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Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them

The racially motivated tragedy in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, when a white supremacist murdered nine Black worshippers, and the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, two years later compelled Americans to confront the role played by memorials, monuments and other symbols in glorifying racist ideologies.

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Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin who murdered George Floyd is moved to new prison after near-fatal stabbing

Chauvin, 48, was transferred from Tuscon Federal Correctional Institution in Arizona to the Oklahoma Federal Transfer Center last Friday

The Independent UK

Trump Criticizes Walz's Progressive Policies In Campaign Rally

Former President Trump criticizes Governor Walz's policies at a rally in Montana, highlighting political divisions in American politics.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Takes Responsibility For Preventing Riots

Learn about Governor Tim Walz's response to the Minneapolis riots in 2020 amidst social justice protests and the aftermath of George Floyd's death.

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Laura Ingraham claims Milwaukee is in Minnesota and is roasted online for the gaffe

Fox News anchor accused Tim Walz of having a ‘tiny brain’ as she mixes up two states

The Independent UK

Trump Praised Walz's Response To Minneapolis Unrest In 2020

Former President Trump praised Governor Walz's swift National Guard activation during Minneapolis unrest in 2020, highlighting the importance of cooperatio...

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Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers

Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep informed, and express our opinions.

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Trump previously praised Walz for response to 2020 protests, audio shows

Trump said ‘What they did in Minneapolis was incredible’ as Republicans continue to attack Walz for handling of events

The Guardian - US

Unearthed 2020 call reveals Trump saying he was ‘very happy’ with Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio

The Independent UK

Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view

Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests

The Guardian - US

Governor Tim Walz's Progressive Achievements In Minnesota Legislature

Governor Tim Walz implemented progressive reforms in Minnesota, facing praise and criticism for his policies on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, fiscal oversight, ...

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Harris fact-checks Trump on Walz smear

Trump in 2020 told Walz he was an "excellent guy" with an "incredible" response, undercutting his campaign attacks

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Former Milwaukee hotel workers charged with murder after video shows them holding down Black man

Prosecutors in Milwaukee have charged four former hotel workers with being a party to D'Vontaye Mitchell's murder after a bystander's video showed them piling on the Black man as they tried to remove him from the lobby

The Independent UK

Minnesota Governor Criticized For Response To Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Mayor Frey criticizes Gov. Walz's response to unrest following George Floyd's death, highlighting delays in National Guard deployment.

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Hyatt hotel workers charged with murder after Black man pinned to the ground for 9 minutes

D’Vontaye Mitchell’s June 30 death in Milwaukee was caused by ‘restraint asphyxia and toxic effects of cocaine and methamphetamine’, according to medical examiner

The Guardian - US

Trump claims – without evidence – to have saved Walz from protesters in 2020

Trump tells Fox News that he announced Walz was a ‘good person’ to dissuade protesters from surrounding his house

The Guardian - US

Tim Walz: charismatic running mate to help Harris make case against Trump

The Minnesota governor is popular and experienced, and Democrats from across the spectrum appear enthused

The Independent UK

Harris VP pick Tim Walz under microscope for response to 2020 George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Walz passed a series of major criminal justice reforms and prosecuted officers who killed George Floyd, but has come under criticism for how he deployed National Guard during 2020 uprisings

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GOP Criticizes Tim Walz's Handling Of Civil Unrest

Criticism of Tim Walz's response to civil unrest in Minneapolis following George Floyd's murder. Walz deployed the Minnesota National Guard to address the ...

The Independent UK

Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell, Black man pinned down by hotel security, ruled as homicide from asphyxia

Family has called for charges against hotel employees who killed Mitchell

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Progressive Prosecutor Faces Backlash For Reform Efforts

Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney, faces challenges for her reformative justice approach post-George Floyd's murder.

The Independent UK

The top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure

The prosecutor elected in George Floyd’s county after his murder is facing fierce backlash not even halfway into her term

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I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what people in Detroit and the more than 167 other cities and towns using this technology should know

Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit’s gun violence rate has fluctuated since the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The city’s murder rate increased nearly 20% that year, meaning the city had the second-highest violent crime rate after Memphis, Tennessee, among…

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Kamala Harris' Evolving Stance On 'Defund The Police' Movement

Vice President Kamala Harris initially supported 'defund the police' movement but later clarified her stance against it in response to calls for police reform.

The Guardian - US

Biden calls for justice after footage released of police killing Black woman

Lawmakers ‘must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act now’, Biden says, amid shock over Sonya Massey death

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