Hank and Linda Vance, the owners of Hank’s Creekside Restaurant, refer to their diner as a “little bit of heaven on earth.” Yet like thousands of restaurants around the U.S., the popular Sonoma County, California, eatery is struggling with how to stay in business while keeping its workers and customers safe as the coronavirus continues to rage. Source
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7-year-old twins reopen successful lemonade stand after questions about permit
When twins Kamari and Kamera opened lemonade stand, someone questioned if they had a permit to run it. So, they got one – and reopen their business with even more success. Last week, they had a line down the block and an hour wait for their signature drink. Source
Florida bans drinking alcohol at bars as coronavirus cases soar
The state’s Department of Health reported 8,942 new confirmed cases – topping the previous record of 5,500 set on Wednesday. Source
CDC expands list of people at severe risk from COVID-19
“The more underlying medical conditions people have, the higher their risk,” the CDC now warns. Source
Kanye West partners with Gap, bringing his Yeezy brand to stores
The deal brings West’s relationship with Gap full circle – he worked in a Gap store as a teen in Chicago. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force holds first briefing in nearly 2 months
The briefing is expected to be led by Vice President Mike Pence. Source
Microsoft permanently closing nearly all of its global stores
Software giant will shutter most of its 83 worldwide stores as sales increasingly shift online. Source
U.S. coronavirus deaths projected to hit 180,000 by October
The U.S. is projected to reach 180,000 COVID-19 deaths by the beginning of October, according to a new model released by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. But as many as 33,000 lives could be saved if the majority of people start wearing masks. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss that plus new research on possible brain complications from severe COVID-19 and other developments. Source
Pakistani leader says U.S. “martyred” Osama bin Laden
The controversial word choice by PM Imran Khan appeared deliberate, and it is likely to worsen ties between Islamabad and Washington. Source
Bubba Wallace’s dad gets emotional talking about support for son
Darrell Wallace, Sr. said he warned his son that “there are some crazy people out there,” and that he felt the weight the young driver was carrying now. Source