Kentucky

Dramatic timelapse captures storm in Kentucky

by

Timelapse video captures dramatic lightning storm in Kentucky. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

New York City Schools Will Reopen in the Fall With Hybrid Learning: Mayor Bill De Blasio

by

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he does not see a need to close schools statewide and would leave such decisions to the localities. His statement comes as New York Mayor Bill de Blasio faces pressure from the leaders of the teachers union and the City Council to close schools as cases of the new … Read more New York City Schools Will Reopen in the Fall With Hybrid Learning: Mayor Bill De Blasio

7,000-Square-Foot Mural of Breonna Taylor Painted in Maryland Park

by

A 7,000-square-foot (650-square-meter) mural honoring Breonna Taylor, a 26-year old Black woman who was fatally shot by police in her Louisville, Kentucky, apartment, has been put in a Maryland park. Nearly 30 volunteers and 10 teaching artists finished the project in Annapolis’ Chambers park Sunday, WBAL-TV reported. The artwork was a team effort by the … Read more 7,000-Square-Foot Mural of Breonna Taylor Painted in Maryland Park

Wearing a mask is ‘not complicated,’ says Mitch McConnell

by

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Louisville, Kentucky repeated his call for people to wear masks, saying it ‘is not complicated’ and those in public life should encourage it. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get … Read more Wearing a mask is ‘not complicated,’ says Mitch McConnell

Does Makur Maker’s decision to attend Howard impact schools like Duke and Kentucky? | PTI

by

Makur Maker, a five-star basketball player from Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix verbally commits to Howard University over UCLA, Kentucky, Kansas among others. Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon debate on PTI, if blue chip athletes choosing HBCU’s over the teams from Power 5 will become a trend. Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn … Read more Does Makur Maker’s decision to attend Howard impact schools like Duke and Kentucky? | PTI

Protests Over the Death of Breonna Taylor Leaves one Person Dead

by

A man shot into a park encampment in Louisville, Kentucky, where demonstrators had gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor. One person died at the scene and another was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, said the police Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: … Read more Protests Over the Death of Breonna Taylor Leaves one Person Dead

Fatal shooting at Breonna Taylor park protest in Louisville, Kentucky | Black Lives Matter

by

Authorities in the US are investigating a fatal shooting on Saturday night at a park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, where demonstrators regularly gather to protest the death of Breonna Taylor. Reports of shots fired at Jefferson Square Park came in around 9pm (local time), Louisville Metro police said in a statement. It is understood that … Read more Fatal shooting at Breonna Taylor park protest in Louisville, Kentucky | Black Lives Matter

Keeping the Peace with Bob Bianchi: Patrol Car Video Catches NC Officers Making Racial Slurs

by

A patrol car video caught officers using racial slurs. Three Wilmington police officers were fired for “Hate-filled speech.” A video was discovered during a routine inspection. The Chief stated the conversations were “Brutally offensive.” The Officers were fired for violating rules and procedures.” An NYPD officer was charged with strangulation after a chokehold. Officer David Afanador … Read more Keeping the Peace with Bob Bianchi: Patrol Car Video Catches NC Officers Making Racial Slurs

US: Breonna Taylor’s mother calls for police reforms

by

The shooting death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor is among cases to have sparked outrage in the US. Taylor was killed by police after officers entered her house looking for drugs – and found nothing. One of the officers involved has been fired but Taylor’s mother says that is not enough. Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports … Read more US: Breonna Taylor’s mother calls for police reforms

A Tattoo Shop is Offering Free Tattoos to Cover Up Racist Symbols on Their Bodies

by

“When it’s gone from them, it’s gone from the world.” A Kentucky-based tattoo shop is helping clients #CovertheHate Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ Email us at quicktakenews@gmail.com QuickTake by Bloomberg is … Read more A Tattoo Shop is Offering Free Tattoos to Cover Up Racist Symbols on Their Bodies

Mail-in vote deluge tests elections in Kentucky, New York

by

Voters in six US states have been choosing the candidates they want to run for seats in Congress. In the state of Kentucky, thousands of voting stations were closed because of the pandemic, but that did not deter people from making their voices heard. Kentucky election officials are expecting a near-record turnout, especially in Jefferson … Read more Mail-in vote deluge tests elections in Kentucky, New York

Kentucky officer fired over Breonna Taylor death

by

One of three officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in a hail of gunfire when drug investigators burst into her home in Louisville, Kentucky, three months ago was dismissed from the police department. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around … Read more Kentucky officer fired over Breonna Taylor death

Kentucky, New York primaries yield long lines, delayed results

by

Kentucky and New York held primary elections on June 23, but a limited number of polling stations and a huge influx of mail-in ballots delayed final results. Read more: https://wapo.st/3fSNoGq. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Privacy & Terms: YouTube Terms of Service: https://www.youtube.com/t/terms Google … Read more Kentucky, New York primaries yield long lines, delayed results