Clover launches sixth Chinese COVID-19 vaccine trial - Reuters

Clover launches sixth Chinese COVID-19 vaccine trial - Reuters: Clover Biopharmaceuticals became the sixth Chinese developer of a potential COVID-19 vaccine to move into human trials on Friday, launching a study in Australia that will test its vaccine with boosters.

What's been happening in China's Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs? - CNN

What's been happening in China's Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs? - CNN: As US President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Wednesday that aims to punish Beijing for its repression of the Uyghur ethnic minority, he was accused by his former national security adviser of endorsing China's construction of internment camps in its western region of Xinjiang.

Calls To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Gain Momentum : NPR

Calls To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Gain Momentum : NPR: In the wake of protests calling for racial equality and other reforms after the killing of George Floyd, there's a growing movement to make June 19 a federal holiday.

Joshua Adams: Trump's Juneteenth Tulsa rally might have been a mistake — or a racist dog whistle

Joshua Adams: Trump's Juneteenth Tulsa rally might have been a mistake — or a racist dog whistle: Trump's Juneteenth Tulsa rally might have been a mistake — or a racist dog whistle. Black people have some ideas.

Melania Trump commemorates Juneteenth while president threatens protesters - Business Insider

Melania Trump commemorates Juneteenth while president threatens protesters - Business Insider: First Lady Melania Trump released a video about Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the US, as her husband ignored it on social media.

Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department - The Diamondback

Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department - The Diamondback: A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism.

UMPD faces renewed scrutiny for participation in military equipment transfer program - The Diamondback

UMPD faces renewed scrutiny for participation in military equipment transfer program - The Diamondback: The department has received rifles and other equipment from the controversial 1033 program.

Rodrigo Duterte’s war on COVID-19 is a war on the Filipino people - New Mandala

Rodrigo Duterte’s war on COVID-19 is a war on the Filipino people - New Mandala: Reports emerging of anti-communist attacks in cities and rural areas, arrests of activists and union members, and military action in spite of a declared ceasefire.

Fighting on two fronts: the women facing conflict and COVID-19 in Rakhine state - New Mandala

Fighting on two fronts: the women facing conflict and COVID-19 in Rakhine state - New Mandala: Women in Rakhine state are doubly jeopardised when the threat of COVID-19 intersects with war.

Looking Ahead: Laos in 2020 and beyond - New Mandala

Looking Ahead: Laos in 2020 and beyond - New Mandala: Constraints on freedom of expression have expanded alongside dynamic economic growth in Laos over the past 12 months. Where will it lead?

The Patani Panopticon: biometrics in Thailand's deep south - New Mandala

The Patani Panopticon: biometrics in Thailand's deep south - New Mandala: The collection of facial recognition data to identify separatist insurgents in the deep south will only feed distrust towards the Thai state.

Dignified quarantine: indigenous strategies for containing COVID-19 in Indonesia - New Mandala

Dignified quarantine: indigenous strategies for containing COVID-19 in Indonesia - New Mandala: “For hundreds of years, we’ve been practising so-called self-quarantine. Long before the recent COVID-19 outbreak. We called it besesandingon.”

Indonesian disability activism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - New Mandala

Indonesian disability activism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - New Mandala: Indonesian disability activists are leading action to assess needs and advocate for the inclusivity in the government's COVID-19 response.

Coping with the economic fallout of COVID-19 in upland Java - New Mandala

Coping with the economic fallout of COVID-19 in upland Java - New Mandala: Some rural villages have escaped the virus so far, but downturns in tourism and market demand for produce may yet exacerbate already challenging economic conditions.

De Blasio Says NYC Will Enter Phase 2 of Reopening on Monday - The New York Times

De Blasio Says NYC Will Enter Phase 2 of Reopening on Monday - The New York Times: As many as 300,000 workers are expected to get back to work as outdoor dining, in-store shopping and office work resumes.

