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Online banking struggling as people check for coronavirus stimulus checks
Several banks across the US reported trouble with online and mobile banking Wednesday — the same day that coronavirus IRS stimulus checks are expected to
Zoom: Hackers reportedly put $500K price tag on latest security exploit
Sarah Tew/CNET As the coronavirus pandemic forced millions of people to stay home over the past month, Zoom suddenly became the video meeting service of choice: Daily meeting participants
Bill Gates says the world needs WHO ‘now more than ever’
Bill Gates doesn’t agree with the defunding of the WHO. Bloomberg screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus
Washington AG sues Facebook again over political ads
The new suit alleges Facebook failed to maintain legally required information on hundreds of ads. Angela Lang/CNET Facebook is again facing a lawsuit over political
NBC’s Peacock sorta launches. The real Peacock won’t show up for a while
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, starts life as a “sneak peek” preview for certain Comcast customers Wednesday. Comcast Peacock‘s streaming service officially kicked off Wednesday.
How to survive your pandemic unemployment
Angela Lang/CNET This story is part of Now What, CNET’s conversations with thinkers and luminaries on a wide variety of topics. Extraordinary times. An unprecedented
Some coronavirus social distancing may be needed into 2022, study says
Life could be more solitary than usual for a substantial part of the next few years. James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information
Coronavirus updates: 2 million cases confirmed worldwide, Trump suspends funding to WHO
Reporters practice social distancing in the US Senate studio during a news conference. Tom Williams/Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the