Global coronavirus cases pass 10 million, how Arizona "lost control" of its outbreak, and more from Apple News

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It’s June 29, 2020.

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Global COVID-19 deaths pass 500,000


Two new milestones in the pandemic: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases topped 10 million — with 25% of them in the U.S. — and at least half a million people have died. Axios

Texas, Florida, and parts of California ordered bars to close as infections continue to mount. At least a dozen states have paused their reopening plans to contain the spread. CNN

Another sign of the pandemic’s widespread toll: As COVID-19 tore through long-term care facilities in recent months, at least 15,000 more Americans died from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than otherwise would have. The Wall Street Journal

How America’s outbreak is shifting, plus everything to know about eating at restaurants right now, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight

President Trump denied that he was briefed about alleged Russian bounties offered to Taliban militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan. According to news reports, the bounties resulted in the death of at least one U.S. service member. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are demanding answers. The Washington Post

Mississippi voted to create a new state flag without the Confederate emblem. The state has been under pressure to change its flag for years, but recent outcry from protesters and business, religious, and sports leaders tipped the scales. Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Pride marches drew crowds in several cities across the country over the weekend, even after many events celebrating LGBTQ lives were canceled because of the pandemic. In Manhattan, supporters joined protesters demanding an end to racial injustice and police brutality. Reuters

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Where Does America Go From Here?

Countries like Germany and South Africa have done work to address their racist histories. It’s time for the U.S. to confront the horrors of its past and present. Newsweek

The Coronavirus

How Arizona "lost control" of its outbreak. The Washington Post

Colleges say campuses can reopen safely. Students and faculty aren’t convinced. Vox

Flights look different now. Here’s a breakdown of the changes at every major U.S. airline. Forbes

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Joe Biden is getting closer to picking a running mate. Which one of these women will it be? Apple News Spotlight

Splash Mountain, a Disney ride based on a controversial film, will be "completely reimagined." CNN Business

Why Rhode Island is planning to change its official name. The Guardian

A bear-sized "mysterious new creature" has been unearthed in Australia. CNET

Chances are you’re showering too much. Here’s what the science shows. The Atlantic

The Last Word

"	In one day, we became one of the worst things in the country."

How cops are talking about George Floyd’s killing and the protests around the nation. Slate

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