Over the last day, U.K.’s coronavirus death toll had passed Italy’s to become the highest in Europe — and the government has still not fulfilled its weeks-old promise to test 100,000 Britons every day Source
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Trump says White House Coronavirus Task Force will focus on safety and reopening
President Trump announced Wednesday that the White House Coronavirus Task Force would continue “indefinitely” following reports that it was set to begin winding down. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
Space Force drops first recruitment video
A range of positions appear to be available. Source
Brett Favre to repay $1.1 million in federal welfare funds
An audit revealed this week that tens of millions intended for the state’s poor were instead spent on lobbyists, concerts, and sports tickets, plus other unnecessary expenses. Source
MLB star helps families during virus outbreak as a mortician in Florida
Andre “The Hawk” Dawson, former big league star, is assisting South Floridians through their most difficult time. Source
Beyoncé and Tina Knowles offering coronavirus relief in Houston
The initiative will provide free test kits, personal protective equipment and household supplies to participants. Source
Beyoncé and her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson launch #IDidMyPart coronavirus campaign
The mother-daughter duo is launching the #IDidMyPart campaign and challenging other celebrities to take part in the coronavirus relief effort. Tina joins CBSN to discuss what it means to her. Source
Political campaigns adapt to life under lockdown
Political campaigns across the country have been getting creative in order to connect with voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Election Day months away, energy that once went into field organizing is now being used to figure out how to engage with people online. CBS News campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell and political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice join CBSN with more on how political organizers are adapting to life under lockdown. Source
Mom gives birth to twins while sick with coronavirus
“These kids really came into this world against all odds,” a new mother from Michigan said. Source
Ruth Bader Ginsburg released from hospital after treatment
The justice will return to the hospital in the coming weeks for a non-surgical procedure. Source