Looting costs businesses in major metro areas at least $400M, experts estimate
Criminals appear to have taken advantage of large, peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd.
Ivanka Trump commencement address at WSU Tech canceled after backlash
WSU Tech's decision came after a professor at its partner school wrote a letter opposing the invitation to Ivanka Trump.
A conclave of America’s top CEOs talks race and making change
Some of America's top CEOs gathered this week to talk about race relations and social justice.
Some restaurants had been set to reopen. Now they are repairing damage
Roughly half of U.S. restaurant units are independently run, putting them at great risk when financial hardship falls.
California curfews lifting amid peaceful protests
The tone was passionate but less confrontational
Goldman Sachs executive's email making plea for racial equality goes viral at firm
The email coincides with other Wall Street executives and companies speaking out against racial inequality
FBI seeking tips on George Floyd protests' 'violent agitators'
FBI is asking the public to send any tips or digital media that shows any violence at protests
Midwest Taco chain embroiled in George Floyd protests after police catering order
A Midwest taco chain has found itself swept up in the middle of the dispute over the criminal justice system’s treatment of African Americans following the death of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Protesters, officials call for police to be defunded
The call for police budget cuts comes at a time when most states were already faced with the need to reevaluate spending amid deficits and economic uncertainty that are a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Looting during George Floyd protests could cost NYC businesses ‘tens of millions’
That price tag includes the expense of repairs in addition to enhanced security and insurance costs, one expert said.
Racial discrimination books become best-sellers during George Floyd protests
Books analyzing the history of race relations in the U.S. are in high demand amid recent protests.
Starbucks puts $1M toward racial equality grants after George Floyd killing
Grant recipients were nominated by Starbucks partners with input from civil rights leaders.
AG Barr says foreign groups, extremists stoking divisions in US protests
Barr said federal agents have made 51 arrests so far for charges involving violent activity.
Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand amid protests
The amorphous internet activist movement known as Anonymous staged an online resurgence in the past week on the back of real-world protests against police brutality.
Protesters have 'civic duty' to get virus tested as NYC begins reopening, Cuomo says
The thousands of people protesting the death of George Floyd have a “civic duty” to be tested for the coronavirus and help New York avoid a spike in new cases as it slowly restarts its economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday.
Dow stages comeback, as S&P 500, Nasdaq post modest losses
Initial jobless claims for the week ended May 30 reached 1.88 million, pushing the total over the past nine weeks to 42 million.
Ill-considered social media posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, crisis
The tense environment of nationwide protests against racism and police brutality with the backdrop of a pandemic have made Twitter, Instagram and Facebook especially dangerous for those who want to remain among the employed.
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy promises to use 'power and influence' to fight injustice after George Floyd death
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan called on business leaders to "use our influence in our own businesses to be responsible capitalists who meet the needs of society."
Lego stops promoting police, White House sets amid George Floyd protests
The original directive by Rakuten Linkshare, which handles Lego's affiliate marketing, indicated that over 30 Lego toys representing police officers, firefighters, criminals, emergency vehicles and buildings should be removed from "sites and any marketing ASAP."
Drew Brees apologizes for 'insensitive' comments on opposing NFL anthem protests
Drew Brees apologized for saying he would "never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America."