New details have emerged about cruise ships continuing to sail despite knowing about the growing global coronavirus threat. The Washington Post reports on how the industry appeared to downplay early warnings and proceeded with normal operations. Post reporter Rosalind Helderman joins CBSN to explain the findings. Source
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MTV launches “Punk’d” reboot on Quibi starring Chance the Rapper
MTV announced the return of the popular TV show “Punk’d,” with Chance the Rapper picking up the mantle from former host Ashton Kutcher. The reboot launched on a new streaming service called Quibi, which launched in April and already has nearly three million downloads. Gayle King speaks to Chance and Quibi’s founder, Hollywood executive Jeffrey Katzenberg. Source
Former NAACP head wins special election to fill late Elijah Cummings’ seat
Mfume, 71, was the former head of the NAACP and represented Maryland’s 7th Congressional District from 1987 to 1996. Source
Tech company sees benefits of majority-autistic workforce
Of auticon’s 300 employees, more than 200 are on the autism spectrum — a rare ratio for a U.S. company. Source
Hundreds gather for funeral in Brooklyn, violating social distancing rules
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that police will crack down on large gatherings after hundreds crowded the streets of Brooklyn for a rabbi’s funeral. CBSN NY has details. Source
Expert breaks down how the pandemic affects the presidency
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the 2020 election season and has caused questions to surface about what a president really has to be prepared for and how they should be prepared for it. Political analyst John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he thinks the role of president will be looked at from now on. Source
Former Obama adviser on Ebola calls for stronger global response to pandemics
Gayle Smith, president and CEO of the ONE Campaign, told “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan that now is the time to start planning for the next viral threat to public health. Source
How is the coronavirus pandemic shaping the 2020 election season?
Voters in Ohio and parts of Maryland went to the polls on Tuesday, though many elected to vote by mail over coronavirus concerns. Only three states and D.C. are holding their scheduled primaries, while others have either postponed or expanded to a postal vote system. New York became the first state to cancel it altogether. Ed O’Keefe reports on how officials are trying to balance public health with participatory democracy. Source
Americans struggle to pay rent amid pandemic as fears of a housing crisis loom
Experts worry a housing crisis is looming as more Americans are unable to pay rent after losing their jobs during the pandemic. While a federal moratorium stalled evictions in certain places, one renter who spoke to CBS News’ Anna Werner says she and some of her neighbors were still served with notices. One of the housing complex’s owners later said this was a mistake. Werner investigates the growing issue for our series, Financial Fallout. Source
Large NYC funeral sparks police response, mayor warning
Hundreds of people gathered in Brooklyn Tuesday evening for a rabbi’s funeral, sparking a stern warning for New York City’s mayor. Source