Segment #1: President Trump
President Trump wants the country opened by Easter. In an interview with Fox News, Trump wants the country open so people can “pack the churches” and open the businesses. However, health organizations are warning that New York could become the epicenter of the coronavirus. As of March 24th, 700+ people died from the virus and thousands have contracted it. Dow Jones had its largest gain since 1933 due to the rumored completion of a stimulus bill in Congress. Governor Andrew Cuomo said that every state will be 2-3 weeks out from their peak and they should prepare. Cuomo also asked that the federal government provided more ventilators to them. Cuomo, who requested 30,000, said that he only received 4,000 from the government, which will not supplement the appropriate amount needed for them. “We are your future,” Cuomo said in his press conference. 1 in 4 people are in the ICU suffering from coronavirus.
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Segment #2: Lives/Livelihood
President Trump wants people back to work by Easter Sunday. As previously mentioned, Trump wants workers up and running by Easter Sunday. However, this is an unsubstantiated claim. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of infectious diseases at CDC, said that we should focus on the hard facts before reopening our borders, adding that they need to be flexible too. 61% percent of Americans believe the economy is in bad shape, compared to 30% last year. Governor Andrew Cuomo strongly disagreed. Cuomo said that opening borders too early could kill more and trying to find the balance of the economy or saving lives. Dr. Tom Inglesby said that Easter isn’t a good time to end the social distancing, because we may not see the effects of social distancing until then. Another Great Depression could be an effect of this public health crisis. This is different than the flu season because people aren’t flowing into the hospitals and needing ventilators like the traditional flu.
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Segment #3: Stimulus
Stocks go up from the rumor of the largest Congressional bailout ever at a rumored $2T deal. Senators will vote tomorrow, March 25th. Jobless claims are spiking, as 3.4 million people applied last week alone, setting a national record. In the bill, there is $500B for big businesses, $400B for small businesses. There is also $130B for hospitals in the bill. Each individual will receive $1200, $3000 for families. However, some groups will be excluded from the stimulus plan. As of now, there is a rumor that certain individuals who make more than $75,000 will receive a discounted or none of the $1200 stimulus check from the government. Unemployment insurance will increase from 26-39 weeks, but some states like Georgia and Ohio have reported technical issues on their unemployment website. Those benefits can apply to salaried workers, freelancers. As of today, there are 415,800+ cases of coronavirus.
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Segment #4: Olympics
Four days after the torch landed in Japan, the 2020 Summer Olympics have been postponed until July 2021, said IOC representative Dick Pound. The Olympics were set to take place in this upcoming July. Japan was already on the brink of a recession and now is projected to lose billions through the economy, it’s infrastructure and projected revenue that athletes and tourists would donate towards the economy. Each year, large sponsors like Coca Cola, Nike and McDonalds give millions of dollars to the Olympics and Japan will not receive that extra revenue for another year. This decision will affect a number of athletes, especially those who have trained at the top of their games preparing for this summer. The story mentions the uncertainty amongst athletes to figure out their next steps. During the delay, the signature Olympic flame will stay in Japan for the time being, hoping to be lit in 2021.
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Segment #5: Pregnancy and Coronavirus
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, pregnant women are becoming more cautious on how coronavirus affects themselves and their babies. Mothers are scared and wondering how they’ll have to adjust their pregnancy and their plans around that date that they’ve had for months. Some parents are being asked to induce early to avoid the onslaught of coronavirus cases that are likely to come in 1-2 weeks. A study that showed that coronavirus doesn’t affect pregnant women anymore than traditional people, which is a good sign for pregnant mothers. Recently, waiting rooms have been restricting non-essential patients from entering the maternity ward, including immediate family, to risk mitigation amongst the baby and the mother. Pregnant mothers don’t transmit the virus through the placenta or the breast milk, which relieved the concerns of the 24 week pregnant mother interviewed on the segment. Additionally, doctors recommend that pregnant mothers wear a mask if you have symptoms and if you are in public.
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Segment #6: Garth Brooks
Garth Brooks sat down for an interview with CBS Evening News correspondent Norah O’Donnell on winning the coveted Gershwin Prize, awarded yearly by PBS. Brooks, who is married to country music star Trisha Yearwood, put on a free concert that got over 5M views in support of those stuck at home due to COVID-19. Brooks said that country music is so relatable to the common people because “it’s like breathing in and breathing out”. In an interview with CBS, Brooks talked about how our greatest victories stem from adversity. Brooks, who is the number one selling solo artist of all time, used the example of an arrow needing resistance to succeed and compared that to real life. Each failure and each example of adversity will lead to a success. When asked how he’d feel if the world ended tomorrow, one of Brooks’ famous lyrics, Brooks said he’d be the most lucky man to live.
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