The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an “absolute public health risk” to the U.S. Source
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Residents of Wisconsin senior living facility sing from balconies
To lift each other’s spirits up – without actually getting too close in person – these seniors at a living facility in Wisconsin started singing together from their balconies. Staff members stood below, acting as conductors for their performance. Source
How coronavirus is changing how we use the internet
With millions of Americans stuck inside because of social distancing guidelines, a recent analysis found the way they’re using the internet is changing. New York Times finance and technology reporter Nathaniel Popper joined CBSN to break down how coronavirus is impacting our screen time. Source
Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders. Source
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here’s how to figure out how much you’ll receive. Source
Biden adopts parts of Sanders’ policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years. Source
Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship’s former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard. Source
Effectiveness of homemade masks is inconclusive, scientific committee says
The limited lab testing that exists so far shows homemade masks are far less effective than medical-grade masks. Source
This business owner received one of the first SBA loans
Amy Wright, co-founder of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee, has some advice: “Share your story with any bank that will listen.” Source
Most of NYC’s coronavirus cases came from Europe
Tracking the genetic sequences of the coronavirus can help researchers determine where an outbreak originated and how it spread. Source