COVID-19
She Supports 8 People On $480 A Week And Is Figuring What Payments To Defer
Dyan Navejar is the only one in her family who's still working. Her husband lost his job as a dishwasher. "Food — that's the biggest thing in my household right now. These kids can eat," she says.
Muslims Around The World Face A Different Kind Of Ramadan
Observance of the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer and festivities is being curtailed in many parts of the world due to COVID-19. But in some countries, the pandemic hasn't dissuaded the faithful.
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Passes 50,000
Over 880,000 cases have been confirmed, as of Friday afternoon. New York City and the surrounding area have been hit hardest, with about half of all deaths coming from New York state or New Jersey.
Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns
Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now.
What Would It Take To Bring More Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Back To The U.S.?
Experts say it could be dangerous to rely on overseas production of medicine in a crisis, but the U.S. largely does. Rebuilding domestic capacity would take years and substantial investments.
Even In Crisis Times, There Is A Push To Wire Rural America
The COVID-19 crisis has forced us to move almost everything online. But more than one-third of the U.S. population in rural areas has little or no access to the Internet.
Job Cuts Hit 2 Members Of My Family In Orlando: No Tourists, No Work
Two weeks after Perla Pimentel was laid off, her father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. The warehouse where her mom works has also begun to furlough employees.
'We've Seen A Lot Of Brothers Die.' NYC Bus Operators Witness Loss Amid Pandemic
As of this week, 83 workers with New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority died from COVID-19. Two bus operators talk about the crushing loss they've witnessed in their field.
Triad Fashion Designer Makes COVID-19 Masks More Inclusive
As black men are reporting experiences of racial profiling while wearing pr