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Paul McCartney, former member of the Beatles, tops rich list of British musicians
The annual Sunday Times "Rich List" says the former Beatle is the first British musician to become a billionaire.
Flights Into The Stratosphere Study Changes To Atmospheric Rivers
by Nathan Rott
Scientists are racing to better understand atmospheric rivers, bands of moisture that start in the tropics and can bring torrential rain to the U.S. They're projected to intensify with climate change.
California Wildfire Victims Face Crucial Vote In PG&E Settlement
by Lily Jamali
Friday is the last day for victims of the California wildfires, which was sparked by utility PG&E, to vote on the $13.5 billion settlement. But some survivors say the vote should be extended.
New York City's Homeless Need More Assistance During Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with New York City's Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks about the plight of the homeless during the coronavirus crisis.
Mexico Plans To Reopen Even As Officials Say COVID-19 Cases Are Near Peak
by Carrie Kahn
The official numbers are still relatively low, but Mexico City hospitals and cemeteries are overwhelmed with apparent victims of the coronavirus.
How Will Coronavirus Pandemic Change The Way We See The World?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to veteran diplomat Richard Haass, of the Council on Foreign Relations, about how the global pandemic may cause a paradigm shift among world powers and institutions.
Australian Soap Opera Resumes Production For A Socially Distant Season
A long-running Australian soap opera, shuttered by the pandemic, cautiously returns to production with some new rules. Among them: no kissing.
Georgia Teacher Visits His Students While He Gets A Run In
Bill McAllister hasn't seen his class for nearly two months. So he's visiting them one by one. He told Fox 5 Atlanta that he's running 6 to 8 miles every day, from one student's home to the next.
Sesame Street's Grover Helps Kids Adapt To Life During COVID-19 Pandemic
In this time of fear and uncertainty, NPR's Life Kit team partners with Sesame Street's lovable monster, Grover, to answer some of kids' tough questions.
11-Year-Old Skateboarder Shreds World Record
Feel uninspired being stuck at home? Take a lesson from Gui Khury. This week he became the first skateboarder to land a 1,080-degree spin — three full rotations in the air — on a vertical ramp.
14 Hours And A Costco Card: How A Grocer In Alaska Feeds His Town In A Pandemic
In Gustavus, a remote city of about 450 residents, the owner of a small independent grocery makes the 14-hour round trip journey by boat to Juneau to bring much-needed supplies back to his customers.
Apple, Google In Conflict With States Over Contact-Tracing Tech
by Shannon Bond
Apple and Google want to develop tech to track the spread of COVID-19 while protecting individuals' privacy. But some states say the restrictive settings may make it harder to find virus hotspots.