94-year-old Jack Holzberg survived the Holocaust and COVID-19. When he was finally able to reunite with his family after beating the coronavirus, the health care workers who took care of him rolled out a red carpet. Source
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Couple creates free food pantry on front lawn for neighbors in need
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, this Houston couple wanted to find a way to help their community. So they started a free food pantry – right on their front lawn. Source
Gilead’s coronavirus drug remdesivir: Here’s what to know
Hopes are high for antiviral drug after a clinical trial showed promise, but the benefits may be limited, experts say. Source
As debate erupts over aid to states, who gives and who receives?
States are seeing their revenue sources dry up because of the coronavirus and want federal assistance, but some Republicans don’t believe taxpayer dollars should be used by states to backfill their budgets. Source
Amazon’s quarterly sales surge to record $75 billion
The dominant ecommerce company is seeing demand for all its services skyrocket as consumers shelter in place. Source
New York City subways will shut down nightly for the first time
“This is going to be one of the most aggressive, creative, challenging undertakings that the MTA has done,” Governor Andrew Cuomo says. Source
Meat industry called source of most new COVID-19 hotspots
Economist: Infection rate higher in states where outbreaks in slaughterhouses “appear to be a big part of the story.” Source
California governor closes Orange County beaches
Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is issuing a “hard close” of beaches in Orange County during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
What happened to the trade war bailout money for farmers?
Some small farmers are spending years in the red as big farms get the lion’s share of payments from a $28 billion bailout meant to make up for the loss of their export market to China. Now, they’re also facing the coronavirus pandemic. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Pelosi is “satisfied” with Biden’s response to sexual assault allegations
Joe Biden hasn’t addressed the accusation of sexual assault by a former Senate staffer. Source