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.
Muslims Prepare To Celebrate Eid Holiday Virtually
Eid is traditionally spent with family and friends, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Muslims across the U.S. will be celebrating the end of Ramadan virtually.
Justice Department Backs Challenge To Illinois Stay-At-Home Order
The government says the order significantly impairs the ability of residents to maintain their economic livelihoods. And, it claims Gov. J.B. Pritzker is bound by state limits on emergency measures.
What Happened Today: Trump Wants Churches To Reopen Immediately, Testing Questions
Dr. Abraar Karan, an internal medicine physician and clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School, answers listener questions about the latest in the coronavirus testing.
Michigan AG Says She ‘Will Not Remain Silent’ As Trump Risks Public Health
Dana Nessel, attorney general for the state of Michigan, on Friday said President Trump was gambling with public health through his ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Snail Mail And Debit Cards: How Washington State Was Bilked Out Of Millions
Officials say the scammers took advantage of vulnerabilities in the system as the state rushed to get unemployment benefits to people quickly.
Army Scales Back In-Person Recruiting, Deploys Virus Testing Before Basic Training
The U.S. Army is adapting its recruiting amid the coronavirus, cutting the number of people in recruiting stations and moving much of its pitching online.
Biden Pulls Back On ‘Cavalier’ Remarks About Black Voters
In an at-times tense exchange on the radio show Breakfast Club, former Vice President Joe Biden said, “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”
CDC Advice On Surface Spread Of COVID-19 ‘Has Not Changed,’ Agency Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a headline change on its website seemed to trigger news reports saying its guidelines have changed.
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