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What was lost — and rediscovered — amid an L.A. mudslide
STUDIO CITY, Calif. — Jessica Rouse charged up the pavement, sidestepping small boulders, her black rain boots splashing through muddy water that had turned her dad’s street into a disaster zone. She passed by some neighbors and two strangers, who had stopped to look at a pile of mud, broken chairs, grass, wooden pieces of garage, a sodden children’s book, tree roots and a painting wrapped in a blanket and cellophane.About 12 hours earlier, around 10 p.m. Sunday, her father, stepmom and younger brother barely escaped a mudslide that swept through their living room, sending them sprinting...…STUDIO CITY, Calif. — Jessica Rouse charged up the pavement, sidestepping small boulders, her black rain boots splashing through muddy water that had turned her dad’s street into a disaster zone. She passed by some neighbors and two strangers, who had stopped to look at a pile of mud, broken chairs, grass, wooden pieces of garage, a sodden children’s book, tree roots and a painting wrapped in a blanket and cellophane.About 12 hours earlier, around 10 p.m. Sunday, her father, stepmom and younger brother barely escaped a mudslide that swept through their living room, sending them sprinting...WW…
Beyoncé Is Calling For The Police Officers Who Killed Breonna Taylor To Be Fired And Charged
Beyoncé sent a letter to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron urging him "to bring justice for Breonna Taylor, and demonstrate the value of a Black woman's life."Beyoncé wrote Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Sunday demanding justice for and admonishing the top prosecutor for not taking action against the police officers who killed the 26-year-old in her home three months ago, telling him, "this is your chance to end that pattern."In the , posted on her website June 14, the singer points out that Louisville has passed banning no-knock warrants, which police used when they...…Beyoncé sent a letter to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron urging him "to bring justice for Breonna Taylor, and demonstrate the value of a Black woman's life."Beyoncé wrote Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Sunday demanding justice for and admonishing the top prosecutor for not taking action against the police officers who killed the 26-year-old in her home three months ago, telling him, "this is your chance to end that pattern."In the , posted on her website June 14, the singer points out that Louisville has passed banning no-knock warrants, which police used when they...WW…
Cole Sprouse Arrested In Santa Monica While Protesting Racial Discrimination
"It needs to be stated that as a straight white man, and a public figure, the institutional consequences of my detainment are nothing in comparison to others within the movement," the actor said.Cole Sprouse, who stars as Jughead in the CW’s popular Riverdale series, was arrested while protesting in Santa Monica on Sunday as police officers worked to corral demonstrators and regain control among mass rioting, destruction, and looting.The 27-year-old was part of a group of a few dozen protesters who were gathered on Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, holding signs decrying the death of...…"It needs to be stated that as a straight white man, and a public figure, the institutional consequences of my detainment are nothing in comparison to others within the movement," the actor said.Cole Sprouse, who stars as Jughead in the CW’s popular Riverdale series, was arrested while protesting in Santa Monica on Sunday as police officers worked to corral demonstrators and regain control among mass rioting, destruction, and looting.The 27-year-old was part of a group of a few dozen protesters who were gathered on Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, holding signs decrying the death of...WW…
Nextdoor Says It Supports Black Lives Matter. But People Say The Platform Is Censoring Their Conversations About Race.
People on the social platform say that moderators are deleting comments stating “Black Lives Matter” and stifling discussion about the nation’s protests.On Tuesday, Viviene Huston was scrolling through her Nextdoor feed to see what was new in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, where she lives, when she realized that there were “zero” posts referencing “Black Lives Matter,” despite five days of demonstrations. Perplexed, the 21-year-old decided to make her own post.“I haven't really seen many or any posts about why the protests and vandalism occurred. Please take this time to educate...…People on the social platform say that moderators are deleting comments stating “Black Lives Matter” and stifling discussion about the nation’s protests.On Tuesday, Viviene Huston was scrolling through her Nextdoor feed to see what was new in the Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, where she lives, when she realized that there were “zero” posts referencing “Black Lives Matter,” despite five days of demonstrations. Perplexed, the 21-year-old decided to make her own post.“I haven't really seen many or any posts about why the protests and vandalism occurred. Please take this time to educate...WW…
Fact Check: CDC Did Not Revise Down Coronavirus Deaths
Several tweets went viral that falsely claimed the CDC had drastically revised down the number of deaths in the US from the coronavirus — but it seems some people didn't read to the end of the page.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Several tweets went viral on Saturday that falsely accused the CDC of drastically revising down the number of COVID-19 deaths in the US, inflaming conspiracy theories that the is not as serious as officials claim.As...…Several tweets went viral that falsely claimed the CDC had drastically revised down the number of deaths in the US from the coronavirus — but it seems some people didn't read to the end of the page.BuzzFeed News has reporters across five continents bringing you trustworthy stories about the impact of the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Several tweets went viral on Saturday that falsely accused the CDC of drastically revising down the number of COVID-19 deaths in the US, inflaming conspiracy theories that the is not as serious as officials claim.As...WW…
Coronavirus: Texas Governor Says Plan To Reopen Businesses Will Lead To More Coronavirus Cases
"The more that you have people out there, the greater the possibility is for transmission," he told lawmakers in a private call on Friday.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Texas Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged in a private conference call with lawmakers last Friday that reopening the state would lead to a spike in cases, but that the goal was never "to get transmission of COVID-19 down to zero."During an hourlong call on the same day he partially...…"The more that you have people out there, the greater the possibility is for transmission," he told lawmakers in a private call on Friday.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .Texas Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged in a private conference call with lawmakers last Friday that reopening the state would lead to a spike in cases, but that the goal was never "to get transmission of COVID-19 down to zero."During an hourlong call on the same day he partially...WW…
Nurses Say Their Midwest Hospitals Are About To Collapse
For Tammy Tate, a nurse at a Missouri hospital, this wave is like watching a train about to crash, knowing that it could be stopped in time — if people would listen.Cheryl Rodarmel, the chief nurse at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, said she is not sure how much longer she can go on like this.The 61-year-old has loved her job for all 42 years she has been a nurse. But now, she said, the relentless influx of patients who have deluged her wards has her worried that her hospital system will collapse, and most of the staff along with it due to burnout and contracting the...…For Tammy Tate, a nurse at a Missouri hospital, this wave is like watching a train about to crash, knowing that it could be stopped in time — if people would listen.Cheryl Rodarmel, the chief nurse at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, said she is not sure how much longer she can go on like this.The 61-year-old has loved her job for all 42 years she has been a nurse. But now, she said, the relentless influx of patients who have deluged her wards has her worried that her hospital system will collapse, and most of the staff along with it due to burnout and contracting the...WW…
People Are Preparing For Election Chaos
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Poll Obsessions Could Be Messing Up Our Democracy
While news junkies debate how accurate this year’s election forecasts were, experts warn the whole enterprise could be distorting the way candidates campaign and voters vote.Political divination is a new national pastime, with prominent forecasters playing the part of celebrated oracles. Fueled by massive stakes and bitter partisanship, a new breed of high-profile election handicappers have hooked the country on their highly addictive brand of data, cheerfully shoveling an endless stream of poll-driven predictions into the maw of an insatiable public.But as the slowly unfolding results of...…While news junkies debate how accurate this year’s election forecasts were, experts warn the whole enterprise could be distorting the way candidates campaign and voters vote.Political divination is a new national pastime, with prominent forecasters playing the part of celebrated oracles. Fueled by massive stakes and bitter partisanship, a new breed of high-profile election handicappers have hooked the country on their highly addictive brand of data, cheerfully shoveling an endless stream of poll-driven predictions into the maw of an insatiable public.But as the slowly unfolding results of...WW…
7 Tips To Stop Voter Intimidation At The Polls
We've made it to Election Day and it hasn't been easy (understatement of 2020), but concerns about incidents at polling places are still very real. Here's what to do if you feel threatened trying to vote.Believe it or not, we've made it to (deep breath).While millions of Americans have already cast their ballots, millions more will be heading to polling places today in what many are calling the most high-stakes election of their lifetimes.They will do so following a bitter campaign in which allegations of voter fraud and voter intimidation have dogged the race, bandied about by, among...…We've made it to Election Day and it hasn't been easy (understatement of 2020), but concerns about incidents at polling places are still very real. Here's what to do if you feel threatened trying to vote.Believe it or not, we've made it to (deep breath).While millions of Americans have already cast their ballots, millions more will be heading to polling places today in what many are calling the most high-stakes election of their lifetimes.They will do so following a bitter campaign in which allegations of voter fraud and voter intimidation have dogged the race, bandied about by, among...WW…