Students Accused Of Breaking College COVID-19 Rules Fight Their Punishments
As colleges crack down on students accused of violating strict pandemic safety rules, students are lawyering up to fight their punishments.
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People Are Spending More On Furniture, Clothes, Restaurants And Bars
But U.S. shoppers spent more prudently in August and retail sales grew a tepid 0.6% from July, after extra federal jobless benefits expired and families faced a confusing back-to-school season.
Adults With COVID-19 Twice As Likely To Have Eaten At Restaurants, CDC Study Finds
The study compared the habits and activities of 314 adults who had been tested for the virus. Positive cases more often reported dining at a restaurant within 14 days before they showed symptoms.
With Virtual Rush, Fraternities And Sororities Race To Pitch More Than Parties
Greek organizations rely heavily on member dues. If chapters can't provide a meaningful experience online, one expert says, they may not survive the pandemic.
As Pandemic Persists, Health Care Heroes Beginning To Crack Under The Strain
Many doctors are suffering burnout five months into the pandemic. But the toll is compounded for Latino doctors serving heavily affected Latino communities. Some are now beginning to seek help.
Looking For A Comfort Drink For The Pandemic? Kenyans Love Their Fruity, Gingery Dawa
Called dawa and sold by street vendors, the concoctions have become so popular that they've driven up the price of lemons and limes.
Can Air Conditioners Spread COVID-19?
People are worried that the virus could be spread by air conditioning systems. Here's what researchers do — and don't yet — know.
How Should I Cover My Face? A Deeper Look Into Neck Gaiters And Face Shields
Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.
Las Vegas Casinos Are Open At 50% Capacity. What About Las Vegas Hospitals?
Las Vegas is on shaky footing as it reopens with one of the nation's highest infection rates. An NPR analysis shows the city could run into trouble with hospital capacity if cases keep climbing.
COVID-19 May Never Go Away — With Or Without A Vaccine
The virus might eventually behave more like the common cold, according to Vineet Menachery, a coronavirus researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch.