Media

April 27, 2020

With much of the world still under lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to their diaries to document this incredible time. Now, fellows from Harvard’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism have teamed up with a sound artist and developer to create the "Corona Diaries" — an open-source audio project where anyone can contribute their audio story.

Arts, Culture & Media

Amid pandemic, Animal Crossing gamers create dreamy ‘islands,’ travel and mingle with friendly (and really cute) animal neighbors

The World

April 24, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to upend the lives of people around the world, many are using the simulation game to live out experiences and routines disrupted by the pandemic — and for a sense of normalcy and connection.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

How do you stop the spread of misinformation?

The World

April 22, 2020

Stephan Lewandowsky, a cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol, speaks with The World's Marco Werman about how societies can combat misinformation — particularly around the coronavirus and climate change.

Books

From Mexico, tales of a Russian socialite and a small-town witch

The World

April 21, 2020

Two novels published in English this spring show the broad landscape of Mexican literature today.

Community

Caribbean community mourns Gil Bailey, 'Godfather of Reggae Radio'

WNYC

April 21, 2020

Pioneering radio broadcaster Gil Bailey, known as the Godfather of Reggae Radio, died Monday of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Art

In a new MoMA audio guide, security guards are the art experts

The World

April 15, 2020

Museum visitors usually don't acknowledge security guards. But they're often incredibly knowledgable about the art they keep watch over — and may even be artists themselves. A new MoMA audio guide puts the guards front and center.

Environment

A new book chronicles the Koch empire's impact on American society

Living on Earth

April 14, 2020

Much of the anti-climate policy efforts in the US can be traced back to one powerful man: Charles Koch, who sits at the helm of a fossil fuel-based corporate empire.

LGBTQ

This activist group is taking on the state of Honduras in the first trans femicide court case

The World

March 10, 2020

If the court rules in Cattrachas' favor, this will be the first time Honduras is held responsible for trans femicide. The group hopes it will set a precedent for similar cases across Latin America.

Lifestyle

Spotify creates podcast to save your pup from loneliness

The World

March 05, 2020

Spotify has launched a podcast designed to calm your dog when he is home alone, in response to owners’ request and scientific studies that prove a connection between pets and humans.

Music

What Selena’s life and legacy tell us about Latinx identity today

The World

February 14, 2020

It’s been nearly 25 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, but the legacy of the Grammy-winning, Mexican American singer persists — and offers guidance for a group of California college students studying Latinx identity and media representation.

Media

Corona Diaries: Open-source project chronicles pandemic life via voice notes

Amid pandemic, Animal Crossing gamers create dreamy ‘islands,’ travel and mingle with friendly (and really cute) animal neighbors

How do you stop the spread of misinformation?

From Mexico, tales of a Russian socialite and a small-town witch

Caribbean community mourns Gil Bailey, 'Godfather of Reggae Radio'

In a new MoMA audio guide, security guards are the art experts

A new book chronicles the Koch empire's impact on American society

This activist group is taking on the state of Honduras in the first trans femicide court case

Spotify creates podcast to save your pup from loneliness

What Selena’s life and legacy tell us about Latinx identity today

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