Despite the pause on high tariffs, Chinese factories still face high uncertainty
A 90-day pause on triple-digit U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods has left exporters and importers in a high state of uncertainty. Factory owners in China tell NPR that orders are down overall.
Workers To Hold Mass Strike On May 1, International Workers' Day
Essential workers from Amazon, Whole Foods, Instacart, Target and more are organizing a mass strike. They say the companies need to do more to protect frontline workers from the coronavirus.
Kentucky Derby Alternative Won't Be As Fast As The Horse Race
The Kentucky Derby, known as the fastest 2 minutes in sports, is postponed because of COVID-19. But there is a race this weekend: Old Forester Kentucky Turtle Derby — a competition for eight turtles.
Coronavirus Lockdowns Throw Agricultural Supply Chain Into Disarray
U.S. supermarket shelves are empty, and food banks across the country are besieged. So why are farmers dumping, destroying and giving away food?
Health Care Workers In Russia Pay Deadly Price Fighting COVID-19
As coronavirus infections continue to increase in Russia, the virus is taking the lives of Russian health care workers, who complain of a lack protective equipment and political support.
National Air And Space Museum Sponsors Virtual Concert On YouTube
The National Air and Space Museum turned to the skies, and to music, to help get through tough times. The virtual concert Space Songs featured musicians like Sting and Daveed Diggs.
News Brief: Lockdown Orders Lift, Workers Strike, Biden Allegations
Stay-at-home orders lift in more than a dozen states. Essential workers plan to protest against big retail and delivery firms. And, Joe Biden is expected to respond to sexual assault allegations.
While Some Couples Are Postponing Weddings, Others Turn To Zoom
The twin sister of a Morning Edition producer got married last weekend. Because of the coronavirus lockdown, her family couldn't attend. What it's like to witness your sister's happy day over Zoom?
Pet Dog Interrupts TV Meteorologist's Forecast
WTVT meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was giving the forecast from home when his golden retriever Brody decided to make a cameo. With Brody on his lap, Dellegatto kept on talking about the weather.
