A giant hornet species native to Asia has been spotted in the United States, where experts fear it could decimate bee colonies. In Japan, these so-called “murder hornets” are blamed for the deaths of about 50 people a year. CBS News’ Chris Martinez has details. Source
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Child welfare workers document the struggles of their day-to-day amid pandemic
Child abuse intervention experts are sounding an alarm over a spike in abuse cases during coronavirus lockdowns. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan shares the accounts of some child welfare workers who recorded video diaries of the lengths they must go to meet with kids and families while observing health precautions. Source
Trump leaves White House for first out-of-state event in nearly 2 months
The president and members of his staff did not wear masks at the Honeywell facility, despite a sign saying masks are required. Source
Vanessa Bryant reveals letter Kobe wrote her before his death
She said wanted to wait for her birthday to open the letter: “It gave me something to look forward to today.” Source
Pandemic isn’t slowing Joe Biden’s big-money fundraisers
Hundreds of tiny Zoom video conferencing boxes show some attendees wearing suits, while others opt for sweatshirts. One donor was spotted on a treadmill. Source
Watch the official trailer for Netflix’s series “Space Force”
The highly-anticipated series will drop on the streaming platform May 29. Source
French doctors find coronavirus case from December
The man who was treated in December for pneumonia told French broadcaster BFMTV that to his knowledge, he had not been to China and was not in contact with anyone who had been there. Source
3 USDA meat inspectors dead, about 145 diagnosed with COVID-19
Hundreds of federal meat inspectors have been exposed to COVID-19, as coronavirus outbreaks spread to thousands of workers at processing plants across the country. Source
Pence says White House to wind down coronavirus task force
Vice President Mike Pence says the White House coronavirus task force could start winding down in coming weeks. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid was on the phone with a top member of the task force, Dr. Anthony Fauci, when this news broke. She spoke to CBSN’s Lana Zak about what he told her. Source
Airbnb firing 1,900 workers, 25% of its workforce
CEO Brian Chesky says company is facing “hard truths,” including uncertainty about when travel demand will resume. Source