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Wednesday, June 10

After days of protests over the death of George Floyd, signs and displays still remain in Washington.

Wednesday's Daily Briefing: Floyd's brother to testify before Congress

Philonise Floyd will testify about his brother's death before Congress, Mall of America to reopen with limited hours and more things to know Wednesday.

Welcome to Wednesday, Daily Briefing readers. After friends, family, politicians and entertainers said a final goodbye to George Floyd at his funeral yesterday, Floyd's brother will testify before Congress about his death.

Also today, Tropical Storm Cristobal is the storm that just won't quit and the Mall of America is expected to reopen (just don't let stress shopping hurt your finances).

It's N'dea and here's what you need to know today.

George Floyd's brother to testify before Congress on police violence

George Floyd's brother will testify before a key House committee on Wednesday , as lawmakers scramble to respond to nationwide protests demanding an end to police violence against black Americans. Philonise Floyd will talk about his brother's death during a hearing on police brutality and racial profiling. George Floyd died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes. The incident was caught on a video that triggered outrage and waves of protests — and could ultimately result in sweeping changes in the nation's justice system. Amid the national outrage, the officer, Derek Chauvin, was charged with second-degree murder and three other officers at the scene have been charged with aiding and abetting.

•	Americans' perceptions of police drop significantly in one week as protests continue, survey finds
•	Joe Biden among speakers demanding justice at funeral service for George Floyd, whose death rocked the world
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Here is the latest news on the aftermath of George Floyd's death:

•	George Floyd live updates: Brother to testify before Congress; Florida removes 122-year-old Confederate monument; 'Cops' canceled
•	Support for defunding police departments is growing. Here's why it's not an easy solution
•	'Not acceptable': USA TODAY Network reporter covering George Floyd protest detained in Delaware
•	Shrines, murals and the military: How DC has been transformed by protests, security
•	San Diego defies calls to 'defund the police,' but it 'won't be business as usual' in California's second largest city
•	Trump pushes unsubstantiated conspiracy theory about Buffalo protester shoved to the ground by police
•	CrossFit CEO resigns after telling staff: 'We're not mourning for George Floyd'
•	'Cops' canceled by Paramount Network in wake of George Floyd death, protests over police brutality

Remnants of Cristobal to become powerhouse storm ⛈️

The remnants of what was Tropical Storm Cristobal, now downgraded to a tropical depression, will merge with another weather system to become a powerhouse storm over the Great Lakes on Wednesday , forecasters said. Tornadoes also could spin up in the Great Lakes region, the Storm Prediction Center said, especially in portions of Ohio and Michigan. The Weather Channel said that Cristobal is expected to be only the fourth Atlantic tropical cyclone remnant to move over Wisconsin in more than a century of records. If Cristobal remains a tropical depression when it crosses into Wisconsin, it would be the first tropical depression on record in the state, the weather service said.

•	Hurricanes amid a pandemic: 'A cataclysmic scenario'
•	Hurricane season is off to historically fast start: What does that mean for the rest of the year?

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•	BTW, we're still having an election: Long lines in Georgia, Lindsey Graham wards off GOP rivals in SC and other takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
•	Working from home: Tweaking this can help you sound sharper in video meetings

Despite breakout jobs report, Fed likely to downgrade outlook

Despite a stunningly strong May jobs report, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to maintain its dour economic outlook amid the coronavirus pandemic and signal that it's likely to keep its key interest rate near zero at least through 2022. The Fed's cautious approach would serve as a counterpoint to Senate Republicans, who indicated they're in no rush to pass another massive stimulus after the blockbuster employment news revealed an economy that may be rebounding sooner than anticipated from the depths of the health crisis. In mid-March, states issued stay-at-home orders and told nonessential businesses to shut down to contain the spread of the virus. The Fed has responded aggressively to the steepest recession in U.S. history, which is expected to leave lasting damage.

•	Worst-kept secret revealed: The US is in a recession, ending longest expansion in history

The latest news on COVID-19:

•	Evictions expected to spike as states end moratoriums that offered relief during COVID-19
•	WHO official walks back comments on asymptomatic transmission being 'very rare'
•	Can vitamin D help with symptoms of COVID-19? Possibly, it's key to helping your immune system function
•	Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro followed Trump's coronavirus blueprint. Now its cases are surging

Mall of America to reopen with limited hours, increased cleaning 🛍️

The Mall of America is set to reopen Wednesday after closing in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 . The mall will operate under reduced hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some other changes include an increase in cleaning frequency, additional touchless hand sanitizer stations and plexiglass dividers have been installed. In Chicago, Navy Pier plans to begin reopening outdoor restaurant spaces, tour boats, parking garages and outdoor parks and piers. And in Charleston, West Virginia, private and state park campgrounds, cabins and lodges are set to reopen to out-of-state guests Wednesday.

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Shortened MLB draft to begin as negotiations occur in the background ⚾

Major League Baseball's 2020 first-year player draft begins Wednesday (MLB Network and ESPN, 7 p.m. ET) with the first 37 selections. Unlike years past, there will be just 160 players drafted, the fewest since the annual event started in 1965, as it has been cut from 40 rounds to five. The draft was reduced as part of an agreement between the players' association and MLB in order to cut expenses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Detroit Tigers have the first overall selection and are expected to draft Spencer Torkelson — a slugging first baseman from Arizona State. The draft will go on as MLB and the players' union have engaged in contentious negotiations to salvage a shortened 2020 season.

•	Time running out: MLB commissioner could implement shortened season without players' approval
•	Want your team to have the No. 1 pick in the draft? You may want to rethink that
•	Labor fights, new competition, invisible players: Why MLB may be sports' biggest loser during the pandemic

In better news: Are you feeling lucky?

One lottery player in Arizona has millions of reasons to smile.

Only a single ticket matched all six balls to win the $410 million Mega Millions jackpot drawn on Tuesday night, according to the lottery website.

It was not immediately known where in Arizona the ticket was sold.

The winning numbers drawn were: 1 - 5 - 9 - 10 - 23 and the Megaball was 22. The Megaplier was 2x.

There were plenty of other million-dollar winners Tuesday night as well. A whopping 13 tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million and $2 million prizes.