Hoping for another relief check?
Counting on another coronavirus relief check from the government? You might be in luck. Well, some of you might be in luck.
It’s Ashley, and we’ll dive into that and more in today’s Short List.
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Many Americans might not get another coronavirus check
Congressional leaders hope to have another coronavirus aid package ready by the end of the month to counter the economic destruction from the coronavirus pandemic. Republicans, Democrats and the administration can't quite decide what should be included in the next package, but on this much they seem to agree: Many Americans need another relief check. The sticking point: Who should get those checks and how big should they be? Some suggest distributing cash to people who earn $40,000 or less per year, while others push for another round of checks to Americans earning less than $75,000 a year.
- The next coronavirus deal will have a big change.
Hide your kids, hide your Twitter passwords
Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian were among several high-profile accounts targeted in what appears to be one of the largest cryptocurrency hacks to hit Twitter. The tweets promised a "reward" for users if they sent Bitcoin to a specific cryptocurrency address – a scam commonly found online, but rarely successful in penetrating significant accounts. This time, however, the scheme secured more than $100,000 in less than an hour.
George Floyd's family sues Minneapolis over his death
The family of George Floyd filed a civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the four police officers who were charged in his "wrongful death," attorney Ben Crump announced Wednesday. Floyd died in May after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes while arresting him over an alleged counterfeit bill. "It was the knee of the entire Minneapolis Police Department on the neck of George Floyd that killed him," Crump said, adding that brutality against Black men is a systemic issue in the department. A few of Floyd's final words, “I can’t breathe,” have given life to a searing moment in the nation’s struggle against racism and police brutality.
- Dig deeper: Police at the center of Floyd’s death had a history of complaints.
What everyone’s talking about
- RBG is out! Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was released from hospital after being treated for a possible infection.
- Megan Thee Stallion says she was shot multiple times in "traumatic night" over the weekend.
- Tyra Banks is the new host of "Dancing With the Stars," replacing Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews.
- Snoop Dogg and DMX are going head-to-head in a music battle dubbed "the battle of the dogs."
- Nick Cannon demands ownership of "Wild 'N Out" in response to ViacomCBS firing.
- The universe is about 13.8 billion years old, scientists confirmed.
- Ivanka Trump faces questions of whether she violated ethics rules by promoting Goya Foods.
Masks could mean getting less sick
Why do some people refuse to wear masks to avoid the spread of COVID-19? Ask Arizona. No offense to any of my Arizonans reading this, but your state is the most resistant in the country when it comes to wearing masks. I get it: Wearing a mask isn't exactly fun. I feel like nobody can understand me, I always forget to grab one, and they make it a little more challenging to breathe. Here’s what’s important: The U.S. coronavirus outbreak could be controlled in four to six weeks if people were disciplined about wearing masks, the director of the CDC says. Even more: Wearing a mask doesn't just protect others, it could protect you from serious illness, too. Some infectious disease experts say wearing a mask could mean that even if a person is infected, he or she is more likely to get a milder or even asymptomatic form of the disease. Take that as you will, but I know I'll wear one until this pandemic is over.
- Why are there confrontations over masks? Here's the psychology behind why some people resist them.
Kenny Stills, Porsha Williams, more arrested at Breonna Taylor protest
Reality stars Porsha Williams, Yandy Smith and NFL player Kenny Stills are among more than 80 people facing felony charges after being arrested in Louisville at a Breonna Taylor protest Tuesday. The three joined dozens of protesters who marched to the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to demand action against the police officers who shot and killed Taylor in March. As police arrived, many demonstrators sat down on Cameron's lawn before getting handcuffed. The charges were "due to their refusal to leave the property and their attempts to influence the decision of the attorney general with their actions," police said. Taylor, 26, an EMT, was fatally shot at her apartment in March by police officers serving a no-knock warrant.
- Influencers useng memes to promote the same message: Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.
Real quick
- A tourist died in the ocean while defying Hawaii quarantine orders.
- Airbnb guests are perplexed by a "kindness card" email suggesting donations for hosts.
- A Florida man faces felony charges after allegedly spray-painting anti-racism phrases on 100 stop signs.
- The legal battle over Trump's tax returns and financial records resumed in lower court.
- "Wake up call": A prominent group warns Joe Biden's campaign that it's falling short on outreach to women of color.
North Carolina city approves reparations for Black residents
In a historic move, the Asheville City Council unanimously approved reparations for Black residents, apologizing for the North Carolina city's historic role in slavery, discrimination and denial of basic liberties. "It is simply not enough to remove statutes," Councilman Keith Young said. The resolution does not mandate direct payments. Instead, it will make investments in areas where Black residents face disparities.
A break from the news
- The director of "Wedding Crashers" waited 15 years to explain its monumental ending.
- "Inception" turns 10: The five most mind-blowing scenes in Christopher Nolan's innovative thriller.
- Air fryers, smart pet feeders: The 5 best Amazon deals you can get Wednesday.
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