Without Internet Access, Students And Teachers In Rural Areas Struggle To Keep Up
In rural Massachusetts, school and library parking lots are some of the few places students and teachers can get a reliable Internet connection.
Trump Returns To Golf Course For 1st Time Since March
The president visited his Virginia resort Saturday. It appears that Trump — whose time on the links has been criticized — hasn’t played a round since declaring a national emergency in March.
Under Legal Pressure, New York Relaxes Restrictions On More Gatherings
The state first allowed gatherings of up to 10 people at religious services and Memorial Day events. Just hours after a lawsuit was filed, though, New York modified the order to include everyone.
Fear Of Public Restrooms Prompts Creative Solutions As Some Businesses Reopen
Some people are afraid to use potentially germ-filled public restrooms as stay-at-home restrictions begin lifting. That’s boosting sales of products that offer creative alternatives.
After Months of Steep Declines, Air Traffic Is Picking Up
The airlines have lost billions of dollars in revenue with virtually no demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Now they are seeing more bookings despite concern from passengers.
Rental Car Giant Hertz Files For Bankruptcy Protection
A decrease in travel amid the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a “sudden and dramatic” blow to the company’s revenue.
Week in Politics: Biden Apologizes For Remarks, Trump Honors COVID-19 Victims
Joe Biden apologizes for remarks he made on a Friday morning radio show popular with black millennials; President Trump continues to contradict CDC guidelines on the coronavirus.
‘COVID Tracking Project’ Co-Founder On Misleading Virus Statistics
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with The Atlantic’s Robinson Meyer, co-founder of the COVID Tracking Project, about inconsistent state reporting of data.
Rollerblading Sees Resurgence Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Skating was at peak popularity two decades ago. Many are picking up the hobby as an easy socially distant activity.
Millions Still Waiting For Unemployment Benefits To Arrive
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Valencia Rush, of St. Louis. She was laid off in early April and is now one of the 38 million Americans who’ve applied for unemployment benefits.
Antibody Testing Is Increasing, But A Positive Result Doesn’t Prove Immunity
As more people get tested for antibodies to the coronavirus, fears rise that they’ll let down their guard mistakenly believing antibodies guarantee protection.
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