British Pubs Are Closed. British Pub Trivia Continues
Forced to close because of the coronavirus, a pub in the North of England, has taken its popular quiz night online — and is now attracting a global audience.
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As Demand For Oil Dries Up, OPEC And Allies Agree To Historic Cuts In Output
Marathon video chats led to a record-setting 9.7 million barrels per day in cuts. But analysts say that's not a big enough drop to balance oil markets, given the total collapse in demand for crude.
Boris Johnson Released From London Hospital
The British prime minister, who spent multiple nights in an intensive care unit with COVID-19, thanked the National Health Service for saving his life.
U.S. Has Most Coronavirus Deaths In The World
More than 20,600 people have died from the virus as of early Sunday morning, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
Is COVID-19 Changing How We Measure Distance?
Liying is from Wuhan, China. She's married to Federico, from Lombardy, Italy. Now in the U.S., they describe the rapid shift in perceptions of the pandemic as it has spread through each country.
Wuhan's Breakfast Tradition Is Back As Coronavirus Lockdown Ends
After a 76-day lockdown, the city's reopening includes the return of its tradition of eating a medley of morning snacks.
An Indian State Tells Quarantined Folks: 'A Selfie An Hour Will Keep The Police Away'
In Karnataka, people under quarantine must take hourly selfies as proof of staying home. The government is also publishing addresses of the quarantined. Legal activists are raising privacy concerns.
In Thailand, Growing Concern For Elephants As Coronavirus Pummels Tourism
Thailand has nearly 3,800 domesticated elephants, most kept in camps. There are fears that many will suffer during what is expected to be a time of prolonged severe economic hardship.
Turkey Imposes 48-Hour Coronavirus Curfew In Major Cities With Little Warning
The order was announced shortly before it took effect midnight Friday, drawing crowds of last-minute shoppers in cities such as Istanbul. Turkey has reported over 47,000 confirmed cases of the virus.
How To Translate A Concept Like 'Social Distancing' In Other Languages
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Arcenio López of the Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project. He and his colleagues translate COVID-19 information for people who speak indigenous languages.