1. Jefferson Davis Statue Torn Down by Protesters in Richmond

  DRIVING OLD DIXIE DOWN 

Footage showed protesters celebrating and dancing as the statue of the Confederacy’s president was towed away.

2. Biden: Military Will Remove Trump if He Refuses to Leave WH

 YOU AND WHOSE ARMY 

The former VP says he’s thought about what would happen if he wins and Trump decides not to leave office.

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

 Be there or be square.

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4. COVID-19 Cases Rise in at Least 20 States as U.S. Passes 2M

 WRONG DIRECTION 

Texas, among the first states to start reopening, set new records for coronavirus hospitalizations this week.

5. These Reusable Paper Towels Changed How I Clean My Kitchen

 WHAT A MESS 

Never stare at an empty paper towel roll again with these reusable ones.

6. U.S. Soccer Apologizes for Ban on Kneeling During the Anthem

 TAKE A KNEE 

The federation apologized to black players and supporters and said players can now kneel if they want to.

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7. Advertisers Drop Tucker Carlson in Droves After BLM Attacks

 ‘BYE-BYE TUCKER!’ 

Disney, Papa John’s, T-Mobile, and SmileDirectClub have all decided to stop advertising with the Fox News host.

8. Conde Nast VP Resigns Amid Accusations of Racism: Report

 PAGING HR 

Matt Duckor repeatedly refused to feature non-white on-camera talent, staff say.

9. OH Lawmaker Questions COVID Hygiene of ‘Colored Population’

 CASE IN POINT 

State Sen. Steve Huffman, a practicing physician, made the suggestion at a hearing on whether local authorities should declare racism a public health crisis.

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10. Zoom Shutters Activists’ Account for Tiananmen Square Vigil

 ZAPPED BY ZOOM 

The company said it closed the account to “comply with local law,” though the group is based in the United States.

11. Trump Announces Juneteenth Rally in Tulsa, Site of Massacre

 ON THE ROAD AGAIN 

As protests over racial disparities in American policing rage, the president chose a loaded date and location for his first campaign rally in months.

12. A&E Halts Production of ‘Live PD’

 NOT THE RIGHT TIME 

The network said it made the decision in light of the “critical time in our nation’s history” but hinted that the series may return later.

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13. Emma Watson Blasts J.K. Rowling After Trans Blog Post

 PUSHING BACK 

The lengthy blog post came after Rowling stirred controversy with her Twitter comments about transgender people.

14. Black Amazon Driver Pinned Down Over Parking Violation

 DELIVERY DUSTUP 

A spokesman for local police said the department has launched an investigation into the incident.

15. Principal Apologizes for Racist Yearbook Image of MLK

 AH, MEMORIES 

The principal said the school would print stickers to paste over the offending picture.

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