Subscribe View in browser 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.” POLITICS 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. U.S. NEWS Calling all news junkies and know-it-alls. Test your knowledge with the all-new Daily Beast Crossword. Be there or be square. PLAY NOW 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. SCOUTED Advertisement 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. POLITICS 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. WORLD 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. TECH Advertisement 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. ENTERTAINMENT 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. TECH 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. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 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. POLITICS 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. U.S. NEWS 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. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 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. POLITICS 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. U.S. NEWS 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. U.S. NEWS Read More Advertisement © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |