Washington State Allows Golfers To Get Back To The Courses
The state of Washington has allowed all golf courses to reopen this week. But the golfers will have to follow a strict set of rules to enjoy the game safely.
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The Unemployment Number Keeps Rising Across The Nation
The latest weekly state unemployment figures have been published on Thursday — more than three more million people are out of work.
Coronavirus Update: States Are Trying To Ensure Safe Reopening
As parts of the country reopen, states are looking to ramp up testing. NPR's health policy, economics and White House correspondents discuss whether states are doing enough to open up safely.
Table For None: Tom Colicchio Explains What Restaurants Need To Survive
The Top Chef judge is focused on keeping his industry afloat during the pandemic. "We're really looking at saving every restaurant, because we think that every restaurant needs to be there," he says.
Students To Get Graduation Pomp At Drive-In Theater Despite Circumstances
One high school in New York has found a way to have safe and memorable graduation: hold it at a drive-in movie theater.
Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Is 1st By A Department Store During Coronavirus Crisis
The luxury chain known for its extravagant Christmas Book catalog had been losing money before the pandemic. The move follows J.Crew's bankruptcy filing on Monday, foreboding potentially more to come.
New York City's Subway Ends 24-Hour Service Amid Pandemic
The New York City subway system is halting service from 1 to 5 a.m. indefinitely. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down.
Why Fake Video, Audio May Not Be As Powerful In Spreading Disinformation As Feared
"Deepfakes" have received a lot of attention as a way to potentially spread misleading or false information and influence public opinion. But two specialists say that might not be a huge concern.
A Few Schools Reopen, But Remote Learning Could Go On For Years In U.S.
Governors are starting to float ideas for reopening schools. But there are many concerns about what education will look like when that happens.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Says Biden Sexual Assault Allegation 'Not Clear-Cut'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that she is not sure whether the accusation against Joe Biden is true but that it is important to listen to survivors and allow for proper due process in such cases.