Murder Charges for Officer, Bolton's Bombshells & Aunt Jemima Retired (+ Know the Risks in Reopening)- Thursday, June 18th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, June 18th, 2020!

What to know today about the new murder charges against a former Atlanta police officer and what to expect next.

Also, newly-released parts of the former national security advisor's upcoming book have troubling allegations against President Trump. What they are and how Trump is responding.

Plus, big changes to some well-known brands, how to turn off all political ads on social media, and Lyft goes electric.

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for the Thing to Know Thursday bonus interview, explaining key things to consider as you choose where it's safe to venture out again.

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Sources:

Former GA Officer Charged with Murder: NBC News, AP, Reuters, WSJ, CNN

Atlanta Police Calling Out Sick in Protest: AJC, WXIA, Tweet

Details from Bolton's Book: ABC News, WSJ, AP, FOX News, Schiff Tweet

DOJ Restraining Order: Axios, The Hill, WaPo

Veterans Mental Health Plan: AP, Stars & Stripes, ABC News, WaPo

COVID-19 Mixed Messaging: Axios, WSJ, Daily Beast, Gray DC, CNN, Johns Hopkins

NASA Honors Healthcare Workers: Space.com, AP

Aunt Jemima to Change Name, Brand: NBC News, USA Today, CBS News, MarketWatch

Other Brands Consider Phasing Out Logos: CNN, USA Today, Reuters

Boy Scouts to Create Diversity Badge: NY Times, FOX News, People, Boy Scouts

Netflix Founder Donates to HBCUs: CBS News, NY Times, CNBC

Google Donation, Black Hiring Goal: WSJ, CBS News, CNBC

Facebook and IG Make Political Ads Optional: The Verge, TechCrunch, NY Times, Zuckerberg, Facebook

Lyft to go Electric by 2030: Mashable, FOX Business, CNN

TTKT: Risk Factors in Reopening - Know What to Avoid: Erin Bromage Blog Post, CNN Opinion, PBS