When Adolfo reached the U.S. border, he said Border Patrol accused him of being a gang member, despite having a letter from the government of El Salvador, showing he had no criminal history. He was separated from his children for 184 days anyway. Manuel Bojorquez has their story. Source
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The six largest coronavirus outbreaks outside of China
More new coronavirus cases were reported outside of China than inside the country on Wednesday — the first time since global health officials began tracking the virus. Source
Hurricane-ravaged Bahamas island rebuilding with storm-proof solar grids
After Ragged Island in the southern Bahamas was devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said, “Let us show the world how it can be done.” 60 Minutes reports on the Bahamas’ push for a more durable, greener power grid, Sunday. Source
CDC says to prepare for the coronavirus. How?
“We should plan as if a big storm was coming,” said CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus. Source
Why coronavirus could help save China’s endangered species
Outbreak prompts Chinese officials to ban eating wild animals, which may help save one of the most trafficked animal on the planet. Source
Bahamas embracing solar power in hurricane recovery
After Ragged Island in the southern Bahamas was devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said, “Let us show the world how it can be done.” 60 Minutes reports on the Bahamas’ push for a more durable, greener power grid, Sunday. Source
Stocks mostly dip despite Trump downplaying coronavirus fears
Investors have lost more than $2 trillion in recent days as analysts try to gauge the disease’s economic impact. Source
Period products in Scotland could become free
Scotland is the first nation in the world to do so, and the U.S. could be next. Source
Watch live: Trump and top officials hold coronavirus press conference
The president complained that news outlets are stoking panic in the markets over the coronavirus. Source
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it’ll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease. Source