The Labor Department has announced that it received over 6 million jobless claims in one week, significantly higher than the previous week’s record-setting 3.3 million. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on what the latest report means for the U.S. economy and what out-of-work Americans can do to help themselves and their families. Source
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Thandie Newton on the new season of “Westworld”
Emmy-winning actress Thandie Newton, who plays Maeve on the HBO series “Westworld,” joins “CBS This Morning” from her home to talk about the upcoming season and how the complex reality of the show could be an escape from the reality of the coronavirus pandemic’s new normal. Source
Atlanta restaurant is feeding out-of-work food service employees
The restaurant industry could lose 7 million jobs in the next three months as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on the economy. An Atlanta restaurant is looking to help those out-of-work employees by providing free lunch to the city’s food workers, funded by community donations. Mark Strassmann speaks to Ryan Smith, owner of Atlanta’s Staplehouse Restaurant, about why he is giving back after his own restaurant was forced to close for our series, A More Perfect Union. Source
Jobless claims surged to record 6.6 million last week
A flood of workers are applying for jobless aid as the coronavirus plunges the U.S. economy deeper into recession. Source
Bill Gates says federal government “needs to set the priorities” on testing for coronavirus
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has been warning the public of a global pandemic since 2015. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has so far donated $100 million to help fight the coronavirus. He speaks to “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about what he is doing to help the world combat the virus, the role of the federal government on testing and why he thinks “for the next one, we will be far more ready than we were for this one.” Source
Gravity Payments employees offer to take pay cut amid pandemic
Employees of Gravity Payments, a credit card processing company, have offered to cut their salary to help the company in an unprecedented move at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has businesses shutting their doors. Dan Price, the company’s CEO, made headlines in 2015 as the “best boss in America.” He cut his own salary and paid all of his workers a minimum yearly salary of $70,000. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to some employees about why they are choosing to make the charitable move. Source
Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
The popular app said its number of users has ballooned to hundreds of millions with people isolated at home under coronavirus precautions. Source
Doctor weighs in on coronavirus face mask debate
The CDC estimates that as many as 25% of people with the coronavirus may not feel any symptoms, but could still pass it on to others. In an attempt to reduce the spread, some medical experts are re-examining whether wearing face masks could help, despite a national shortage in medical supplies. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the CDC’s guidance and what they might say on masks. Source
Bill Gates calls for nationwide social isolation policy to slow virus
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist has been warning the public about the threat of a global pandemic since 2015. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Over 1,000 in U.S. die of coronavirus in one day
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source