Arts Apr 30 A Brief But Spectacular take on why we're never really alone Author and former monk Jay Shetty has a message for those living alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently leading a 20-day, live meditation series on Instagram, he says we should strive to do one thing each day that brings us…
Science Apr 29 Why antibody tests, a crucial step toward overcoming COVID-19, are still unreliable Testing, both for active cases of COVID-19 and for antibodies indicating prior exposure to the disease, will be critical to resuming economic activity. In addition, scientists are racing to develop therapies for people who do get infected -- especially those…
Nation Apr 29 News Wrap: Navy widens investigation of Roosevelt outbreak In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. Navy is widening its investigation of the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt. The announcement delays the potential reinstatement of Brett Crozier as the ship’s captain. Also, former Vice President Joe…
Economy Apr 29 Trump wants to keep meat processing plants open. Is that safe? President Trump has signed an executive order to keep meat processing plants open, but a number of the facilities are currently closed due to outbreaks of COVID-19. What does the pandemic's disruption mean for U.S. agriculture -- and the health…
Education Apr 29 Does NCAA decision about athlete earnings mean a 'new era' for college sports? College sports, while currently on hold, represent big business, with billions of dollars at stake. It has long been debated whether student athletes should be compensated, or at least better able to access the money they help earn. On Wednesday,…
Arts Apr 29 Could the loneliness of the pandemic facilitate a 'social revival?' The social distancing many Americans are practicing to slow the spread of COVID-19 is driving widespread feelings of loneliness and isolation. Into this unfamiliar experience comes a new book about relationships and community: “Together,” by former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek…
Health Apr 29 A humble opinion on a successful post-pandemic world The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the value of recalibrating our expectations and retraining our minds. Author Kelly Corrigan relies on a familiar mental exercise when the reality of the crisis feels like too much to handle. She shares her…
Episode Apr 28 April 28, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode Tuesday on the NewsHour, more states start to lift restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, causing some health experts to worry. Plus: Small businesses struggle to obtain federal aid, Sen. Chuck Schumer on the federal response, New Zealand and…
World Apr 28 News Wrap: Violent new protests in Lebanon turn deadly In our news wrap Tuesday, violent protests have broken out in Lebanon, as the pandemic intensifies economic desperation. Hundreds of people in Tripoli set banks on fire and threw stones at soldiers, and at least one man was killed. Also,…