealing with the coronavirus and the efficacy of different masks.

To help with shortages of PPE, one volunteer group has used 3D printers at home to make nearly 40,000 NIH-approved face shields for health care workers and first responders.

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Science In Action - Food security, locusts and Covid -19

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic efforts to counter massive swarms of locusts across East Africa have continued. In many places this has been very effective, killing up to 90% of locusts. However, the threat of repeated waves of locusts remains says Cyril Ferrand, who leads the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's Resilience Team in East Africa.

Conversely West Africa is unaffected by locusts and with a block on imports local producers have seen demand grow for their produce, an unusual positive effect from the pandemic according to Sandrine Dury from the French agricultural research agency CIRAD.

We examine the potential for a second wave of coronavirus as many countries relax lockdown measures, businesses reopen and mass protests take to the streets. Epidemiologist Carl Bergstrom is interested in working out which of these movements is likely to have the most impact.

And from South Africa, how radio telescope engineers there have turned their hands to developing new ventilators appropriate for regional needs.

(Image: Desert locust. Credit: Reuters)

Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Julian Siddle

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SCOTUScast - GE Energy Power Conversion France v. Outokumpu Stainless – Post-Argument SCOTUScast

On June 1, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision, in GE Energy Power Conversion France SAS v. Outokumpu Stainless USA LLC.
By a vote of 9-0, the Supreme Court reversed and remanded the judgment of the 11th Circuit. Justice Thomas, writing for the Court, held that “The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards does not conflict with domestic equitable estoppel doctrines that permit the enforcement of arbitration agreements by nonsignatories to those agreements.” Justice Sotomayor filed a concurring opinion.
To discuss the case, we have Sadie Blanchard, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame.
As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.
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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 06/11

Two million COVID-19 cases in the US -- and the numbers are rising in many states. Statues of Confederate leaders and other figures deemed offensive are toppled throughout the country. President Trump resists a push to rename military bases named after Confederates. Steve Kathan has the CBS World News Roundup for Thursday, June 11, 2020.

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