Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual
From drive-through iftars, to card exchanges, Muslims adapt traditions to try to find a sense of community while staying apart.
COVID-19
Fox News Executive Tries To Rein In Stars As They Cheer On Anti-Lockdown Rallies
Fox News stars have championed protests against governors who have ordered shutdowns to contain the pandemic. A top Fox executive ordered hosts to acknowledge health risks posed by the rallies.
Las Vegas Mayor Urges Casinos To Reopen Saying Competition Will Reveal Safety Levels
Mayor Carolyn Goodman said she is not responsible for ensuring businesses adhere to social distancing guidelines. "They better figure it out. That's their job. That's not the mayor's job," she said.
Adding A Nylon Stocking Layer Could Boost Protection From Cloth Masks, Study Finds
Scientists who tested a variety of cloth face masks found that a nylon overlay significantly boosted how well they work. Researchers not involved in the study praised the finding.
Why The World Is Still Pumping So Much Oil Even As Demand Drops Away
The pandemic means the world is using far less oil. But pumps are still going, creating a huge oversupply. Companies are often willing to operate pumps at a loss — for a little while.
Spain Will Finally Let Children Go Outside This Sunday, After Nearly 6 Weeks
Anger spiked on Tuesday, after the government initially said children would only be allowed outdoors to accompany adults on trips to essential businesses, such as grocery stores.
Why Belgium's Death Rate Is So High: It Counts Lots Of Suspected COVID-19 Cases
The European country of under 12 million people surged to the top of the chart as authorities tally not only fatalities that are confirmed as virus-related but also many suspected of being linked.
You're Out! No Fans — Or Spitting — As Baseball Returns To South Korea
The Korean Baseball Organization will begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans. The KBO hopes this week's start of preseason games leads to a smooth opening of the regular season.