A major toy manufacturer is already nervous about Trump tariffs for holiday season
Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, says the Trump administration's shifting tariff policy has created chaos for businesses — and could still disrupt the holiday season.
Developments Are Encouraging In Race To Find Coronavirus Vaccine
Vaccines being developed in China and Britain are showing promise according to the latest report from those labs. The vaccines stimulate an immune response and seem to have mild side effects.
Stimulus Deal Reached For Pandemic-Stricken EU Economies
Members of the European Union have agreed on a historic stimulus plan to help economies in Europe recover from the damage done by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Threatens To Deploy Federal Law Enforcement To Chicago
NPR's David Greene talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt about the possibility of 150 Department of Homeland Security agents being sent to Chicago by President Trump to tamp down violence.
Swedish Island Uses Medieval Knights To Enforce Social Distancing
A reenactment group on horseback will greet those arriving at Gotland island. The group normally puts on jousting tournaments, but this year they're patrolling to remind folks to follow the rules.
Teachers Sue To Block Florida's School Reopening Mandate
Educators in Florida, with the backing of the state's largest teachers union, sued the governor and other state officials for trying to require schools to reopen in the middle of a COVID-19 surge.
News Brief: Trump Threatens Federal Crackdown, COVID-19, Florida Schools
President Trump threatens to deploy federal law enforcement to more U.S. cities. The race for COVID-19 vaccines shows promise. And, Florida teachers sue to stop school reopenings amid pandemic.
Rare LeBron James Trading Card Auctioned For Record $1.8 Million
The card shows LeBron James on the court during his 2003 rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The card is also signed by James. The auction house says there were only 23 of the cards made.
Documentary Honors Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to actress Erika Alexander, co-founder of Color Farm Media and producer of John Lewis: Good Trouble, about the late Georgia congressman's civil rights legacy.
