1. 120 Nations Demand China Allow Independent COVID Probe

  WHODUNNIT 

The World Health Organization’s annual conference starts today and questions about the Chinese cover-up of coronavirus are high on the agenda.

2. Fired IG Probed Whether Pompeo Made Staffer Walk His Dog

 PERSONAL SERVANT? 

Pompeo allegedly ordered a staffer to walk his dog, pick up dry cleaning, and make dinner reservations for him and his wife.

Calling all news junkies and know-it-alls. Test your knowledge with the all-new Daily Beast Crossword. 

 Be there or be square.

3. If You’re Doing More Dishes Now, This Drying Rack Can Help

 LET’S DISH 

This has been something of a dish-cleaning life saver, and I will rave about it to anyone who feels like listening.

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4. Florida Man Stuck on Cruise Ship For 8 Weeks with COVID-19

 LONG HAUL 

Taylor Grimes cannot disembark and head home from the Italian port until he tests negative twice in a row.

5. 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Canadian Acrobatic Jet Crash

 ‘HEAVY HEARTS’ 

The Snowbirds aircraft was performing a flyover to honor medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic when it crashed in British Columbia.

6. Mayor Warns São Paulo Health System is Nearing Collapse

 ‘RUSSIAN ROULETTE’ 

Brazil is officially one of the most badly affected countries, but official numbers are still feared to be massive undercounts.

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7. Pro-Beijing Politicians Handed Key Roles in Hong Kong

 DEMOCRACY, DYING 

Scuffles broke out in the country’s Legislative Council which saw five pro-democracy politicians ejected.

8. Hawaii’s Coronavirus Snitching Game Is Strong

 PARADISE LOST 

Officials say if you come to the island, you’d better quarantine for 14 days or expect to be reported.

9. India’s Economy to Shrink by 45% This Quarter, Bank Says

 MASSIVE HIT 

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has forecast a dire impact on India from COVID-19.

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10. New Zealand Sees Population Rise Above 5m For First Time

 PLACE TO BE 

The country has seen a significant upswing in returning nationals as it has imposed drastic measures which have almost eliminated the virus.

11. Criminal Probe Launched Into Downtown LA Building Explosion

 TERRIFYING 

The Los Angeles Fire Department said at least 11 firefighters were injured while responding to the “major emergency.”

12. Yep, Someone Paid Half a Mil for Jordan’s Old Sneakers

 NO BULL 

The custom-made Nike Air Jordans, which the NBA great wore during his rookie season in 1985, set a new record for the most expensive sneakers ever sold.

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13. ‘We’re Crushed’: Hope Solo’s Dog Dies After Being Shot

 ‘BROKENHEARTED’ 

“Conan was kind and loving. He wandered 30 yards off our property when he was shot,” Solo said of her doberman.

14. Blood Markers May Identify Kids at High Risk of Syndrome

 WARNING SIGNS? 

“We think they can help us decide which children are at risk of progressing to cardiac failure,” said a pediatric professor at Imperial College London.

15. Utah Officer Bragged About Sex Pics of Murdered Student

 DISGRACEFUL 

“The people who were supposed to be helping and protecting Lauren were actually exploiting her,” Lauren McCluskey’s mother said.

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