Author: Alexes Copeland

n Monday, Chinese researchers released a study that found a new strain of H1N1 or Swine flu with ‘pandemic potential.’ What we know: The Swine flu was the first influenza outbreak of the 21st century, noted for its rapid global spread and its high degree of viral contagiousness. Unprecedented rates of passenger travel further expedited the global spread. The virus caused a respiratory disease that was similar to seasonal influenza.  According to the World Health Organization, samples from affected individuals, particularly in developing countries, reached 622,482 cases and 18,500 deaths in the year 2009. The swine flu came to a…

A shooting was reported Saturday night at a protest organized for the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. What We Know: Protests turned ruinous, as video footage showed over a dozen rounds fired into a crowd protesting the murder of Breonna Taylor at Jefferson Square Park. Footage showed a man firing shots that sent protesters scrambling for shelter among tents and park benches. The police cleared the park to investigate the shooting, and protesters will no longer be allowed to camp or set up tents at Jefferson Square Park. Louisville Kentucky, protest camp shooting, not sure who is shooting at who,…

The House aims to pass a Democratic police reform bill Thursday, as Congress struggles to find a common-ground on how to respond to overwhelming public demand. What We Know: Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would introduce steps to police reform. The bill was to include, federal funding for police departments, banning chokeholds under certain circumstances, and requiring data on police misconduct. Many activist claimed the bill did not meet their full requirements, including the outright ban of chokeholds, digressing the use of unauthorized force and weaponry, reforming ‘qualified immunity’,  and addressing the misuse of body…

The FBI concluded Tuesday that the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage was not part of a hate crime. What We Know: It was reported Sunday that a noose was found in the garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. The findings were in the midst of Wallace expressing his views on the protests and NASCAR banning the use of the confederate flag. The FBI reported that the noose found in Wallace’s garage had been there since October 2019, so therefore it could not be issued a hate crime. Tuesday, the FBI released a statement explaining there findings. “The FBI learned…

Officer Devin Brosnan spoke about the fatal incident Tuesday hours before Rayshard Brooks was laid to rest. What We Know: Brosnan was one of the officers involved in the death of Brooks. District attorney Paul Howard charged Brosnan with aggravated assault, after video footage showed the officer’s foot on Brooks’ back. Brosnan was placed on administrative duty and is free on a $50,000 signature bond. Brosnan admitted to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he did place his foot on Brooks’ back, due to fear for his own safety. The officer went on to say that he wouldn’t have operated any differently…

Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers. What We Know: Abbott told law makers it was always the goal to have students and teachers interact in person, as it was “a very important environmental setting”. The Governor went on to confirm that there will “definitely be higher safety standards in place than when they opened last year”. School districts will not require students or teachers to be tested, pre-screened, or wear masks during the school year. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath ensures “It will be safe for Texas public…

It was reported that a noose was found in Bubba Wallace’s garage on Sunday. What We Know: Bubba Wallace is the only black driver in NASCAR’s top circuit. Over the recent weeks, Wallace has been very outspoken on protesters and the Black lives matter movement. Wallace’s Also called for NASCAR to ban the confederate flag, which they did on June 10. Sunday morning at the first race after the ban, a plane flew over Talladega dragging a Confederate flag and a banner that said: “defund NASCAR.” Per the Associated Press, the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization has claimed responsibility for…

J.Cole’s “Snow on the bluff’ received mixed responses, as many thought he was dissing 28-year-old artist Noname. What We Know: J.Cole released his first song of 2020 “Snow on the bluff”. The song surprisingly dropped Tuesday night in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Cole expressed that the song was to express how he as a celebrity should best use his voice. Cole’s lyrics read: “My IQ is average, there’s a young lady out there, she way smarter than me / I scrolled through her timeline in these wild times, and I started to read / She mad at these crackers, she mad at these capitalists, mad at…

Rumors insinuated that Atlanta police department had call-ins from officers Wednesday as officer Garret Rolfe was charged with murder. What We Know: Garret Rolfe, the officer who fatally shot 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, was charged with felony murder charges on Wednesday. Hours after the charges were announced, a large number of Atlanta police officers called in “sick” during Wednesday’s evening shift. As emergency calls began to ensue, the city was left scrambling to cover the absences of so many officers. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tried to quiet down rumors of a walkout saying “We do have enough officers to cover us…

Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that will encourage police to operate on more civil standards. What We Know: George Floyd died as a result of police force May 25, 2020. Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests that have been going on for weeks. Since the start of protests, at least 3 more incidents of police force had been reported including two Atlanta students being tased and forced out their car, as well as dozens of protestors being pushed, tear gassed, and arrested. As protests proceeded throughout the month with no signs of police letting up, Trump made sure to voice…