George Floyd is laid to rest, what it means to "defund the police," and more from Apple News

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 [bullet] [Mourners including family members of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Eric Garner gathered in Houston to say a final goodbye to the man whose killing sparked an international movement against police brutality and racial injustice. Supporters lined the procession route with "Black Lives Matter" signs. The Guardian]( [bullet] [Researchers are calling the protests the most sweeping and sustained in U.S. history. They’ve touched every state and prompted a national reckoning over systemic racism. The Washington Post]( [bullet] [The movement is reverberating through corporate America. CrossFit’s CEO stepped down following insensitive comments, and media companies have seen a slew of resignations. The entertainment industry is also reconsidering its portrayal of black lives on screen. Bloomberg]( [COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a record high two days in a row in Texas, and are on the rise in several other states. "We are seeing a surge ... in part attributed to activities surrounding Memorial Day weekend," said a Texas A&M epidemiologist. The Texas Tribune]( [PRIMARY ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA were marred by long lines, ballot shortages, and glitchy machines. Many of the failures were reported in predominantly black communities, prompting allegations of voter suppression. State officials promised an investigation. The Hill]( Best of Apple News+ [[Apple News+] Why Are Black Women Still an Afterthought? On Breonna Taylor and the intersection of race and gender. Time]( The Coronavirus [What’s better: a face shield or a face mask? Self]( [These surreal photos show how restaurants are adapting to the pandemic. BuzzFeed News]( [What we know about a "second wave," plus experts’ tips for socializing safely, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight]( Five Stories We’re Talking About Today [People are rallying behind a call to "defund the police." Here’s what that means. CNN]( [A look at the disturbing history of tear gas. Vox]( [These books can help you explain racism and protest to your kids. The New York Times]( [Why is voting by mail (suddenly) controversial? NPR]( [[Apple News+] As America’s national parks reopen, pros share tips for getting off the beaten path. Travel + Leisure]( The Last Word [" I was the only one arrested in my group of three. I was the only black person." Police have arrested more than 10,000 protesters around the U.S. Many of those demonstrators were nonviolent. The Guardian]( [Try Apple News+ for Free]( [Apple News+] Some content requires specific hardware or software. Internet access required; data fees may apply. Content availability is subject to change. For more information, [click here](. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, California 95014 USA [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( | [Support]( | [Account]( [Unsubscribe](