Factories Around The World Try To Resolve Mask Shortages
From a curtain producer in Shanghai to a factory in Prague, a look at the frenzy surrounding the Personal Protective Equipment business.
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How South Africa Flattened Its COVID-19 Curve
Using methods developed with help from the U.S., South Africa has deployed an army of 28,000 contact tracers to track the spread of the coronavirus, and has flattened the curve of infections.
What Happened Today: Trump's Order To Limit Immigration, Testing Questions
The Wall Street Journal immigration reporter Michelle Hackman and an NPR science correspondent talk about the latest executive order to suspend immigration and answer various listener questions.
Why The World Is Still Pumping So Much Oil Even As Demand Drops Away
The pandemic means the world is using far less oil. But pumps are still going, creating a huge oversupply. Companies are often willing to operate pumps at a loss — for a little while.
Trump Instructs U.S. Navy To Fire On Iranian Boats If Harassed
His tweet comes days after Iranian gunboats pulled to within yards of a U.S. military ship in the Persian Gulf. There's a history of such confrontations, and Trump's announcement could raise tensions.
Spain Will Finally Let Children Go Outside This Sunday, After Nearly 6 Weeks
Anger spiked on Tuesday, after the government initially said children would only be allowed outdoors to accompany adults on trips to essential businesses, such as grocery stores.
'The Peak Of This Mountain Is Like A Mirage': Pandemic Leaves Asylum Seekers Stranded
The pandemic has "had a particularly heartbreaking impact on refugees — in the sense that it's cut off their ability to travel, and trapped them in precarious situations," says an immigration lawyer.
U.S.-Iran Tensions Continue To Simmer Through Coronavirus Epidemic
The State Department highlights the steps it is taking to keep pressure on Iran every week. But some Iran watchers worry that there is no offramp as the taunting by both sides continues.
Suspects In Syrian Crimes Against Humanity Trial Will Face Accusers In German Court
In a first, Syrian witnesses and plaintiffs, some of whom survived torture in a Damascus prison, will see a former high-ranking Syrian official in court on charges of crimes against humanity.
In Japan, Mythical 'Amabie' Emerges From 19th Century Folklore To Fight COVID-19
The sea monster from folklore has emerged in art, food and fashion as a symbol of hope and pop culture mascot. Its first depiction was in 1846, telling people to draw it and "be free from disease."