How To Nab Suspects While Social Distancing? Indian Police Try Giant Tongs
"We call it a 'social distancing clamp' or a 'lockdown-breaker catcher,' " a policeman in Chandigarh, India, tells NPR.
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NYC Subways To Close Every Night For Disinfection
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the plan to shut down the subway system each night "a massive undertaking." Essential workers will be able to take alternative transportation at no cost.
'A Community Of Desperation' Finding Sympathy And Solidarity In Dorothea Lange
The American photographer intimately documented the upheavals of the Great Depression. Now, amid the upheavals of the coronavirus, Lange's portraits of humanity and adversity still have a lot to say.
Boris Johnson: U.K. Is 'Past The Peak' Of Its Coronavirus Outbreak
The prime minister voiced the positive outlook at his first briefing since recovering from COVID-19. Johnson did not, however, lay out specifically when or how the U.K.'s lockdown measures would lift.
Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That's A Lot
A new NASA satellite is providing a detailed look at how much polar ice is melting, raising sea levels around the world.
In Gaza, Coronavirus Sparks Wedding Fever
With wedding halls closed, Palestinians have saved big money with low-key parties.
A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.
Los Angeles City And County Offer Free Coronavirus Testing To All Residents
The announcement by Mayor Eric Garcetti makes LA the first major city to offer free testing to all its residents. It came as county health officials reported another 1,541 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
How The CARES Act Became A Tax-Break Bonanza For The Rich, Explained
New York Times reporter Jesse Drucker says the economic relief package is full of provisions aimed at big companies and wealthy individuals — some of whom may not have been impacted by the pandemic.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is caused by weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.