The Daily Shaarli

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June 11, 2020

Coronavirus spreads among fruit and vegetable packers, worrying U.S. officials - Reuters
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From apple packing houses in Washington state to farm workers in Florida and a California county known as "the world's salad bowl," outbreaks of the novel coronavirus are emerging at U.S. fruit and vegetable farms and packing plants.

In Bolivia, A Bitter Election is Being Revisited - The New York Times
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A close look at Bolivian election data suggests an initial analysis by the O.A.S. that raised questions of vote-rigging — and helped force out a president — was flawed.

As U.S. struggles with race issues, Senate confirms first black Air Force chief of staff - Reuters
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US imperialism only sees the color green.

Trump authorizes sanctions over ICC Afghanistan war crimes case - Reuters
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"Trump’s order authorizes Pompeo, in consultation with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, to block assets in the United States of ICC employees involved in the probe, according to a letter sent by Trump to U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi accompanying the order."

Why 2 Crises May Finally Force N.Y.C. Schools to Integrate - The New York Times
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"The coronavirus has led to the collapse of New York’s usual school admissions system, and protests against racism have highlighted entrenched segregation."

https://apnews.com/c79b4f7f0e8595fbd59d07540ee32c9b
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"Arradondo’s predecessor, Janee Harteau, and Mayor Jacob Frey are among those who have complained that the police union is a roadblock to change. Frey, who praised Arradondo's announcement, said this week that the city has difficulty terminating and disciplining officers because of the union. Bob Bennett, an attorney who has sued the department many times over police misconduct allegations, has said that the union has more sway over police conduct than chiefs do."