The deal is far higher than the $2.5 billion originally requested by President Trump to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Source
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The CDC says to skip work if you’re ill. Problem is, many can’t
U.S. is one of the few wealthy countries that doesn’t guarantee paid sick time — and that raises coronavirus risks. Source
Congress reaches $8.3 billion deal responding to coronavirus
The deal is far higher than the $2.5 billion originally requested by President Trump to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. Source
Eye Opener: Joe Biden dominates Super Tuesday
Former Vice President Joe Biden won at least nine of the 14 Super Tuesday primaries, reviving his campaign and building new momentum against Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Also, dozens still remain missing after deadly tornadoes tore through Tennessee, destroying parts of downtown Nashville. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Breaking down the Super Tuesday primary results
The Super Tuesday primary elections have turned the Democratic presidential race into a close two-man contest between former front-runner Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. The former vice president won nine of Tuesday’s 14 primaries, completing a remarkable turnaround from just a week ago. Mike Bloomberg, who poured millions of dollars into his campaign, finished far behind alongside Elizabeth Warren. Ed O’Keefe breaks down where each of the candidates stand coming out of the races. Source
Where do the 2020 Democrats stand after Super Tuesday?
As the final Super Tuesday results are counted, a clear competition is emerging between Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaign failed to re-gain lost momentum and she lost her home state of Massachusetts to Biden. Major Garrett explains the likely path each remaining candidate could take coming out of Tuesday’s primaries. Source
America Ferrera on why she went behind the camera for “Gentefied”
“It’s hard to get stories about people like us made,” Ferrera said. “And then to get those stories told by us is very, very uncommon.” Source
Vietnam’s catchy coronavirus PSA goes viral
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has released a musical PSA on coronavirus prevention methods that captured the world’s attention with its catchy tune. The song, sung by pop stars Erik and Min to the tune of their song, “Ghen,” quickly went viral on TikTok and inspired scores of young people to make their own video dancing and hand washing to the beat. Source
India restores full internet access in Kashmir — for now
The Indian government on Wednesday restored access to social media sites in Kashmir seven months after a harsh communications blackout was enforced. Source
Why doctors don’t recommend face masks amid coronavirus fears
A standard surgical mask is effective at resisting large airborne droplets or other fluids, but is not designed to filter viruses. Source