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Professional sports leagues’ seasons in question amid pandemic

The NFL draft will kick off Thursday night as sports leagues around the world grapple with how to return after the coronavirus forced seasons to be suspended or canceled. Dana Jacobson speaks to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell about what they see ahead for athletes and their fans. Source Read More »

Some states to begin reopening Friday, despite falling short of federal guidelines

Without a federal mandate, each state is free to open as conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic dictate, leaving a number of them to fight a political battle as well. Georgia and Oklahoma are pushing forward with soft reopenings beginning Friday, despite not meeting federal guidelines. Florida will also open some beaches Friday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin saw its largest jump in cases ... Read More »

Las Vegas mayor under fire for push to reopen without plan

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has been criticized by Nevada’s governor for suggesting to let businesses compete with each other to see who can keep customers the safest amid her push to lift the city’s pandemic lockdown. Goodman has yet to outline a plan for reopening herself. Jamie Yuccas speaks to a local bar owner who says he at least ... Read More »

Unemployed Americans struggle with losing health care

Millions of Americans facing unemployment over pandemic lockdowns are also struggling with the loss of their health care. Many are choosing to abstain from needed medical procedures because they cannot afford them without insurance. Anna Werner explains what Americans looking for other ways to get insured can do and speaks to Senator Mark Warner about lawmakers’ efforts to help. Source Read More »

Eye Opener: Deadly tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma

Deadly tornadoes broke out in parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Also, concerns about a second wave of coronavirus coming in the Fall put President Trump’s coronavirus task force on the defensive. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source Read More »