Economy Aug 14 The pandemic has created unexpected summer jobs for these young people The summer job is a rite of passage for many teens and younger adults. Because of the pandemic, however, traditional roles such as camp counselor, lifeguard and waiter, are scarce. But as John Yang reports, some local governments are providing…
Education Aug 11 College towns weigh benefits of students’ return with virus risks As the new academic year gets underway, college students, parents, administrators and faculty are deliberating over whether it will be safe to hold in-person classes and resume dorm life. And residents of the surrounding towns and cities worry about the…
Arts Aug 10 Opening up the Smithsonian slowly and safely during COVID-19 How is the 173-year-old, sprawling Smithsonian Institution slowly starting to welcome back the public? Of the world’s largest museum, education and research complex, only two attractions are currently open: the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar Hazy Center and the…
Nation Aug 03 What kids are losing as coronavirus cancels camp Summer means swimming, crafts and camaraderie for the roughly 26 million children who attend camp in the U.S. But the pandemic has closed an estimated 82 percent of the country's overnight camps and many more daytime programs, causing layoffs and…
Nation Jul 23 No officers have been charged in the killing of Breonna Taylor. Will they? Weeks before George Floyd's death fueled national protests over racism and police violence, the killing of Breonna Taylor sparked outrage in Louisville, Kentucky. Her case has now become a national touchpoint for protesters, who often chant, “say her name.” As…
Nation Jul 20 Trump’s deployment of federal agents to quell Portland protests draws local ire As U.S. protests continue over police violence and racism, some of them have been met with a federal response. One such place is Portland, Oregon -- where local officials believe the presence of federal agents is doing more harm than…
Health Jul 07 More states are seeing ICUs reach capacity as coronavirus spreads Coronavirus infections are on the rise in 42 states, with the national total passing the 3 million mark. In the hardest-hit areas, including parts of Florida, intensive care units are filled to the brim with patients, and communities are grappling…
Science Jul 06 This hurricane season is expected to be busy. How COVID-19 is changing preparation Weather forecasters say the current tropical storm season is likely to be more active than normal, with as many as six major hurricanes. But planning for these disasters is more complex this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder…
Health Jun 30 Scuba gear, coffee makers inspire inventors in design challenge for a cheaper ventilator The ventilator has been a vital piece of medical machinery in treating some of the most severe COVID-19 patients. But the devices were hard to come by and expensive at the beginning of the pandemic, prompting a group of residents…
Health Jun 29 What Supreme Court decision on Louisiana law means for U.S. abortion rights On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that placed restrictions on doctors who perform abortions. Chief Justice John Roberts provided the swing vote to form a 5-4 majority. John Yang reports on the implications of the…