Lawsuit accuses company of getting “white glove” treatment from JPMorgan Chase after it quickly landed funding. Source
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San Franciscans sing iconic song together
At 12 p.m. on Saturday, San Francisco residents stepped outside to sing in unison. They belted out “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” to honor frontline workers — and boost spirits across the city. Source
Boston police officer reunites with family
Boston Police Officer Omar Borges was enveloped in hugs when he finally reunited with his family after a month in the hospital battling COVID-19. “It feels like Christmas, News Year’s. All the holidays put together,” his sister said outside of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Source
Hawaii mayor posts entertaining videos to ease boredom
Derek Kawakami is not your typical mayor. He’s been doing experiments, tutorials and card tricks online to entertain Kauai residents during quarantine. And now, people across the U.S. are tuning in to his fun videos. Source
What are your rights during the coronavirus pandemic?
Seven businesses in California are suing Governor Gavin Newsom over the state’s lockdown. It’s just one of several lawsuits being filed in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN legal contributor Keir Dougall, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for New York’s Eastern District, joined CBSN to discuss the lawsuits and your rights during the crisis. Source
Millions could be at risk of losing their stimulus checks due to private debt
As the Treasury Department continues sending out stimulus checks to millions of American, some may never get to the hands of those who need it most. Under the CARES Act, anyone with a judgment against them for any private debt could lose their stimulus to a debt collector. CBS MoneyWatch reporter and video producer Irina Ivanova joined CBSN to discuss what kind of debt could be putting your coronavirus relief money at risk. Source
Netflix reveals upcoming Michelle Obama documentary
“Becoming” offers “an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country,” according to Netflix. Source
Oklahoma governor calls on Trump to declare virus “act of God”
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said such a declaration would protect producers from canceled leases. Source
Coronavirus updates: States ease lockdowns as U.S. nears 1 million cases
Almost 1 million people have contracted the disease in the U.S., where both deaths and infections continue to rise at a worrisome rate. Source
New York deaths “tragically high” but lowest daily toll of April
Cuomo said parts of upstate New York could reopen as soon as May 15 under a phased reopening plan. Source