An estimated 45,000 workers in the U.S. airline industry are dealing with layoffs and furloughs as talks to extend COVID-19 relief funding stall on Capitol Hill. CBSN’s Lana Zak spoke with CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave about what this means for travelers and what needs to be done to get the industry back to work. Source
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Breaking down the latest jobs numbers
The latest jobs report from the Department of Labor revealed another 837,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week. Diane Swonk, Grant Thornton’s chief economist, joined CBSN to discuss what the latest numbers mean for the economy. Source
Most New Yorkers hesitant about returning to office life
Although New York City has beaten back COVID-19 for now, many buildings remain a “ghost town,” employees say. Source
Republicans narrow voter registration gap in swing states
There are many forces at play: Republicans are making strides with registered voters, and the two-party system is losing its appeal, especially with young people. Source
Real estate firm accused of preying on low-income homeowners
ACLU and NAACP say that Vision Property Management ensnared mostly Black buyers in deceptive deals. Source
Three dads build about 200 desks to make virtual learning easier for kids at home
Three dads from California have built about 200 desks for kids who are doing their schooling from from home – and for families in need, they give away the desks for free. Source
Facebook steps up efforts to prevent a repeat of 2016 election meddling
After Russia successfully used Facebook to spread misinformation during the 2016 campaign, Facebook has changed policies and ramped up security efforts to prevent a repeat in 2020. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with the latest. Source
Titans, HC Mike Vrabel Prepare for What’s Next After Steelers Game Called Off for Week 4
Vrabel said he instructed his players and staff, in light of the recent positive tests, to not gather until they can find a safe way to reenter Saint Thomas Sports Park, hopefully by Monday or Tuesday. At that time, Titans will begin preparations for the Oct. 11 game against the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium. Source
New “murder hornet” sightings reported in Washington
Only two of the three Asian giant hornets were captured. Source
House likely to vote on revised coronavirus relief bill Thursday
Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters on Thursday that she was “hoping we will be voting on it today.” Source