Scientists are racing to find a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19, and the FDA has loosened restrictions on blood donations from homosexual men as antibody tests may be crucial in find a cure. But some restrictions still remain. GLAAD’s Chief Communications Officer Rich Ferarro joins CBSN to discuss the issue. Source
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Dr. Fauci says young people driving “paradigm shift” as virus spreads
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a majority of people who are spreading coronavirus don’t have symptoms and don’t know they have it. He said current contact tracing systems are falling short. Watch his remarks. Source
Barista gets $42K in tips after abuse by San Diego “Karen”
California woman’s attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing company and county public health rule backfires. Source
Astronauts complete 6-hour spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts conducted a spacewalk Friday to upgrade the power system on the International Space Station. CBSN has details. Source
Newly discovered super-Earths could “potentially host life”
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors. Source
House approves measure to make Washington, D.C. a state
Republicans have expressed opposition to the legislation, which is unlikely to be considered in the Senate. Source
NBA announces finalized plan for restarting the season
The season will resume on July 30, with what the league described in a press release as “stringent health and safety protocols.” Source
Maskless in Miami? You could face $500 fine
With coronavirus cases spiking in Florida, the city is breaking with state’s governor to mandate that masks be worn. Source
Famed diner fights for survival as COVID-19 rewrites the rules
Hank and Linda Vance call Hank’s Creekside Restaurant a “little bit of heaven on earth.” Can they save it? Source
House passes police reform bill, but it faces challenge in Senate
The Democratic-led House passed a police reform bill Thursday night with support from several Republicans. But it now faces an uphill battle in the GOP-controlled Senate. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest. Source