More states continue to reopen despite rising coronavirus cases. Also, one of President Trump’s valets tested positive for coronavirus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Lives to Remember: Gene Shay, Joyce Pacubas-Le Blanc and others
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include legendary Philly folk DJ Gene Shay, Disney ink and paint artist Ann Sullivan, English teacher and novelist Kimarlee Nguyen, real estate broker Robby Browne, Chicago ICU nurse Joyce Pacubas-Le Blanc and gym teacher Simon Press. Anthony Mason profiles them in our series Lives to Remember. Source
U.S. job market suffers its worst month in history
More than twice as many jobs were vaporized last month as were lost during the entire Great Recession. Source
Australian COVID-19 strategy proves effective as country opens up early with fewer than 100 deaths
Australians are back out at shops, cafes and beaches after an effective government strategy of testing, quarantine and early lockdown. Source
Millions of Americans who may qualify for unemployment struggle to file
Millions of people who are out of work right now are self-employed or run small businesses and normally wouldn’t qualify for unemployment. But in many states, they’re now eligible for help under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. Source
McDonald’s workers shot after telling customer dining area was closed
Two of the victims were 16 years old and two were 18, police said. Source
Top cop condemns officer’s “closed casket” comment after deadly shooting
Protesters crowded the streets after officers shot and killed two men and fatally struck a pregnant pedestrian in three separate incidents. Source
Sarah Palin visits Dallas salon that stayed open amid lockdown
Palin’s visit came a day after Shelley Luther was sentenced to 7 days in jail for refusing to close her business during stay-at-home orders. Source
8 WWII vets aged 96-100 joining Trump for V-E Day despite pandemic
They intend to be at the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII despite their risks of getting the virus. Source
“Completely shortchanged”: Cash-strapped cities push for relief
Only localities with populations of more than 500,000 were eligible to receive direct federal assistance from the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress. Mayors want that to change. Source