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Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Boris Kachka about the dynamics of Broadway today. Kachka has a look behind the curtain in his piece for Vulture, headlined "We've Hit Peak Theater."
Intelligence Official Warns Of More Interference In 2020 Presidential Election
by Miles Parks
The head of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center is warning that Russia is trying to tarnish Democrat Joe Biden while China prefers that President Trump isn't reelected.
Why Subscribers Will Have To Pay $30 To Watch New 'Mulan' Movie
NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Elaine Low, a senior reporter at Variety, about Disney's decision to charge subscribers $30 to watch the new live-action Mulan movie.
Melbourne, Australia, Is Shutting Down Due To A New Spike In Coronavirus Cases
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Elizabeth Kulas about the recent increase in coronavirus cases in Melbourne, Australia.
Drug Companies Face Lawsuits From Opioid Crisis As They Respond To The Pandemic
by Brian Mann
As pharmaceutical companies face a tsunami of lawsuits and criminal probes stemming from the opioid epidemic, they are accused of using the coronavirus crisis to rehabilitate their image.
Governors To Work With Rockefeller Foundation To Improve Virus Testing In U.S.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, about the foundation's efforts to implement a national coronavirus testing and tracing plan.
TikTok Artists Think Of Backup Plans As Trump Signs Order To Ban The App
by Andrew Limbong
Creators on TikTok are caught in the middle of a battle between President Trump and the Chinese government. With the possibility of the platform shutting down, some are coming up with backup plans.
What's Ahead For U.S.-China Relations As Trump Takes New Steps Against Beijing
by John Ruwitch
U.S.-China relations hit another low as the Trump administration attempts to ban Chinese apps and sanctions top Hong Kong officials for curtailing the city's autonomy.
German Health Officials Warn About 2nd Coronavirus Wave
by Rob Schmitz
Coronavirus infections in Germany are on the rise, and doctors warn the country risks throwing away its earlier success as it opens up after the lockdown.
U.S. Employers Add 1.8 million Jobs In July
by Scott Horsley
While U.S. employers added 1.8 million jobs in July, the pace of hiring was slower than a month earlier. And with tens of millions still out of work, it could be a long road back to full employment.
Texas Governor Faces Lawsuit, Under Fire Over Contact Tracing Deal, Mask Order
by Wade Goodwyn
Texas GOP lawmakers have sued Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, saying he's overstepped his authority during the pandemic. He's under fire for issuing a mask mandate and awarding a contact tracing deal.