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France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
by Eleanor Beardsley
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
Libertarian Perspective On Government's Role In Health Crisis
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Michael Cannon of the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute about the balance between civil liberties and government-issued orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
'The Last Dance': ESPN Releases Michael Jordan Documentary
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with ESPN's Michael Wilbon about the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance.
Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Rizwan Ali of the Islamic Center of Naperville about celebrating Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic.
Savannah Mayor: 'Science Does Not Support' Georgia Lockdown Lift
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Van Johnson, mayor of Savannah, Ga., about the governor's decision to allow some businesses in the state to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Governor Is Ready To Reopen The State. Many Small Businesses Aren't
As some businesses in Georgia prepare to open their doors again, two small business owners there talk about how the governor's order to reopen the economy has affected their operations.
Legal Implications Of Georgia Gov. Kemp's Decision To Reopen State
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with law professor Fazal Khan about how local governments can respond to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to reopen some businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Concerns Over Giving Nursing Homes Civil Immunity Protections
by Ina Jaffe
Health care facilities are asking states to exempt them from legal liability as the coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll. Some advocates say this gives poorly run businesses cover.
Your Anti-Anxiety Playlist: Bap Kennedy
Listeners share the songs that make them feel calm during this stressful time.
When It Comes To New Release Showings, A Drive-In Theater Stands Alone
With cinema screens around the country closed and most new releases postponed, there's no way to see new releases at the theater. Unless you are at the drive-in.
COVID-19 Reaches Lebanon's Overcrowded Palestinian Refugee Camps
by Alice Fordham
In Lebanon, a woman in a Palestinian refugee camp tested positive for the coronavirus. It's a worrying case for a country whose response to the virus is threatened by economic problems.
What It Takes To Be A Contact Tracer
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Welch, the director of partnerships & operations for Massachusetts' COVID-19 response at Partners In Health, about their contact tracing program and training.