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States see record highs of new cases

At least six states, including Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma, saw record increases in new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, as many leaders continued to press forward with reopening plans. Tulsa health officials urged Trump to postpone his upcoming campaign rally, warning it could become a "super spreader" event. Reuters

A study found that dexamethasone, a common steroid used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and asthma, reduced deaths in hospitalized COVID-19 patients by a third. Doctors are hopeful it could help treat the most seriously ill, though full data has not yet been published. STAT

A new outbreak is spreading through Beijing. Authorities grounded hundreds of flights, suspended schools and announced that all movement in and out of the Chinese capital will be "strictly controlled." The Guardian

Why another lockdown may not work as well as the first, plus a map of the virus’s spread, in our always-updating COVID-19 hub. Apple News Spotlight

Trump signs police-reform proposals

The president announced steps to improve officer training and create a national database for tracking misconduct, but his plan was criticized by activists who said it falls far short of meaningful change. The Washington Post

A suspect charged with killing two Bay Area officers has been tied to the far-right "boogaloo" group, a growing extremist movement aimed at provoking unrest and civil war. One of the shootings took place during a George Floyd protest in Oakland, which the FBI says was used as cover for the attack. Los Angeles Times

A heated border standoff between India and China escalated into the deadliest clash between the two countries in decades. At least 20 Indian soldiers were killed during the fighting in Galwan Valley, a disputed territory in the Himalayas. Experts warn the ongoing dispute could destabilize the region. BBC News

The Trump administration is suing former national security adviser John Bolton in a bid to stop the publication of his tell-all book, due out next week. Legal experts say the lawsuit, which claims Bolton breached his contract by not completing a review of classified information, is doomed to fail. NBC News

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