It’s been nearly two months since President Trump accused Democrats of playing politics with the coronavirus and accused the media of being “in hysteria mode.” McKay Coppins, a staff writer for The Atlantic, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about how the president and his campaign are looking to rewrite the story of his response to the virus. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
9-year-old creates homemade face mask business
People all over the world are being asked to cover their faces, and this fourth grader from Maryland is making sure they can still show their personalities by sewing custom face masks. Source
How film producer Scott Budnick is lobbying governors for criminal justice reform
Film producer Scott Budnick spoke to CBS News about his efforts to cut prison populations during the coronavirus pandemic, how he’s lobbying for criminal justice reform, and why he’s showing his recent movie “Just Mercy” to governors around the country. Source
How is the military handling the coronavirus pandemic?
The Pentagon’s plans for combating a pandemic, “did not survive contact with the enemy,” according to the general in charge of the response. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Curbing the spread of coronavirus disinformation online
Tech companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter are working to curb the spread of false information online regarding COVID-19, but they have come under fire for some of the messages spread on their platforms. Some of the activity appears to originate from China. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more. Source
What you need to know if you’ve been furloughed
Another 4.4 million Americans filed initial jobless claims last week. Millions of furloughed and laid-off workers are concerned about their jobs and the overall employment landscape amid the coronavirus crisis. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Aimee Picchi joins CBSN to discuss how to navigate the uncertainty. Source
How to watch the NFL draft
The NFL draft is giving millions of Americans a chance to watch a major sporting event live for the first time in weeks. Source
What to expect from 1st round of the NFL Draft
The NFL is back in action tonight for the first round of the annual draft. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to be taken with the No. 1 overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones broke down what we can expect. Source
The significance of a woman running mate, then and now
Joe Biden has said he intends to choose a woman as his running mate. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns looked back at the first two female VP nominees and the significance they had at the time. Source
Hubble Space Telescope’s “hidden treasures”
NASA and the European Space Agency asked pro and amateur astronomers to find the greatest images from the telescope’s archives Source