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While taking walks in her neighborhood, photographer Hannah Yoon would greet families sitting on their porches or kids playing on the sidewalks. She began taking snapshots of families in lockdown as a way to capture this moment in time.
The Democrats had its most diverse group of candidates, including the largest group of women ever, run for president this cycle. But it ultimately came down to a decision between two white men who are political veterans. So ... what happened? Read about electability freakout and other ways gender played a role in who made it to the top.
Can sunlight kill the coronavirus? What about UV light? And how risky is riding with someone in an elevator? The answers to these questions and others can be found on our COVID-19 FAQs page. |
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| Zoos are getting desperate ... really desperate. With the front gates locked and the normal revenue streams in hibernation, zoos around the world aren't sure how to care for their furry, scaly, feathered, etc. residents. One desperate director in Germany said that as a last resort, the zoo may have to consider killing some of the animals to feed to others. Others are trying online fundraisers and videos of some zoo favorites to keep interest and donations coming in.
What explains COVID-19's disproportionate affect on African Americans? Higher rates of obesity and chronic conditions are one explanation, but researchers are finding it is much more complicated than that. |
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The Clark Sisters — Jackie, Dorinda, Denise, Twinkie and Karen — were one of the most important gospel groups of the 20th century. Their story is the subject of a new Lifetime movie called The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. The film differs from most musical biopics in one notable way: Director Christine Swanson insisted that the women playing the sisters in the film be able to sing — really sing. (Listening time, 7:07 or read the story)
As schools and learning have moved online, one of the biggest challenges has been providing special education. Teachers have no road map for how to teach special needs students in this new world and have been forced to innovate, adapt and get really creative. (Listening time, 3:47 or read the story)
After seven months in space, American astronaut Jessica Meir will return to a very different world. NPR's David Greene spoke to Meir at the International Space Station, as she observes the COVID-19 outbreak from the ultimate quarantine. (Listening time, 7:00) |
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Tom Hanks has had an amazing career — blockbuster movies, bestselling books, two Oscars and, of course, his triumph: hosting Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! He just recovered from the coronavirus along with his wife, Rita Wilson, so Peter Sagal called to check in. And since he was on the line, we invited Hanks to play Not My Job. |
It's easy to feel discouraged and overwhelmed when so many people are struggling in a different ways. But you can help, financially and otherwise. NPR's Life Kit gives you four tips on giving back during the coronavirus pandemic.
Feel like your brain has run off with the toilet paper and flour? Ours, too. Life Kit spoke with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist at Brown University, about what's going on in the brain when we're anxious, how to get our "thinking brains" back online and how not doing anything can actually be helpful to those around us.
If you live with someone who is showing symptoms of the COVID-19, be prepared to ride it out at home. Even though sharing a home with them raises your risk of catching the virus, the sick person needs your support, as well as good hygiene skills. Try these "best practice" tips. |
Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators and How I Built This fans: Guy Raz is now hosting a weekly live virtual event on Facebook.
April 20 to 24 is "Food Week" on Live with Guy! Each day, Guy will be live on Facebook to talk to some of the biggest names in the food industry, including Samin Nosrat, José Andrés and Alice Waters. The conversations will explore how the food industry is adapting to meet the enormous challenges of this moment and what businesses can do to build resilience in this difficult time. Guy and the guests will also answer questions from the Facebook audience. |
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