Last year the NCAA Basketball Tournament was about to get started when the pandemic forced it to stop. This week the games will begin but with some new requirements needed for teams. Dana Jacobson reports on what steps organizers took to ensure the tournament is safe. Source
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Frank Relle on his work, photography methods and his “happy place”
There’s something truly magical about the images of award-winning photographer Frank Relle. Through his lens, trees, houses and other familiar objects are transformed. His work can be found in private collections and prestigious museums. Jamie Wax spoke to Relle about his journey, photography and his “happy place.” Source
Lake Street Dive performs “Being A Woman”
Lake Street Dive makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group came together almost two decades ago, formed by students at Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music. They produced six studio albums and their 2018 collection debuted at number four on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart. On Friday, they released their seventh album, “Obviously.” Performing from Brooklyn, here is Lake Street Drive with “Being A Woman.” Source
Systemic problems in nursing homes revealed during COVID-19
This week marked one year since the pandemic was declared and it’s no secret that nursing homes got it the worst. A mixture of older residents and limited space created a perfect hunting ground for the deadliest pandemic in more than a century. One year later, Jeff Glor looks into if nursing homes have made any changes. Source
Lake Street Dive performs “Nobody’s Stopping You Now”
Lake Street Dive makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group came together almost two decades ago, formed by students at Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music. They produced six studio albums and their 2018 collection debuted at number four on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart. On Friday, they released their seventh album, “Obviously.” Performing from Brooklyn, here is Lake Street Drive with “Nobody’s Stopping You Now.” Source
Biden calls hate crimes against Asian Americans “un-American”
Since the start of the pandemic, Asian Americans across the nation have been the target of a sharp increase in harassment and hate crimes. President Biden issued a sharp condemnation of the attacks on Thursday during his first primetime address to the nation. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Minneapolis reaches “historic” settlement with George Floyd’s family
Advocates say the city of Minneapolis is helping to write a new chapter for the Black Lives Matter movement in the U.S. after the city approved a “historic” $27 million civil settlement with the family of George Floyd over his death in police custody. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
Watch Live: Astronauts step outside space station to wrap up work
This is the 237th spacewalk devoted to station assembly and maintenance since construction began in 1998. Source
Lake Street Dive performs “Hypotheticals”
Lake Street Dive makes a return visit to Saturday Sessions. The group came together almost two decades ago, formed by students at Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music. They produced six studio albums and their 2018 collection debuted at number four on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart. On Friday, they released their seventh album, “Obviously.” Performing from Brooklyn, here is Lake Street Drive with “Hypotheticals.” Source
Eye Opener: More democrats call for Cuomo to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct
Two top Democrats are urging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment. Also, Minneapolis has approved a “historic” $27 million settlement with George Floyd’s family after he died in police custody. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source