After studying the star for nearly 30 years, astronomers have once again proven Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity. Source
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About 22 million Americans filed for unemployment in 4 weeks
Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment last week, according to the latest jobs report, as the coronavirus continues to slam the U.S. economy. A total of 22 million people have filed claims in the last four weeks, accounting for nearly 13% of the workforce. Optimal Capital’s Director of Strategy Frances Stacy joined CBSN to discuss the impact. Source
How coronavirus contact tracing technology might work
Apple and Google are creating a new tool to help track the spread of coronavirus. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to talk about how it works and the privacy concerns surrounding it. Source
The moral dilemma of COVID-19: Difficult decisions on economy and saving lives
Save the economy or save lives? That’s the key moral dilemma facing officials as they weigh which steps to take next in response to the pandemic. The New York Times held a video conference with five experts from different backgrounds to discuss the difficult decisions that lie ahead. Reverend William Barber, a prominent political activist who took part in that discussion, joined CBSN with more. Source
Brian Dennehy, prolific stage and screen actor, dies at 81
Burly actor started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller. Source
Coronavirus impact “potentially catastrophic” for millions of children, UN report says
“What started as a public health emergency has snowballed into a formidable test for global development and for the prospects of today’s young generation.” Source
Space station crew returning to unfamiliar world
Returning space station astronauts face extended quarantine in COVID-19 pandemic. Source
Remembering the Oklahoma City bombing
Twenty-five years later, 60 Minutes takes a look back at the bombing that affected so many lives Source
Governor Cuomo extends New York’s coronavirus shutdown to May 15
At his daily news briefing, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will extend its “NY Pause” shutdown policies through May 15, and he explained his executive order requiring people wear face masks in public places where social distancing can’t be maintained. Watch his remarks. Source
José Andrés on 60 Minutes in 2017: Feeding Puerto Rico
In 2017, 60 Minutes followed José Andrés to Puerto Rico where he dished out millions of free meals to the hurricane-ravished territory. Source