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Justin Trudeau takes a knee but is silent on reforms to policing

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COVID-19 research scandal: Unwanted diversion during pandemic

The first research scandal of the coronavirus pandemic has created unnecessary distraction around the politically divisive drug hydroxychloroquine, scientists say, as questions swirl around the tiny health care company at the center of the affair.

CDC woes bring Director Redfield's troubled past as an AIDS researcher to light

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Trump clashes with black female reporter again who asks about unemployment rates: 'You're something'

Donald Trump clashed with reporters Friday during a press conference that featured him ignoring questions and telling a black journalist she is "something" when she asked about rising minority unemployment rates.The president came to the Rose Garden for a hastily arranged press conference to tout better-than-predicted employment figures.

Republicans signal less urgency to pass new stimulus bill after positive jobs report

Republicans argued Friday that the surprising improvement in the jobless rate is evidence more economic stimulus should remain on hold, raising more questions about whether Congress will be able to agree to another recovery package after bipartisan deals led to a historic level of spending to prop up the economy.

BREAKING: Spain only registers one coronavirus related death in last 24 hours, but Health Ministry figures still continue not to add up

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Portuguese police on Madeleine McCann case 'didn't focus on local paedophile'

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Politician sent ‘police don’t kill good people of color’ email then blamed it on his dyslexia

James Stewart, the Mayor of Temecula, California, sent the message to a local resident who emailed him questions about police brutality

'Don't hug your friends' children told during Ant and Dec assembly aimed at addressing young people's Covid-19 fears

Celebrities Ant and Dec posed questions from pupils to the children’s minister as part of the online assembly.

George Floyd protests in DC: Flood of National Guard troops, law enforcement blurs lines of authority

A flood of National Guard troops raises questions about who is in control as George Floyd protests continue near the White House and in Washington, DC

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Republican senator says she's 'struggling' with supporting Donald Trump as protests continue

Donald Trump was facing questions about whether military chiefs fully back his handling of the anti-racism protests on Thursday after an excoriating rebuke by his former defence secretary gained the public support of a Republican senator.

New Head of US Regulator and Former Coinbase Lawyer Invites Banks and Crypto to Collaborate

Following a request for input on how crypto and banking can work together, new acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks talks first priorities in work with the industry. In a June 4 announcement, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is looking for banks and crypto firms to weigh in on how the two can interact.  Crypto meets banks The Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking asks banks and industry leaders to respond to a number of questions — notably: “What activities related to cryptocurrencies or cryptoassets are financial services companies or bank customers engaged in and what are the barriers or obstacles to further adoption of crypto-related activities in the banking industry?” Speaking to Cointelegraph, Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks described today’s announcement as looking to bridge the gap between finance and crypto.

Two coronavirus studies retracted after questions emerge about data

Two influential medical journals retracted separate coronavirus studies Thursday over concerns about the data used in both studies -- data that came from the same international registry.

Key questions for prime suspect Christian Brueckner in Madeleine McCann probe

German police say they assume she was murdered after being snatched aged three from a Portuguese holiday resort 13 years ago - with 43-year-old German drifter Christian Brueckner was named as the suspect

Linda Lusardi questions whether coronavirus is ‘man-made’ as she says her horrific experience was ‘not natural’

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What we know and don't know about the NBA's return to play

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Coronavirus latest: Alok Sharma tests negative for Covid-19 — but questions over MPs' safety remain

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Rees-Mogg faces calls to resign as he fields questions from angry MPs

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The Guardian view on Trump and the military: moment of decision | Editorial

The US president’s desire to act the strongman poses urgent questions that America’s generals, voters and allies must all answer American military force shaped the modern era.

Rees-Mogg faces calls to resign as he faces angry MPs

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Britain says nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests sent to US lab came back void

Nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests which Britain sent to a US lab for processing came back void, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday, adding to a mounting pile of questions over the UK's testing regime.

