Roof came off of Louisiana woman’s home from Hurricane Laura l GMA
Ashley Thomas talks with “GMA” about riding out Hurricane Laura from her home in Sulphur, Louisiana, with her family. #ABCNews #HurricaneLaura #Laura #Sulphur
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Fareed: Trump thinks the essence of his job is public relations
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria gives his take on the importance and limitations of presidential power. #CNN #News
Baby deaths scandal: 300 new cases investigated at two hospitals - BBC News
There are new, disturbing revelations concerning two troubled hospitals at the centre of a baby deaths scandal, potentially dating back several decades. An independent review into claims that children and mothers died, or were permanently harmed by care failures, at Telford’s Princess Royal and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, is now looking at 300 more cases. […]
Media 'mob mentality' attacked by Tory election mastermind Sir Lynton Crosby
Sir Lynton Crosby has blamed the media for stoking up a “mob mentality” around issues like Dominic Cummings’ trip, Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movement. In a rare podcast interview with Sky News, Sir Lynton – who masterminded many of the Conservative election victories in recent decades – warned the coverage of these matters […]
Is your council as diverse as its population?
New figures shared with Sky News suggest just 7% of UK councillors are from an ethnic minority background. That’s despite black, Asian and minority ethnic people making up 14% of the country’s population. But without proper representation, how can councils properly respond to the needs of their diverse population? SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for […]
Cop called suspect a racial slur. See why he’s still on the job.
Police unions are facing backlash across the country and experts say in many cities their contracts protect police from being held accountable for bad behavior. CNN’s Drew Griffin reports. #CNN #News
Trump disregards public health warnings for speech at Mt. Rushmore
President Donald Trump will soon speak at Mt. Rushmore where masks are optional, and the crowd will not be social distancing. #CNN #News
Chris Cuomo's passionate plea to the government: 'Do your damn job!'
CNN’s Chris Cuomo speaks directly to the federal government, telling them to do their jobs and stop hiding from the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic. #CNN #News
Athlete accuses police of racial profiling after being stopped and handcuffed - BBC News
The athlete Bianca Williams is considering legal action against the Metropolitan Police, alleging they racially profiled her when she was stopped with her partner driving in London on Saturday. The couple had their 3 month-old baby in the car when they were stopped, searched and handcuffed by police officers. Scotland Yard says the driver sped […]
Millions in Hong Kong to gain rights to live and work in UK - BBC News
Up to 3 million people in Hong Kong are to be granted new rights to live and work in the UK. The decision follows China’s imposition of a new security law which makes it a crime to undermine Beijing’s authority. Boris Johnson denounced the legislation as a “clear and serious breach” of the 1985 Sino-British […]
Easing lockdown “highly irresponsible” warns UK government adviser - BBC News
Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers are all preparing to open their doors again in most of England. The government says it is safe to do so as long as the guidelines are followed carefully. But one member of SAGE, the group of senior scientific government advisers, is warning that the moves are too extensive and “highly […]
Thousands of job losses as UK government accused of “sitting on sidelines” - BBC News
Ministers have been accused of “sitting on the sidelines” as companies announce thousands of job losses, due to the coronavirus pandemic. In recent days 12,000 redundancies have been announced, most of them in high street retail and aviation, sectors hit hardest by the lockdown. SSP which owns the food chains Upper Crust and Cafe Ritazza […]
China condemned over new Hong Kong security laws - BBC News
There’s been widespread international condemnation of China following a parliamentary vote to impose new national security laws for Hong Kong. The legislation was drawn up in response to last year’s pro-democracy protests, with residents potentially facing life in jail for taking part. The UK’s Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab described China’s actions as “grave and deeply […]
Drone program used to track protesters in Minneapolis l ABC News
House Democrats have launched an investigation to find out why the Predator Drone Program was flying over protesters. #ABCNews #Drones #PredatorDroneProgram #Minneapolis #Tracking #Protestors #HouseDemocrats #Investigation
New Ireland PM officially elected
Ireland’s opposition leader, Micheal Martin, has been elected as taoiseach (Irish prime minister) in a special parliamentary sitting. Micheal Martin has just over two years to create a political legacy that will warrant his long wait for the top job in Ireland. Under the terms of a coalition deal, he will hold the job until […]
Smerconish: Corporate America getting called out on Black Lives Matter
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, American businesses find themselves feeling pressure to take a stand on Black Lives Matter. CNN’s Michael Smerconish asks, should they? #CNN #News
'Toothless' betting watchdog 'failing' to protect consumers, say MPs
