The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church sat at the foot of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the terrorist attacks that brought down the twin towers. Nearly 20 years later, it’s rising again. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
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Volunteers lend RVs to workers on the front lines of pandemic
“RVs for MDs” has over 22,000 online members and has made at least 345 matches so far, with hundreds more pending. Source
Residents of Wisconsin senior living facility sing from balconies
To lift each other’s spirits up – without actually getting too close in person – these seniors at a living facility in Wisconsin started singing together from their balconies. Staff members stood below, acting as conductors for their performance. Source
How coronavirus is changing how we use the internet
With millions of Americans stuck inside because of social distancing guidelines, a recent analysis found the way they’re using the internet is changing. New York Times finance and technology reporter Nathaniel Popper joined CBSN to break down how coronavirus is impacting our screen time. Source
Italy struggles to find space for bodies despite flattening virus curve
While the coronavirus pandemic might be easing its hold on Italy, Europe’s hardest-hit country is still seeing people die faster than cemeteries can bury them. Military members are rushing to relocate bodies being kept in a makeshift, and unrefrigerated, morgue. Chris Livesay speaks to residents of the ravaged nation about how they are continuing the battle against COVID-19. Source
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here’s how to figure out how much you’ll receive. Source
Virus cases soar to 416 on U.S. warship after captain fired
The ship’s former captain alerted higher ups when there were only dozens of cases onboard. Source
Biden adopts parts of Sanders’ policies on health care and student debt
Biden said he now favors dropping the Medicare eligibility age by five years. Source
Effectiveness of homemade masks is inconclusive, scientific committee says
The limited lab testing that exists so far shows homemade masks are far less effective than medical-grade masks. Source
This business owner received one of the first SBA loans
Amy Wright, co-founder of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee, has some advice: “Share your story with any bank that will listen.” Source