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It’s June 11, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Has the next wave emerged?


The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. passed 2 million and new infections are rising in at least 20 states. California and Texas have seen record COVID-19 hospitalizations, while Arizona health officials warned that ICU beds are already near capacity. NPR

The Fed said it expects the unemployment rate to remain high throughout 2020 and predicted the U.S. economy will continue to contract into next year. The Wall Street Journal

Nation debates how to move forward

George Floyd’s killing was a "modern-day lynching in broad daylight," his brother told a House panel. Pressure is on lawmakers and the White House to act, though Democrats and Republicans are working on competing legislation. ABC News

Nascar banned Confederate flags from races. Meanwhile, President Trump said he will "not even consider" renaming military bases that bear the names of Confederate generals, even though top Pentagon officials said they’re open to a discussion. CNN Politics

Louisville police released an incident report for Breonna Taylor almost three months after officers fatally shot her in her apartment — and it is nearly blank. The mayor called the report unacceptable and ordered a review of the department. Louisville Courier Journal

Lebron James and other black athletes are starting a group aimed at protecting black Americans’ voting rights. "This is the time for us to finally make a difference," James said. The New York Times

THE BATTLE OVER MICHAEL FLYNN’S CASE escalated. A former judge who was asked to review the DOJ’s request to drop charges against Trump’s former national security adviser said the motion should be denied as there is "clear evidence" of abuse of power. Bloomberg

Best of Apple News+

How Iceland Beat the Coronavirus

The country didn’t just flatten the curve, it virtually eliminated it — and without a lockdown. The New Yorker

The Coronavirus

The WHO said it was "very rare" for people without symptoms to spread the virus. Then it walked it back. So what’s the truth? Prevention

"My worst nightmare": Dr. Anthony Fauci on the virus and what is yet to come. CNBC

The seven countries with the most worrying outbreaks, plus what to do with a sweaty face mask, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Louisville demanded justice after police fatally shot Breonna Taylor. Instead, the city lost another black life. Los Angeles Times

Black Lives Matter has made it to Vidor, once known as the "most hate-filled town" in Texas. Texas Monthly

With no public bathrooms, the Big Apple has become "the Big Toilet." New York Post

What, exactly, is going on with J.K. Rowling? Vogue

"She still lives!" A famed Yellowstone bear has finally re-emerged — with cubs. The Guardian

The Last Word

"	I can’t believe I’m gonna say this, but I see hope. I see progress right now."

Author and National Book Award winner Ta-Nehisi Coates on the protests, police abolition, Colin Kaepernick, and more. Vox

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