Brooklyn Navy Yard Businesses Mobilize To Help Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
During World War II, the Brooklyn Navy Yard repaired warships. Today businesses on the same site are retooling to make medical supplies.
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'Das Coronavirus' Podcast Captivates Germany With Scientific Info On The Pandemic
Produced by the public broadcaster NDR, the program features scientist Christian Drosten giving clear information about COVID-19, but so far it's in German only.
As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world — which has far fewer resources.
'Essential' Child Care Workers Struggle To Balance Family Needs, Safety
Some states are urging child care centers to stay open to keep essential workers on the job. But providers say they're not trained to keep everyone safe, and there's no social distancing toddlers.
Facebook, YouTube Warn Of More Mistakes As Machines Replace Moderators
As tech firms send workers home, it's creating new challenges over how to handle harmful content, including dangerous health claims. So Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are bringing in the machines.
Toilet Paper Startup Ramps Up And Rolls In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic
The sudden demand for "white gold" came at just the right time for a new toilet paper factory in Maine. "The demand is insane," says Tissue Plus owner, Marc Cooper.
National Guardsman Is First Service Member To Die After Testing Positive For COVID-19
The Department of Defense said the New Jersey Army National Guardsman had been hospitalized since March 21 and died on Saturday.
Central Park And Home Of Tennis' US Open To House Hospital Beds For New York
The East Meadow in Central Park and a training facility at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens are scheduled to become makeshift hospitals while regular facilities are strained by COVID-19.
NCAA Division 1 Athletes Get Another Shot At Spring Sports
Schools have been authorized to offer spring sport athletes whose schedule was shut down by the coronavirus an extra year of eligibility so they can play an extra season.
Coronavirus: U.S. Still Seeing Thousands Of Flights, Despite A Drop In Air Travel
"The U.S. domestic market is so large that even a substantial decrease leaves a lot of traffic in the sky," says Ian Petchenik, of the aviation tracking site Flightradar24.com.