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
May 04 Taika Waititi to direct new 'Star Wars' film By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Waititi had for months been expected to take the reins of the galaxy far, far away, having already directed the season finale of the "Star Wars" streaming spinoff "The Mandalorian." But the Walt Disney Co. waited until the franchise's unofficial… Continue reading
May 04 Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus By Terry Tang, Associated Press The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that have been forced to close but rely on ticket sales. The struggle has some zoos turning to social media to engage with people who can no longer visit and raise some much-needed cash. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 3:30 A dance troupe self-isolates, but finds an online venue By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green Last summer, Reggie “Regg Roc” Gray premiered his latest dance piece at New York City art center, The Shed. Less than a year later, every major performance venue in New York is closed. But Gray and his fellow performers aren’t… Continue watching