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France Tries to Explain More Than 1,000 Virus Cases at Sea

Nearly half the aircraft carrier's personnel test positive

(Newser) - The French navy is investigating how the coronavirus infected more than 1,000 sailors aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, as pressure builds on the government to explain how it happened. The ship, the navy's biggest carrier and flagship, is undergoing a weekslong disinfection since returning Sunday to...

IRS Starts Sending Out Payments, but There Are Snags

Direct deposits go through first, then checks will be mailed

(Newser) - More than 80 million people have already received their one-time payments from the IRS, mandated in the economic stimulus legislation, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said this week. Those are payments that the IRS was able to put directly into accounts. But there are issues in getting the payments to everyone...

Judge Releases Admissions Scam Convict Early

Toby Macfarlane's lawyers said he was at risk in prison during pandemic

(Newser) - A parent sentenced to six months in prison for participating in the college admissions bribery scheme is getting to go home early because of the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge has ruled. Toby Macfarlane, a former real estate executive from Del Mar, California, will be released to home confinement after...

Governor Orders First Reopenings for Texas

Citing low testing numbers, Democrats argue it's too soon

(Newser) - He hedged his optimism several ways, but Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that he sees enough progress against the spread of the coronavirus that he's taking the first steps toward reopening Texas. "We're now beginning to see glimmers that the worst of COVID-19 may soon be behind...

During Pandemic, a 'Predictable Fallout' That We May Want

Virus may doom the nuclear family, and op-ed writer says that may be good for us all

(Newser) - As the US grapples with the various states of shutdown, it's only natural that everyone wants things to return to normal. But that normal may actually be "dysfunctional," writes Ian Marcus Corbin—specifically when it comes to the concept of the nuclear family. In the Washington Post...

'Pretty Dire' Situation for NPR in COVID-19 Climate

Nonprofit says it will make major cuts while facing budget deficit

(Newser) - On Thursday night, New York Times media columnist Ben Smith reported on a "pretty dire email" from National Public Radio CEO John Lansing, and the news was dire indeed: The nonprofit media group is being forced to initiate big cost-cutting measures in the wake of a budget deficit that...

Trump: It's Time to 'LIBERATE' 3 States

President cites Michigan, Virginia, and Minnesota, where shutdown protests took place

(Newser) - President Trump issued an all-caps plea Friday to "LIBERATE" three states under lockdown orders from Democratic governors. "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!" he tweeted , and followed it up with similar tweets on Michigan and Virginia. As Politico notes, all three states saw public protests this week by people chafing against...

Bill Gates Is Now Favorite Target of Conspiracy Theories

Bizarre tales abound on the internet regarding him and the coronavirus

(Newser) - Bill Gates has been warning the world about a pandemic for years, and now that we've got one, Gates himself is getting some unwanted attention. The New York Times reports that he's now the No. 1 topic of wild conspiracy theories related to the coronavirus, as tracked by...

Widow Sues Cruise Line Over Husband's Death

Texas' Susan Dorety alleges negligence aboard Grand Princess in regard to coronavirus

(Newser) - Princess Cruise Lines is now facing a wrongful death lawsuit over COVID-19. Texas' Susan Dorety is seeking more than $1 million over the alleged negligent treatment of her husband, Michael, who "spent days suffering in agony" before dying in a hospital , according to her suit. Dorety says the crew...

Companies Nationwide Are Suffering. Not This One

Procter & Gamble saw biggest quarterly sales in decades thanks to rush on home products

(Newser) - While many businesses are suffering during the coronavirus pandemic, one firm is seeing a surge—mainly because a good number of its products are household necessities in demand during lockdowns. The Wall Street Journal reports that Procter & Gamble saw its biggest quarterly increase in decades, with sales rising 10%...

'Fast and Furious Wannabes' Are Taking to the Streets

Safety officials note a big spike in speeding and reckless driving

(Newser) - With most people forced to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, some of the ones who are still driving around are taking the opportunity to get reckless on the road. Per the Governors Highway Safety Association, road safety officials say there's been a "severe spike" in speeding...

Home Sought for Pup Who Lost 'Everything She's Ever Known'

Che-Che's owners died from the coronavirus in New Jersey

(Newser) - A dog from New Jersey whose owners died from the coronavirus is looking for a new forever home. People reports on the story of Che-Che, a 9-pound toy poodle who was brought in earlier this month to the Monmouth County SPCA after the tragedy involving her owners. "Che-Che was...

Dr. Phil Takes Flak for His Virus Views

He makes comparison to auto fatalities and drownings

(Newser) - Dr. Phil is the latest TV doctor to enter the coronavirus fray, though earlier entries from Dr. Drew and Dr. Oz didn't end well. Phil McGraw, who has a doctorate in psychology, went on Laura Ingraham's show on Fox News Thursday night to argue for a loosening of...

Drug Seems to Be Helping 'Severe' Coronavirus Patients

Gilead's remdesivir shows big promise in Chicago, but official results aren't out

(Newser) - You'll likely be hearing a lot about a drug named remdesivir in the coming days. A report from STAT suggests the drug made by Gilead Sciences is showing big promise in treating "severe" coronavirus patients in Chicago. A big caveat: This is not based on the results of...

'Worst-Case' Situation Spurs Creativity at Shutdown Bar

Owner decided to tear cash off establishment's walls to pay laid-off staffers

(Newser) - "We always had an inside joke: 'If anything goes bad, at least we have the money on the wall,'" Juliana Sodre tells Business Insider . Sodre, the co-owner of the Hott Leggz bar in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., adds that her establishment is now indeed facing such a...

The Virus Upended Ellen. Her Crew Is Peeved

Production workers say higher-ups haven't been transparent on pay, scheduling

(Newser) - Ellen DeGeneres' most famous phrase is "be kind," but some of her own crew members say they aren't feeling that kindness from top producers on her talk show. "Numerous insiders" tell Variety that a group of 30 or so lighting coordinators, grips, camera operators, and other...

Fired Exec Accused of Delaying PPE Shipments

Christopher Dobbins is accused of deliberately altering thousands of records

(Newser) - A disgruntled former exec at a health care company deliberately altered computer records and delayed badly needed shipments of personal protective equipment, the FBI says. Christopher Dobbins, former vice president of finance at Stradis Healthcare in Georgia, has been charged with breaking into the company's computer system in late...

Wuhan Dramatically Raises Virus Death Toll

Almost 1.3K added to official figures

(Newser) - At least 50% more people died in China's virus epicenter of Wuhan than previously counted, with state media on Friday attributing the initial undercount to how overwhelmed the health system was when coping with thousands of sick patients. The addition of 1,290 victims raised Wuhan’s death toll...

Only 1 GOP Senator Was Left Off Virus Task Force

Mitt Romney was not invited to join bipartisan group

(Newser) - Critics accused President Trump of pettiness Thursday after the White House released a list of lawmakers in the "Opening Up America Again Congressional Group"—and Sen. Mitt Romney was the only Republican senator not included. The list also includes a dozen Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King...

NFL's Von Miller Goes Public With COVID-19 Diagnosis

'Take this seriously,' Broncos star says

(Newser) - NFL star Von Miller says he has the coronavirus and he wants to come forward with his diagnosis to show people how serious the disease is. "I'm going to do whatever I have to do to get thru this!" Miller wrote in an Instagram post Thursday night....

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