CNN politics | America’s long history of Black voter suppression

Washington (CNN) – This past March, John Kavanagh, a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, insisted that his antidemocratic position on voting rights was about election security.

“Democrats value as many people as possible voting, and they’re willing to risk fraud,” the lawmaker said, rehashing former President Donald Trump’s baseless tub-thumping about mass voter fraud in the November election. “Republicans are more concerned about fraud, so we don’t mind putting security measures in that won’t let everybody vote — but everybody shouldn’t be voting.”  —read more— 

F1 | 100th pole ‘feels like one of the first’, says Hamilton as he explains how he overcame balance issues to edge Verstappen

He is a man accustomed to making history, but even Lewis Hamilton was struggling to comprehend his achievement after becoming the first F1 driver ever to reach 100 pole positions in a thrilling qualifying session in Spain on Saturday.

According to the Briton, who edged out championship rival Max Verstappen by just 0.036s, the landmark moment not only felt as sweet as his first, it was made all the sweeter for the handling issues he had to overcome during the session to score it.

You have to go back nearly 14 years for Hamilton’s first pole, in Canada, driving for McLaren. Would anyone have imagined then he’d go on to achieve what he has? Hamilton thinks not.  —read more— 

CNN | Federal grand jury indicts four former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd’s death

(CNN) – A federal grand jury has indicted four former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the death of George Floyd, alleging the officers violated Floyd’s constitutional rights, according to court documents filed in federal court in Minnesota.

The indictment says Derek Chauvin — who was convicted last month on state murder charges in the Black man’s death — deprived Floyd of the right to be free from “unreasonable seizure, which includes the right to be free from the use of unreasonable force by a police officer.”  —read more— 

CNN underscored | Is cocktail smoking worth it? Absolutely. Here’s what you need to know

(CNN) — If you’ve been a fan of fancy restaurant cocktails that come out emitting cool smoke and you’re ready for your next at-home hobby, the time is now. Cocktail smoking at home is easier than ever, with one-stop apparatuses of varying price ranges widely available. If you’re not familiar with the concept of smoking cocktails but enjoy grilling and learning about the home mixology, settle in, because this will be fun.  —read more— 

CNN World | Colombia’s protests, explained

(CNN) – More than a week of violent protests across Colombia have seen least 25 people killed and hundreds injured, prompting statements of concern from the US government and the European Union.

Fueled by frustration over Covid-19’s crushing economic pain and exacerbated by a heavy-handed police response, the upheaval has reached 247 cities and towns, according to Colombia Interior Minister Daniel Palacios.

Here’s what you need to know.  —read more— 

CNN BUSINESS | IBM says it has created the world’s smallest and most powerful microchip

New York (CNN Business) – The semiconductor industry’s constant challenge is to make microchips that are smaller, faster, more powerful and more energy efficient — simultaneously.

On Thursday, IBM (IBM) announced it has created a 2-nanometer chip, the smallest, most powerful microchip yet developed.

Most computer chips powering devices today use 10-nanometer or 7-nanometer process technology, with some manufacturers producing 5-nanometer chips. The lower numbers denote smaller, more advanced processors. IBM’s new chip uses 2-nanometer process technology, a huge leap forward for the components used to power everything from consumers’ smart phones and appliances to supercomputers and transportation equipment.  –read more— 

CNN BUSINESS | WTF is a SPAC?

CNN BUSINESS – What do Jay-Z, A-Rod, Ciara, Serena Williams, Shaq, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, former house speaker Paul Ryan, and Richard Branson all have in common? One word, well, acronym: SPACs.  —watch— 

CNN BUSINESS – VAULT | In 1999 Jeff Bezos told CNN he was surprised about Amazon’s success

CNN – Amazon founder Jeff Bezos expressed his shock at the company’s success in a 1999 interview with CNN. At the time, Amazon was still using paper for window blinds and an old hospital as it headquarters.  —watch— 

CNN BUSINESS | Three-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser dies at 87

(CNN) – Bobby Unser, winner of the 1968, 1975 and 1981 Indianapolis 500s, passed away Sunday at the age of 87 at his New Mexico home.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced his death in a news release Monday.

Unser is one of 10 drivers to win the prestigious Indy 500 at least three times and was the first driver to win the race in three different decades, a feat later matched by Rick Mears.  –read more— 

CNN BUSINESS | Warren Buffett names his successor

New York (CNN Business) – Warren Buffett said Monday that Greg Abel, the head of Berkshire Hathaway’s non-insurance business, will be his successor — although Buffett gave no indication that he will give up the top job at the conglomerate anytime soon.

Abel has long been considered one of the two men likely to follow Buffett, along with Ajit Jain, who heads Berkshire’s insurance business. Both are vice chairmen of the company, along with 97-year old Charlie Munger. Speaking to CNBC Monday morning, the 90-year old Buffett said that Abel is the next in line to follow him, followed by Jain.  —read more—