Paper checks could take weeks to arrive in the mail for the more than 8 million households without bank accounts. Source
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Friend of alligator attack victim recounts frantic efforts to save her
Cynthia Covert made no sound as the alligator pulled her under, the woman told police. Source
Five-year-old Utah boy drives family car onto interstate
Tells troopers he wanted to drive to his sister’s house – in California, and buy – a Lamborghini – but he only had $3 in his wallet. Source
World leaders pledge $8 billion to vaccine race as U.S. skips summit
The Trump administration, facing the deadliest COVID-19 outbreak in the world, was notably absent from the virtual vaccine summit. Source
Security guard fatally shot over face mask policy, officials say
Calvin Munerlyn, 43, was shot when he wouldn’t let a customer’s daughter enter the store because she wasn’t wearing a face mask, officials said. Source
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Tensions rise as states begin to reopen despite projections of more COVID-19 deaths; Family reimagines special Mother’s Day tradition due to pandemic. Source
Scarlett Johansson, other stars have it out in virtual “fight”
Some of the biggest names in show business took part in an epic “fight scene” video last week without ever being in the same room together. Source
Pence says he should have worn a mask at Mayo Clinic
“I didn’t think it was necessary,” the vice president said. Source
Iran’s currency is set to get a new name, and lose four zeros
Lawmakers approved a plan to bid farewell to the Iranian rial and welcome the Iranian Toman. But whatever you call it, it likely won’t be worth much. Source
Gold’s Gym files for bankruptcy due to coronavirus closures
“No single factor has caused more harm to our business than the current COVID-19 global pandemic,” the company announced. Source