2020-05-26 Efforts Underway to Get Food from US Farms to Americans in Need
Food banks in the United States have struggled to meet increasing demand from people who cannot pay for food because…
2020-05-28 Experts: Pandemic Magnifies Mental Health Problems in South Africa
The new coronavirus has hit South Africa harder than any other African nation. So far, the country has reported more…
2020-05-27 Some US Gyms Reopen with New Anti-Virus Measures
Some fitness centers in the United States have reopened after lengthy closures meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.…
2020-05-28 Medical Businesses in Japan Struggle to Stay Open
In Japan, many small medical centers are at risk of going out of business as a result of the coronavirus…
2020-05-25 Contact Tracers Work to Stop the Spread of the Coronavirus
Around the world, special health workers are playing a part in efforts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. They…
2020-05-26 Spain Urges Tourists to Come Back in July
Spain urged foreign visitors on Monday to return starting in July, as the country eased one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns.…
2020-05-25 Coronavirus Crisis Shows Imbalance Between US, European Safety Nets
The spread of the new coronavirus has brought attention to the sharp differences in how wealthy countries — such as…
2020-05-24 Health Crisis Show Danger Dependence on China for Medical Supplies
The spread of the coronavirus has placed severe pressure on the world’s health care system. It also has shown worldwide…
2020-05-24 The Race for ‘Ultra-Fast’ Weapons Continues
They fly at speeds of over one-and-one-half kilometers a second, sometimes faster. They move in ways that make them extra…
2020-05-23 Study: World Carbon Pollution Falls 17 Percent During Health Crisis
The world cut its carbon dioxide releases by 17 percent at the height of the COVID-19 shutdown last month, a…
2020-05-24 Memorial Day: Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day is a national holiday observed in the United States on the last Monday in May. It is the…
2020-05-22 Egyptian Soccer Player Becomes Street Vendor During Crisis
On a hot Saturday afternoon, Mahrous Mahmoud is busy. The professional soccer, or football, player is working up a sweat…
2020-05-21 Empty Middle Seat? Depends on Which Country You Are Flying In.
For years, travelers have gotten used to low-cost flying on planes filled with passengers. But, like everything else, the coronavirus…
2020-05-21 New Mask Could Make Eating in Restaurants Less Risky
Israeli inventors have developed a face mask with a remote-controlled mouth that helps protect against the coronavirus. They say someone…
2020-05-21 Asia Builds up Coal Despite Falling Demands
Coal power plant building will continue in Asia despite falling electricity demand and environmental concerns. Experts say the move comes…