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Britain says nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests sent to US lab came back void

Nearly 30,000 COVID-19 tests which Britain sent to a US lab for processing came back void, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday, adding to a mounting pile of questions over the UK's testing regime.

Summer vacation: What are the risks?

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Which Swindon celebrity is selling flowers? The great British art quiz

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WHO to resume hydroxychloroquine trial after earlier halt over safety concerns

Questions raised over study claiming drug linked to higher rate of mortality and heart problems in Covid-19 patients Sign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email Download the free Guardian app to get the most important news notifications Coronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statistics The World Health Organization will resume clinical trials of an anti-malaria drug researchers hope may treat Covid-19, after a study of the drug published in May by a major medical journal prompted them to halt trials due to safety concerns. The paper, published in the Lancet, said hydroxychloroquine was associated with higher mortality rates and higher rates of heart problems in Covid-19 patients in hospitals around the world.

Coronavirus: Scottish health secretary to face coronavirus questions

Jeane Freeman is to be questioned by MSPs over the impact of coronavirus in Scotland's care homes.

McEnany responds to Esper’s opposition to using military for protests

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany responded to questions Wednesday on whether President Trump still has confidence in Defense Secretary Mark Esper after he opposed Trump on using the military to quell protests across the country.

Peter Crouch uses a cardboard cut-out of himself to deter burglars and we have so many questions

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Coronavirus: Test and trace chief warned lack of transparency on performance could 'destroy confidence'

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No hiding place for Boris at PMQs | John Crace

PM flounders as he tries to answer Keir Starmer’s questions on coronavirus You can sense the growing disbelief and anger.

Coronavirus test and trace chief struggles to answer key questions on the scheme

Baroness Dido Harding faced strong criticism from the Health Committee chief Jeremy Hunt for failing to give statistics about the scheme the Government has described as "world beating"

Johnson’s desire to move on from Covid-19 is dangerous – both medically and politically | Martin Kettle

Keen to show he has a grip, the prime minister is gambling with people’s health as he tries to get back to Brexit News that Boris Johnson is to take “direct control” of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis raises more questions than it answers.

The next lockdown dating challenge? Figuring out if your date is being truthful about social distancing

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PMQs LIVE: Boris and Starmer in angry clash - Brazen Labour leader tells PM 'get a grip!'

BORIS JOHNSON and Sir Keir Starmer are clashing again in the House of Commons today in the first Prime Minister's Questions since the Dominic Cummings row.

Boris Johnson news – live: Keir Starmer says time for PM to 'get a grip' to stop second wave, as government faces questions over leaked test and trace figures

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Which kind of face mask is the best protection against coronavirus?

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Concern over flaws in data used to rule hydroxychloroquine raises the risk of death for Covid-19

The Lancet, which published the controversial research on May 22, said there were 'serious questions' to be answered about the data used to come to its conclusions.

Which football team has been the quickest to take a 2-0 lead? | The Knowledge

Plus: goal-averse well-capped international forwards, almost perfect mid-table mediocrity and professional grandparents Mail us your questions or tweet @TheKnowledge_GU “What is the shortest time it’s taken a team to get a two-goal lead from the start of a game?” writes Paul Landsberg.

What's a box of chocolates got to do with this soldier? The great British art quiz

The FE McWilliam Gallery and Studio in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, set today’s quiz, which enables you to explore the art of museums closed due to Covid-19 – while answering some fiendish questions along the way This quiz is brought to you in collaboration with Art UK, the online home for the UK’s public art collections, showing art from more than 3,000 venues, by 45,000 artists.

Study panning anti-malaria drug Trump took against COVID faces new questions

British medical journal the Lancet on Tuesday said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the medicine championed by US President Donald Trump.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Trump Post Decisions to Staff

(Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told staff at a companywide meeting that he won’t change his mind about a decision to leave up posts shared by US President Donald Trump last week that many workers felt violated the company’s policies against violent rhetoric.At an all-hands meeting via video chat on Tuesday, Zuckerberg took questions from employees, many of whom have publicly voiced dismay that the Trump post, which seemed to threaten that looters would be shot, was still visible on Facebook’s service.

