George Floyd’s Brother Testifies in House Police Brutality Hearing
 
George Floyd’s Brother Testifies in House Police Brutality Hearing

George Floyd’s Brother Testifies in
House Police Brutality Hearing.
Philonise Floyd appeared before Congress to
emphasize the need for reforms that will hold police
accountable for the wrongful deaths of Americans.
George called for help, and he was ignored. Please listen to the call I’m making to you now, to the calls of our family, and the calls ringing out in the streets across the world, Philonise Floyd, via committee hearing.
The House Judiciary Committee hearing will examine
“racial profiling, police brutality and lost trust between
police departments and the communities they serve.”.
Attorney Benjamin Crump also spoke, saying America
has “two systems of justice, one for white Americans,
and another for black Americans.”.
Democratic leaders introduced a police reform package on Monday, which would ban police chokeholds and require states to gather data on police misconduct

1.54 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week
 
1.54 Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week

1.54 Million Americans Filed
for Unemployment Last Week.
The U.S. Labor Department
released the unemployment
numbers on Thursday.
The number of jobless claims
was just below economists’
predictions of 1.55 million claims.
1.897 million Americans
applied for unemployment
insurance the previous week.
More than 44 million Americans
have filed jobless claims in
the past three months.
Continuing claims
nearly topped 21 million.
The numbers follow the May jobs report,
which revealed that more than two million jobs
were added to the U.S. economy in May.
Initial jobless claims continued the gradual downward trend. But it is still hard to square the claims figures with the much more upbeat news on the labor market from May’s Employment Report, Capital Economics, via Yahoo Finance

Paramount Pulls ‘Cops’ Series in Wake of Protests
 
Paramount Pulls ‘Cops’ Series in Wake of Protests

Paramount Pulls ‘Cops’
Series in Wake of Protests.
Paramount Network recently
confirmed their decision
to cancel the long-running
reality show, ‘Cops.’.
In a statement to ‘The Hollywood Reporter,’
a network spokesperson said they had no
“current or future plans” to continue with the show.
‘Cops’ is not on the Paramount
Network and we don’t have
any current or future plans
for it to return, Paramount Network, via
‘Hollywood Reporter’.
The show was slated to begin
airing its 33rd season on June 1.
However, Paramount pulled it from
the network’s schedule due to nationwide
protests over the killing of George Floyd.
Floyd, a 46-year-old black man,
was killed by a white police
officer in Minneapolis on May 25.
‘Cops’ began airing on Paramount
Network’s forerunner, Spike TV,
in 2013, following Fox’s decision
to drop the series.
It was the longest-running reality show
on TV, having premiered on Fox in 1989

UNLV finds itself in changing athletics world
 
UNLV finds itself in changing athletics world

Ex-UNLV AD Jim Livengood says these are uncertain times in college athletics.
UNLV has advantage of improved facilities such as Allegiant Stadium.
Fertitta Football Complex also is a major upgrade for UNLV.
T.J. Otzelberger is trying to point the basketball program in right direction.
Major programs, though, should easily better handle financial fallout

Mitt Romney Marches in Washington D.C. Protest
 
Mitt Romney Marches in Washington D.C. Protest

Mitt Romney Marches
in Washington D.C. Protest.
On Sunday, Republican Senator Mitt Romney joined a
group of protestors marching through Washington D.C.
The evangelical group of 1,000-1,500
people were marching in protest of the
recent killing of George Floyd.
According to one of Romney’s aides, his decision
to join the D.C. march was “spontaneous.”.
His aide said that Romney didn’t intend to publicize
his participation, though ‘Washington Post’ reporter
Hannah Natanson did get a short statement.
When Natanson asked why he was marching,
Romney said he was walking to “end violence
and brutality and make sure that people
understand that Black Lives Matter.”.
Later in the day, Romney posted two photos
of the protest on social media, once again
echoing his “Black Lives Matter” sentiment.
Romney is reportedly the second
Republican to march with protesters,
as Texas Representative Will Hurd
previously joined protestors on June 2

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Pools are proving to be a nice amenity for hotel guests.
Those are the only people who are currently able to enjoy them at most resorts

Contenders to be NHL hub cities for 2020 playoffs
 
Contenders to be NHL hub cities for 2020 playoffs

Contenders to be NHL hub cities for 2020 playoffs.
Chicago.
Columbus, Ohio.
Dallas.
Edmonton, Alberta.
Los Angeles.
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.
Pittsburgh.
Toronto.
Vancouver, British Columbia.
Las Vegas

