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Pandemic anthem? An Alicia Keys ballad for essential workers.The Grammy-winning artist pays tribute to essential workers in a new ballad titled "Good Job." Bringing her piano and gratitude front and center, Alicia Keys sings "Know that you matter, matter, matter" to the everyday heroes "in disguise."
Pandemic prom: John Krasinski meets a high school needActor John Kraskinski hosted a high school prom during a pandemic on his "Some Good News" video series. He brought celebrities together for an online event that high schoolers won't forget.
Fighting ‘invisible fire’: Why Paradise is ready for coronavirus.Wildfire ravaged Paradise, California, in 2018. The resilience of residents in the aftermath is helping them cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Why Andrea Bocelli's Easter concert made YouTube historyAndrea Bocelli's YouTube Easter concert broke the viewership record for classical music. He touched the world with his April 12 performance at the deserted Milan Cathedral.
First LookWill women's sports rebound from pandemic setbacks?Women's sports has seen progress on gender equity in recent years, but the coronavirus pandemic threatens to derail the gains.
First LookTensions rise over economic freedom vs. global public safetyProtesters concerned about their jobs and restrictions on their freedom have taken to the U.S. streets. A few other countries are slowly easing restrictions.
Isolated from peers, teens find new paths to community amid pandemicTeens’ lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus lockdown just as they are seeking autonomy and creating their own identity.
No, we’re not running out of food. It just looks that way.Headlines about dumped crops don’t mean that food suppliers are running short or that store shelves will be empty, say supply chain experts.
Cover StoryPastor-sharing: For clergy, a holy hustle and labor of loveChurches across the U.S. are sharing preachers to keep their doors open. It’s changing the culture in the pews.
Prayer calls and pet therapy: How seniors stay connected in a pandemicCommunities are looking for ways to ease the social isolation of elders, a problem greatly magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
First LookChristians worldwide celebrate an Easter like no otherFrom drive-in services in Florida and Germany to hymns in the streets of New York, Easter Sunday celebrations emerged in all shapes and sizes.
First LookNative Americans drum on as uplifting powwows move onlineNative Americans are live streaming traditional songs and dances on Facebook to fill the void of the massive spring powwow circuit. The "Social Distance Powwow" emphasizes cultural traditions designed to offer joy, hope, and connection during difficult times.
To reach his flock in a crisis, one minister turns to the old toolsDuring Easter week, the pastor of a 400-year-old church reflects on how this crisis has taught the importance of older ways of ministering.
No sports on TV? Sportscasters share play by play of confinement.The dog park, folding laundry, and even afternoon snacks have all become more exciting in days of quarantines. Out-of-work sportscasters are bringing drama to the mundane to the cheers of bored sports fans everywhere.
Dr. Seuss meet Dr. Dre: Online reading gets a new rhythmOver the cool beats of a rapper's rhythm, Wes Tank is inspiring his YouTube followers with a new twist on children's book classics.
First LookHome quarantines boost DIY renaissanceAmericans are rediscovering DIY hobbies like sourdough breadmaking, home haircuts, or fixing household items – skills that were once a way of life during the Great Depression.
#ClapBecauseWeCare: World cheers for frontline workersPeople around the world are singing, clapping, cheering, or just simply making noise from their windows and balconies to show support for those working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Prayer services during a pandemic: Why some churches stay openIn Florida, Texas, and Michigan, governors’ orders list religious services “essential” activities. Churches weigh public health and First Amendment.
First LookAs America braces for 'hardest' week, Europe sees progressAs the U.S. Surgeon General warned Americans of a difficult week, there were glimmers of hope in New York City, Spain, France, and Italy.
Hot commodity: How toilet paper became an icon of stabilityIn an uncertain time, toilet paper has taken on outsize proportions as something of an anchor, a marker of personal and societal stability.