After initial praise, China still has plenty of coronavirus questions to answer

China received plenty of early kudos for its reaction to the coronavirus but are a number of issues that need clarification.

The biggest questions for all 24 teams remaining in the NHL playoff mix

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Hack: Can I be thankful and horrified?

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NBA playoff debate: Big play-in tournament questions and bold predictions

Our experts debate which players have the most at stake, including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

George Floyd protests: Questions about role of white protesters

As protests and unrest continue across the US, African Americans are questioning the role of white protesters committing vandalism.

Why has Mrs Letitia Sage put on her white fur mantle? The great British art quiz

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Rick And Morty Season 4 Finale - 33 Easter Eggs And References You Might Have Missed

Rick and Morty answers some long-burning questions in its excellent Season 4 finale. Rick and Morty's Season 4 finale has finally arrived, and it did not disappoint.

Coronavirus: Q&A - From holidays to shopping and pets, your questions answered

Political Correspondent Carl Dinnen answered some of the many questions about how the outbreak is affecting your life.

Three videos piece together the final moments of George Floyd's life

While many questions persist about George Floyd's killing -- namely why a Minneapolis policeman used lethal force while arresting Floyd -- three videos help stitch together the last minutes of the 46-year-old's life.

Questions over trades in firm that made millions on possible coronavirus treatment

Questions are being asked about the trading in shares of a US pharmaceutical company ahead of good news about a possible coronavirus treatment.

Moving Forward Through Tough Times, an Interview with OKEx’ Jay Hao

NewsBTC asked a few questions to Jay Hao, CEO of the world’s leading crypto-asset exchange and trading platform to understand his perspective of the current global economic scenario and future of cryptocurrencies.

Key questions answered as advice updated for people shielding

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Killing Eve season 3 finale: 8 questions we need answers to when Villanelle returns for season 4

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NBA awards debate: Zion vs. Ja and big MVP questions

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Questions remain over whether Huawei should help to build UK's 5G network, says Lisa Nandy

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UK coronavirus testing capacity reaches 200,000 a day - just meeting target set by Boris Johnson

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Further questions for Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson | Letters

Readers point out the problems and discrepancies in the government’s account of the chief adviser’s trip to Durham during lockdown In questions following his statement on 25 May, Dominic Cummings claimed that the reason he did not tell the prime minister of his movements on Friday 27 March was that Boris Johnson was upstairs in Downing Street in bed. However, your timeline (6 April) states that on that day the prime minister reported having mild symptoms and was still leading the government until the following Thursday or Friday.

Reopening my school after lockdown is a huge logistical challenge | Ruth Luzmore

As a London primary head, I’m bombarded with questions from concerned staff Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Getting ready to reopen our school has involved constant rapid-fire questions.

Being black while in nature: 'You’re an endangered species'

Many black nature-lovers have to employ defense mechanisms – lest a situation turn sticky and they have to answer questions from a suspecting police officer It was 2011 when Rue Mapp was followed by a white woman in an Oakland, California, park, while out on a national campaign to get local families connected with nature.

Karren Brady gives career advice on starting your own business and proving age is just a number

APPRENTICE star and vice-chairperson of West Ham FC Karren Brady is here to answer all your career-related questions.

Schools struggle with shifting rules on federal coronavirus relief money

It's been two months since Congress allocated about $13 billion for K-12 schools in its coronavirus-related emergency aid package -- but the money hasn't yet reached many school districts amid questions over how it should be spent.

The big family lockdown quiz: 100 questions for all to enjoy

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Football is back and all it took was the spectre of financial catastrophe | Jonathan Liew

Project Restart has shrunk the sport to an elite pursuit within a sterile bubble, throwing up questions no one can answer Well done, everyone: we did it.