3 more Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death – Video
 
3 more Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death – Video

Former police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane have been criminally charged
with aiding and abetting murder. The charges come more than a week and a half after former police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes, resulting in his death. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders are in the process of completing their move to Las Vegas – Video
 
Raiders are in the process of completing their move to Las Vegas – Video

The Raiders are in the process of completing their move to Las Vegas. T-Mobile Arena is home to the Golden Knights and potential future NBA team. NBA commissioner Adam Silver doesn’t appear to be in any hurry to expand. Seattle likely would be the NBA’s top target for a new team. Commissioner Rob Manfred has touted Las Vegas as possible future MLB home. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

2.1 million jobless claims were filed last week – Video
 
2.1 million jobless claims were filed last week – Video

The Labor Department released the latest jobless claims numbers on Thursday. Almost 41 million people in America have filed for unemployment since the coronavirus pandemic began. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Protests erupt in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd – Video
 
Protests erupt in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd – Video

On May 27, hundreds of protestors took to the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to display their rage against the city’s police department. The community’s anger was fueled by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old black man, who died at the hands of police on Monday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jerry Sloan, Hall of Fame NBA coach, dead at 78 – Video
 
Jerry Sloan, Hall of Fame NBA coach, dead at 78 – Video

According to the Utah Jazz, Jerry Sloan died from complications with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Sloan coached the Jazz for 23 seasons before leaving in early 2011. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Health experts: Smoking in casinos should be banned – Video
 
Health experts: Smoking in casinos should be banned – Video

Experts say smoking can spread the COVID-19 coronavirus. But not because of airborne particulates. The virus could spread from a smoker’s likely pattern of fingers-to-mouth-to-gaming-device. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Chinese visitors in Las Vegas – Video
 
Chinese visitors in Las Vegas – Video

There were 236,970 visitors from China in Las Vegas in 2018, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard found dead on beach – Video
 
Ex-WWE star Shad Gaspard found dead on beach – Video

Shad Gaspard, 39, the former WWE wrestler, was found dead Wednesday morning on the shoreline of Venice Beach in California. Gaspard went missing over the weekend. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

5 things you might not know about Memorial Day – Video
 
5 things you might not know about Memorial Day – Video

Memorial Day isn’t just an opportunity for a barbecue or beach trip. It’s a day honoring American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

AD Desiree Reed-Francois staying could provide UNLV with stability.
 
AD Desiree Reed-Francois staying could provide UNLV with stability.

AD Desiree Reed-Francois staying could provide UNLV with stability.
Chris Petersen and Bryan Harsin have listed Boise State’s football program.
Brian Dutcher has continued San Diego State’s success in men’s basketball.
Steve Fisher turned the Aztecs into a Mountain West and national power.
Jerry Tarkanian was the model of stability and success for UNLV

UNLV is scheduled to play Arizona State on Sept. 12 – Video
 
UNLV is scheduled to play Arizona State on Sept. 12 – Video

UNLV plays Arizona State on Sept. 12. The Rebels hope to play that game at Allegiant Stadium. But they could be forced to play at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Raiders have offered UNLV a chance to play at Allegiant. New Rebels coach Marcus Arroyo has sold recruits on new stadium. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Paul Manafort Is Released From Prison Due to Coronavirus Fears
 
Paul Manafort Is Released From Prison Due to Coronavirus Fears

Paul Manafort Is Released From
Prison Due to Coronavirus Fears.
President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman
has been imprisoned since being convicted on
fraud and conspiracy charges in 2018.
In light of COVID-19, Attorney General William Barr
instructed the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to release non-
dangerous, vulnerable prisoners to home-confinement.
The bureau recently stated it would
prioritize prisoners who had served
at least half their term.
Manafort’s lawyers confirmed
on Wednesday that he has been
released to home confinement.
Mr. Manafort is 71 years old and suffers from several preexisting health conditions, including high blood pressure, liver disease, and
respiratory ailments, Manafort Lawyer, via ‘The Washington Post’.
Manafort had been serving his seven-year prison
sentence in Pennsylvania at the minimum-security
Loretto Federal Correctional Institution.
Convicted in 2018, Manafort would
have served his full seven-year
sentence by November 2024

UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois says 15 percent of operating budget to be cut
 
UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois says 15 percent of operating budget to be cut

UNLV AD Desiree Reed-Francois says 15 percent of operating budget to be cut.
New football coach Marcus Arroyo hopes season will begin on time.
The Rebels are scheduled to play their first season at Allegiant Stadium.
San Diego State, other Cal State schools might not play football this fall.
MW’s Craig Thompson says no games until students return to campus

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