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Women no longer have to make the first move on Bumble. Will it make the app better?
by Claire Murashima
Bumble, known for allowing women to message men first, unveiled new features that allow men to make the first move. Will the change breathe new life into online dating, and the company's stock?
News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled
We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.
U.K. Experts Say Hedgehogs Receive More Notice Because Of Lockdowns
Naturalist Michael Walker tells the BBC that he's gotten lots of videos of hedgehogs causing a commotion in people's yards. Males noisily pursuing females. Or huffing loudly as they fight.
Airbnb Rental Model Becomes A Victim Of The Coronavirus
by Bobby Allyn
This year was supposed to be Airbnb's big year. The company planned to go public, but COVID-19 has all but destroyed their business model. Airbnb's CEO explains how they hope to survive the pandemic.
Coronavirus Relief Efforts To Help Energy Industry Stall On Capitol Hill
by Jeff Brady
The Trump administration wants some of the trillions of dollars in congressional coronavirus relief funding to help the fossil fuel industry. But Democrats hope to use it to address climate change.
FDA's Role In Coronavirus Testing Guidelines Released By White House
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Stephen Hahn, the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, about how his agency is ensuring that the country has enough high-quality coronavirus tests.
U.S. Military Aims To Speed Up Slow Coronavirus Test Rate
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Smith, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, about supply chain issues hindering the military from increasing coronavirus testing capacity.
'Throughline': The Mosquito's Impact On The Shaping Of The U.S.
NPR's History Podcast Throughline looks at the outsized role of the mosquito on the outcome of the American Revolution.
Typing Debate: Do You Type 2 Spaces Between Sentences Or 1?
Microsoft Word is tipping the scales in the debate. Now the use of two spaces after a period will be flagged as a grammatical error. Other style guides already recommend using one space.