The anonymous street artist known as Banksy revealed a new mural today. The artwork at a hospital in the U.K. shows a boy holding what appears to be his new favorite superhero action figure, a nurse. Source
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Obama letter said GOP supports “Russian disinformation campaign”
The letter said GOP senators were trying “to shift the blame for Russian interference in the 2016 election to Ukraine.” Source
Israel’s Supreme Court allows Netanyahu to form a government
The decision clears the way for Netanyahu and his main rival to join together in a controversial power-sharing deal – even though he’s facing corruption charges. Source
Gene Simmons educates fans on coronavirus face masks
“I wish you good health, despite your point of view,” Simmons told one fan who thought face masks were “nonsense.” Source
Acting intel chief orders agencies to review handling of sensitive information
Richard Grenell says he’s “increasingly concerned” over the handling of sensitive U.S. person information among intelligence agencies. That comes as the Senate appears poised to approve Rep. John Ratcliffe as the next Director of National Intelligence. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN with the latest on the intel community. Source
Remdesivir a milestone, not a cure, as search for coronavirus drugs continues
In the race to find a cure for COVID-19, doctors are looking at treatments for HIV patients. Dr. Stephen Parodi, national infectious disease leader for Kaiser Permanente, explains to CBSN’s Reena Ninan why those medications stand out, why the antiviral drug remdesivir matters, and what to expect this flu season. Source
CDC report details extent of coronavirus outbreaks in U.S. prisons
Jails and prisons, where social distancing is nearly impossible, have emerged as hotspots for COVID-19. Source
Nurse tells President Trump access to PPE is still “sporadic”
At a National Nurse’s Day event at the White House, a nurse told reporters that she’s been reusing the same N95 mask for weeks and that access to personal protective equipment is still “sporadic.” Mr. Trump replied, “Sporadic for you, but not sporadic for a lot of other people.” Watch their remarks. Source
More kids hospitalized with possible COVID-19 complication
The condition has features of Kawasaki disease, a rare but serious illness first connected to coronavirus in the U.K. Source
Trump calls any reports of PPE shortages “fake news”
The nurse practitioner also said she has been reusing her N95 mask for “weeks.” President Trump dismissed reports of shortages of PPE as “fake news.” Source