At this school, kids given detention can choose a hike instead
We take a hike in the Maine woods with high school students who've been given the option to hike instead of sit in detention.
In Brazil, Government Has Been Slow To Respond To Coronavirus Threat
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may be adored by supporters, but his cavalier attitude toward the coronavirus, which has infected many members of his government, has others banging pots and pans.
Administrators Try To Serve School Lunch — Without The School
Many schools are closed around the United States, but many of these kids depend on their schools for free or low-cost meals. School leaders are scrambling to figure out how to get lunch to students.
Michigan Labor Official Describes Layoffs And Unemployment Benefits In His State
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jeff Donofrio, director of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, on unemployment in his state due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Roundup: The Latest On Coronavirus In The United States
A panel of NPR correspondents discusses the latest developments around the coronavirus epidemic, including updates about drugs, testing, medical supplies, economic impact and unemployment relief.
Possible Lessons From A Recession-Era Federal Economist About Coronavirus Response
Betsey Stevenson, former member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about economic levers the Trump administration could pull in response to coronavirus.
CEO Of Ventilator-Making Company Says He Can Ramp Production Fivefold
Ventec Life Systems CEO Chris Kiple claims his company could ramp up ventilator production fivefold if needed for coronavirus. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks him how — and if hospital staff are ready.
Federal Employees Demand More Telework Capacity, As Personnel Management Head Quits
Federal workers want to be able to telework during the coronavirus pandemic. While the Trump administration says it's encouraging it, in practice it's not so clear federal agencies are.
How Long Can Coronavirus Survive On Hard Surfaces?
The new coronavirus can survive on hard surfaces such as plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours and on cardboard for up to 24 hours. To prevent transmission, keep surfaces clean.
Jobless Claims Spike Throughout Country As Coronavirus Pauses Business
States are now reporting a sudden, sharp spike in jobless claims as the coronavirus crisis stalls business around the country.
Ohio Sees Massive Unemployment Surge Due To Coronavirus
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted about the state's economic relief for the 78,000 Ohioans who applied for unemployment in the first three days this week.