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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?
Scots Pine In Czech Republic Chosen 2020 European Tree Of The Year
The tree is dubbed: "The Guardian of the Flooded Village." Legend has it, a devil would sit under it at night playing violin, warding off intruders.
What It Means To Be A Sports Fan During The COVID-19 Outbreak
Most sports are coming to a halt as the world responds to coronavirus. Mike Pesca, host of Slate magazine's daily podcast The Gist, shares his thoughts on rethinking sports during this time.
Monitoring How Other Countries Are Handling Coronavirus Cases
We've heard a great deal about the experience of the coronavirus pandemic in China and Europe but how is it impacting other countries? We check in with our reporters in Pakistan, Kenya and Mexico.
Are There Enough Skilled Medical Workers To Run Ventilators?
by Joseph Shapiro
About 2% of people with COVID-19 will need ventilators to help them breathe. Are there enough ventilators, and are there enough doctors and respiratory therapists trained to use them?
News Brief: A Roundup Of The Latest Coronavirus Stories
President Trump signs emergency aid package. Two members of Congress test positive for COVID-19. Sen. Richard Burr's coronavirus comments raise eyebrows. And, Trump takes action at U.S. borders.
Iran Releases 85,000 Prisoners But Not Siamak Namazi
Iran has released tens of thousands of prisoners because of the coronavirus outbreak. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Babak Namazi, whose brother is still detained.
Restrictive Measures To Stop COVID-19 Are Not All Mandatory
by Greg Myre
City by city, state by state, restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus are increasing by the hour. So what's voluntary and what's mandatory? And how will all this be enforced?
EU Locks Down Borders To Try To Slow Spread Of COVID-19
by Rob Schmitz
The European Union is closing its external borders for 30 days to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Movement within EU member nations will still be allowed.
Why The U.K. Decided To Keep Schools Open Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
by Frank Langfitt
The British government wants to keep schools open so health workers don't have to stay home to look after their kids, but some teachers say that's putting them and their pupils at risk.
Coronavirus Testing Begins To Ramp Up Across The Country
by Rob Stein
Coronavirus testing is still woefully inadequate across the U.S. Some experts worry about some of the steps the Trump administration is taking in the rush to make up for the slow start in testing.
States Need Bold Action Against Coronavirus, Michigan Governor Says
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about her state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Whitmer, a Democrat, has been critical of the Trump administration's response.
For People With Compromised Immune Systems, COVID-19 Is Serious
Rachel Martin talks to Suzan Norton and her son Michael about coronavirus worries due to his medical condition. His use of a ventilator puts him at high risk if he contracts the disease.