Subscribe View in browser 1. Loeffler to Liquidate Stock Amid Coronavirus Trading Uproar SELL OUT The senator and her husband had dumped between $1.2 million and $3.1 million in stock in the immediate aftermath of a closed-door coronavirus briefing. POLITICS 2. Linda Tripp Dies at Age 70 ‘HEARTACHE’ “She fought on as hard as she could,” her son-in-law told the New York Post. U.S. NEWS Members fund our free coverage of important events, like our breaking news Coronavirus stories. Join them in supporting The Beast. SUPPORT US 3. The Best of Brooklinen’s New Launches WFH Brooklinen released some new towels and loungewear to keep you comfy while you’re home. SCOUTED 4. NY Gov. Cuomo Orders Flags at Half-Mast for COVID-19 Victims TRAGIC Over 6,000 New Yorkers have died from the virus, the governor said Wednesday, far more than 9/11. U.S. NEWS 5. Boris Johnson ‘Improving’ After Two Nights in Intensive Care ‘STEADY PROGRESS’ Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the prime minister is getting stronger and “engaging positively” with the medical team. WORLD 6. Trump to Bernie Supporters: Come Join the GOP OUTSIDERS The president also jokingly thanked Sen. Elizabeth Warren for taking votes away from Sanders. POLITICS 7. Actor Tyler Perry Pays for Seniors’ Groceries in 73 Stores THE HERO WE NEED The actor and movie producer covered the bill for thousands of people during the shopping hour reserved for people at high risk of getting coronavirus. U.S. NEWS 8. U.S. Has Deadliest Coronavirus Day on Record: 1,800+ Lost GRIM REALITY The new epicenter of the global pandemic is closing in on 400,000 confirmed cases. U.S. NEWS 9. John Prine’s Wife After His Death: Take COVID-19 ‘Seriously’ R.I.P. The 73-year-old singer “could not overcome the damage this virus inflicted on his body,” Fiona Whelan Prine said. ENTERTAINMENT 10. 41 MTA Workers Dead, 6,000 Infected or Self-Quarantined: NYT SHORTCOMINGS The New York transit agency’s failure to act early on warnings has left workers largely on their own to protect themselves against COVID-19. U.S. NEWS 11. Missing GA Mom Found, Boyfriend Arrested for Murder: Sheriff 11. LOST AND FOUND Autumn Finlay went missing Sunday, though police believe she may have been abetting her boyfriend’s escape. U.S. NEWS 12. Progressive Youth Groups Urge Biden to Move Leftward GENERATION BERNIE Seven leaders of youth-led organizations signed an open letter to the former vice president on Wednesday. POLITICS 13. Joy Behar Plans to Leave ‘The View’ in 2022 GRACEFUL EXIT? “If I’m as fabulous in [2022] as I am now, I’ll think about [staying]. But the chances of that happening… You know, time marches on,” Behar told Variety. ARTS AND CULTURE 14. Man Dies of Virus Days After Mom Perishes in Same Hospital NO WORDS Thomas Martins died just before his 30th birthday, nine days after his 55-year-old mother passed. U.S. NEWS 15. Broadway Shutdown Extended Until June 7 Due to Coronavirus CURTAIN DOWN The Broadway League has announced that Broadway will remain shut until June 7 at the earliest, as the coronavirus crisis continues to grip New York City. ARTS AND CULTURE Read More © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |