Philip W. Anderson, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Is Dead at 96
His work at Princeton and Bell Labs deepened science’s understanding of magnetism, superconductivity and the structure of matter.
The Quarantine Diaries
Around the world, the history of our present moment is taking shape in journal entries and drawings.
The World Pushes Back Against E-Cigarettes and Juul
Facing ire at home, the e-cigarette giant counted on international expansion to offset losses in the U.S., but the regulatory response abroad has been even worse.
Trump Won the Internet. Democrats Are Scrambling to Take It Back.
In the era of big data, memes and disinformation, the Democrats are trying to regain their digital edge as the president and his loyalists dictate the terms of debate.
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Extends Social Curbs After Estimate of 200,000 Deaths
Americans were told to avoid nonessential travel and gatherings of more than 10 people until at least April 30. Spain asked residents to go into “hibernation.” Prince Charles came out of isolation, while an adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Br…
Liberty University Brings Back Its Students, and Coronavirus Fears, Too
The decision by the school’s president, Jerry Falwell Jr., to partly reopen his evangelical university enraged residents of Lynchburg, Va. Then students started getting sick.
Inside G.M.’s Race to Build Ventilators, Before Trump’s Attack
The automaker and its partner, Ventec, had spent more than a week figuring out how to make thousands of the lifesaving devices when the White House said G.M. was “wasting time.”
How Asian-American Leaders Are Grappling With Xenophobia Amid Coronavirus
As Asian-Americans face racist attacks and President Trump has tied the virus to China, community and political leaders have tried to comfort constituents. But even they admit to feeling unnerved.
Coronavirus Sweeps Through Detroit, a City That Has Seen Crisis Before
Cases of the virus were being reported around the city and in the Police Department. “Every day I drive home, I start crying,” a nurse said.
Coronavirus in California: Is ‘Shelter at Home’ Working?
Monday: It’s too early to say for sure, but some experts say early action by California leaders has helped. Also: Art during the pandemic.
On Politics: Trump Backs Off a Promise
Social distancing will continue, and all eyes are on New York: This is your morning tip sheet.
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