Subscribe View in browser 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. U.S. NEWS 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. POLITICS Calling all news junkies and know-it-alls. Test your knowledge with the all-new Daily Beast Crossword. Be there or be square. PLAY NOW 3. This 3-in-1 Serum Is the Perfect Summer Skincare Addition AD BY MALIN+GOETZ The new Resurfacing Face Serum from MALIN+GOETZ makes a solid, uncomplicated addition to any summer skincare regimen. SCOUTED Advertisement 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. U.S. NEWS 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. SCOUTED 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. ENTERTAINMENT Advertisement 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. ENTERTAINMENT 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. U.S. NEWS 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. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 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. WORLD 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. POLITICS 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. ENTERTAINMENT Advertisement 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. ARTS AND CULTURE 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. U.S. NEWS 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. U.S. NEWS Read More Advertisement © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |