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| Good morning, Daily Briefing readers. Today on what would have been Tamir Rice's 18th birthday, House Democrats will bring forward a police reform bill and the jobless claims report will likely show more than 1.3 million people filed for unemployment last week. |
| It's N'dea with the news you need to know this Thursday. |
Remembering Tamir Rice |
| On Nov. 22, 2014, a 12-year-old Black boy, Tamir Rice, was shot to death by a police officer while playing with a toy gun at a park in Cleveland. The incident, which received nationwide news coverage, was one of several that prompted protesters to assert that Black people are treated unfairly in the U.S. justice system. USA TODAY Network talked to 31 teenagers about growing up Black in America. These 18-year-old Black males from across the U.S. make their mark, but the nation's long history of violence and oppression suggests the odds are against them. These are their stories. |
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3 Georgia men indicted in death of Ahmaud Arbery |
| On Wednesday, three men in Georgia were indicted on murder charges in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a prosecutor announced. |
| In the nation's capitol, protesters are vowing to tear down the Emancipation Statue in Lincoln Park on Thursday night. The statue, erected in 1876 and paid for by freed slaves, honors President Lincoln. |
| Here are more headlines on race in America: |
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House Democrats to move forward on police bill |
| House Democrats on Thursday are expected to bring to the floor a bill sparked by the national outcry over the deaths of George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans at the hands of police. The bill would end qualified immunity, the legal doctrine that shields accused police and other public officials from lawsuits, and would create a national registry to track officers with a record of misconduct. It also aims to end certain police practices, such as the use of no-knock warrants and chokeholds, which were factors in recent deaths of Black people at the hands of police. On Wednesday, Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led package they argue does not go far enough in implementing needed changes. |
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Saharan dust cloud set to reach US Gulf Coast 💨 |
| A cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert in northern Africa that has been drifting over the Atlantic Ocean is expected to reach the Texas Gulf Coast this week . During the summer months, strong winds can kick up dust from the surface of the Sahara. This mass of dust combines with warm, dry air to form what is known as the Saharan Air Layer, which then drifts westward on trade winds. Aaron Treadway, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the dust could negatively impact air quality, but on the plus side, it could help prevent the formation of tropical storms. Another bonus: more vivid sunsets, as the sun's rays shine through a thicker layer of atmosphere. |
Coronavirus cases surge in Sunbelt states |
| 📈Today's stats on the coronavirus: The U.S. recorded a one-day total of 34,720 new confirmed cases, the highest level since late April, when the number peaked at 36,400, according to a database kept by Johns Hopkins University. |
| Worldwide infections have surpassed 9.3 million, with 2.3 million in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University. More than 479,000 people have died worldwide, with more than 121,000 deaths in the U.S. |
| Meanwhile, California, Texas and Florida are breaking records in the number of new daily cases. New Jersey, New York and Connecticut are directing travelers from states with high rates of COVID-19 to quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival. |
| Here's what else you need to know about COVID-19: |
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About 1.3M more workers likely filed jobless claims, signaling slow recovery |
| Between 1.3 million to 1.4 million people filed initial applications for unemployment insurance last week, economists estimate Thursday's jobless claims report will reflect . That would fall below the 1.5 million who sought first-time aid the week before and mark the 12th weekly drop in a row as businesses across the U.S. reopen after closing to slow the spread of the virus. But that lower tally would still mean a staggering 47 million Americans filed first time unemployment claims in just 14 weeks. The nation experienced an unexpected labor bounce in May, when roughly 2.5 million jobs were added following the loss of 22 million jobs during the previous two months. |
| • | Think that extra $600 in unemployment benefits will last until the end of July? Think again. | |
Trump heads to Wisconsin in week's second swing-state trip |
| President Donald Trump will travel to Wisconsin Thursday as polls show him losing ground to former Vice President Joe Biden in the election. Trump is heading to the northeastern part of the state, where he is set to tour Fincantieri Marinette Marine. The shipbuilder recently was awarded a $5.5 billion federal contract to build up guided-missile frigates for the Navy, a deal that will keep the company's employees working for the next two decades and lead to the hiring of about 1,000 new workers. Trump also will stop in Green Bay, where he is scheduled to tape a town hall meeting with Fox News host Sean Hannity. Though not an official campaign trip, the events will give Trump an opportunity to appear before voters in a state that could be pivotal in deciding the November election. |
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In better news: Decades of love 💍 |
| Jim and Lorretta Raffensberger never really celebrated their wedding anniversary. As years passed, they didn't make a big deal about it. If anything, there might be a quiet acknowledgement of making it another year. |
| This year, though, was different. |
| They had moved into an assisted living facility in January and since March, have been in isolation, like others in the home, a response to the coronavirus pandemic. |
| On Monday, the home's staff threw them a small party. There was a small cake and sparkling cider, and the staff decorated the room with balloons and a bouquet of red roses. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren joined via Zoom. |
| It was low-key, which is kind of remarkable considering Monday, June 22, was their 74th anniversary. |
| Now, there must be a secret to keeping a marriage alive and strong for more than seven decades – love, mutual respect, partnership, not going to bed angry, all of that. |
| But Jim said there is no secret. It's pretty simple. |
| "You just have to learn when to keep your mouth shut," he said. |
 | | Jim and Loretta Raffensberger celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary in lockdown at their nursing home. Their family joined the small party via Zoom. | | Submitted | |
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