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Demands for justice and accountability fueled street protests in dozens of U.S. cities this weekend that were mostly peaceful by day but often erupted into violence after dark. The scale of the anger over police brutality, sweeping from coast to coast, rivaled the historic demonstrations of the civil rights and Vietnam War eras.听

The violence this weekend was frequently blamed on the far left (Antifa), the far right (white supremacists), and 鈥渙utsiders.鈥� After the looting, volunteers turned out en masse to sweep the streets of debris in Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Atlanta. In a few cities, police were seen kneeling with - or marching alongside - demonstrators. Curfews imposed in major cities appeared to somewhat reduce the looting, vandalism, and fires. But the National Guard has been activated in at least 15听 states and Washington, D.C.听More than 4,400 people were arrested this weekend, according to the Associated Press.听

听The 鈥�I can鈥檛 breathe鈥� protest also went global, including demonstrations in London, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, and Berlin.听 Russia, Iran, and China seized on George Floyd鈥檚 death as emblematic of American racism and hypocrisy. 鈥淪hould Beijing support protests in the U.S., like you glorified rioters in Hong Kong?鈥� asked one Chinese editor.

听2. An emerging partnership. This weekend saw another successful milestone in the transition to a government-commercial partnership in reaching space. On Saturday, two American astronauts were lifted into space aboard a SpaceX rocket. On Sunday, the SpaceX Dragon capsule pulled up to the International Space Station and docked automatically, no human pilot needed.听It was the first time a privately built and owned spacecraft carried astronauts to the space station in its more than 20 years of existence. NASA considers this the opening move in a cooperative business revolution, with the next stops being trips to the moon and Mars.

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Thousands of people in Florida watch as the SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken in the Dragon crew capsule, Saturday, May 30, 2020 from Cape Canaveral, Fla. Shown here are spectators on a bridge in Titusville, Florida.

Look Ahead

Monday, June 1

Let the games begin, again. NCAA student athletes are allowed to return to their respective fields of play. Colleges are opening facilities for player-organized practices, as a similar reopening takes place among professional teams.

Tuesday, June 2

Democracy in a pandemic. Presidential primaries are scheduled for seven states (Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Dakota) plus the District of Columbia. Many states are allowing mail-in voting.

Thursday, June 4

Judicial watch. Three white Georgia men are scheduled to appear in court today for a preliminary hearing into the death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was fatally shot while jogging.听

Gender equality history. On this day, 100 years ago, the U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. It wasn鈥檛 ratified until August of 1920.

Friday, June 5

First out of the gate. Universal Orlando plans to reopen today with mandatory face masks and temperature checks for guests. It鈥檚 the first Florida theme park to reopen. Walt Disney World says it plans to reopen on July 11.听

Saturday, June 6

DNC sneak preview? The presumptive Democratic nominee will close out the Texas Democratic party鈥檚 online state convention. It could be a test run for a digital national convention for the party, scheduled in August.听

Generosity Watch

Famous Toastery via Facebook.

An anonymous couple left a $1,000 tip at the Famous Toastery restaurant in Wilimington, North Carolina, on May 23, 2020.

Leaving a big tip is one way to show appreciation for people in the service sector who have been out of work or working fewer hours during the pandemic lockdown.

Last week, Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Andre Drummond left a $1,000 tip for a waitress in Delray Beach, Florida, which left her

Almost two weeks ago, former NFL star Chad 鈥淥chocinco鈥� Johnson expressed his gratitude at Havana's Cuban Cuisine in Cooper City, Florida with听.

That kind of generosity means a lot to those struggling in the restaurant industry. Here鈥檚 another $1,000 tip left with a twist.听 On May 23, a couple left a big anonymous "thank you" for a meal at Famous Toastery in Wilmington, North Carolina. What happened next took it to another level. The - the front and back (kitchen) staff, according to the restaurant鈥檚 Facebook post.听

鈥�. There really is,鈥� Jamie Kloiber, the owner of the breakfast eatery told WECT-TV news.

Hidden gem

Start your week with a recent story that inspired Monitor readers:

Opera alfresco: How a Seattle singer shares his gift during COVID-19

Sneak preview

In tonight鈥檚 Daily Edition, watch for the next story in our leadership coverage: Why Ohio's Republican governor is听now the most popular in the nation.听

Finally, check out the Monitor鈥檚 selected stories from Friday's subscription-only Daily Edition:

1. Despite furor, accountability lags for police. Here鈥檚 why it might change.
2. How long can Americans live in a state of emergency?
3. 鈥楩riendliest boundary in the world鈥� divides families in pandemic
4. 鈥業t鈥檚 just chaos.鈥� One family鈥檚 struggle to make the new normal work
5. A new stone soup: Idle restaurants fire up to feed the hungry

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