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Jennifer Aniston's production company plans to reboot '9 to 5'
The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
How 1 New Jersey Hospital Is Handling The Coronavirus Pandemic
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Stephen Brunnquell of the Physicians Network at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center about Bergen County, New Jersey's large number of COVID-19 patients.
Sweden's Controversial Decision To Not Lock Down The Country
Most of the world's major economies are on lockdown to combat the coronavirus. But the Swedish government has kept the country open — claiming it is better for the economy and for public health.
When Congress Was Last Called To Help Rescue An Economy In Free Fall
by Kelsey Snell
The 2008 economic crisis had both parties on Capitol Hill acting swiftly to provide relief this time around. Congress learned it takes time for policies to take hold, but political fallout is swift.
How COVID-19 Patients Are Affected By Health And Other Disparities
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Massachusetts General Hospital's Dr. Joseph Betancourt about how health disparities cause minorities to be more susceptible to the coronavirus.
News Brief: WHO Funding, Reopening The U.S., Antibody Tests
U.S. ends WHO funding pending a review of its handling of COVID-19. President Trump backpedals comments that only he can reopen the U.S. And, tests to detect past COVID-19 exposure hit the market.
Volunteer Firefighter Discovers $8.2 Million In His Bank Account
Charles Calvin expected his account to hold the money the government is sending Americans. Instead he found much more. Days later, the $8.2 million vanished — though he still has his relief payment.
Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased
by Sidsel Overgaard
The Danish government's decision to allow children up to 12 years old to go back to school on Wednesday has split public opinion in the country.
South Korea Holds Parliamentary Elections During Pandemic
by Anthony Kuhn
South Korean voters got to the polls Wednesday for legislative elections. The vote is seen as a report card for the president's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. His performance ratings are high.
Gov. Pritzker On The Challenges Facing Illinois During COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the president's claim that the federal government has the ultimate authority to determine when COVID-19 restrictions should be lifted.
Why South Dakota's Governor Is Resistant To Issuing Stay-At-Home Order
by Lee Strubinger
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, says she won't issue a statewide stay-at-home order because it would need to last until October. Health researchers say that may be dangerous logic.
Wisconsin Primary Results, Coronavirus Challenges Biden's Campaign
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Maayan Silver of member station WUWM about Wisconsin's primary, and to Democratic strategist Karen Finney about Joe Biden's path forward despite COVID-19 pandemic.