Neowise, one of the brightest comets in decades, has brought with it an impressive trail of debris this month, delighting sky watchers from around the world. Its closest approach to Earth arrives today, July 22, at a distance of approximately 64 million miles. Throughout July, the newly discovered comet, formally …
Read More »Thousands of people gather in Denver to protest the death of Elijah McClain
Thousands of protesters gathered in front of a Denver suburban police building on Saturday to demand justice for the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old black man who was drowned by police last year. June 27, 2020, 9:43 pm 3 min read 3 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail …
Read More »What can players expect when they return to the casinos on July 1
Expect to wear face masks, stay 6 feet from the nearest gambler, and skip the buffet line when casinos reopen starting Wednesday in Illinois. The state’s 10 casinos are rushing to implement the COVID-19 health protocols before they can open their doors for the first time in 3.5 months. After …
Read More »Elijah McClain’s mother says officers “murdered” her son, as pressure increases for new investigation
The mother of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old black man who died last summer after being confronted by police in Aurora, Colorado, says her son was killed. McClain’s death has recently gained renewed attention, and almost 3 million people have signed a petition asking for a re-examination of your case. “They …
Read More »Justice petition for Elijah McClain gets more than 2 million signatures almost a year after his death
Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old black man, died last summer after being detained by police and injected with ketamine by first responders in Aurora, Colorado. Almost a year later, a Change.org petition seeking justice for McClain obtained more than two million signatures in just three weeks. Piper Rundell told CBS News …
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