| The US charges alleged hackers, the EU delivers a novel stimulus package, and an expert calls for more transparency on vaccine side effects. Here's what you should know: Headlines US charges two Chinese nationals in coronavirus vaccine hacking scheme, other crimes The US Department of Justice delivered an 11-count indictment against two Chinese nationals, alleging, among other crimes, that they hacked into computer systems of organizations developing a Covid-19 vaccine while working on the behalf of the Chinese government. According to the indictment, this most recent scheme is part of a global hacking campaign that has lasted more than a decade. EU adopts groundbreaking stimulus to fight coronavirus recession After five days of haggling, EU leaders have struck a landmark $857 billion stimulus package that will help the countries hit hardest by the pandemic in a novel way. The plan calls for most of the money to be given out in the form of grants, rather than loans that would add to the countries' national debt. "Europe has shown it is able to break new ground in a special situation. Exceptional situations require exceptional measures," said German chancellor Angela Merkel. Covid-19 vaccines with 'minor side effects' could still be pretty bad Results out of Moderna's and Oxford's Covid-19 vaccine trials have generated a lot of excitement. But experts worry that amid all the hype, the press is not paying enough attention to the potential adverse side effects of these vaccines. As Hilda Bastian warns today in WIRED, the lack of transparency about this now could lay the groundwork for anti-vaccine messaging later, if and when these vaccines actually come to the market. Daily Distraction It's hard enough to get self-driving cars to work properly on Earth, but here's how NASA built one to take on their next mission to Mars. Something to Read Another oddity of pandemic times: no big summer blockbusters to talk about. But maybe it's a good thing after all. Sanity Check When calculating the Covid risks of everyday activities, it would be nice to have a color-coded chart to assist you. Luckily, that's exactly what public health groups are creating. One Question How can I stay entertained? From videogames to streaming services, we're living in the golden age of digital entertainment! You can cope with cabin fever by working out, meditating, or getting really into bread baking like everyone else on the internet. And if you're really feeling ambitious, you can always do your taxes. 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. ✂️ It may still be a while before you can see your hairstylist, so here's how to cut your hair at home, plus other ways to keep yourself lookin' fresh. 🦠Read all of our coronavirus coverage here. | 
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