Ride-hailing service moves to slash costs as ridership plummets during the pandemic. Source
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Korean baseball is back — in empty stadiums with fake fans
Umpires wore protective masks and cheerleaders danced beneath rows of unoccupied seats as professional baseball got back on the field. Source
Harry and Meghan share video of Archie on his 1st birthday
Meghan read one of Archie’s most beloved stories, “Duck! Rabbit!” while his father, Prince Harry, was behind the camera, capturing the birthday boy. Source
Tips on flying safely during the pandemic
The airline industry is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and many companies are trying to figure out how to not only ensure safety but how to make passengers feel safe enough to fly. CEO and founder of The Points Guy Brian Kelly joins “CBS This Morning” to give you some tips on how to travel safely if you have to during this time, and takes a glance into what the future of air travel may look like. Source
New Orleans musicians find creative ways to keep playing
New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. All major concerts have been canceled, and the streets are no longer buzzing with the musical sounds the city is known for. The artists of New Orleans have found a way to continue entertaining audiences with live streamed online concerts, some right outside of their homes in the driveway and others playing to empty streets from balconies. Mireya Villarreal speaks to some of these musicians about their creative new performances. Source
Elon Musk reveals strange baby name
Grimes has finally explained the meaning behind the strange name – but some people are still scratching their heads Source
Southwest CEO urges TSA to begin temperature scans at checkpoints
By Monday, virtually all U.S. airlines will require passengers and crew to wear masks. Source
Dallas salon owner jailed for violating shutdown orders
Dallas hair salon owner Shelley Luther was sentenced to 7 days in jail after she ripped up a judge’s order and refused to close her shop during the coronavirus emergency. KTVT’s Andrea Lucia reports. Source
Bar owner: Feds have “failed small businesses across America”
Denice Benefiel says she put her heart and soul into the business — now she’s “watching it go down the tubes.” Source
What school looks like for students returning in China’s virus epicenter
Seniors file back into class, wearing masks and having their temperatures checked, for the first time in months to prep for exams. Source