How to Assess Your Risk, Gov’t Watchdog Fired & New Ridesharing Rules- Monday, May 18th, 2020

The news to know for Monday, May 18th, 2020!

We’ll break down what experts are saying about staying home versus going outside, and some simple ways to limit your risk when you leave the house.

We also have a COVID-19 update from around the world, and we’ll tell you about the new controversy back in the U.S. that has nothing to do with the virus.

Plus, we’re talking Tropical Storm Arthur, an at-home testing hit, and the new ride-sharing rules taking effect today.

Those stories and more in 10 minutes! 

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Sources:

COVID-19 Progress: Axios, Reuters, CNN, LA Times

Case Count/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Europe Lifting Restrictions: BBC, AP, Bloomberg

Russia New Hot Spot: CNN, Time

Thailand Malls Reopen: Bloomberg, AP

State Dept. Watchdog Firing: NBC News, Axios, Reuters, Press Release

Tropical Storm Arthur: CNN, USA Today, ABC News, The Weather Channel

At-home Coronavirus Test Approved: TechCrunch, Axios, NY Times, FDA, Everlywell

Auto Factories Reopen: WSJ, NY Times

Uber’s New Rules: Business Insider, Reuters, Uber

Facebook to Acquire Giphy: The Verge, TechCrunch, Axios, Facebook

Fossilized Footprints Found: USA Today, CNN

Monday Monday – Struggle to Pay CC Bills: WSJ, CNBC