Most of closures across U.S. since pandemic struck are permanent, online review company finds. Source
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Fact-checking Trump’s town hall health care claims
President Trump made several claims about health care and coronavirus in an ABC News town hall with voters. Source
Federal Reserve sees interest rates near zero through 2023
Interest rates are expected to stay low for years as the U.S. economy struggles to recover from coronavirus hit. Source
Trump health aide taking leave of absence after targeting CDC scientists
Caputo accused government scientists of withholding effective COVID-19 treatments to hurt President Trump. Source
United Airlines using antimicrobial coating on its cabins
Carrier applying sanitizing coating on 30 aircraft and plans to expand usage to entire fleet by year-end. Source
Pakistan leader suggests rapists be castrated after mother gang-raped
The police chief faced an angry backlash after suggesting the rape was at least partially the victim’s fault. Source
2 cranes collide in Austin, Texas, injuring 22
Most of the injured were hurt as they attempted to escape the collision, officials said. Source
Super Dad: Titans Safety Kevin Byard Explains How He Delivered His Own Son at Family’s Home
During a video conference call with reporters on Wednesday, Titans safety Kevin Byard went into great detail about how he delivered his own child last month. Source
Oliver Scholars program promotes diversity and success in elite schools
As part of CBSN’s series “Black @: Private Education and Race,” we spoke to Oliver Scholars CEO Danielle Moss about different barriers Black and Latino students face, and how her nonprofit is working to change that. She says legacy admissions policies offer affluent students an unfair advantage, and explains why all students benefit from more diverse schools. Source
Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth as its head of state
“The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind,” Barbados’ governor general said. Source