What is Juneteenth? - The New York Times

What is Juneteenth? - The New York Times: On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free. Now, 155 years later, people in cities and towns across the U.S. continue to mark the occasion with celebrations.

After departure of Voice of America editors, Trump appointee Michael Pack fires heads of four sister organizations - The Washington Post

After departure of Voice of America editors, Trump appointee Michael Pack fires heads of four sister organizations - The Washington Post: Michael Pack, a controversial Trump appointee, dismisses director of Radio Free Europe and three others, raising concerns about editorial meddling.

Trump’s Bolton problem is nothing compared with Senate Republicans’ woes - The Washington Post

Trump’s Bolton problem is nothing compared with Senate Republicans’ woes - The Washington Post

What you need to know about wearing a mask during the covid-19 pandemic - The Washington Post

What you need to know about wearing a mask during the covid-19 pandemic - The Washington Post: Experts say there’s a “collective responsibility” to wearing a mask in public.

Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Ready for Distribution in 2021, CEO Says - Barron's

Moderna’s Coronavirus Vaccine Will Be Ready for Distribution in 2021, CEO Says - Barron's: The company is preparing to launch a Phase 3 trial of its Covid-19 vaccine in July.

Supreme Court DACA ruling: Justices block Trump's bid to end Obama-era immigration program - The Washington Post

Supreme Court DACA ruling: Justices block Trump's bid to end Obama-era immigration program - The Washington Post: The 5 to 4 decision was written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and joined by the court’s four liberals.

Bolton’s new book blows apart one of Trump’s biggest reelection arguments - The Washington Post

Bolton’s new book blows apart one of Trump’s biggest reelection arguments - The Washington Post: It seemed impossible that behind the scenes things are even worse, but they are.

Coronavirus map: Tracking cases around the world - Washington Post

Coronavirus map: Tracking cases around the world - Washington Post: Since the coronavirus outbreak began in China, new cases have been confirmed on every continent except Antarctica and in more than 170 countries.

Maria Ressa continues to defy Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on the press. - The Washington Post

Maria Ressa continues to defy Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown on the press. - The Washington Post: The Filipino-American journalist continues to stand up for press freedom — despite a growing crackdown.

New Yorkers Flattened the Curve. Now They’re Dropping Their Guard. - The New York Times

New Yorkers Flattened the Curve. Now They’re Dropping Their Guard. - The New York Times: Gov. Cuomo warned that lax adherence to social-distancing rules meant to contain the coronavirus could lead him to slow New York City’s reopening.

D.C. region sees lowest increase in daily coronavirus cases in weeks as Prince George’s lifts more restrictions - The Washington Post

D.C. region sees lowest increase in daily coronavirus cases in weeks as Prince George’s lifts more restrictions - The Washington Post: Prince George’s will allow restaurants to offer dine-in service and retail stores to expand beyond curbside service.

Civil Rights Law Protects L.G.B.T. Workers, Supreme Court Rules - The New York Times

Civil Rights Law Protects L.G.B.T. Workers, Supreme Court Rules - The New York Times: The court said the language of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits sex discrimination, applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Bob Dylan Has a Lot on His Mind - The New York Times

Bob Dylan Has a Lot on His Mind - The New York Times: In a rare interview, the Nobel Prize winner discusses mortality, drawing inspiration from the past, and his new album, “Rough and Rowdy Ways.”

Chris Wallace, Insider and Outlier at Fox News - The New York Times

Chris Wallace, Insider and Outlier at Fox News - The New York Times: The “Fox News Sunday” anchor opens up about his childhood, career and what he makes of his pro-Trump colleagues.

Coronavirus education: Millions of girls at risk of leaving school because of pandemic shutdowns - The Washington Post

Coronavirus education: Millions of girls at risk of leaving school because of pandemic shutdowns - The Washington Post: They’re more vulnerable to abuse, pregnancy and early marriage.