Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Businesses Adapt To Delivery Demand By Hiring Cuddly Couriers
As demand for deliveries continues to grow during the coronavirus outbreak, businesses are getting creative by turning to the animal kingdom.
New York's Memorial Day Crowds Are Sparse, Despite Lifted Restrictions
In upstate New York, where statewide restrictions on public gatherings were loosened, people ventured out for Memorial Day weekend activities. But the crowds still paled in comparison to past years.
Scientists Discover Ancient, Huge, Saber-Toothed Anchovy
This would have been a scary ingredient for a Caesar salad: Anchovies' ancient relatives were three feet long and had a nasty set of chompers, according to a study from the University of Michigan.
Amid Pandemic, Business Owners Find Unique Ways To Stay Afloat
People whose jobs involve personal interaction have seen their incomes vanish during the time of social distancing. That's led some to develop creative ways of making money.
In Pakistan, Women Find Freedom In Quarantine Through Bikes
Like many places, Pakistan has seen a surge in bike riding during the pandemic. But the face of cyclists is changing in this conservative society as women venture onto the roads.
Movie Review: 'On The Record' With Russell Simmons' Accusers
A new documentary looks at allegations that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted several women, and places his case against the larger question of how black women are treated by the #MeToo movement.
As Americans Observe Memorial Day, The U.S Inches Towards A Grim COVID-19 Milestone
The U.S. is likely to see its 100,000th death this Memorial Day. It's a staggering, incomprehensible number – more than the nation lost in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
New York Doctor Shares Inside Look At Caring For End-Of-Life COVID-19 Patients
Craig Blinderman is a palliative care doctor at New York City. He shares his audio diary and talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about caring for dying coronavirus patients.
Colleges Weigh What It Would Take To Reopen Campuses For Fall Semester
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, president Freeman Hrabowski discusses the options with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Elissa Nadworny.
