McClain’s August 2019 death has received renewed attention in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. Source
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Facebook to label rule-breaking posts after advertisers flee
The company will leave up “newsworthy” posts from politicians that break its rules but will label them, it said. Source
Did remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic work?
After schools nationwide transitioned to remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic, many are now wondering if it worked. Tawnell Hobbs, a national K-12 education reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joined CBSN with more. Source
Athletes and sports leagues take a stand against racism
Athletes and sports leagues have taken new steps to combat systemic racism and social injustice since the death of George Floyd. Los Angeles Times columnist LZ Granderson joined CBSN to discuss the impact of sports on social change, and how the players and leagues will need to continue this momentum. Source
Companies with small business loans still plan layoffs
As many as 650,000 companies that got PPP loans could start laying off employees when money ends in July, survey shows. Source
South Africa’s ready-made army of coronavirus hunters
The country’s tried and tested human weapons in the war on infectious disease have given it a leg-up in the battle against COVID-19. Debora Patta has the story on the contact tracing teams chasing down the coronavirus. Source
Rules stop gay men from donating COVID antibodies
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
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