Another $310 billion is available for small businesses, but watchdogs warn problems that plagued first round remain. Source
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Supreme Court tosses dispute over New York City gun rules
The case was brought by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association and three firearms owners who challenged New York City rules on transporting handguns, which have since been changed. Source
Tom Hanks’ blood to be used in coronavirus research
The actor joked that his blood will be used to make what he calls the “Hank-ccine.” Source
COVID-19 and gun violence: Mayors fight double health crisis
Everytown for Gun Safety offers new guidelines for mayors struggling with a “perfect storm” Source
Former CIA officer on rumors of Kim Jong Un’s health
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un skipped another holiday over the weekend, adding to rumors he’s sick, or even dead. The 36-year-old was last seen in public on April 11. South Korea says there are no signs anything is wrong. Jung Pak, a top expert on Kim Jong Un and former CIA officer, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what his absences could mean. Source
Couple recovering from virus separated from newborns for weeks
A Michigan couple quarantined with the coronavirus had to wait nearly three weeks to meet their newborn twins. In the weeks leading up their sons’ births, both Jennifer and Andre experienced symptoms of the virus, and the night Jennifer went into labor, a doctor called to say Andre tested positive and could not go to the hospital. The couple shared their experience with “CBS This Morning.” Source
Eye Opener: Several states prepares to ease stay-at-home orders
A new wave of states prepare to reopen businesses, while Dr. Deborah Birx warns that social distancing could last through the summer. Also, President Trump questions the value of daily White House briefings on the virus, amid controversy over whether he’s spreading medical misinformation. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Andy Cohen fights for change in plasma donation rules
TV host Andy Cohen, a coronavirus survivor, is now in a new fight over a policy preventing him from helping other victims because he’s gay. FDA guidelines prevent men from donating plasma if they’ve had sex with another man in the past three months. But, plasma from survivors may contain antibodies which can help fight the virus. Cohen joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why he’s fighting the policy. Source
What the future of business could look like after pandemic
Many companies are being forced to adapt to the financial impact from the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the future of business for our series The New Normal. Source
Mayor vows “confrontation” with police over virus lockdown
The mayor of Grants, New Mexico city is promising a “confrontation” between his small police force and State Police. Source