“We’re being punished for trying to put food on our table,” said one business owner. Source
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Prominent Asian Americans honor their heritage
Six influential Asian Americans share their heritage and what it means to be Asian American in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Charter school offers supplies and support to tornado victims
While more than 55 million U.S. students have been affected by school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, one family in Tennessee was hit extra hard after a tornado destroyed their home. Ebony and Abrielle Davis joined CBSN to discuss surviving that tornado and how a charter school changed their lives. Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, also joined CBSN to discuss the ways these schools are helping students with distance learning across the country. Source
NSA warns of new “Sandworm” cyberattacks by Russia-backed hackers
The “Sandworm” hacking team has been exploiting a serious flaw in commonly used email software to obtain “any attacker’s dream access,” the NSA said. Source
Beauty industry professionals face uncertain futures as states reopen
Some say they fear the health risks of seeing clients, as well as further financial strain and a possible second wave of infections. Source
Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities account for half of all plasma donations in COVID-19 fight
While still experimental, early results from clinical trials show plasma transfusions are both safe and effective against COVID-19. The therapy transfuses antibody-rich plasma from recovered patients into sick patients, and many of the donors who are coming forward are members of Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
Some U.S. Latinx students face challenges as online learning becomes the new normal
The Hernandez brothers face challenges as they adjust to online classes in the wake of the pandemic. Miami teacher Alexandra Chace says her concerns with virtual learning extend beyond devices and connectivity. Maria Elena Salinas reports. Source
Abrams’ voting rights group to track Georgia’s mail ballot problems
Fair Fight PAC will be documenting experiences of voters who are having trouble getting absentee ballots ahead of the June 9th primary. Source
From the 60 Minutes archives: J.K. Rowling
60 Minutes met J.K. Rowling back in 1999, when she spelled out the secrets behind creating Harry Potter’s magical world. Source
Life and death in an Ebola hot-zone in war-ravaged Congo
CBS News’ Debora Patta gets a harrowing look as doctors battle the clock and a killer disease to save lives — a fight they simply can’t always win. Source