| The US confirms record cases, Texas prepares for more deaths, and Georgia's governor sues Atlanta over a mask mandate. Here's what you should know: Headlines US confirms over 75,600 new coronavirus cases, breaking single-day record The US broke its own record for most new coronavirus cases in a single day for the 11th time this month—now approaching the 100,000 new cases per day mark that Anthony Fauci warned about earlier this month. 10 US states also broke their own single-day records for Covid-19 deaths this week. Texas orders extra body bags, mortuary trucks as it braces for more coronavirus deaths As Texas reaches record Covid-19 deaths, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing 14 refrigerated trucks to send to the state next week to serve as temporary mortuaries. FEMA already sent eight such trucks in April, and some funeral homes are still ordering their own trucks from private companies. Georgia governor's office seeks to block Atlanta mask mandate in court Georgia governor Brian Kemp is headed to court to block the city of Atlanta's mask mandate, among other coronavirus restrictions. The lawsuit comes just one day after the governor signed a statewide order that explicitly bans cities and counties from enforcing mask mandates. "A better use of taxpayer money would be to expand testing and contact tracing," said Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. "If being sued by the state is what it takes to save lives in Atlanta, then we will see them in court." Daily Distraction Lenovo's nightstand-friendly smart clock—which can do everything any other Google Assistant display can do—is $50 right now ($30 off). Our reviewers gave it a 7/10. Something to Read Wednesday's Twitter hack was one of the most visible security meltdowns in years, and the scammers behind the attack walked away with $120,000 worth of bitcoin. But given the apparent access the hackers had, it could have been worse. Much, much worse. Sanity Check Face masks aren't going anywhere anytime soon, so you might as well get comfortable. Here are the masks the WIRED staff loves the most. One Question Does hydroxychloroquine work as a treatment for Covid-19? No. Multiple studies now show that the drug does not appear to prevent, treat, or even dilute symptoms of Covid-19. Sorry, Mr. President. Covid-19 Care Package ❓ From social distancing to viral spread to staying sane, here's everything we know and advise about the coronavirus. 📦 The Covid-19 virus can linger on objects for as little as a few hours or as long as a couple days, depending on the surface. Here's the research. 😷 If you're planning on going out in public anytime soon, you're going to need a mask. Here are the best ones you can buy, or how to make one at home. 🧼 It's not just your hands that need washing—your gadgets, clothes, and home need it too. Here's how to properly disinfect your stuff. 💻 Some of you are work-from-home pros, but if you're new to it, here's how to stay productive without losing your mind. 😔 It's hard not to be anxious about a global pandemic, but here's how you can protect yourself and your family without spiraling, and how to not hate the loved ones you're quarantined with. 💉 Over 30 companies are working on a vaccine, but it's probably still at least a year away. Here's everything you should know. ✂️ It may still be a while before you can see your hairstylist, so here's how to cut it at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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