1. Trump Threatens Minneapolis ‘THUGS’ With Military Response

  RATCHETING UP 

The president says he could get the Minneapolis protests under control—a threat Twitter hid because it “glorified violence.”

2. 7 Shot at Louisville Protest Over Breonna Taylor’s Death

 OUT OF CONTROL 

One in critical condition as gunfire is reported to have rung out after protesters attempted to flip an armored police car in front of Louisville’s main Metro Hall.

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3. My Silpat Baking Mat Has Me Baking Way Too Many Cookies

 NON-STICK  

Not only is it nonstick, it also helps distribute heat more evenly in your oven.

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4. White House ‘Hid Warning’ That Church Choirs Spread Virus

 THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS 

The White House and the CDC have strongly disagreed on the level of restrictions to place on houses of worship.

5. China Will ‘Support’ Hong Kong Cops’ Crackdown on Protesters

 HANDS ON ROLE 

It’s the clearest sign yet that Beijing intends to take on a direct law-enforcement role in the city.

6. Twitter Hates Trump’s Executive Order on Social Media

 ‘REACTIONARY AND POLITICIZED’ 

After Trump issued an executive order that would penalize social media companies found to “silence viewpoints that they dislike,” Twitter said that was dumb.

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7. George Clooney Blows Whistle on High-Priced Summit

 ‘FYRE FEST TERRITORY’ 

Thrive Philanthropy said a slew of celebs would be keynote speakers at its event. There was only one problem.

8. Uber Exec and Co-Founder Sold Millions in Stock Amid Layoffs

 CONFIDENCE? 

Jill Hazelbaker, the company’s head of marketing, reportedly sold off more than half her options.

9. Klobuchar Faces Scrutiny Over Record on Police Brutality

 CHECK THE RECORD 

The Minnesota senator served as district attorney while Derek Chauvin racked up complaints.

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10. T.I. to Trump: How Dare You Use My Song Against Biden

 CEASE AND DESIST 

The track “Whatever You Like” was distorted in a Trump Snapchat post mocking Biden.

11. Transcript of 911 Call in George Floyd Case Released

 WORSE AND WORSE 

The caller complains of Floyd using a counterfeit bill and acting “awfully drunk” but makes no mention of any aggressive behavior.

12. Staten Island Tanning Salon Reopens in Defiance of Lockdown

 SUNBELIEVABLE 

Bobby Catone said he’d met all the conditions for reopening despite the continuance of the New York’s stay-at-home order.

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13. Trump Admin Fumbled Distribution of Scarce COVID Drug: WaPo

 MISSTEPS 

The mishandling of Remdesivir’s distribution reportedly caused unnecessary delays in the treatment to severely ill coronavirus patients.

14. NYPD Arrests Dozens at George Floyd Protest in Union Square

 TENSIONS RISING 

Demonstrators called for the police officers involved in Floyd’s death to face criminal charges.

15. Police ID Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Victim as Philly Escort

 SHE HAS A NAME 

Valerie Mack, 24, was last seen in 2000. Her remains were found in two places.

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