Last month, Shelley Luther, owner of Hot Mess Enterprises, publicly tore up a cease-and-desist letter during a protest against stay-at-home orders. Source
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Reopened restaurant tells workers: Don’t wear face masks—or don’t work
Restaurant workers in a reopened Dallas eatery say they are being asked to weigh their safety against their jobs. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for May 5, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Wells Fargo faces government probes into its PPP loans
Federal and state officials are examining the bank’s lending practices under the Paycheck Protection Program. Source
“Murder hornets” arrive in U.S., posing risk to honeybees and even humans
A giant hornet species native to Asia has been spotted in the United States, where experts fear it could decimate bee colonies. In Japan, these so-called “murder hornets” are blamed for the deaths of about 50 people a year. CBS News’ Chris Martinez has details. Source
Disney lost $1.4 billion due to coronavirus last quarter
Closure of theme parks globally delivered the biggest hit as entertainment giant sees its profits plunge. Source
White House discusses winding down Coronavirus Task Force
President Trump said the task force has done “a phenomenal job,” and the administration is “looking at other phases.” Source
Christie: Reopen economy since there will be “deaths no matter what”
The former New Jersey governor compared it to the “sacrifice” of Americans dying in the two World Wars. Source
Child welfare workers document the struggles of their day-to-day amid pandemic
Child abuse intervention experts are sounding an alarm over a spike in abuse cases during coronavirus lockdowns. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan shares the accounts of some child welfare workers who recorded video diaries of the lengths they must go to meet with kids and families while observing health precautions. Source
Trump leaves White House for first out-of-state event in nearly 2 months
The president and members of his staff did not wear masks at the Honeywell facility, despite a sign saying masks are required. Source