The Food and Drug Administration has revoked its emergency use authorization for the drug hydroxycholoroquine as a potential treatment for coronavirus, after multiple studies found it provided no benefit. President Trump touted the drug and said he even took it himself. CBSN has details. Source
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi on “The Takeout” — 5/15/2020
Austin, Texas Mayor Steve Adler and Provo, Utah Mayor Michelle Kaufusi join Major to talk about how they have dealt with the coronavirus crisis on the homefront and finding the safest way to reopen, on this week”s episode of “The Takeout with Major Garrett.” Source
Ex-eBay employees charged with mailing spiders, pig mask to critics
Six former workers at the tech giant allegedly harassed publishers of a blog that criticized senior executives. Source
Dr. Agus explains how to stay safe this summer and assess the risk of activities
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains how to stay safe this summer and assess the risk of different activities. Source
Hollywood reopens for production as Academy boosts diversity efforts
As movie studios reopen, there will be strict guidelines for film production to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This comes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces a new initiative to ensure that Oscar-eligible movies meet diversity and inclusion requirements. Anousha Sakoui, an entertainment industry reporter for the LA Times, joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Next year’s Oscars delayed due to the coronavirus
The Academy Awards will be postponed for the fourth time in its history. Source
U.N. to examine systemic racism and police brutality
“The death of George Floyd is unfortunately not an isolated incident,” a Burkina Faso official wrote in a letter asking the U.N. to debate the issues. Source
Eliot Engel faces potential upset from progressive primary challenger
The perception that Engel is an absentee congressman is the crux of Bowman’s campaign is similar to the playbook run by Ocasio-Cortez’s successful campaign in Brooklyn. Source
Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks’ funeral
Perry, who lives and works in Atlanta, has repeatedly stepped up to help members of the community. Source
Biden campaign and DNC raise more than $80 million in May
It’s the most the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has raised to date during the 2020 presidential election cycle. Source