History shows the aftermath of plagues have brought about radical transformations for societies. So what changes could come in the aftermath of COVID-19? Source
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell on the coronavirus-ravaged economy
The head of the U.S. central banking system tells Scott Pelley how high he thinks unemployment will go, what tools the Fed still has to breathe life into the economy and what outcomes he’s trying to avoid on the road to economic recovery. Source
Full Transcript: Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s 2020 60 Minutes interview
Jerome Powell lays out his thoughts on getting the economy back to its pre-coronavirus numbers. The transcript from the Federal Reserve chairman’s interview with Scott Pelley. Source
Fed Chair Powell: The U.S. won’t have negative interest rates
As President Trump calls for negative rates, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell tells 60 Minutes the central bank won’t lower interest rates below zero. Source
Why the Federal Reserve chair keeps talking to 60 Minutes
The Chairman of the Federal Reserve seldom gives interviews, but Ben Bernanke and Jerome Powell have both granted them to Scott Pelley in trying times for the U.S. economy. Source
What will be the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic?
History shows the aftermath of plagues have brought about radical transformations for societies. So what changes could come in the aftermath of COVID-19? Jon Wertheim reports. Source
Fed Chair Jerome Powell: The 2020 60 Minutes interview
The head of the U.S. central banking system tells Scott Pelley how high he thinks unemployment will go, what tools the Fed still has to breathe life into the economy and what outcomes he’s trying to avoid on the road to economic recovery. Source
MLB Hall of Famer Andre Dawson helping families at his funeral home during coronavirus outbreak
Baseball Hall of Famer Andre “The Hawk” Dawson was an all-star for the Expos in Montreal, and an MVP for the Cubs in Chicago. Now, he’s taking on a new responsibility: Caring for folks in Florida who have lost loved ones during the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Remembering former “NFL Today” co-host Phyllis George, who died at age 70
Phyllis George was a Texas beauty queen who broke barriers in sportscasting on CBS. She died Saturday at age 70. Meg Oliver has more. Source
Elementary school faculty provides laptops for disadvantaged students
The coronavirus crisis has exposed the disparities between the country’s wealthy and poor communities — but a school in Texas has stepped up to bridge that divide. Mireya Villarreal has their story. Source