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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.
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.
