ABS-CBN, long embattled with the country’s hardline president, has been forced off TV and radio airwaves after lawmakers let its license expire. Source
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Birth control coverage in front of the Supreme Court, again
If the Trump Administration’s rule is allowed to be implemented, hundreds of thousands of patients will lose birth control coverage. Source
Venice gondolas being used to deliver food to elderly Italians amid lockdown
Volunteers in the Italian city of Venice are finding a unique way to get supplies to those who need it as the country still reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Gondola boats that navigate the city’s famous canals are being loaded up with organic foods that all-female volunteer crews then distribute to elderly Venetians amid lockdown and lingering fears of the virus. Chris Livesay speaks to some of these volunteer gondoliers and the people they have helped. Source
Tips for creating a healthy routine during coronavirus lockdown
Weeks of social distancing and pandemic restrictions have shown people how meaningful it can be to have a daily routine. James Clear, author of “Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones,” joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about creating new and healthy routines at a time when many have seen their own day-to-day upended. Source
Cruise lines face lawsuit and investigation over virus response
A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Royal Caribbean on behalf of a 27-year-old employee from Indonesia. Source
Amazon executive says he quit over “whistleblower” firings
Tim Bray, a vice president at the online retailer, said the dismissals are “evidence of a vein of toxicity” at Amazon. Source
Billions could soon be in areas too hot to live without AC, study says
And most are likely to be too poor to afford air conditioning, researchers say. The culprit: climate change. Source
Man uses 3D printing to help health care workers on front lines of pandemic
A New Jersey man found an innovative solution after hearing that face masks irritate some health care workers’ ears. Javed Ali taught himself how to use a 3-D printer to print so-called “ear-savers” to keep masks tied behind hospital employees’ heads, taking the strain off the ears and featuring messages like “stay strong” and “hero at work.” Five members of Ali’s own family were diagnosed with coronavirus. Source
Digital campaign teams try to adapt amid coronavirus
Safety precautions forced Democratic and Republican organizers to rapidly transition operations to 100% virtual and, in some cases, in a matter of days. Source
Skeptical senators to grill Trump pick for intel chief at confirmation hearing
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence will practice social distancing during Ratcliffe’s confirmation hearing to be DNI. Source