U.S. Rescue Package; N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Takes The Spotlight; Homeschooling Do’s And Don’ts

Plus, dating in the age of social distancing. by Korva Coleman and Jill Hudson First Up [New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during his daily news conference Friday. He's gained accolades from some critics for his response to the coronavirus crisis.]( Bennett Raglin/Getty Images Here’s what we're following today. On Monday, President Trump said he is considering reopening America’s economy, questioning whether the government had gone too far to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The president said [the White House will assess the effectiveness of social distancing]( and other mitigation measures after next week. There’s no deal yet, but lawmakers say they are making progress on a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. [Two attempts to move forward on the stimulus plan]( have so far failed. Senate Democrats are seeking increased worker protections and clarity on how money will be given to industries struggling with the effect of the pandemic. Angry Republicans say they’re holding up vital aid at a very bad time. One man who has become the center of national attention during the coronavirus outbreak is New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Longtime observers say Cuomo's natural strengths — decisiveness, taking charge, listening to the experts and sticking to the facts — are [playing well during the public health crisis](. The 2020 Olympics will be postponed for a year due to the global coronavirus crisis. The games had been [scheduled to begin in Tokyo]( in July. An Arizona man is dead and his wife was hospitalized after the couple ingested a form of chloroquine, a chemical that has been hailed recently by President Trump as a possible "[game changer]( in the fight against the coronavirus. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Today's Listens [Late sleepers are people too. Well, most of them.]( South Agency/Getty Images If you're one of the tens of millions of parents who are now essentially homeschooling your kids, you’re probably pretty stressed out right about now. The Life Kit podcast team has a few tips to help you keep your children engaged and everyone sane. ([Listening time, 17:56]( or [read the story]( Why is the coronavirus so good at spreading? Ed Yong, science reporter for The Atlantic, has a few theories, one of which may have to do with an enzyme commonly found in human tissue. ([Listening time, 12:58]( A 60-year-old Scottish woman’s incredible sense of smell is helping scientists find new ways to diagnose disease. Years before her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's, Joy Milne noticed his characteristic scent had changed. The discovery that she could smell his illness has opened up a new field of research. ([Listening time, 7:17]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Before You Go [A statue of Queen's late singer Freddie Mercury, wearing a protective facemask.]( Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images - It may not be everyone’s musical cup of tea, but there’s now a playlist for [new songs about the coronavirus](. - Some people aren't going to let the coronavirus sideline their dating life. So they've gotten more creative when it comes to that crucial first date. ([Listen to the story]( - Woody Allen's controversial memoir has been released weeks after [it was axed by the original publisher](. - Since the real-world Grand Prix series is on hold, drivers are revving up their engines in the video game version of Formula One. They plan to hold online races every week as fans tune in. ([Listen to the story]( Suzette Lohmeyer contributed to today’s newsletter. --------------------------------------------------------------- We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [dailynewsletter@npr.org](mailto:dailynewsletter@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](