Morning Brief: July, 8

Thousands of New Yorkers gathered in New York City last evening to protest the fatal shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. Castile, an African-American, was shot by a police officer in Falcon Heights, Minnesota when reaching for his wallet at a stop sign. Sterling, also an African-American, was shot by a police officer when he was outside of a convenience store in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dozens were arrested last night at the protest, which began at Union Store. Traffic came to a standstill at major areas like the Lincoln Tunnel. [full story]

NEED TO KNOW

Climate Change Claims a Lake, and an Identity [NY Times]

Germany Passes 'No Means No' Law After Cologne Attacks [NY Times]

As Police Shootings Continue, Bystanders get More Sophisticated at Filming Altercations [LA Times]

NYPD Says Rapes up 7% in City [NY Daily News]

NYC Council are Pursuing Legislation to Close Fund-Raising Loopholes [NY Daily News]

SPORTS

The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians, 5-4

TODAY

Yankees @ Cleveland, 7:10

Mets host the Washington Nationals, 7:10

WEATHER

Scattered thunderstorms, 92/71 [full report]

TODAY IN HISTORY