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| Rise and shine, Daily Briefing readers! |
| Like work, school, dates, playdates, happy hour, concerts and farm animals, Earth Day has gone digital. Today, let's give a big thank-you to the environment, and do some good for it where we can. (Keep scrolling for ideas.) |
| But first, we're geeking out over this new site, Problem Solved. It's a series of short videos tackling household questions on things like making your own face masks, washing produce and staying fit in your own living room. Handy! |
| It's Lindsay with today's news to watch. |
Protests against state stay-at-home orders continue |
| Another protest is scheduled in Richmond on Wednesday against Virginia's stay-at-home order, the latest in a growing movement nationwide against governors balancing health care and economic concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Protests have also taken place in Colorado, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and other states. In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced executive orders Friday to ease some of the state's most severe restrictions. A ban on non-essential surgery will be loosened Wednesday, and retail businesses will be able to operate with curbside pickup beginning Friday. |
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More of the latest COVID-19 headlines |
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Deadline to claim $500 stimulus check for eligible children |
| Some federal benefit recipients must act fast if they want to see an additional $500 per eligible child soon . These groups, including those receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, might not make enough money to be required to file a tax return. "Their $1,200 payments will be issued soon and, in order to add the $500 per eligible child amount to these payments, the IRS needs the dependent information before the payments are issued," the Internal Revenue Service said earlier this week. Information can be submitted on the "Non-filers: Enter Payment Info" tool online by Wednesday at noon EST. |
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Earth Day's 50th anniversary goes digital amid coronavirus |
| The 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday was destined to be a worldwide celebration. It still will be — just virtually. With social distancing restrictions in place around the world to fight the spread of coronavirus, millions of people will celebrate the annual day devoted to environmental protection online. There are many ways people can participate: protesting virtually; creating a poster and sharing it on social media with hashtags like #EarthDayNetwork; attending a virtual presentation organized by students, universities and other leaders; watching a performance; playing trivia games; and more. |
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Bruce Springsteen, Danny DeVito, Bon Jovi, more in coronavirus fundraiser |
| Some of New Jersey's biggest stars band together Wednesday to give back during the coronavirus pandemic. Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, Halsey, SZA, Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, Danny DeVito, Chelsea Handler and many more will appear from their homes to take part in the "Jersey for Jersey" special . Money raised by the hourlong broadcast will go toward the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, launched to help get resources to vulnerable communities across the state, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. The special streams at 7 p.m. ET on multiple platforms. |
McDonald's says 'thanks' to health care workers, first responders |
| Starting Wednesday, first responders and health care workers serving on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic can get a free meal courtesy of McDonalds . The fast-food giant says the "Thank You Meals" will be available for breakfast, lunch and dinner through May 5 at participating restaurants nationwide. Customers must show a work badge or ID or be in uniform and there's a limit of one per person per day, the company said. McDonald's closed its dining rooms and play areas March 16 because of COVID-19, but 99% of U.S. locations remain open for carry out and delivery. |
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In better news |
| In today's Humankind video, we find a kid hero. Seven-year-old Cavanaugh from Gaithersburg, Maryland, used the $650 he saved up for toys to buy and deliver care packages for the elderly in his community. He says he started the care package to keep his grandmother safe. Our hearts! (Did you know Humankind also has a newsletter? Subscribe for a dose of good news in your life.) |
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