“I still remember growing up with my mother in Milwaukee when we were all on welfare, and sometimes we needed assistance for our family just to survive. During times like this, so many more people are vulnerable,” Winfrey said. Source
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 death toll tops 50,000 worldwide
There are now more than 220,000 confirmed cases in the United States, and that number is spiraling upward. Source
Brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo bond in coronavirus live-stream
“I love you, everybody loves you, this is going to be fine,” the governor told his little brother. Source
Coronavirus cases approaching 1 million worldwide
“I’m deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of infection,” the head of the World Health Organization said. Source
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom’s CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security. Source
Nurses protest lack of PPE at 15 hospitals nationwide
“When we are infected, no one is safe,” Kim Smith, a registered nurse in Texas, said in a news release announcing the protests. Source
Tech companies crack down on coronavirus misinformation
Major tech companies are working to fight the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus online. Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have rolled out new features to help dispel conspiracy theories and rumors, and replace them with factual information. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with more. Source
Amazon vows all warehouse workers will have face masks by next week
The company is also expanding its use of temperature checks to all its facilities, after a surge of worker complaints. Source
“Shoot them dead”: Duterte orders police to kill Filipinos who defy coronavirus lockdown
“Do not challenge the government,” he warned the nation Wednesday. “You will lose.” Source
Class of 2020 struggles to find work as jobs are vaporized
Millions of young people set to graduate from college are facing the toughest labor market in decades, experts warn. Source