Coty Shares Tumble After Forbes Questions Kylie Jenner’s Wealth

Questions raised over masked white man with umbrella seen calmly smashing windows before Minneapolis riots

Speculation that figure dubbed 'Umbrella Man' may have been an agent provocateur

Inside life of conjoined twins - from difficult questions to awkward fallouts

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Donald Trump avoids discussing George Floyd death and Minnesota protests at White House event

President takes no questions following statement on China and the World Health Organisation

Trump Takes No Questions From Press Amid Nationwide Protests On Police Violence

In tweets, the president claimed to clarify earlier remarks calling the George Floyd protesters in Minneapolis “thugs.”

Khloe K Jokes About ‘Weekly Face Transplant’ In Response To Troll’s Questions

The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star had words with a commenter on her Instagram page.

Trump says US is terminating relationship with World Health Organisation

Donald Trump said the United States is severing all ties with the World Health Organisation and announced other steps intended to punish that group and China for what he dubbed a "cover up" of the coronavirus outbreak on Chinese soil – but he abruptly ended what he dubbed a press conference before he could face questions about the killing of a black man in Minnesota by a white police officer.

Coronavirus in England: half of those with symptoms not isolating

Scientists say failure to follow advice raises questions over test-and-trace policy Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Only half of people who develop coronavirus symptoms self-isolate for at least a week, according to government science advisers, raising urgent questions about the test-and-trace strategy aimed to contain future outbreaks. The new system, which launched this week, requires people to self-isolate for 14 days if they are told by tracers that they recently came into contact with someone who tested positive for the virus.

Ghost Of Tsushima's Jin Is The Only Playable Character

Following a State of Play livestream that focused on Ghost of Tsushima, Sony content communications manager Justin Massongill followed up with Sucker Punch creative directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell with fan questions and posted the answers on PlayStation Blog.

Floyd protests: Minneapolis police arrest CNN crew live on air

The Minneapolis mayor apologises for the arrest and the crew is later released, but questions remain.

Premier League chief Q&A: Neutral venues, trophy lift & VAR

The Premier League is set to return on June 17, but questions remain such as where matches will be played, will VAR be used and when can supporters return to stadiums?

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Trickiest questions that bamboozle Brits during pub quiz - can you answer them

During lockdown we've all been taking part in virtual pub quizzes, but there are a few questions that often leave Brits totally stumped

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California records highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

Covid-19 cases are now increasing across multiple US states amid questions on whether testing or reopening is to blame

Coronavirus UK live: Rishi Sunak to announce tapering of furlough scheme

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Zion seeks to avoid ex-agent's questions

Attorneys for NBA rookie Zion Williamson are seeking to block his former marketing agent's effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.

Guess the biscuit plus biscuit-themed questions for your next virtual pub quiz

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Coronavirus in Scotland: Your questions answered on lockdown easing

As Scotland begins to ease its lockdown, we answer some of your most common questions about the new rules.

Watch the entire CNN coronavirus town hall

CNN's Anderson Cooper and Dr Sanjay Gupta host a global town hall answering your questions about what the future holds for the fight against Covid-19.

When will the NBA return? Latest updates and big questions

Get the latest intel on the NBA's plans to finish the 2019-20 season.

Coronavirus: We answer kids' questions about going back to school

The BBC's Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys answers kids' questions about going back to school.

The unanswered questions on Dominic Cummings at the Downing Street briefing

The Government’s top medical and scientific advisers were blocked from answering questions on Dominic Cummings.

UK's Johnson tries to stop health experts from commenting on aide Cummings

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tried to stop his top medical and scientific advisors from answering reporters' questions about the behaviour of chief political advisor Dominic Cummings, saying they should not be involved in politics.

OANN Reporter Concocts Batshit Scenario to Push Trump’s Scarborough Murder Conspiracy

One America News reporter Chanel Rion on Thursday continued her habit of promoting President Donald Trump’s favorite conspiracies via loaded questions.