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Friday 30 October 2020
Taylor was shot and killed in her Louisville home by police who were executing a drugs warrant.
Taylor was shot multiple times after her boyfriend opened fire as officers entered her home during a narcotics raid.
Taylor, a black woman who was an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers.
It was confirmed on Wednesday that a grand jury had decided not to charge anyone in connection with the killing of Taylor.
A grand jury indicted a police officer for shooting into neighbouring apartments, but did not charge him over Taylor’s death.
Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in March this year.
Other passengers said the man, a doctor, later ran back up the aisle repeating “I have to get home”.
The former heavyweight world champion passed away a week ago today.
Louisville are the NCAA Basketball champions after an 82-76 win against Michigan last night.
The operation was deemed to be successful.
The player landed awkwardly after jumping.
You don’t need to be a lip-reader…
Banagher teen Mark Boylan, who turned 14 yesterday, is being given a free trip to the States in honour of his musical tribute to the race.
The 50-year-old man was arrested in Kentucky but extradition may take up to two months.
MEMBERS OF THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) yesterday voted to take industrial action unless the government addresses several issues related to Covid-19 in schools by 30 October.
The issues in question include the need for a comprehensive testing programme, rapid testing and turnaround times, along with resources for schools to ensure continuation of learning if schools are closed or people are self-isolating.
The ASTI president Ann Piggott said: “ASTI members are clearly stating that they want schools to remain open for students during this pandemic.”
She said teachers are “demanding that the government step up” and provide solutions to these issues.
So, today we want to know: Would you support teachers striking over Covid-19 safety concerns?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Tracy Ward explains how burnout affects us – and what to do if we’re feeling it.
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
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