W.H.O. Finally Endorses Masks to Prevent Coronavirus Transmission
The agency had been opposed to public use of masks, even after governments worldwide had recommended them.
Joe Biden Warns Trump Against Declaring the Economic Crisis Over
“A president who takes no responsibility for costing millions and millions of Americans their jobs deserves no credit when a fraction of them return,” Mr. Biden said, adding that President Trump should “step out of his own bunker.”
Appeals Court Blocks White House From Suspending Reporter’s Press Pass
The ruling came with assurance that the White House could remove any “rogue, mooning journalists” if such a disruption were to happen.
Live Coronavirus Updates: Bleak Picture of Academic Loss
New research suggests that some will lose months or more of academic progress. Australia’s prime minister warns about weekend protests.
A Crisis That Began With an Image of Police Violence Keeps Providing More
Chaos in the streets and the ubiquity of cellphones have created a disturbing array of videos reflecting violent police behavior.
Doctors Heavily Overprescribed Antibiotics Early in the Pandemic
Now they are using lessons from the experience to urge action on the growing problem of drug-resistant infections before it’s too late.
Overlooked No More: Roberta Cowell, Trans Trailblazer, Pilot and Auto Racer
Cowell is said to be the first woman known to undergo sex reassignment surgery in Britain. But after a splash in the 1950s, she withdrew from public life and died in obscurity.
The Complex Debate Over Silicon Valley’s Embrace of Content Moderation
Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump’s tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are moving into uncharted waters.
Anti-Racism Books and Resources for Kids
A school counselor and a children’s book author offer advice for talking to children about racism and George Floyd.
Live Updates on George Floyd Protests: Witness Videos Put Spotlight on Police
In Buffalo, two officers were suspended after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground.
Gambia Seeks Answers Over a Police Shooting in Georgia
The police say Momodou Lamin Sisay discharged his weapon before officers fatally shot him. Mr. Sisay’s family’s lawyer disputes that account.
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