May 04 WATCH: New York governor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press On Sunday, Andrew Cuomo announced that New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that have been hard to come by during the pandemic. Continue reading
May 04 As Italy eases long lockdown, leaders push vaccine effort By Associated Press Millions of people were allowed to return to work in Italy Monday as Europe's longest lockdown started to ease. Continue reading
May 02 Watch 5:38 Why your dreams have been more vivid during the outbreak By Mori Rothman Deirdre Barrett is a Harvard University professor and an expert on dreaming who has studied the science of dreams for three decades. And with societal anxieties heightened by the global pandemic, she is now collecting accounts of COVID-19 dreams with… Continue watching
Apr 29 How teachers are trying to reach English language learners during pandemic By Jo Napolitano, The Hechinger Report Many teachers say they are struggling to connect with English-language learners at home, but are using high- and low-tech methods in an attempt to overcome the digital divide and other challenges. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Texas governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference to give an update on the state’s plans to ease stay-at-home restrictions and reopen some businesses. Continue reading
Apr 27 America, Interrupted By PBS NewsHour America, Interrupted is an original podcast from the PBS NewsHour about how our lives have been turned upside down and how we’re making sense of it. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic as the state considers easing its stay-at-home order. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: IMF director discusses economic effects of coronavirus By Candice Norwood The International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, talks about the novel coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 27 Undefeated, high schoolers head online for virtual proms By Associated Press High schoolers have turned to virtual proms to salvage at least one slice of fun and tradition for the Class of 2020. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: NYC mayor says clinics set to start ‘self-swab’ coronavirus tests By Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio said the “self-swab” tests would allow for more and easier testing and make it safer for test-seekers and health care workers alike. Continue reading