May 08 Watch 7:43 These journalists just won Pulitzer Prizes. But can they keep their jobs? This year’s Pulitzer Prizes underscore the value of local reporting at a time when many papers and newsrooms have been closed or downsized. According to a recent estimate, more than 35,000 news media employees have experienced job or income loss… Continue watching
May 08 Watch 3:52 How this California artist is providing ‘Flowers for Sick People’ By William Brangham During this strange era of shutdowns and social distancing, artists, athletes and musicians across the country are trying to find new ways to channel their energy and share their passion. William Brangham has the story of a California artist who's… Continue watching
May 08 How Tayari Jones discovered an ‘undersung American masterpiece’ By Courtney Vinopal Our May 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Ann Petry’s “The Street.”… Continue reading
May 05 Watch 5:53 Social isolation and stay-at-home orders drive some to learn new skills By Jeffrey Brown, Rhana Natour During this difficult period, some of the millions of Americans stuck at home have turned to new hobbies and do-it-yourself projects to pass the time and redirect their energy. But while such accomplishments can be fulfilling, experts say it's also… Continue watching
May 05 Discussion questions for ‘The Street’ By Courtney Vinopal Our May 2020 pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club is Ann Petry’s “The Street.”… Continue reading
May 05 Writer Paolo Giordano on why outbreaks are ‘mathematical emergencies’ By Joshua Barajas The "How Contagion Works" author and scientist explains how math helps us better understand the sacrifices and distancing measures put in place during the pandemic. Continue reading
May 05 Coronavirus returns long-banned drive-in movies to Iran By Mehdi Fattahi, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The new coronavirus pandemic has brought back something unseen in Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution: a drive-in movie theater. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 3:59 ‘It’s about human beings.’ This photographer’s goal in documenting COVID-19 By Mike Fritz For weeks, Getty Images photographer John Moore has brought his camera to the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, documenting the new realities of American life. He has accompanied emergency medical workers dispatched to collect the sick and gone inside… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 1:17 A ‘May the Fourth’ musical tribute by John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic May the Fourth has become an unofficial holiday for "Star Wars" fans. In observance of the date, we leave you with an excerpt from composer and conductor John Williams and the Vienna Philharmonic, playing "The Imperial March." It's a reminder… Continue watching
May 04 Coverage of Alaska policing, Kashmir crackdown win Pulitzers By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The announcement of Pulitzer winners was postponed from April 20 to give Pulitzer Board members who were busy covering the pandemic more time. … Continue reading