The regulator responsible for overseeing gambling in the UK was called “toothless” and accused of failing to control the industry effectively. MPs say the Gambling Commission, part of the government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), is too slow to act and “doesn’t have targets to reduce the level of problem gambling” in […]
Bodycam video shows moments leading up to fatal shooting
Bodycam video released by the Atlanta Police Department show the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks. #CNN #News
What Antifa members are doing during protests
Many anti-fascist activists hide their identity when fighting white supremacy. But a few are speaking out after police brutality protests across the nation. #CNN #News
16 friends got Covid after night out. Hear their warning
A group of 16 friends went out to a crowded Florida bar to celebrate a birthday have all tested positive for coronavirus. They’re telling CNN’s Chris Cuomo that it was too soon to be around large crowds, and going out without a mask was a mistake. #Covid #CNN #News
Rush to book summer breaks in Europe after deal to lift travel restrictions - BBC News
Travel firms are seeing a huge rush to book summer holidays after a new deal means restrictions on travel to many countries in Europe will be lifted from July 6th. A new “traffic light” system will set risk levels for individual countries – with a “Green” rating allowing unrestricted travel. Many destinations including France, Spain, […]
Pence tries to declare coronavirus over
Vice President Mike Pence, the leader of the administration’s coronavirus task force, is publicly painting a rosy picture of the pandemic through his words and actions amid President Donald Trump’s push to reopen the country and resume campaigning. But despite the administration’s efforts to declare the pandemic over, 18 states are currently experiencing an increase […]
Quaker Oats retiring Aunt Jemima brand
Quaker Oats announced that it is retiring the Aunt Jemima brand and logo, saying that its origins are based on a racial stereotype. #CNN #News
How much has George Floyd’s death really changed America? - BBC News
It’s been a month since the the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. His death has sparked a wave of protests, in the United States and around the world, calling for an end to institutional racism and the destruction of historic statues connected to slavery. So how far have the events of […]
Housing minister pressured to resign over £1bn property deal
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick “insisted” a planning decision for a £1bn property development should be rushed through so a Tory donor’s company could avoid paying up to £50m in tax. He has faced accusations of “cash for favours” after it emerged Richard Desmond had given the Conservative party £12,000 two weeks after the scheme for […]
Anger erupts over new mask rule while experts say they are key to contain coronavirus
Some residents of Palm Beach County, Florida, erupted in anger at a commissioner’s meeting after an unanimous vote to make wearing a mask mandatory. Medical experts continue to say that wearing a mask can help contain the coronavirus pandemic. #Covid #CNN #News
What is the future of the UK contact-tracing app?
The UK is abandoning efforts to develop its own contact-tracing app in order to focus on technology from Apple and Google. In a major U-turn the app developed by the NHS’s digital arm will now be dropped, but some features will be incorporated into a new design with the technology giants. Health Secretary Matt Hancock […]
Coronavirus: Why has the COVID alert level changed?
In addition to the alert level dropping to three, the government has released data which shows the rate in which the coronavirus infection is changing day to day. The figures show that COVID-19 in the UK is dropping between two and four per cent a day. Sky’s Technology Correspondent Rowland Manthorpe has been looking at […]
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi calls for two metre rule to be cut
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi says restaurants need clarity on when they can reopen and cutting the two metre rule is “really vital”. Restaurants won’t be “making money with a one metre rule but at least we’re going to survive”, he told Sophy Ridge. But he warned: “We don’t know what we’re preparing for so I’m extremely […]
All children back in school by September in England pledges government - BBC News
The Government has pledged that all school-age children in England will be back in class in September, with details of the plan to be published in the next two weeks. The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said that classes could go up from 15 to 30, but wouldn’t say whether the 2 metre distancing rule would […]
Britain’s wartime sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn dies aged 103 - BBC News
Dame Vera Lynn, one of the most popular British entertainers of the past century, the singer known as the forces’ sweetheart during the Second World War, has died at the age of 103. Dame Vera’s songs, including We’ll Meet Again and The White Cliffs of Dover, became enormously popular among the armed forces and in […]
Dominic Raab “taking the knee” comments heavily criticised - BBC News
The foreign secretary Dominic Raab has been heavily criticised for saying the anti-racism gesture known as ‘taking the knee’ seemed like a symbol of subordination rather than one of liberation. He added that he thought the gesture had come from the television drama ‘Game of Thrones’. Following a wave of criticism Mr Raab insisted he […]
Coronavirus: Why does the two metre rule matter?
