William Helmreich, Sociologist and a Walker in the City, Dies at 74
A scholar of Judaism as well, he walked every block in New York — totaling 6,163 miles — and wrote a book about his odyssey. He died of the coronavirus.
Restaurants Find Hope in Delivering Donated Meals to Hospitals
As Americans pitch in to order meals for beleaguered health care workers, the deliveries can be a lifeline for restaurants and food trucks as well as hospitals.
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
Three in four Americans are under instruction to stay home, and federal guidelines will be extended for another month.
Restrictions Are Slowing Coronavirus Infections, New Data Suggest
A database of daily fever readings shows that the numbers declined as people disappeared indoors.
Are Democrats Cool on Biden?
Republicans are more excited to vote for President Trump than Democrats are for their likely nominee, polling shows.
U.S. Retail Crisis Deepens as Hundreds of Thousands Lose Work
Furloughs by Macy’s and Gap will affect the majority of their work forces, and show how the pandemic will devastate many retailers.
What the ‘Cuomo 2020’ Fantasy Says About 2020 Reality
Daily briefings during the crisis in New York have given Gov. Andrew Cuomo a captive audience, and a growing fan base. But he has made it clear that he’s not going anywhere.
Vodka From Thin Air: An Unusual Climate Prize Hits a Coronavirus Snag
Inventors were about to test their ideas for making money by selling things made out of carbon dioxide, the main culprit in global warming. Then the pandemic struck.
‘Jails Are Petri Dishes’: Inmates Freed as the Virus Spreads Behind Bars
Some jails are releasing people to stem outbreaks, but critics say it is not happening quickly enough to save lives and resources.
Coronavirus in Israel: Cases Soar Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Failure to comply with government restrictions is causing the coronavirus to spread in ultra-Orthodox communities up to eight times faster than elsewhere in Israel.
Are You Having a Baby During the Coronavirus Outbreak?
We’d like to hear from expectant parents on how they are coping.
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