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Tesla hit an unexpected team with hundreds of layoffs
by Camila Domonoske
Tesla laid off hundreds of people. The company's supercharger network has been a striking success. So why did Elon Musk hit that team with devastating layoffs?
Listener Questions About Adapting K-12 Education During The Epidemic
by Anya Kamenetz
NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz and Thurgood Marshall Academy Director of College and Alumni Programs Sanjay Mitchell answer questions about K-12 education during the COVID-19 epidemic.
What Happened Today: Another Unprecedented Jump In Unemployment
by Jim Zarroli
An NPR economics reporter answers listener questions about the enormous new unemployment numbers released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Navy Removes Commander Of Aircraft Carrier After He Criticized Coronavirus Response
by Tom Bowman
Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, was relieved of command Wednesday after his criticism of the handling of a coronavirus outbreak aboard his ship went public.
What To Do If You Just Lost Health Insurance With Your Job
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
The coronavirus pandemic poses both a public health and an economic crisis. Squarely in the middle of those concerns are fears about medical bills and loss of employer-provided health insurance.
In Some Countries, Coronavirus Has Sparked An Authoritarian Power Grab
The leaders of Hungary, Israel and the Philippines have exploited the coronavirus crisis to consolidate their hold on power and weaken institutions that could curb them.
Many Immigration Courts Continue In-Person Operations, Despite Calls To Pause
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Mimi Tsankov of the National Association of Immigration Judges about the state of immigration courts across the country amid the coronavirus crisis.
A Record-Shattering 6.6 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Last Week
U.S. Department of Labor statistics show nearly 10 million Americans have claimed unemployment benefits over the last two weeks as businesses shut down due to the coronavirus.
Chicago Rapper G Herbo Pivots To Vulnerability — And Scores A Hit
by Frannie Kelley
G Herbo came up in Chicago's drill scene — a style of music praised for its lack of affect and criticized for its portrayal of violence. But on his new album PTSD, he drops the mask and cries.
Experts Say A National Quarantine Is Probably Not Legal
by Brian Naylor
President Trump has raised the idea of placing residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut under a quarantine to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Can he do that? Experts say: not really.
Fans Turn To Marble Racing For A Spectator Sports Fix
With nearly all professional sports on hold, some spectators have turned to marble racing videos to fulfill the need for competition.
Iconic Gaming Franchise Returns With 'Half-Life: Alyx'
by Vincent Acovino
After a long hiatus, the iconic Half-Life video game franchise is back. Half-Life: Alyx came out last week, and hopes to re-shape the virtual reality industry.