Boris Johnson has suggested there will be no reduction in the two metre social distancing rule until next month. The Prime Minister said the rule would remain under review until the next stage of the government’s planned reopening of the economy, scheduled for 4 July. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow […]
'Major breakthrough' as UK scientists find cheap steroid cuts COVID-19 deaths
Scientists in the UK have discovered a cheap and available treatment for COVID-19 patients. They have described the use of a common steroid drug as a “major breakthrough”. The drug dexamethasone reduced death rates by a third for patients on ventilators and by a fifth for patients needing oxygen. #coronavirus #COVID19 #UK SUBSCRIBE to our […]
The professor behind the coronavirus drug breakthrough
Professor Peter Horby, Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Global Health, has said that dexamethasone is the ‘only drug shown to reduce mortality’. His comments come the touting of other ‘miracle’ cures such as hydroxychloroquine which was controversially backed by President Trump earlier this year. #coronavirus #COVID19 #UK SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more […]
Fears of second wave in China - as questions continue about origins of coronavirus - BBC News
Millions of people in China’s capital Beijing are living under renewed restrictions, as a surge in coronavirus cases leads to fears of a second wave of the disease. Around the world new cases are still rising sharply. The pandemic is thought to have originated on the 1st of December 2019 when a man in Wuhan […]
Care homes in England call for end to ban on visits from relatives - BBC News
Care providers in England are calling on the government to make plans to allow people to visit relatives in care homes. Visits were banned over 12 weeks ago as care homes across the UK closed their doors to try to protect residents from the coronavirus. Meanwhile more than 1,500 senior doctors have called on the […]
Saint Paul Police chief: You can ‘decry’ injustice and support police
CNN’s Poppy Harlow spoke with Saint Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell, who said that any police officer who thought the video of George Floyd’s arrest showed an “acceptable” use of force should hand in their badge. #CNN #News #usnews #happeningnow
New coronavirus hotspots emerge as state cases spike amid reopening l ABC News
As states continue to reopen, 19 states have seen an increase of coronavirus cases, and experts warn that a new wave of the pandemic is coming. #ABCNews #COVID19 #SecondWave #Florida
All four ex-officers charged in George Floyd case
The former Minneapolis Police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck was charged with second-degree murder and the three other officers on scene during his killing are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, according to court documents. #CNN #News
Dow plunged 1,800 points over concerns of a second wave of coronavirus l ABC News
Wall Street had its worst day since mid-March due in part to a spike in coronavirus cases. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/30CjG3O #ABCNews #COVID19 #StockMarket #Stocks #Finance #DowJones
Donte Stallworth: Trump is throwing gas on the fire
CNN’s SE Cupp turns this week’s ‘Unfiltered from Home’ over to her friend Donté Stallworth. The former NFL star criticizes President Donald Trump’s response to protesters across the US who have gathered in response to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. #CNN #News
Atlanta police chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man l ABC News
Chief Erika Shields’ resignation came just hours after Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by police at a Wendy’s parking lot. LEARN MORE: Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns in wake of fatal shooting: https://abcn.ws/2C9QK9n Rayshard Brooks’ wife wants 2 Atlanta officers arrested: ‘They just broke my family’: https://abcn.ws/3hvkTQE #ABCNews #RayshadBrooks #Atlanta #ErikaShields #AtlantaPD
Watch GOP senators dodge questions about Trump's tweet
CNN’s Anderson Cooper calls out a number of Republican senators who dodged questions or were silent when pressed for reaction after President Donald Trump suggested without evidence that a 75-year-old man who was seriously injured after being shoved by police officers in Buffalo, New York, last week, may have been part of a “set up.” […]
Mom of slain black man's sons: My kids' lives are worth as much as yours
Almost 15 months after Javier Ambler, a black man, died while being arrested, his ex-partner and the mother of two of his sons has a message for law enforcement and the world. “You cannot go about this like this anymore,” Bre Gamble said. “We need justice, we need equality. And we need solidarity. What’s hard […]
Investigations ordered after election chaos in Georgia l ABC News
People waited in line for hours to be able to vote in the state’s first election during the coronavirus pandemic. 2020 Georgia primary election results: https://abcn.ws/3hgFXtW #ABCNews #GeorgiaPrimary #GeorgiaElection #Politics #MailInVoting
Family of black man who died in police custody demands justice
The family of George Floyd, a black man who was held down with a knee as he protested that he couldn’t breathe and later died in police custody, speaks with CNN’s Don Lemon. #CNN #News
CNN commentator tears up over George Floyd's death: It's hard to be black in this country
Author Bakari Sellers and journalist Donte Stallworth react to the death of George Floyd after he was pinned down by police in Minneapolis and died in their custody. #Floyd #CNN #News
14 day quarantine plan branded ineffective and damaging to tourism - BBC News
The Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed that almost everyone arriving in the UK will have to go into quarantine for 14 days to combat the spread of coronavirus. However the plan has been heavily criticised by MPs from all parties including senior Conservatives — and by the tourism industry. Opponents have said the measure […]
Escalating protests force Omar Jimenez's crew to flee to safety
CNN’s Omar Jimenez and crew run from tear gas as protests over the death of George Floyd escalate in Minneapolis. #CNN #OmarJimenez #Floyd
Protester calls out looters: There's something wrong with you
Protesters in Minneapolis responded to individuals looting during the nationwide protests, in response to the killing of George Floyd, saying “something is wrong” with them and “it’s not being done in George Floyd’s name.” #Floyd #CNN #News
More than 60,000 “excess deaths” so far during UK coronavirus pandemic - BBC News
The number of newly-recorded deaths linked to Covid-19 in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level for 7 weeks according to the Office for National Statistics. But on a separate measure of excess deaths from March to May across the UK, there were almost 62,000 more deaths than might have been expected compared […]
Trump tells governors to 'dominate' protesters
President Donald Trump, agitated and distressed after three nights of violent protests in dozens of cities across the country, including outside of his home, told the nation’s governors in a video teleconference Monday to aggressively target violent protesters he said would only respond to a show of force. “You have to dominate or you’ll look […]
'Keep your mouth shut,' police chief responds to Trump
Houston police chief Art Acevedo responds to President Trump telling governors to “dominate” protesters. #CNN #News
Military vehicles move outside White House amid protests
Military-style vehicles filled with national guard troops were seen rolling onto Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House. #CNN #News
Cooper on Trump's move: He's a wannabe wartime president
CNN’s Anderson Cooper says President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the military if state don’t ‘dominate the streets’ and using the military to clear peaceful protesters for a photo event at a church was “simultaneously outrageous and dangerous.” #AndersonCooper #CNN #News
President Trump demands tougher response as protests escalate across America - BBC News
A week after the killing of George Floyd — an African-American who died while being detained by police in Minneapolis — there have been more protests and violence in cities across the US. It has become America’s worst episode of racial and social unrest since the 1960s. President Trump has been criticised for telling state […]
Trump stages photo-op in front of closed church amid protests
CNN’s Jim Acosta says appears that protesters were cleared so President Donald Trump could stage a photo event at the St. John’s Episcopal Church across the street from the White House and CNN’s Kaitlin Collins reports that sources are telling CNN that Trump did so because he was angry about having to go to a […]
Tory Revolt: MPs call for Cummings to resign
Dominic Cumming’s attempt to end the controversy surrounding his lockdown trip to Durham by facing the media appears to have failed. Over 30 Conservative MPs now say the Prime Minister’s top adviser should quit. Sky’s Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates reports. #coronavirus #COVID19 #uk SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us […]
Lisa Nandy says she's concerned Cummings' actions could encourage the public to break rules
Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy has said she is worried that the actions of Dominic Cummings could encourage the public to break the rules following his trip to Durham. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews For more […]
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says 'Dominic Cummings obeyed the guidelines'
The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has defended Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings after he was accused of breaching the coronavirus lockdown. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our […]
Boris Johnson urges UK public to 'move on' from Cummings COVID-19 lockdown row
The prime minister faced a super committee of MPs over his protection of Dominic Cummings as pressure grows for his top aide to be sacked. In a 99-minute ordeal, Boris Johnson said some allegations in the media were false and that he’d seen evidence confirming his adviser’s account of his travels to and from Durham. […]
Violent clashes across US after officer charged with killing black man in Minneapolis - BBC News
There have been more clashes between police and protesters, in cities across the United States, following the death of an African-American man in Minneapolis. The state’s governor says the national guard will be fully mobilised for the first time ever. A police officer has been charged with the murder of George Floyd, but protestors are […]
Inside last minute preparations for historic SpaceX launch l GMA
The first crewed space launch on U.S. soil in nearly a decade is set to take place from Kennedy Space Center as long as a tropical forecast holds up to prevent any delays. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3ecXSj0 #ABCNews #SpaceX #NASA #SpaceXLaunch #KennedySpaceCenter #Falcon9 #CapeCanaveral
Coronavirus UK: Government launches test and trace programme for COVID-19
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has outlined the government’s test and trace programme, which will begin on 28 May in England. Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has been infected with COVID-19 will be asked to isolate for 14 days even if they have no symptoms. Mr Hancock said the measures will […]
