Heath officials declared the coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday, before President Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office to impose restrictions on most European travelers. Also, Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison before being rushed to the hospital with chest pains. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Trump cancels trips, campaign event amid coronavirus outbreak
The president was set to attend a fundraiser in Colorado and speak at a conference hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition. Source
Washington state bans large gatherings amid virus pandemic
Seattle Public Schools also announced they were closing all 114 schools, impacting 53,000 students. Source
Tokyo Olympics — and billions of dollars — threatened by coronavirus
The new National Stadium, a $1.4 billion effort for the city of Tokyo, may not see its debut as the grand centerpiece of the 2020 Olympics as mass gatherings are getting cancelled around the world. Source
Mom of 3 of Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s children found dead
Josie Harris was found in a vehicle parked in the driveway of her apparent residence just outside the city of Santa Clarita. Source
Extremists Next Door
In recent years, gaming and anonymous social media sites have become breeding grounds for right-wing extremists. Populated by (mostly) young white men disenchanted with their place in society, the platforms have become spaces where hate is normalized and disaffected young people are susceptible to radicalization. CBSN Originals’ Adam Yamaguchi reports parents, activists and even some former white nationalists are trying to find ways to stop it, but as much of the rhetoric is cropping up on mainstream platforms it’s proving to be an uphill battle. Source
Are your kids being radicalized online?
“This is a really key lesson for parents: Our kids have things to teach us. We don’t know more about the internet than they do,” one mom said. Source
Markets drop as Trump imposes new travel restrictions over coronavirus
Non-U.S. nationals who’ve been in one of 26 European countries in the last 14 days will be barred from entering the U.S. Source
Two U.S. servicemen and Brit killed by rocket attack in Iraq
Rockets targeted base housing coalition forces north of Baghdad. At least a dozen others were wounded. Source
Markets drop as Trump imposes new travel restrictions to curb outbreak
Non-U.S. nationals who have been in one of 26 European countries in the last 14 days will be barred from entering the U.S. Source