Relaxing Restrictions, Low-Cost Ventilators & New iPhone (+ Talking Treatments & Testing) - Thursday, April 16th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, April 16th, 2020!

What to know today about President Trump's expected announcement involving plans to reopen some states.

Also, a new report about China's government explains how just six days could have made a difference in this pandemic.

Plus, we're talking about a new planet, a new iPhone and a new role for Lyft drivers...

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about COVID-19 treatments and testing with a doctor on the frontlines of the fight.

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Sources:

Trump Guidelines for Reopening: CNN, CNBC

CDC Director Guidance: Reuters, GMA

More Testing Needed: NYT, WSJ, WaPo

COVID-19 Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins

Face Coverings Exec. Orders: Maryland Gov, New York Gov

WHO Reacts to Funding Cuts: Axios, Bloomberg, Reuters

Leaders Condemn Cuts: AMA

Pompeo Defends Trump: Fox News

China Warning Delay: AP

Warren Endorses Biden & VP Considerations: AP, WaPo, NBC News

New Planet Discovered: TechCrunch, Engagdet, CNN

FDA Approves Low-Cost Ventilator: University of Minnesota, TechCrunch

Lyft Essential Deliveries: TechCrunch, Fast Company, Press Release

Apple Unveils new iPhone: The Verge, AP

Apple Maps Tracks Social Distancing: CNBC, Press Release, Website, TechCrunch

Gates Foundation Grants: Business Insider, Gates Foundation

Harry and Meghan Donation: NBC News, Fox News