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Sean Penn joins the fight against coronavirus with his nonprofit

Actor and activist Sean Penn has joined the fight against the coronavirus with his nonprofit, CORE. The group have been helping manage free drive-through COVID-19 test sites and giving out free test kits in California, and announced new sites in New Orleans, Atlanta and Detroit — all areas that have been underserved and particularly hard-hit by the pandemic. Penn speaks to Jamie Yuccas about why he is mobilizing on the front lines. Source

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Businesses hope thermal imaging cameras will be key to safe reopening

Thermal imaging cameras are the latest devices businesses hope will help reopen the economy while keeping people safe from the threat of COVID-19. The cameras are used to scan temperature from a safe distance, and if a fever — a common coronavirus symptom — is detected, the company could require further screening or deny the person entry altogether. Jericka Duncan examines the technology for our series The New Normal. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson also joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how this technology can be implemented and what it would look life for Americans and businesses. Source

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Pentagon officially releases UFO videos

The Pentagon has released three videos of what it has officially called “unidentified areal phenomena.” The videos, taken by military pilots, were leaked in 2017 and released by the Pentagon after their veracity was confirmed by the Navy in September. Source

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Target sees online sales grow by over 275% in April

Retail giant Target has kept its nearly 2,000 stories open across the U.S., continuously changing how it operates to keep employees and customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The company says its online sales have increased over 275% in the month of April. Target CEO Brian Cornell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the safety protocols in the stores and how he is addressing concerns from workers. Source

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Pentagon’s DARPA races to find “temporary fix” to COVID-19

A Pentagon agency known as DARPA is hunting for the three most potent antibodies to combat COVID-19. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency set an ambitious goal three years ago, to stop a disease outbreak in just 60 days. Catherine Herridge goes inside the innovative agency as they ready for clinical trials. Source

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