Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
Despite the high numbers of cases, most of the world's population is still vulnerable to getting infected and this pandemic is far from over, the WHO's head of emergencies Dr. Michael Ryan says.
Regal Movie Chain Will Close All 536 U.S. Theaters On Thursday
Roughly 40,000 Regal employees in the U.S. now face a work furlough. The company opted to shut down operations after the James Bond franchise's No Time to Die was shelved until 2021.
NYC To Close Businesses In Parts Of Brooklyn And Queens As Virus Takes Hold Again
Nine ZIP codes have seen persistently high rates of coronavirus infections. Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to close nonessential businesses and schools there Wednesday, pending state approval.
A Suggestion Box For The Universe
A Montreal artist installed a suggestion box for the universe. The responses have given him a window into the fears and hopes of the city through the pandemic.
'Saturday Night Live' Returns With An Audience
Saturday Night Live returned for its 46th season with Chris Rock hosting and Jim Carrey guest starring as Joe Biden.
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Governor's Emergency Powers
The state's Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacked the authority to extend a state of emergency past April 30. Whitmer had cited two state laws in extending her emergency declarations.
Enough Already: Multiple Demands Causing Women To Abandon Workforce
Last month, they left jobs at four times the rate that men did. A new school year with children staying home instead of returning to classrooms in person led many women to drop out of the job market.
President Trump And First Lady Test Positive For The Coronavirus
The president tweeted out the results shortly before 1 a.m. ET on Friday. The White House doctor says Trump would continue "carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering" from the virus.
Jobs Growth Slows Sharply In Last Employment Report Before Election
The Labor Department says U.S. employers added just 661,000 jobs last month, as unemployment fell to 7.9%, showcasing an economic recovery that is losing steam.
Kids In New York City Go Back To School For In-Person Classes
After two delays and many contentious debates with teachers, parents and principals, students in the largest school district in the country are returning to in-person school.