The federal government had faulty ventilators. Then the coronavirus hit. Thousands of ventilators managed by the federal government were unable to be deployed in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic because of a lapse in the government contract to keep the machines maintained, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. President Donald Trump…… MORE
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FBI warns video calls are getting hijacked. It’s called Zoombombing
As video conference app Zoom surges in popularity due to increased usage amid the coronavirus pandemic, federal officials are now warning of a new potential privacy and security concern called “Zoombombing.” The term refers to a form of cyber harassment reported by some app users, who have reported that some of their calls have been…… MORE
HBO makes programming available free as part of #StayHomeBoxOffice
In advance of the launch of streaming service HBO Max, HBO will seek to ease the act of social distancing by making 500 hours of programming available free for a limited time, under the heading #StayHomeBoxOffice. The promotion kicks off April 3, and will include free streaming of such series as “The Sopranos,” “The Wire”…… MORE
Navy expected to remove commander of aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus for being suspected of leaking memo
The commander of a US aircraft carrier which has been hit by a major outbreak of the coronavirus is expected to be removed from duty after being suspected of leaking a memo earlier this week warning Navy leadership that decisive action was needed to save the lives of the ship’s crew. “We are not at…… MORE
FDA changes blood donation guidelines amid urgent need for blood during coronavirus pandemic
The US Food and Drug Administration issued new blood donation eligibility guidance Thursday as US blood supplies decrease amid the coronavirus pandemic. The changes are to be implemented immediately and are expected to remain in place after the pandemic ends. The FDA has guidelines in place to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV through blood,…… MORE
Why the coronavirus crisis will expand America’s racial wealth gap
The novel coronavirus has already dealt an unprecedented economic blow to a large portion of American workers, with a record 9.9 million people filing for unemployment over a two-week span from March 16 to March 29. The full scope of the damage remains unclear, but researchers and labor force leaders say the financial pain caused…… MORE
Yang says Asian Americans being attacked over coronavirus is ‘a heartbreaking phenomenon’
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang said Thursday it is a “heartbreaking phenomenon” that Asian Americans have been the target of a growing number of racist and xenophobic attacks related to the coronavirus. Yang, a CNN political commentator, told CNN’s Lisa Ling on a Facebook livestream, “I’ve gotten the same messages you have, Lisa, about…… MORE
Banks were the problem in 2008. They can help this time
In 2008, when the global economy was last in tatters, big banks were largely to blame. Their bad bets on subprime mortgages and other loans were what pushed the world into the Great Recession. Since then, banks have become much more financially responsible, thanks to a combination of more stringent rules and regulations and smarter…… MORE
FEMA still pushing back on taking a leading role in coronavirus supply chain
Despite states’ continued calls for more federal involvement, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is still pushing back against playing a more active role in leading the supply chain, according to House Democrats. Officials from FEMA and the Department of Health and Human Services briefed members of the House Oversight Committee this week on the coronavirus…… MORE
In Pennsylvania you can buy liquor and wine again online, but only if you’re lucky
Two days after Pennsylvania re-opened its state-owned liquor stores online, it’s already struggling to keep up with the “overwhelming demand.” As a result, Fine Wine & Good Spirits — which sells all of the state’s liquor — is now regulating when people can order their liquor. “Due to overwhelming demand, the online store is not…… MORE