US police officer charged with murder of black man which sparked days of unrest - BBC News
A sacked police officer has been charged with murder, for his role in the death of an unarmed black man in the American city of Minneapolis, that’s sparked days of unrest. A police station was set on fire overnight, and officers have been firing tear gas and rubber bullets. Donald Trump tweeted that “thugs” were […]
Hospital frontline: fighting a new disease with no effective drugs or vaccine - BBC News
The NHS has been facing an extraordinary new challenge with coronavirus – learning how best to treat patients with a disease that so far has no clearly effective drug treatment or vaccine. Medical workers at the Royal London Hospital in Tower Hamlets are on the frontline of that struggle, working in one of England’s most […]
Lockdown eased across UK allowing groups of people to meet outside - BBC News
Lockdown restrictions are being eased again across the UK over the next few days, with groups of people from different households finally being allowed to meet in each other’s gardens or in public spaces. For millions of people it will be the first time they have been able to meet up with their families in […]
Coronavirus test and trace begins in England with thousands employed to track infections - BBC News
The coronavirus test and trace system has been launched in England, with thousands of people employed as tracers. They will have the task of tracking down those who have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for the virus. It comes as lockdown restrictions have been eased across the UK, despite some experts […]
Coronavirus: the ethnic minority health workers putting their own lives on the line - BBC News
Thousands of black and ethnic minority health workers are at the frontline of the struggle to defeat coronavirus and save lives. Many of them face a higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch the disease while helping to save others. Sophie Raworth presents the latest BBC News at Ten special report from Clive […]
Boris Johnson dismisses demands from MPs for official inquiry into Dominic Cummings - BBC News
Boris Johnson has repeatedly dismissed calls for an official inquiry into the conduct of his top adviser Dominic Cummings. The Prime Minister was put on the spot by a committee of senior MPs and asked to authorise a formal investigation into why Mr Cummings drove his family hundreds of miles during the lockdown. Mr Johnson […]
Coronavirus frontline: the fight to save lives in one of London’s poorest communities- BBC News
Towel Hamlets in east London is one of the UK’s poorest boroughs and it has been hit particularly hard by coronavirus. Staff at the Royal London Hospital, which serves a large South Asian community, are under huge pressure. Huw Edwards presents the latest BBC News at Ten special report from the hospital, from Clive Myrie, […]
Fresh calls for PM to sack Dominic Cummings after claims he made second trip during lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure to sack his chief adviser following further claims that Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules. The Prime Minister’s top adviser had already admitted that he drove 260 miles from London to Durham with his wife and young son in March to self-isolate at a family property despite strict […]
Coronavirus frontline: doctors fear second wave of infections - BBC News
There are growing fears among doctors that there will be a second peak of coronavirus infections, as the lockdown restrictions are eased in England. We’ve been speaking to staff at one of the hospitals worst affected by the pandemic in the UK — the Royal London in East London — which serves the densely-populated area […]
Edinburgh's Chair of Public Health says the PM's adviser undermined 'core public health messages'
Global Public Health Chair Professor Devi Sridhar says the PM’s adviser Dominic Cummings “needs to resign” and he undermined “core public health messages”. She also said the UK should focus on issues like high excess deaths from coronavirus. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on […]
CNN reporter on Trump claim: Where did he get that from?
President Donald Trump says he is taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine, a drug he’s long touted as a potential coronavirus cure even as medical experts question its efficacy and warn of potentially harmful side effects. #CNN #News
Coronavirus: govt scientific advice “inconclusive” on safe reopening of primary schools - BBC News
The Government’s scientific advisers have released their advice on controversial plans for primary schools in England to re-open for some pupils, on June 1st. The scientists say the evidence on whether it is safe is inconclusive. They suggest that children are less vulnerable to infection and that teachers do not appear to be at a […]
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson pledges “world beating” track and trace system within days - BBC News
Boris Johnson has told MPs he is “confident” that the government will have a “world beating” system to test, track and trace people with coronavirus infection by June 1st. He was responding to criticism from Labour’s leader Sir Keir Starmer who said the lack of effective tracing of infected people had left a “huge hole […]
"Severe recession” warning as jobless benefit claims surge - BBC News
The Chancellor has delivered a sombre warning about the prospects for the UK economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Rishi Sunak said the nation was heading into a “severe recession” and it’s “not obvious there will be an immediate bounceback” once lockdown restrictions are eased more fully. His warning came as the latest […]