COVID Update: May 26, 2020: Memorial Day

As the number of US deaths nears 100,000, The New York Times fills its front page and more with the names of 1,000. The most powerful comment: "They were us." tinyurl.com/y8uuwv2r.

While the nation grieves, the president golfs and sends tweets calling Stacey Abrams "Shamu" and Hillary Clinton "a skank." And that isn't the half of it: tinyurl.com/yd94uhov. One thing he doesn't talk about? The nearly 100,000 dead: tinyurl.com/y7sx9psv.

"An international example of bad judgment:" Crowds around the country violate social distancing protocols in search of Memorial Day fun: tinyurl.com/y7wjrucy. The executive of St. Louis Country urges anyone involved in the Lake of the Ozarks melee to self-quarantine: tinyurl.com/y94gruoz.

And cases are still rising in 18 states: tinyurl.com/ybzwxo47.

Meanwhile:

Anthony Fauci says now is the time to start thinking about restarting the economy -- depending, of course, on where one is: tinyurl.com/yaqsyfgw.

The president tries to suggest that the death count is inflated: tinyurl.com/y8mozpp6.

In 2017, the European Union tried to start a fast-track program for developing vaccines, but the big pharma companies declined to take part: tinyurl.com/ya37cmax.

Washing your hands isn't possible in countries where large swaths of the population don't have access to water: tinyurl.com/yajdxk9p.

A new study shows that an increased risk for dementia also signals an increased risk for COVID-19: tinyurl.com/ybfaqose.

Entertainment producers across the country and all disciplines are coming to the same conclusion -- 2020 is a wash: tinyurl.com/ycxgflww. But Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League has her sights set on January: tinyurl.com/yb46t8rb.

Could the NBA be back by mid-July? tinyurl.com/ydfjc79l.

Live Nation eyes rolling out a series of drive-in concert tours: tinyurl.com/yaq7umxy.

The perils of online performance: The Killers had to restart a streaming show after someone started scribbling over the image: tinyurl.com/yblqelob.

Around the country:

In Arkansas:

A church opens up to a small congregation and the coronavirus spreads among the worshippers: tinyurl.com/yaqzjjqa.

In California:

Back-to-work guidelines for the film and television industry are delayed, because everyone has an opinion: tinyurl.com/y9xbyevu.

In Florida:

Universal Orlando is set to open June 5: tinyurl.com/yajmha6c.

Legoland says it has permission to open on June 1, but the governor says not so fast: tinyurl.com/ydxq8ygw.

Stranded Filipino crew members from Royal Caribbean ask a Federal to order the company to send them home immediately: tinyurl.com/y863wz2r.

In Nevada:

This time's the charm: Gig works can finally apply for unemployment benefits: tinyurl.com/y78kb6hr.

In Oklahoma:

The WinStar Casino and Resort, in Thackerville, opens tomorrow with reduced capacity: tinyurl.com/ybjox3pe.

In Oregon:

A spike in COVID-19 cases is linked to family and social gatherings: tinyurl.com/y9s6jhqn.

Around the world:

In Israel:

In a first for the country since the pandemic, 5,000 people gather for a beachfront concert: tinyurl.com/yd3b7w2s.

In Italy:

The Venice Film Festival is still on for September: tinyurl.com/ybxa66p6.

In the UK:

London's Southbank Centre may remain closed until spring 2021: tinyurl.com/y8o7qt3v.

Mobilizing:

"Angel from Montgomery," the classic by the late John Prine, is getting a recording, the proceeds of which will go to MusiCares' COVID-19 relief fund: tinyurl.com/y8vab9qy.

Training:

Members of the firm Lightswitch will appear on the next Elation Hour, tomorrow at 10:00am PST: tinyurl.com/ydhw7z45.

On Thursday, May 28, Christie Pandoras Box Open Hour will give attendees the chance to discover what's coming with Pandoras Box V6.4.3. There will be time for questions and answers. Register for this and other upcoming Christie seminars at tinyurl.com/y8s9na7b.

New webinars from Fulcrum Acoustic: "Coaxial-Drive Products:" tinyurl.com/yazfux4j. "How Dave Gunness Finally Cracked the Code on Passive Cardioid Subwoofers:" tinyurl.com/ybo8ar2e.

On Thursday, May 28 at 12:00pm EDT, Ultratec Special Effects hosts an "EZ Kleen fluid maintenance demo." Tony Wikner tinyurl.com/ya2qkgvn.

Losses:

Joel Revzen, Metropolitan Opera conductor: tinyurl.com/ybfvylpo.

Scheduling:

Alicia Keys' world tour has been put off. No word about rescheduling: tinyurl.com/ybzb84ok.

Steely Dan and Stevie Winwood are holding their combined tour until 2021: tinyurl.com/ycna2q3k.

As a sign of the times, 23 of 26 concerts at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California, have been canceled or postponed. The holdouts are KISS, Luke Bryan, and the Doobie Brothers.

Josh Groban's upcoming Great Big Radio City Show, scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday, June 20, 2020; Saturday, September 26, 2020 and Monday, October 5, 2020, has been postponed to Thursday April 15; Friday, April 16 and Saturday April 17, 2021.

That's all for today. Stay safe.

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