As the U.S. grapples with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans say they’re not satisfied with the government’s response. A new article in The Atlantic argues it’s the result of “serious underlying conditions” of a failing state. Author George Packer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss what it will take to fix the nation’s broken systems. Source
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Clorox’s sparkling earnings impress Wall Street
Consumer demand for bleach and other cleaning supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak is driving a sales surge. Source
“London Calling”: Britain cancels VE Day celebrations
Next Friday, VE Day will commemorate 75 years since the end of World War II. But celebrations have been largely canceled across the U.K. because of the coronavirus pandemic. In this week’s edition of “London Calling,” Simon Bates reflects on the subdued celebration of a turning point in history. Source
UN Secretary-General: “The world was not able to come together to face COVID-19”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says world leaders are not doing enough to work together to combat the novel coronavirus. Guterres joined BBC News to explain why the lack of global leadership is helping spread the virus instead of slowing it down. Source
Amazon makes $10,000 per second as shoppers shelter in place
The dominant ecommerce company hauled in $75 billion in revenue in the first three months of the year — a record. Source
New York schools to remain closed for rest of school year, Cuomo says
The governor said no decision has been made about the fall reopening of schools. Source
Understanding immunity’s role in the coronavirus pandemic
A group of medical experts warn the coronavirus pandemic could last up to two years and won’t be controlled until about two-thirds of the world’s population is immune. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss what we know about immunity in the battle against COVID-19. Source
Biden denies Tara Reade sexual assault claim, tells National Archives to search for alleged complaint
For the first time, Joe Biden has spoken out and denied sexually assaulting former Senate aide Tara Reade in 1993. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN to report the latest developments. Source
Michigan expands coronavirus testing but grapples with supply shortages
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the state’s emergency order after its Republican legislature declined to do so. While the state has worked to ramp up testing, parts are still plagued by critical shortages in staffing and PPE, and some say the efforts to expand COVID-19 tests came too late. Adriana Diaz speaks to one woman who says her hospital worker mother died after being denied a test at the same hospital multiple times for our series, “State of Testing.” Source
Nurses holding May Day protests nationwide demanding PPE, union says
Nurses are planning to protest at 139 hospitals across 13 states, according to National Nurses United. Source