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April 23, 2020

• Smithfield pork plant with COVID-19 outbreak gave bonuses for not missing work, CDC says
• Miami-Dade County misses out on 1 million N95 masks, blames feds for snagging shipment
• How many coronavirus cases have been linked to cruises? Check out the latest numbers
• ‘Highlight of the quarantine.’ Teen violinist brings joy to neighborhoods amid pandemic.
• Cruise ships sailed on despite the coronavirus. Thousands of people paid the price.
• 2 nursing homes become COVID-19 death traps. Why are they more dangerous than ALFs?
• How an ‘embarrassed’ ex-basketball player became a tantalizing UM defensive line commit
• How you can get refunds on shows such as Elton after coronavirus postpones concerts
• Florida sees sudden spike in reported coronavirus cases as more than 1,000 are confirmed
• Miami businesses fear they’ll miss out on latest federal money: ‘This is our only shot’
• Podcast: Heat announcer John Crotty on battling Jordan, Rodman cheap shots and ’90s NBA
• Miami dance community’s contagion-induced existential crisis
• 4 more tigers and 3 lions test positive for coronavirus at Bronx Zoo, officials say
• Report for America journalists to cover elections and economic mobility issues in Miami
• FDA approves another chemotherapy alternative for aggressive form of breast cancer
• While state, feds have failed, Miami Mayor Suarez can get money to the neediest | Editorial
• Sports on TV: Thursday, April 23, 2020
• Could an NFL July draft affect Miami Dolphins or Hurricanes? Where things stand
• Why in the world are people sharing so many nude photos in the coronavirus pandemic?
• 2,300 sign up to be infected with coronavirus. Are human-challenge trials a good idea?
• As lockdown protests erupt in US, uprisings in other countries have come to a halt
• Soldiers leave base for illicit bar visit during lockdown. Returning was... difficult
• Nurse mapping ‘Boston Strong’ in marathon run misspells it. ‘Too late to start over.’
• What we’re hearing now about NFL draft and what Mando’s gut says Dolphins are going to do
• ICE may start testing deportees pending results of coronavirus checks by CDC in Guatemala
• Health assistants in Miami complain of not having protection against the coronavirus
• Parents threatened with fines for letting kids play in groups in a Massachusetts town
• Gonzalez: City National already funding $2B in PPP loans. That’s likely to grow
• Americans stranded in Cuba by coronavirus events will return in charter flights
• Democrats should praise Trump for doing the right thing as he confronts Iran | Opinion
• Dictionary has been updated to cover COVID-19. These are the new words
• Approved for $2M federal loan, Fisher Island now asking residents whether to accept it
• As meat plants close, at least 100 USDA inspectors test positive for coronavirus
• Wendy’s is giving away free chicken nuggets on Friday. Here’s how to get them
• Some drive-through sites in Miami-Dade to begin offering COVID-19 retesting
• Amid pandemic, Miami-Dade police decide to target seat-belt violators. Campaign starts today
• A shrimper crashed his boat. Police said they found him with drugs and ready to fight
• Who’s your unsung hero? Help them see an upcoming Dolphins game on the Miami Herald
• Opening up Florida’s primary might not cost as much as state estimates, group says
• ‘Your soul gets torn.’ Mental health of medical workers may be COVID-19’s second wave
• A third vet dies at state VA nursing home in Pembroke Pines, but COVID-19 spread slows
• Breweries consider dumping their beer as the coronavirus pandemic slows down business
• Trees are good for our health. Miami needs a lot more of them | Opinion
• Want to play a soccer match and eat lunch with David Beckham? Here’s your chance
• Target workers plan ‘sickout’ protest, citing unsafe work conditions during pandemic
• Walmart and Nextdoor team up to help neighbors shop for each other amid the pandemic
• Rumors of a leader’s death keep everyone guessing — and that’s the point | Opinion
• Coronavirus lockdown hasn’t cooled off murders in Miami-Dade, except in one key city
• NFL Draft Live updates: Dolphins add offensive lineman to help Tua, then bolster defense
• U.S. jobless claims rise to 4.4 million as new Florida claims hit 505,000
• Pollo Tropical, which employs Florida congresswoman’s husband, gets small biz loan
• Florida turns to opening beaches first in an effort to end coronavirus lockdown
• The Dolphins had 15 picks in the NFL Draft. These are drafts they wanted to replicate
• Do you know of a coronavirus case linked to a cruise ship? Help us fill in the gaps.
• Healthcare groups ask Florida governor for legal immunity during COVID-19 pandemic
• Reopening Florida task force hears hospitals’ pleas to resume elective surgery soon
• Lonely in quarantine? This former Disney star says adult webcams are a safe solution
• In clash over food giveaway, Florida pastor arrested after punching Rotary Club president
• Pharma, medical equipment driving Miami warehouse demand
• A homeless man stabbed someone over a drug debt in Key West, police said
• Study shows one in five New Yorkers have had COVID-19, Cuomo says
• Rescuers find a familiar face on a call in the Keys. This manatee has quite a history
• Norwegian joins list of cruise lines extending cancellations into summer
• Detroit Lions have plans for NFL draft day trade with Miami Dolphins or New York Giants
• Tagovailoa makes this change in his approach. And more feedback on Dolphins’ QB decision
• Bad quarantine hair? This ‘The View’ star says she has the perfect solution — for $25
• On #NationalSkyAwarenessWeek, South Florida shows plenty of clear sky until Friday’s shift