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Monday, June 8

A makeshift memorial for George Floyd includes mural cards and flowers near the spot where he died while in police custody in Minneapolis.

Monday's Daily Briefing: Derek Chauvin to appear in court

Derek Chauvin to appear in court, Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall in Louisiana, NYC begins to reopen and more things to start your Monday.

It's Monday, Daily Briefing readers. Let's kick this week off with a recap of the biggest news you missed this weekend.

•	Friday would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Nearly three months after Louisville police fatally shot Taylor in her apartment — a crowd of at least 1,000 gathered on her birthday to celebrate her.
•	Family, friends and community members packed a church near Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Saturday to mourn George Floyd in the town where he was born. Floyd was also memorialized Thursday by family and friends at Minneapolis' North Central University.
•	Thousands of protesters gathered across the country Saturday, peacefully demanding justice for black victims of police misconduct. USA TODAY Network journalists in towns across the country spoke to citizens at protests and community centers to better understand the situation on the ground. Here's what we heard.
•	A veto-proof majority of the Minneapolis City Council has committed to dismantling the city's police department, breaking with Mayor Jacob Frey's desire to make reforms but not break up the embattled police force.
•	Vice President Joe Biden officially clinched the 1,991 pledged delegates he needs to be the Democratic Party's nominee.

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

Public viewing to be held for George Floyd in Houston, a day ahead of funeral

A public viewing will be held Monday for George Floyd from noon to 6 p.m. local time at the Fountain of Praise in Houston, where he grew up . Several memorial services have already been held for Floyd, a man remembered as a gentle soul and commanding presence. The 46-year-old died in May after a police officer pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes. His death has sparked demonstrations that continue to erupt in cities across the country to protest police brutality, with Floyd's dying words, "I can't breathe," giving life to a searing moment in the nation's fraught struggle for human rights. Floyd's funeral and burial will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. CT.

•	'They saved me': How protesters protected a lone cop, a moment captured in powerful photos
•	Why George Floyd's death, COVID-19 inequality sparked protests: 'We're witnessing history'

Here's the latest news on the aftermath of George Floyd's death:

•	George Floyd live updates: Public viewing in Houston; Derek Chauvin to make first court appearance; protesters should get COVID-19 tests
•	Americans' perceptions of police drop significantly in one week as protests continue, survey finds
•	Republican Sen. Mitt Romney joins George Floyd protest near White House: 'We need to stand up and say that black lives matter'
•	Not just George Floyd: Police departments have 400-year history of racism
•	2 Buffalo cops charged with assault after video shows officers shoving 75-year-old man to the ground
•	Fox News apologizes for on-air graphic showing market reaction to violence against black men
•	✔️Fact check: It's true tear gas is a chemical weapon banned in war

Tropical Storm Cristobal makes landfall along southeast Louisiana coast

Tropical Storm Cristobal continued to weaken early Monday, after the lopsided storm crashed ashore in Louisiana and ginned up dangerous weather farther east, sending waves crashing over Mississippi beaches, swamping parts of an Alabama island town and spawning a tornado in Florida. Cristobal made a Saturday afternoon landfall between the mouth of the Mississippi River and the since-evacuated barrier island resort community of Grand Isle, with 50-mph winds. Making landfall well under hurricane strength, the storm had begun weakening as it moved inland late Sunday night – but heavy rainfall and a storm surge were continuing along the Gulf Coast, posing a threat across a wide area into the Florida Panhandle.

•	Hurricanes and a pandemic: A busy hurricane season and the coronavirus pandemic 'is a cataclysmic scenario'
•	Track Cristobal: Follow the storm's projected path across the Gulf Coast.

More of today's top headlines:

•	GLAAD slams J.K. Rowling for 'inaccurate and cruel' transphobic comments: 'There is no excuse'
•	ESPN's new Bruce Lee documentary, 'Be Water,' is a 'must-watch' look at racism in Hollywood, critics say
•	Colin Powell says Trump rhetoric 'dangerous for our democracy,' will vote for Biden
•	Marines order Confederate flags removed in ban that includes bumper stickers and clothing
•	'We're losing our kids': Black youth suicide rate rising far faster than for whites
•	Richmond is taking down Confederate statues: Is this the end for other Confederate memorials?

Officer charged in George Floyd's death to make court appearance

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged with the second-degree murder of George Floyd, is scheduled to have his first court appearance on Monday. Chauvin has been in jail since his arrest on May 29 – two days after he pressed his knee to Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes, which, according to a county medical examiner, led to Floyd's death. All four police officers involved in Floyd's killing, which has been ruled a homicide, will face charges.

•	The death of George Floyd: What the criminal complaints say about former officers charged with aiding and abetting Derek Chauvin.

Democrats to unveil legislation aimed at addressing police violence inequalities in the justice system

Congressional Democrats are set to unveil legislation Monday aimed at addressing some of the concerns raised by protesters following the death of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer. The legislation would address inequalities in the justice system, racial profiling and excessive use of force, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "What happened with George Floyd is so heartbreaking," she said Thursday, noting it as "an inflection point" that could herald meaningful change. Later in the week, Philonise Floyd will talk about his brother's death during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on police brutality and racial profiling.

•	Americans' perceptions of police drop significantly in one week as protests continue, survey finds.
•	How police pushed aside protesters ahead of Trump's controversial church photo.

Here is the latest news on COVID-19:

•	Could COVID-19 be prevented before it starts? Some researchers are looking for a way
•	CDC: Americans desperate to kill coronavirus are dangerously mixing cleaners, bleaching food
•	Many businesses promise to 'deep clean' offices before reopening, but what does that mean?
•	How to network while working from home: Start with reaching out and contacting folks
•	A coronavirus vaccine could require you to get two shots. Here's why.
•	COVID testing: More isn't necessarily better, 'it's all about how smart they are testing'
•	Bill Gates is not secretly plotting microchips in a coronavirus vaccine. Misinformation and conspiracy theories are dangerous for everyone.

New York City begins to reopen amid coronavirus pandemic 🗽

New York City — once considered the United States' epicenter for coronavirus — is on track to begin reopening Monday as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday. Cuomo said the city was meeting goals set for hospital rates and testing, will "stockpile" personal protective equipment and will focus on infection rates in hot spots by ZIP code. Construction and other manufacturing-type facilities will be operational for the first time since being shuttered March 22. On Sunday, New York City lifted the nightly curfew imposed after looting broke out early last week amid George Floyd protests. The 8 p.m. curfew had been scheduled to continue until 5 a.m. Monday.

•	The next 100 days: How coronavirus will continue to change our everyday lives
•	Will restaurants feel like hospital cafeterias in the future? Chefs struggle to bring dining out back

In better news: 'Dear Class of 2020' 🎓

Barack and Michelle Obama and tons of big-name celebrities turned out Sunday to virtually salute the high school class of 2020.

Though several speeches in YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" livestream were filmed before Black Lives Matter protests broke out across the country after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, a handful of celebrities focused on praising young activists for their role in pushing for change.

Beyoncé praised young people for their role in raising their voices in response to Floyd's death and called for more black female voices in the music industry.

Barack Obama said the peaceful protesters were "unbelievably inspiring. You make me optimistic about our future" because "the old normal wasn't good enough."

"America changed, has always changed, because young people dared to hope," said Obama. "Congratulations Class of 2020. Make it mean something, and keep making us proud."