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…
2020-05-24 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…
2020-05-23 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…
2020-05-22 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…
2020-05-20 ‘GOD TV’ Shows Problems between Israel and Evangelicals
An evangelical broadcaster with a contract to air Christian programs in Israel is now at risk of being shut down.…
2020-05-19 Travel Ban Threatens Livelihoods on Distant Galapagos Islands
On the Galapagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, serious health problems are so rare that hospitals there were not…
2020-05-19 Healthier Eating Reported During Coronavirus
People in some countries have reported making healthier eating choices during the coronavirus crisis. New research also found that people…
2020-05-18 Porsches, Popcorn and Social Distancing at a Dubai Theater
People in the Middle Eastern city of Dubai have been unhappy about the closure of movie theaters during the coronavirus…