Health & Medicine

May 21, 2020

Many older adults grapple with loneliness, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Zoom and WhatsApp just don't cut it. In the glass cabin, friends and family can visit safely and connect while separated by panes of glass.

Military

'World War C': How did national security miss the coronavirus?

Things That Go Boom

May 21, 2020

The US spends billions and billions of dollars on defense, but the novel coronavirus slipped silently and invisibly across US borders and even onto military aircraft carriers. One could say the US was preparing for World War III when it got hammered by World War C — the coronavirus.

Immigration

The pandemic canceled her graduation. But this DACA holder still got her moment to shine.

The World

May 20, 2020

Juliette Herrera spent nearly a decade obtaining her college degree. When the coronavirus pandemic canceled her graduation ceremony, her family and friends found another way to celebrate her achievement.

Education

Foreign students face uncertainty as Trump administration mulls suspending training program

The World

May 20, 2020

The White House is reportedly looking to restrict all US foreign worker programs, including a decades-old program called Optional Practical Training that allows international students to remain in the US and work for at least a year after graduating.

Culture

Is it curtains for London's West End?

The World

May 20, 2020

Theaters were ordered to close — and no one can predict when the curtains will rise again.

Business, Economics and Jobs

Saudi Arabia raises taxes at home while making big investments abroad

The World

May 20, 2020

Saudi Arabia, one of the richest countries in the world, has announced a 15% value-added tax on all goods and services. It is also cutting down some benefits for state employees. Meanwhile, the kingdom has been on a shopping spree with its Public Investment Fund, dropping roughly $7.7 billion on stakes in Facebook, Boeing and Starbucks, among other companies.

Top of The World

One of the strongest cyclones in a decade makes landfall in India and Bangladesh; Germany announces rules to block hostile takeovers of health care companies

The World

May 20, 2020

The deadly Cyclone Amphan made landfall today in India and Bangladesh as millions evacuated amid the coronavirus crisis. And, Germany announced new rules that give the government the power to veto hostile takeovers of health care companies. Also, Canadian activists say they’re being targeted by China.

Food

Pandemic exposes ‘major vulnerabilities’ in the American food system, says author Michael Pollan

Living on Earth

May 20, 2020

Michael Pollan, the author of "The Omnivore’s Dilemma" and other books, says food shortages and massive food dumping during the COVID-19 pandemic expose major vulnerabilities in the American food supply chain.

Every 30 Seconds

Pandemic stress overshadows US election for this young Latina voter

The World

May 19, 2020

For Michelle Aguilar Ramirez, a high school junior in Washington state, the pandemic has changed how she views the world around her — including US politics and the November presidential election.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

The changing face of Venice

The World

May 19, 2020

Although Italy has begun reopening, it’s unclear what the future holds for Venice, a city historically dependent on millions of tourists each year.

Health & Medicine

Netherlands nursing home builds 'glass cabin' where families can safely connect

'World War C': How did national security miss the coronavirus?

The pandemic canceled her graduation. But this DACA holder still got her moment to shine.

Foreign students face uncertainty as Trump administration mulls suspending training program

Is it curtains for London's West End?

Saudi Arabia raises taxes at home while making big investments abroad

One of the strongest cyclones in a decade makes landfall in India and Bangladesh; Germany announces rules to block hostile takeovers of health care companies

Pandemic exposes ‘major vulnerabilities’ in the American food system, says author Michael Pollan

Pandemic stress overshadows US election for this young Latina voter

The changing face of Venice

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