May 08 New anthology collects dozens of poems about pandemic By Hillel Italie, Associated Press More than 80 poems are included in an anthology, “Together In a Sudden Strangeness,” coming in e-book and audio formats in June. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 11:42 Shields and Brooks on DOJ's Flynn reversal, Trump's pandemic response Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Department of Justice’s request to throw out the case against Michael Flynn, the politicization of American government institutions… Continue watching
May 08 Government-run virus tracing app raises privacy concerns in India By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press An app in India has exacerbated concerns about digital security and surveillance after the government made it mandatory for all workers, military personnel and stranded Indians abroad who wish to be repatriated. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 3:02 Remembering Americans lost to the coronavirus pandemic By Judy Woodruff We again share stories of just a few of the extraordinary Americans who have lost their lives in this devastating novel coronavirus pandemic. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching
May 08 Trump says 'no rush' on more aid as jobless crisis grows By Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday he’s in “no rush” to negotiate another financial rescue bill, even as the government reported that more than 20 million Americans lost their jobs last month due to economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus. Continue reading
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 5 tips for finding work during the COVID-19 pandemic By Nancy Collamer, Next Avenue Job hunting is never easy, but it's also never looked quite like this. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a news conference May 8 on the area’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 08 Europe holds low-key Victory Day commemorations due to virus By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Europe marked the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in low-key fashion Friday because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions across the continent. Continue reading
May 08 Swiss plan to ask diners for contact information dropped over privacy concerns By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The Swiss government has backed down from plans to require restaurants and bars to take the names and phone numbers of their patrons as a way to fight the coronavirus, after the plan fell foul of privacy concerns. Continue reading