Full story - May 29, 2020
Fi Carrick-Davies poses with Bola Fagbemi and her children Fathia, Aishat and Abdul-Qayyum Akintoyese after dropping off some food for them. Carrick-Davies and the family are extremely close. 

London school steps up to help vulnerable children banned from getting free school lunches

Taking care of the entire family is at the heart of this school, which sits on the edge of the Aylesbury Estate, a vast network of highrises that used to be the largest public housing unit in Western Europe.
Full story - May 29, 2020
Plumes of smoke rise into the sky over buildings.

As protests against police brutality continue, Twitter sanctions Trump tweet 'glorifying violence'

Demonstrators outraged over police brutality in the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, took to the streets in Minneapolis for the third straight night. A border dispute between China and India is ratcheting up. And secret documents obtained by NBC suggest Russian trolls are seeking to stoke unrest in the US.
Full story - May 28, 2020
DACA plaintiffs walk arm-in-arm down from the US Supreme Court after justices heard oral arguments in the consolidation of three cases before the court regarding the Trump administration’s bid to end the DACA program on Nov. 12, 2019.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: A timeline

One of the most anticipated rulings of the Supreme Court’s 2019-2020 term concerns the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. A decision could come any day.
Full episode - May 28, 2020
A red tray of dozens of vials is shown with a hand picking one of the vials up.

Coronavirus vaccine trial showing promise

Health experts say that a coronavirus vaccine trial out of University of Oxford in England, is showing promise. And, on-the-spot temperature checks at airports, football stadiums and retail stores may soon become the norm. But workers' unions and civil rights groups are worried. Also, one of the many sectors of the economy hurting during the pandemic is the auto industry. Despite the slump, electric vehicle sales are doing better than sales for gas and diesel-powered cars.
Full story - May 28, 2020
A US flag flutters in the breeze. In the background, a rocket launchpad

What private companies could mean for NASA space exploration

It's been nearly a decade since an astronaut was launched into space from American soil. Wednesday, at Cape Canaveral Florida, the company SpaceX and NASA tried to end that streak on board the Falcon 9 until weather scrapped the launch. The World's Marco Werman speaks with Margaret Weitekamp, head of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, about the future of US space flight. 
Full episode - May 28, 2020
A large crowd of people are shown walking and wearing protective face masks in a train station.

Coronavirus conversations: Stopping the spread of misinformation amid the coronavirus crisis

Amplified by social media, misinformation can undermine critical public health efforts and fuel conspiracy theories — which are particularly dangerous amid the coronavirus crisis. As part of our weekly series taking your questions to the experts, The World's Elana Gordon moderated a conversation with K. “Vish” Viswanath, professor of health communication at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who addressed the pitfalls of COVID-19 misinformation, as well as ways to find trustworthy information about the pandemic.
Full story - May 28, 2020
The World's Orla Barry is seen stepping through a thermal scanner at the BBC.

Thermal readings at work raise concerns about civil liberties

As the world continues to try to find ways to reopen and cope with the coronavirus in the aftermath of lockdowns, many in workplaces will shortly have to go through thermal imaging cameras to enter public buildings and offices. 
Full story - May 28, 2020
People walk past a TV screen showing news of Beijing's approval of a controversial Hong Kong security bill, in Hong Kong, May 28, 2020.

China moves forward with Hong Kong security law; Oxford shows promise for potential vaccine; US COVID-19 deaths reach 100,000

China's parliament voted to move forward with a controversial security law that would erode Hong Kong's autonomy. Indigenous groups fight to stay closed as restrictions ease. And, under quarantine, the first talkie made by a woman in Spain resurfaces.
Full story - May 27, 2020
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during the opening ceremony of Iran's 11th parliament in Tehran, Iran, May 27, 2020.

Iran sends mixed signals on release of foreign prisoners

Facing an outbreak of the coronavirus, Iran has been sending signals that it's willing to release foreigners in detention. But the wife of an imprisoned British Iranian says a window of opportunity for Western nations to reach a deal with Iran on a prisoner swap "seems to have been wasted completely."
Full episode - May 27, 2020
A man wears a blue jacket and a protective face mask while speaking on a mobile phone in front of a green and red stocks sign.

Governments work on recovery plans as societies open up following coronavirus lockdowns

Governments everywhere are trying to figure out how to put together a recovery plan to get past the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic. The European Union on Wednesday moved forward on its plan. And, US officials signaled that they’re preparing to remove Hong Kong’s special trade status, declaring that it is no longer autonomous from China. Also, the world is living through stressful times and putting on a soothing song at the end of a long day can provide some relief. This is where acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami stepped in and took to Tokyo radio waves to host a special show called "Music for a Brighter Tomorrow."

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