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First LookTo play or not to play: Lessons from 1918 on sports during virusIf sports fans return to stadiums, what rules will be in place? With social distancing and masks, history shows football could come back strong. While a full comeback to stadiums is a ways off, one thing is certain: Sports will return – just like they did in 1919.
Lockdown Ramadan: One globe-trotter’s homebound holy monthWhat happens when a pandemic forces a peripatetic travel writer to spend Ramadan in isolation in her New York apartment?
Cover StoryIn the staycation era, the art of deliberate escapeMany are making the most of their own backyards as the virus cancels vacations. For our writer, day trips mean a slower pace and reflection.
Past crises brought change. What will this pandemic bring?Those who have lived through past global crises found opportunities to change for the better. Today’s coronavirus pandemic offers similar hope.
‘You don’t feel alone’: How medical workers help each other copeHealth care providers face a rising mental and emotional toll from COVID-19. Peer support programs can alleviate internal burdens and create a spirit of shared empathy.
First LookWhy the US is experiencing a 'baby bust'The economy is a factor. But the main cause for lower birth rates in the U.S. is a shift in attitudes about motherhood as couples have fewer children, later in life. The idea that there will be a lot of “coronababies” is “widely perceived as a myth,” one researcher says.
Virtual Sunday school: Where faith endures under lockdownFamilies of faith are adapting the practice of their religion for life under lockdown.
‘In each other’s shadows’: Behind Irish outpouring of relief for NavajoThe Navajo and Hopi raised more than $3.6 million for COVID-19 relief. Many donations came from Ireland, where people remember a long-ago kindness.
Grocery store chronicles: One worker’s experience on the front linesAn editorial director turned grocery store worker in the Midwest shares what it’s like right now to tend the produce aisle.
First LookIs UFC a good model for the return of pro sports?Some see UFC mixed martial arts as a blueprint for other sports seeking to resume play. But others say it's not following public health guidelines.
First LookMother's Day in 2020: A mix of love and imaginationAs pandemic lockdowns persist, sons and daughters worldwide found creative ways to make moms feel special this year.
Milk, bread, and comfort: Why Vermont’s country stores are essentialDuring the coronavirus crisis, country stores have become a lifeline holding the fabric of the community together.
Pandemic parenting: Dads assess their share of careFathers from across the United States talk about parenting roles during lockdown and how they and their spouses are approaching family care.
George W. Bush video calls for compassion and solidarityFormer President George W. Bush reminded citizens that they are "equally vulnerable, and equally wonderful," calling for compassion and unity in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus.
First LookPuppy love: Corgis join popular American dog rankingsPembroke Welsh corgis and English foxhounds made the rankings for the first time. Labs stay at No. 1. Meanwhile, people are adopting so many dogs this year that shelters are emptying out.
Why coronavirus looks different to black AmericaThe coronavirus has hit black communities disproportionately hard. Understanding why can help improve health care for minorities going forward.
Fake news 101: A guide to help sniff out the truthSifting fact from fiction can seem bewildering in our increasingly fragmented media landscape. But it doesn’t need to be.
Living in a war zone: What it teaches about surviving a pandemicAs the coronavirus disrupts daily life in America, Afghans’ adaptation to constant war holds lessons for persevering amid uncertainty.
First LookSequins and sweatpants: American teens plan online promsThe tech-savvy generation may be missing out on spring dances this year but the class of 2020 is turning their disappointment into an evening of fun with the help of celebrities, DJs, and teen-focused brands.
Restless and ready to work, Georgia gets back to businessGeorgia began lifting its coronavirus restrictions this weekend. Despite concerns from health officials, a buzzy excitement was apparent.
