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.

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.

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3.  The Best of Brooklinen’s New Launches

 WFH 

Brooklinen released some new towels and loungewear to keep you comfy while you’re home.

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.

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.

6.  Trump to Bernie Supporters: Come Join the GOP

 OUTSIDERS 

The president also jokingly thanked Sen. Elizabeth Warren for taking votes away from Sanders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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