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Breaking down the latest COVID stimulus bill

This week saw another significant spike in unemployment claims. Just over 4 million Americans filed for unemployment, bringing the pandemic's five-week total to roughly 26 million people without jobs. President Trump recently signed off on nearly $500 billion extra in addition to the initial coronavirus stimulus package, designed to help mitigate the pandemic's blow to the economy. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what all of this means for the U.S. and American workers.

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Stores begin using thermal imaging cameras

Thermal imaging cameras are the latest devices businesses hope will help reopen the economy while keeping people safe from the threat of COVID-19. The cameras are used to scan temperature from a safe distance, and if a fever -- a common coronavirus symptom -- is detected, the company could require further screening or deny the person entry altogether. Jericka Duncan examines the technology for our series The New Normal. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson also joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how this technology can be implemented and what it would look life for Americans and businesses.

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Nearly 4 million in U.S. file jobless claims

The Labor Department's latest report says roughly 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. The figure, comparatively lower than the last five weeks, brings the six-week total to 30 million U.S. workers filing jobless claims. The devastating total reflects the coronavirus pandemic's effect on the economy, despite trillions of dollars in stimulus spending. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the staggering figures.

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