Tuesday, June 30 top news briefs
Hello, welcome to The Daily Moth! It is Tuesday, June 30. Ready for top news?
Schools likely to continue online classes in fall
The headline here is “Sorry, parents: Home learning to continue.” The Covid-19 pandemic is not going away in the U.S. with cases and deaths continuing to spike in multiple states. That means for many regions in the U.S., school will not resume in a normal in-person setting this fall. Remote or hybrid classes will be the norm. What will it be like for deaf schools or for deaf or hard of hearing students attending public schools? It’s a topic worth looking into and we hope we can provide some insights in a future report on “The Daily Moth” on the impact Covid-19 has on schools. It’s the summer season so it feels like we’re moving in a normal fashion, but the impact of Covid-19 that was felt in the spring will continue to carry over in the fall.
Cam Newton signs with Patriots
We see in another headline that Cam Newton, the former quarterback for the Carolina Panthers has signed with the New England Patriots. He will compete for the job that Tom Brady left behind when he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But will we have a NFL season this fall? That’s still in question.
‘Golden State Killer’ pleads guilty
Let’s look at another headline. It says “‘Golden State Killer’ pleads guilty to murders.” This is about Joseph James DeAngelo, who was a former police officer that is accused of killing over 20 people in California in the 70’s and 80’s. He would slip into homes through open windows while wearing a mask and use a gun to force couples or women alone at home to be tied up and sexually assault them. He would murder the victims or slip away. There were many cases and it was an unsolved case until 2018. There was a big break that came from a DNA analysis by law enforcement that led to his arrest. Now he has pled guilty to 13 murders and will spend the rest of his life in prison in a plea agreement. His sentencing will take place in August and it will give the victims’ families an opportunity to confront DeAngelo and tell the court what they had to go through because of his actions. So this is a significant development in the “Golden State Killer” case.
Jacksonville requires face masks
Down here in the newspaper is another headline. Jacksonville, Florida announced it will require face masks in public and indoor locations. This is big news because President Donald Trump led an effort to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina to Jacksonville because there were less stringent social distancing and Covid-19 related requirements in Florida. Now, will Jacksonville authorities require President Trump and RNC attendees to wear face masks? During Trump’s rally in Tulsa, most in the audience did not wear masks. Trump is usually resistant towards wearing a mask. Jacksonville’s mandate now raises questions.
Trial for former Minneapolis police officers
Now, some of the latest online news. The trial for the four former Minneapolis police officers who were charged in relation to George Floyd’s death will take place in March — next year. Derek Chauvin, who had his knee on Floyd’s neck and was charged with second-degree murder, appeared in court via remote meeting on Monday from a state prison. The three other officers, charged with aiding and abetting, showed up in person in court. It is not known if the officers will go through a trial together or if they will be separately tried.
European Union bars travelers from U.S.
The European Union has reopened its borders to visitors from 15 countries, but it is still closed to travelers from the U.S., Brazil, or Russia. Canadians can fly to the EU, but it seems like Mexicans are in the same “no travel” category as the U.S. The EU will not look at the nationality of travelers but their country of residence. That means if there is a Canadian citizen but they live in the U.S., they can’t visit the EU. The EU makes their decisions based on how effectively countries are handling their Covid-19 cases and clearly disapprove of the growing cases in the U.S. The EU has 27 member countries/states.
Dr. Fauci warns of 100,000 Covid-19 cases per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is one of the top leaders in the U.S. government’s response to Covid-19, testified today before the Senate that the U.S. could see 100,000 new Covid-19 cases per day if the country doesn’t control the pandemic. He said America is heading in the wrong direction because there are outbreaks in Texas, Arizona, Florida, and California. Dr. Fauci said he was concerned at videos on social media that shows people congregating, without masks, or being in crowds. Currently, we are seeing 40,000 new cases daily in the U.S.
That is all the top news for today. See you tomorrow and stay with the light!
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/world/europe/eu-reopening-blocks-us-travelers.html