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Stories from June 28, 2020

Number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths worldwide climbs past 500,000

Number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths worldwide climbs past 500,000

The coronavirus pandemic reached a new milestone on Sunday, with confirmed deaths surpassing half a million around the world and the number of confirmed cases topping 10 million.
by Rachel Treisman

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Tornado watch until 10 pm Sunday includes south metro and SE Minnesota

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a tornado watch valid until 10 p.m. this Sunday evening for the southern portion of the Twin Cities metro area and south-central and southeastern Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Strong storms possible in parts of Minnesota

We’re keeping an eye on the weather today, with a chance for severe storms this afternoon and evening across southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities. MPR News update for June 28, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Our theme music is by Gary Meister.

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Trump retweets video of apparent supporter shouting 'white power'

A video shared by President Donald Trump on Twitter on Sunday included a man who appears to be a Trump supporter saying "white power" in response to protesters. South Carolina's Tim Scott, the only Black Republican senator, called the retweet "indefensible."
by Benjamin Swasey

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Trump denies receiving briefing on reported bounties against U.S. troops

Trump denies receiving briefing on reported bounties against U.S. troops

President Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow.
by The Associated Press

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Q&A: Are face mask requirements legal?

Q&A: Are face mask requirements legal?

"State and local governments have really quite broad authority" to mandate the use of face masks during a pandemic, says Lindsay Wiley, the director of American University's Health Law and Policy Program.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Kevin Kwan's new 'Sex and Vanity' is a summer romp with a satirical sting

Kevin Kwan's new 'Sex and Vanity' is a summer romp with a satirical sting

For his latest novel, Kevin Kwan decided to update one of his own favorite books, “A Room With a View.” The result is “Sex and Vanity,” a fun, decadent whirl that manages to take on some serious subjects.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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How the coronavirus could widen the gender wage gap

How the coronavirus could widen the gender wage gap

Women have slowly made economic gains over the last half-century, and the gender wage gap is as narrow as it has ever been. But the coronavirus could reverse those gains, and motherhood is a big reason.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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June 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Outbreak appears to be plateauing in recent days

June 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: Outbreak appears to be plateauing in recent days

Minnesota’s early sacrifices to limit COVID-19’s spread “will be undermined if we don’t get cooperation from all Minnesotans, especially younger Minnesotans, who are most active and social,” said Kris Ehresmann, the state’s infectious disease director.
by MPR News Staff

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Warm and humid; chance PM thunderstorms

The humidity ramps up this afternoon and it’ll be breezy. Some areas could see some afternoon and evening thunderstorms. We have your Sunday forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Shirley Jackson meets Johnny Rotten in 'Dark Blood Comes From The Feet'

Shirley Jackson meets Johnny Rotten in 'Dark Blood Comes From The Feet'

Horror may not be readers' first choice in times like this, but Emma J. Gibbons' new collection, influenced by both punk rock and classic literature, is full of great characters and genuine scares.
by Jason Heller

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Biden slams Trump over reported bounties placed on U.S. troops

The New York Times reported Friday that American intelligence officials concluded months ago that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The White House said Trump was not briefed on such intelligence.
by The Associated Press

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Opposing protests in St. Paul call for supporting or defunding police

Opposing protests in St. Paul call for supporting or defunding police

Opposing groups of protesters faced off for several hours Saturday afternoon outside the Governor's Residence in St. Paul — with one group supporting law enforcement and the other calling for defunding police.
by Nina Moini and Evan Frost

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