For generations, a code of conduct has governed the nation’s art museums. Among the most important rules is the guidance to not sell collection pieces to pay the museum’s bills. However, since the coronavirus pandemic struck, a lack of visitors has meant many museums are grappling with a lack of revenue. Christina Ruffini reports on the new interpretation of the old rule, designed to help these institutions survive the crisis. Source
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Racist incidents against Africans amid China’s virus crackdown spark outcry
Images of Africans sleeping on the street after being evicted from their homes have incited backlash. Source
Racist incidents in China fueled by coronavirus fears spark outrage
Discrimination based on efforts to contain the coronavirus in China have sparked an outcry in Africa and other places around the world, as the U.S. grapples with its own spike in discrimination against Asians over fears of the disease. Videos appear to show black people being detained by police and even sleeping on the street after being evicted in China. Ramy Inocencio reports on the xenophobia stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Preliminary coronavirus vaccine trials show promise
There’s encouraging news from the two leading experimental coronavirus vaccine trials. Researchers in both trials have reported the presence of antibodies in volunteers after injecting them with experimental vaccines. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
Saturday Sessions: The Lone Bellow performs “Wonder”
Zach Williams’ friends urged him to turn his journal entries into song lyrics. Now, with bandmates Kanene Pipkin and Brian Elmquist, they make up The Lone Bellow — a widely-acclaimed group whose albums have often landed on best-of-the-year lists. They released their fourth collection, “Half Moon Light,” in February. The joined “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from their homes in Nashville to perform “Wonder.” Source
Saturday Sessions: The Lone Bellow performs “August”
Zach Williams’ friends urged him to turn his journal entries into song lyrics. Now, with bandmates Kanene Pipkin and Brian Elmquist, they make up The Lone Bellow — a widely-acclaimed group whose albums have often landed on best-of-the-year lists. They released their fourth collection, “Half Moon Light,” in February. The joined “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from their homes in Nashville to perform “August.” Source
Saturday Sessions: The Lone Bellow performs “Count on Me”
Zach Williams’ friends urged him to turn his journal entries into song lyrics. Now, with bandmates Kanene Pipkin and Brian Elmquist, they make up The Lone Bellow — a widely-acclaimed group whose albums have often landed on best-of-the-year lists. They released their fourth collection, “Half Moon Light,” in February. The joined “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions from their homes in Nashville to perform “Count on Me.” Source
Students struggle with technical issues while taking AP tests online
High school students taking Advanced Placement tests this year have reported technical issues complicating the already-stressful exams, after the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to shut and move classes online. Dana Jacobson speaks to some students about their experience taking the AP test from home. Source
Biden expresses regret for saying black voters who consider backing Trump “ain’t black”
Joe Biden is expressing regret after saying black voters who are considering supporting President Trump “ain’t black” during an interview with Charlamagne tha God. Ed O’Keefe reports on the fallout from the former vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee’s comments. Source
Fees and regulation issues create uneasy alliance between restaurants, delivery apps
Restaurants are more reliant than ever on the growing delivery app industry, as coronavirus lockdowns around the country force businesses to shut their doors and limit the amount of people who can come inside. While convenient for consumers, those services come with big fees for restaurants, and have now caught the eye of regulators. Brook Silva Braga reports on the uneasy alliance. Source