Lifestyle

April 03, 2020

Even before COVID-19 swept through the country, South Korea had a well-known reputation for being a so-called “delivery nation.”

Top of The World

Coronavirus cases pass 1 million; poor communities left vulnerable; love in the time of corona

The World

April 03, 2020

Global cases of the novel coronavirus have surged past 1 million. In the US, economists predict 30 million people could be out of work by the end of April. Poor communities in Kenya feel particularly vulnerable as the coronavirus spreads and the government enforces brutal crackdown measures. And love in the time of coronavirus: From video-chat first dates to impromptu cohabitation, love will find a way.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Many people aren’t putting love on hold during COVID-19

The World

April 02, 2020

Dating while in isolation is probably not the ideal way to hook up with a new partner, but dating apps are all reporting increases in usage. Boredom and a little loneliness are likely playing a part.

Language

Damn coronavirus! How the Dutch use diseases as curse words.

The World

April 02, 2020

What to do with pent up anxiety? Some say profanities help relieve stress. But while English swear words and phrases are often linked to sex, in the Dutch language, many profanities and expletives are derived from disease.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Will the US ever mimic Asia’s culture of ‘universal masking’?

The World

April 01, 2020

Across much of Asia, masks are considered an essential weapon in the war against the new coronavirus. Should Americans follow suit?

COVID-19: The latest from The World

Herd of goats takes over deserted resort in Britain amid lockdown

The World

April 01, 2020

With the streets of Llandudno unnaturally quiet, the goats have been free to wander the streets undisturbed.

Arts, Culture & Media

Artists flock to the only ‘festival’ still on during COVID-19

The World

March 30, 2020

Admission is free at the Social Distancing Festival, an online space for artists to showcase their work when a performance or exhibition has been impacted by COVID-19.

Food

How are we going to feed ourselves when there are 10 billion people on the planet?

Innovation Hub

March 30, 2020

A technology-based method of growing produce inside year-round, without soil or sunlight, could be part of the solution.

In Senegal, COVID-19 safety measures conflict with cultural traditions

The World

March 27, 2020

The country has the fourth-highest number of COVID-19 cases in sub-Saharan Africa, and prevention measures have been in place for several weeks now.

COVID-19: The latest from The World

How people around the world are filling their pantries

The World

March 27, 2020

Leaders around the world have promised their citizens that grocery stores will stay open, even in the places most impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic. But people are still making sure they have essentials on hand. What does “stocking up” look like for people around the world?

Lifestyle

South Korea's delivery workers face 'unbearable' pressures amid COVID-19

Coronavirus cases pass 1 million; poor communities left vulnerable; love in the time of corona

Many people aren’t putting love on hold during COVID-19

Damn coronavirus! How the Dutch use diseases as curse words.

Will the US ever mimic Asia’s culture of ‘universal masking’?

Herd of goats takes over deserted resort in Britain amid lockdown

Artists flock to the only ‘festival’ still on during COVID-19

How are we going to feed ourselves when there are 10 billion people on the planet?

In Senegal, COVID-19 safety measures conflict with cultural traditions

How people around the world are filling their pantries

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