Here are the headlines you Need2Know for Tuesday, July 21, 2020:
COVID-19: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Oxford University announced that its experimental vaccine trial is showing promising results. In research published Monday, scientists say that nearly all of the recipients aged 18-55 saw a response from their immune systems. Global studies are ongoing with a trial of 30,000 scheduled to begin in the U.S. Meanwhile, European Union leaders have agreed to a landmark $857 billion stimulus package to rescue their economies, and the Bahamas has banned travelers from hard-hit countries, including the U.S., as the island nation deals with a spike in cases. Also, President Trump tweeted support for wearing a mask, saying it's patriotic and "there is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President!" AP
STRIKE FOR BLACK LIVES: Hundreds of workers rallied on Monday in protest of systemic racism and economic inequality. Organized by labor unions and racial justice activist groups, gatherings occurred in more than two dozen cities in the U.S., from San Francisco's City Hall to the Trump International Hotel in New York City. The strike continues an ongoing global reckoning on race and police brutality set off by the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died at the hands of Minneapolis police in late May. AP
DIVISIONS OVER STIMULUS BILL: Republican congressional leadership met with President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Monday to go over a new coronavirus stimulus package proposal, even as the current $600 per week unemployment aid is set to run out. Details emerging from the GOP appear to favor a reduced unemployment benefit, another $1,200 stimulus check, a payroll tax cut, and liability protections for businesses. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote to fellow Democrats regarding the Republican proposal, stating that it "comes up short." CNBC
FED JUDGE'S FAMILY SHOT: An anti-feminist attorney known for suing bars over Ladies' Night discounts is reportedly suspected of dressing up as a FedEx deliveryman and shooting the family of a federal judge in New Jersey. The FBI says the attorney, Roy Den Hollander, is suspected of killing Judge Esther Salas's son and shooting her husband, a defense attorney, multiple times. Hollander was reportedly found dead later in New York. So far, it's not clear who was the intended target of the attack. Salas, the first Latina to serve on the federal bench in NJ, has presided over several high-profile cases, including the trial of former "Real Housewife" Teresa Giudice and a case related to Jeffrey Epstein. NPR
BIG SHOES TO FILL: Georgia Dems have tapped state party chair Nikema Williams to run for the House seat left empty by the death of civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis. The party faced a tight deadline to replace Lewis' name on the November ballot. It's not clear yet whether Gov. Brian Kemp will also call a special election to fill the seat before the general election. AJC
'TENET' DELAYED AGAIN: Expected summer blockbuster Tenet has been pulled from Warner Bros.' release calendar. The sci-fi thriller from director Christopher Nolan was expected to help the busted movie industry stage a comeback after coronavirus-related shutdowns, but the opening date, originally scheduled for July 17, has already been pushed back twice. Warners Bros. says a new date will be announced soon. VARIETY
TRADER JOE'S NAME CHANGES: The popular grocery chain known for many cool things is making some upgrades. Trader Joe's says it will rebrand several products with names that critics are calling racist. An online petition that called out some of the company's ethnic brands like Trader Ming's, Trader José, and Arabian Joe gathered more than 2,000 signatures. A spokesperson said the names were meant to be "a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness" but ended up having the opposite effect. CBS NEWS
GUN-WAVING COUPLE CHARGED: A St. Louis couple who went viral for pointing an AR-15 and handgun at social justice protesters have been charged with felony gun crimes. Mark and Patricia McCloskey each face a single charge. The couple claimed they were defending their property after demonstrators entered their gated community, headed for their neighbor's house -- the city's mayor who had doxxed residents who called to defund police. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
BARBZ BABY: Nicki Minaj shocked fans Monday when she announced that she's having a baby with some ultra-glam photos on her Instagram page. In September, the music superstar announced plans to retire, then married her beau Kenneth Petty in October. SEE PIC
LEFTOVERS: MINI MEDITATIONS: Snapchat users can now bliss out while using the app. The social media platform has teamed up with the Headspace app to let users get "bite-size" meditations. The partnership was announced a month ago and is now available to anyone who just needs a minute. MASHABLE
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