President Trump has consistently claimed there is no shortage of medical supplies or coronavirus tests but that’s been disputed by many governors. Paula Reid reports. Source
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Oil prices crash as economic fallout from virus widens
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all took major hits as a global glut in oil supply and low demand for fuel sent stock prices plummeting. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Waste is an old-fashioned concept, says TOMRA
In a circular economy, where some see waste, TOMRA sees opportunity. Source
Retired army doctors join the fight against coronavirus
Colonel Melissa Givens retired after spending 20 years as an emergency room doctor in the army. Now she’s in New York, helping patients at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. Source
Uber, Lyft drivers say companies block unemployment benefits
Nearly a month after Congress expanded jobless aid to cover them, drivers say they’re still waiting for help. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Netflix adds 16 million subscribers amid global lockdowns
The company’s stock is up 31% this year as consumers turn from watching movies to binging “Tiger King.” Source
Schumer and Pelosi announce Senate’s $484 billion relief package deal
The Senate approved a relief package worth roughly $484 billion to mitigate the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, ending weeks of stalemate between Democrats and Republicans in the Senate. Watch Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announce details of the package. Source
Americans married to immigrants might not get stimulus checks
The issue could impact more than 1 million U.S. citizens who file joint tax returns with their immigrant spouses. Source
How to celebrate Earth Day digitally
All over the world, Earth Day events are going online in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. Source