Airbnb's Share Price More Than Doubles In Market Debut
Airbnb has reached a big milestone amid a massive slowdown in the travel and tourism sector during the pandemic — its shares more than doubled in their debut on Thursday.
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Many Americans Are Expected To Travel For Holidays. Is There Any Way To Make It Safe?
Millions of Americans are expected to travel for the end-of-year holidays despite the pandemic. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with public health expert Keri Althoff about whether any travel can be safe.
More Crabs!: Scientists Discover A Way To Help Dying Coral Reefs
For many reasons, including climate change, coral reefs are dying around the world. But scientists say some crabs eat coral-choking seaweed and algae and may help with restoring coral reefs.
Reporter On Allegations Of Political Interference At CDC
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Politico's Dan Diamond about the CDC's director allegedly asking staff to delete a Trump appointee's email seeking to interfere in pandemic guidance.
In Picking Cabinet Members, Biden Turns To Obama Stalwarts
In picking members of his Cabinet and top White House officials, President-elect Joe Biden has increasingly turned to people who worked for former President Barack Obama.
If Pfizer Vaccine Is FDA Approved, What's Trump Administration's Plan For Buying It?
With Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine awaiting Food and Drug Administration authorization, there's speculation about when the U.S. will buy another batch of doses and whether it already missed its chance.
Many Hispanic And Black People Say They Are Skeptical About COVID-19 Vaccine
Latinos and African Americans are among those most likely to express skepticism about the coronavirus vaccine. Efforts are underway to change their minds.
ICU Doctor On Why Health Workers Shouldn't Be Prioritized In Coronavirus Vaccination
NPR's Ailsa Chang interviews Joel Zivot, an intensive care unit doctor, about why he thinks health care workers should not receive a coronavirus vaccine before others.
New Studies Show The Pandemic Highlights Inequality In U.S. Education System
A handful of new studies paint the clearest picture yet of students' learning loss from the pandemic and suggest lack of access to technology and in-person teaching may be exacerbating inequality.
Unemployment Claims Spike Amid Countrywide Coronavirus Surges
New unemployment claims jumped sharply last week, as a surge in coronavirus cases put new stress on the U.S. economy. The rise in unemployment comes as various relief programs are about to expire.