While Amazon proves to be a valuable resource for many Americans, particularly in the time of COVID-19, workers at the company are calling for safer conditions and better benefits. Lesley Stahl reports. Source
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Nevada becomes latest state to partially reopen while protests continue in some states that remain shut down
Nevada is one of the latest states to reopen, with the governor allowing non-essential stores to resume with restrictions. But not all states are racing to fully open as people continue to protest in states like Washington, where hundreds turned out to say the economic damage has already been done. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Why it matters that the NIH cancelled a coronavirus research grant
Faulty allegations led to cutting $3.7 million dollars to ecologists studying coronaviruses. The ramifications may be felt in future pandemics. Source
New Honda design will protect drivers delivering coronavirus tests in Detroit
The city of Detroit has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Getting tests delivered to the area has been complicated, but Kris Van Cleave reports on a way help as arrived. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, May 10, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Bob Donaldson of CBS Indianapolis affiliate WTTV-TV. Source
More than 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April as unemployment rate climbs up 15%
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Sunday predicted the unemployment rate could go beyond 20%. The latest report shows unemployment has already climbed to nearly 15% and more than 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Boris Johnson unveils new COVID-19 lockdown rules for England
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new coronavirus lockdown rules in England, including a controversial “stay alert” slogan. His approach is on par with other European countries, like Italy or Spain. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
Cattle prices plummet amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains across the country. For ranchers, cattle prices have dropped a third in only two months, even if prices for consumers continue to hit new highs. Janet Shamlian has the latest. Source
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation pens open letter to Georgia governor demanding justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Celebrities are now calling for action, with Jay-Z’s team Roc Nation publishing an open letter in the Atlanta Journal Constitution calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed to ensure a fair trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Amazon worker tracks coronavirus cases from home
An Amazon employee tells 60 Minutes she is uncomfortable going to work during the pandemic. Instead, she unofficially tracks how many “Amazonians” test positive for coronavirus. Source