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Remembering Rev. Cecil Williams, champion of equality in San Francisco, dead at 94
by Scott Shafer
The legendary pastor of Glide Church died this week at the age of 94. He was known as a champion of racial equality, LGBTQ rights and San Francisco's most impoverished residents.
Cities Battle Food Apps Over Delivery Fees
by Bobby Allyn
New York is the latest city to crack down on food-delivery apps. Restaurants say the apps' delivery fees cut into their profits, and apps like Grubhub say capping the fees will hurt restaurants.
Coronavirus Update: Ousted Scientist Rick Bright Testifies Before Congress
NPR's science and national correspondents discuss Rick Bright's testimony on Thursday. Bright says his warnings about critical shortages of masks and other medical supplies went unheeded.
A COVID-19 Patient Films His Routine Inside A Hospital Isolation Unit
by Tovia Smith
Jeff Mohlstock from New Jersey has contracted the coronavirus and spent nearly two weeks in the hospital. He filmed his routine, offering a rare glimpse into the inside of a COVID-19 isolation unit.
New Data Shows That Patients On Ventilators Are Likely To Survive
by Jon Hamilton
Early studies have found high mortality rates among COVID-19 patients on ventilators. But the new data from some major medical centers shows that many of those patients are much likely to survive.
FBI Executes A Search Warrant On Sen. Richard Burr, Takes His Cellphone
by Ryan Lucas
The FBI has executed a search warrant on Sen. Richard Burr on Wednesday, taking his cellphone as part of the investigation into his stock sales in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Might Affect States With Big Tourism Economies
States across the country are starting to reopen. Some of them — like Florida, Maine and Colorado — have big tourism economies. But the coronavirus pandemic might affect summer vacations this year.
Some Wisconsin Counties Decide To End The Coronavirus Lockdown
by Rob Mentzer (WPR)
Wisconsin's supreme court has struck down the state's stay-at-home order on Wednesday. Some of the counties decided to follow that decision, and others have imposed their own stay-at-home orders.
Michigan Stay-At-Home Order Protesters Threaten Governor Online
by Abigail Censky
Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been threatened online by the protesters. They have organized another demonstration against the stay-at-home order at the State Capitol on Thursday.
The Pandemic Disrupts Global Supply Chains Leaving Ports Worldwide Overstuffed
by Jackie Northam
The pandemic caused severe disruptions in global supply chains. Cargo containers full of consumer goods are piling up at ports and warehouses. Shipping companies are trying to alleviate congestion.
How A Spike In Demand For Goods And Services Might Affect The U.S. Economy
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Demand for goods and services spikes, as businesses reopen across the country. It may offset some of the damage the U.S. economy has suffered during coronavirus shutdowns.
HELP Committee Chair Comments On The Reopening Of The U.S. Economy
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who chairs the Senate Committee questioning top experts who work on fighting the coronavirus pandemic in the Trump Administration.
People Who Lost Their Jobs During The Pandemic Share Their Experiences
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with three people who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus lockdown about their experience of being laid off, applying for unemployment and surviving the pandemic.