Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old British WWII veteran who raised millions of dollars for health care workers battling the coronavirus outbreak, has now received more than 125,000 cards ahead of his 100th birthday. The cards are on display at the school of his grandson, Benjie Ingram-Moore. Source
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WWII veteran receives 125,000 cards after raising millions
Captain Tom even received a card from Prince William and Kate and his grandson needed to ask his school for help in sorting through all of them. Source
Cannes, Sundance and Tribeca film festivals to stream for free
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted 20 of the world’s biggest film festivals to unite for a virtual 10-day program. Source
The largest Arctic ozone hole ever recorded is now closed
Scientists said coronavirus lockdowns and reduced air pollution “probably had nothing to do with this.” Source
Millions of Americans lose health insurance due to massive coronavirus layoffs
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that at least 11 million Americans have lost employer-provided health insurance within the past five weeks. And without health insurance, coronavirus treatment can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Josh Bivens is the director of research at the Economic Policy Institute, and he joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Thunderbirds and Blue Angels perform flyover in NYC, Newark and Philadelphia
The U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds and Navy’s Blue Angels conducted flyovers in New York City and other cities in the Northeast on Tuesday to salute to frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Consumer confidence plunges to six-year low
Almost half of America’s consumers say business conditions are “bad,” while one-third say jobs are now hard to find. Source
Oprah Winfrey to be class of 2020’s commencement speaker
Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, Simone Biles and others will join Oprah for the virtual graduation ceremony on Facebook. Source
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases in U.S. top 1 million
The death toll has climbed to more than 57,000 nationwide. Source
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discusses reopening Florida with Trump
DeSantis said the decision to slowly reopen the state will be based on data. Source