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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.
Housing crisis or health crisis? On the streets of California it’s both.California has begun an unprecedented effort to shelter more homeless people exposed to the coronavirus. The plan could yield long-term solutions.
Locavores were resetting the American table. Then came a pandemic.As restaurants close or go to takeout, producers are worried about the ability of local farmers, foragers, and fishers to ride out the pandemic.
One American Uyghur’s vow: ‘I should’ve gone public a long time ago’A growing group of Uyghurs in the diaspora are finding the courage to speak up, hoping their chorus of voices can save family abroad.
A day in the life of a grocer: Social distance, community embraceStaffing and stocking a busy store amid a pandemic is a challenge that grocers are embracing, even as their customers fret over food shortages.
Reminder from an Italian videographer: Beauty is all around usTranscend the four walls of your home with travel videos from Italian film director and photographer Oliver Astrologo. His most recent video is a love letter to his home country.
The other first responders: local journalistsIt’s one of the paradoxes of the coronavirus crisis. Local papers are going under even as readership soars.
Zoom Shabbat, drive-through confessional: Faith during coronavirusDuring a pandemic, what does it mean to come together and pray? Many religions are wrestling with how to serve their faith while heeding guidelines.
First LookGolf world putts along, with new social distancing regulationsGolf courses have mostly stayed open amid the coronavirus outbreak, arguing that the nature of the sport makes it a low-risk escape. Additional sanitation measures have also been implemented.
Coronavirus generation gap: Mom fights to keep kids – and grandma – homeFor those in Generation X who are taking care of both their parents and their children, the coronavirus pandemic is posing a major challenge.
