The virus has sickened more than 2.2 million people worldwide. Source
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Celebrated chefs are pulling out all the stop to help those in need
Celebrated chefs around the U.S. are keeping some of their restaurant employees on the payroll by taking on the enormous task of helping get food to people who are struggling amid the pandemic. While some are focusing their efforts on feeding shelters, others are offering discounts on their menus and dedicating proceeds to their employees. Michelle Miller speaks to a few notable chefs about how they are using the industry and their connections to help others for a special edition of The Dish. Source
Interest in e-sports soars amid coronavirus lockdowns
E-Sports have been taking off with the absence of traditional professional sports games as people seek to fill the void of competition. Already a big industry, Activate Consulting says there are currently 443 million e-sports fans worldwide. Now, professional athletes like Ben Simmons are joining as well. Dana Jacobson speaks to Simmons about why he is participating in a virtual gaming tournament. Source
Food banks see surging demand across U.S. amid coronavirus crisis
An estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day. Source
Some industries booming amid the coronavirus pandemic
An estimated 22 million Americans filed for unemployment, a grim reflection of the coronavirus pandemic’s toll on the U.S. economy. However, a few businesses are thriving and even hiring as certain industries see booming sales. Jamie Yuccas speaks to people who are part of those industries. Source
Here’s how people are working out under lockdown
Exercise has been one of the many facets of daily life that has been disrupted by the pandemic. With gyms closed and classes canceled, Jim Axelrod takes a look at how some people are getting creative with quarantine gym routines. Source
Stunning images show empty NYC under coronavirus lockdown
Stay-at-home orders have turned America’s densest and most vibrant cities into virtual ghost towns, but for one New York photojournalist, the shutdown created a unique chance to document the empty city. Brook Silva-Braga joined George Steinmetz as the latter recounted his unusual helicopter ride around a locked down New York City. Source
Saturday Sessions: Taylor Goldsmith performs “St. Augustine”
Taylor Goldsmith has been the frontman for the band Dawes for almost a dozen years, in addition to collaborating with fellow artists such as Elvis Costello and performing on albums by John Fogerty and Jackson Browne. After having appeared on our show six times, Goldsmith is helping “CBS This Morning: Saturday” kick off our first Saturday Session from home. Here, Goldsmith performs “St. Augustine.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Taylor Goldsmith performs “Crack the Case”
Taylor Goldsmith has been the frontman for the band Dawes for almost a dozen years, in addition to collaborating with fellow artists such as Elvis Costello and performing on albums by John Fogerty and Jackson Browne. After having appeared on our show six times, Goldsmith is helping “CBS This Morning: Saturday” kick off our first Saturday Session from home. Here, Goldsmith performs “Crack the Case.” Source
Saturday Sessions: Taylor Goldsmith performs “All Your Favorite Bands”
Taylor Goldsmith has been the frontman for the band Dawes for almost a dozen years, in addition to collaborating with fellow artists such as Elvis Costello and performing on albums by John Fogerty and Jackson Browne. After having appeared on our show six times, Goldsmith is helping “CBS This Morning: Saturday” kick off our first Saturday Session from home. Here, Goldsmith performs “All Your Favorite Bands.” Source