Global June 2020

UVA Changes Logo Design Linked With Slavery

Athletics teams at the University of Virginia will soon be wearing a new logo. Fans raised objections to the handles on the sabres below the V in the logo and on the Cavalier shield.

Global June 2020

Trump Signs Order On Police Changes

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in part to establish a database to keep track of police officers that have a history of using excessive force.

Global June 2020

Atlanta Sobriety Test Quickly Turned Deadly

A sobriety check in the parking lot of a Wendy’s turned deadly. At one point two officers and 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks wrestled before Brooks took one of the officer’s Taser and ran.

Global June 2020

Washington Schools Expected To Reopen In Fall

The state’s superintendent of public instruction in Washington said schools should reopen this fall for face-to-face instruction contingent on public health guidelines.

Global June 2020

UConn Tentatively To Restart Classes Aug. 31

UConn has announced that it is tentatively restarting its classes on August 31. A plan for dealing with COVID-19 has been submitted to the UConn Board of Trustees.

Global June 2020

'Chaos In Georgia'

Those voting in the Georgia primary experienced hours-long lines, provisional ballot shortages, voting machine malfunctions and absentee ballots not arriving in time.

Global June 2020

Private Funeral Held For George Floyd

After six days of mourning, George Floyd was given a private funeral the Fountain of Praise church. At least 50 people gathered outside the church to pay their respects.

Global June 2020

AP Explains: Key Takeaways From Jobs Report

Last week’s job report was surprising with unemployment rate reported at 13.3%. However, millions of people appeared to be erroneously classified, changing that number to 16%.

Global June 2020

BP To Cut 10,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of life, including the oil and gas industry. As a result BP is cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide.

Global June 2020

75 Penn State Football Players To Return Monday

The novel coronavirus has impacted sports around the world. The following is some of the latest developments in the world of sports, including football, soccer, hockey and NASCAR.

Global June 2020

US Unemployment Drops To A Still-High 13.3%

In an unexpected turn of events, the unemployment rate in the United States fell in May to 13.3%. According to the government, the economy added 2.5 million jobs last month.

Global June 2020

Floyd To Be Eulogized In Minneapolis

Three memorials are going to be held in honor of George Floyd whose death at the hands of police officers has sparked both national and international protests.