Millions in Paycheck Protection Program loans have flowed to industries that it turns out were boosted by COVID-19. Source
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AOC blasts GOP lawmaker over confrontation: “That is not acceptable”
Yoho reportedly called Ocasio-Cortez a profane name on the steps of the U.S. Capitol this week. Source
Rep. Alexandrea Ocasio-Cortez responds to colleague’s disparaging remark
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke on the House floor about a vulgar remark her colleague Rep. Ted Yoho reportedly made about her earlier this week. CBSN has details. Source
Coronavirus cases in children are rising nationwide, CDC memo says
Dr. Tasha Dixon joined CBSN to discuss an internal CDC memo that says cases of COVID-19 in children are rising nationwide. Source
Mental health expert discusses Kanye West’s struggle with bipolar disorder
Kim Kardashian West posted an Instagram message Wednesday about her husband Kanye West’s bipolar disorder. Julie Fast, the author of “Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder” and “Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder,” joined CBSN to discuss the challenges of living with this mental health condition. Source
Rheumatoid arthritis: New research suggests blood tests may help predict flares
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests blood tests could possibly help predict rheumatoid arthritis flares. Scientists at the Rockefeller University found a new type of cell called “PRIME” cells appeared in the bloodstream a week prior to the severe pain and swelling. Dr. M. Elaine Husni, Cleveland Clinic’s vice chair of rheumatology who was not involved in the study, joins CBSN to discuss the findings. Source
Houston students want to be heard in school reopening conversation
“We don’t want our children to be lab rats,” one student tells CBS News, in this latest COVID Chronicles report. Source
Kim Kardashian West urges compassion for Kanye over mental health disorder
Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma discusses bipolar disorder and mental health after Kim Kardashian West asks for compassion and empathy surrounding Kanye’s bipolar diagnosis. Source
Tropical Storm Gonzalo could strengthen into a hurricane
Gonzalo has already set a record in what is expected to be an unusually active Atlantic hurricane season. Source
Congressman John Lewis’ legacy with the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The late Congressman John Lewis fought tirelessly for legislation to create the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. After almost 30 years of advocating for the museum, Lewis was there when it opened its doors. CBS News spoke to the head of Smithsonian about the congressman’s legacy with the museum. Chip Reid reports from D.C. for the “CBS This Morning” series A More Perfect Union. Source