🚫 Racist branding, airline bailouts, disposable urinals

Good morning, Quartz readers! Major businesses continue to evaluate their roles in racism. The makers of Uncle Ben’s, Mrs Butterworth’s, and Cream of Wheat all said they’ll “review” depictions of Black people. In the UK, insurance market Ll [Quartz]( Sponsored by Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know Major businesses continue to evaluate their roles in racism. The makers of Uncle Ben’s, Mrs Butterworth’s, and Cream of Wheat all said they’ll “review” [depictions of Black people](. In the UK, insurance market Lloyd’s of London and pub chain Greene King apologized for their [historical links to the slave trade](. A former Atlanta cop faces murder charges over the death of a Black man. Garrett Rolfe, who has already been fired, [shot 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks in the back]( as he was running away. A bullet also hit a bystander’s vehicle, according to prosecutors. The US is set to block a major undersea data cable. [The Pacific Light Cable Network]( backed by Google and Facebook, was supposed to run from the US to Hong Kong, but there now are concerns over security. A US government committee—”Team Telecom”—thinks that China could steal data. Chinese soldiers are alleged to have used iron bars studded with nails to kill Indian opponents. As the two countries’ dispute over a fatal border clash continues, [a photo of a barbaric-looking weapon]( was tweeted by the journalist (and former army colonel) who broke the story. Neither side’s army has confirmed that it was used. We now know what’s in John Bolton’s book. Donald Trump’s [not that into it](. Sponsor content by HPE Tech leaders share strategies for future-proofing business. What does the future of remote work look like? And how will industries like sports, education, and retail reinvent themselves with new digital experiences? These are the burning questions that 100+ tech and industry experts will address at HPE Discover Virtual Experience. 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It might seem counterintuitive, but Morgan Stanley recommends low-cost carriers that didn’t receive [billion-dollar government bailouts]( over the big national airlines. [A line chart showing the airline stock returns since March 15, 2020 for WIzz Air, Luftansa, Ryanair, Air France KLM, and IAG. Wizz Air's stock has outperformed other major European airlines] With a large swath of European countries poised to reopen for air travel within the continent by July 1, read more on [what that might mean for its airlines]( (✦ Quartz member exclusive). ✦ You know what’s always a good bet? A Quartz membership, obviously. Access our stories, presentations, field guides, workshops, and more with a[seven-day free trial](. ✦ We’re obsessed with videoconferencing Sorry, you go ahead. Millions of us would be rather lost by now without our videoconferencing tools, which allow us to stay close to each other while also peering into the fascinating lives of our colleagues. Once a clunky technology without enough payoff, videoconferencing so quickly became an essential part of the way we live and work that it’s unlikely to go anywhere anytime soon. [Unmute your eyes, it’s time to read the Quartz Weekly Obsession.]( Quartz announcement Overwhelmed by 2020’s transitional vibes? Just imagine how the class of 2020 feels. Give the recent grads in your life the gift of Quartz membership to help them make sense of the now and the next. [Gift Quartz!]( Surprising discoveries Disposable urinals are this summer’s It item. Avoid public restrooms by using a [chemical-filled bag]( you can throw away later. These notepads are edible. They’re made from recycled paper waste and come with [coffee-flavored pens](. A whole new meaning to card shark. A betting site now lets gamblers [place bets]( on sharks’ migratory habits. Prince’s Purple Rain keyboard is up for auction. His handwritten labels are still on it, and it’s [expected to fetch $25,000](. 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