Новости за 23.07.2020

Given the choice between an animal and a human, the Aedes aegypti species prefers ... us. A new study explains how that happened.

Alaya Dawn Johnson's new novel is set in New York on the eve of World War II, in a world where a few lucky (well, not that lucky) people are gifted with "saints' hands," that give them strange skills.

New claims for unemployment benefits rise to 1.4 million, a sign that the labor market is deteriorating as businesses close their doors again after the pandemic intensifies.

When coronavirus killed foot traffic at Tommy Rhine's downtown Denver cobbler shop, he fell behind on rent. A "Black owned business" sign in his shop window during protests led to lots of business.

President Trump is sending a surge of federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat violent crime. NPR's Rachel Martin and Cheryl Corley talk about the announcement.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about President Trump's plan to send more federal law enforcement officers to Missouri and the rise in murders in the city.

Major League Baseball's delayed and shortened regular season gets underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections for the players and team officials.

How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may the solution.

Tianwen-1, which combines an orbiter, lander and rover in a single shot, would be China's second attempt to reach the red planet, after a 2011 mission failed.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital needed more space to store ventilators during the pandemic. While clearing space, staff found artwork that could be worth thousands of dollars.

BioPark Zoo closed because of the pandemic. Employees there decided to raise money through The Art Gone Wild project, where people can buy "knockoff" artwork painted by the animals.

Biopark Zoo closed because of the pandemic. Employees there decided to raise money through The Art Gone Wild project, where people can buy "knock-off" artwork painted by the animals.

Mustafa Ugurlu who was charged with staging a July, 2016 coup but denied any involvement, says while his family has been embraced in Norfolk, Va., he fears the Turkish state will track him down.

President Trump announced he will send federal agents to Chicago. The Senate and White House have agreed on key parts of the latest coronavirus relief bill. And, California sets a COVID-19 record.

We look at the contrast between Richmond, Virginia's Monument Avenue now and when it was first planned and constructed in the late 19th century.

The Netflix game show Floor is Lava is based on a children's playtime staple and quickly became a pop-culture sensation when it debuted last month.

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Dr. Louis Tran, an emergency physician in San Bernardino County, California. He spent much of May helping out in New York City ICUs grappling with COVID-19 patients.

A fatal shooting inspired New Orleans musician Shamarr Allen to offer youth trumpets and music books in exchange for guns. He has raised more than $10,000.

NPR's Noel King speaks with Eddie Glaude Jr. about his book Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.

As the pandemic drags on, researchers are increasingly doubtful that so-called "herd immunity" can be reached without a vaccine. Many now believe COVID-19 may be around forever.

Jacksonville, Fla., took on hosting the Republican National Convention at short notice. The city's preparations aren't inspiring confidence in residents and even local law enforcement.

California now has the most COVID-19 cases in the country, surpassing New York. But the number of deaths is far lower, in part because more than half of the new cases are young people.

The Trump administration is threatening to ban the hugely popular TikTok social app, the latest effort by the administration to prevent Chinese companies from gaining access to U.S. markets.

Major League Baseball is back. Only this year, each team is scheduled to play 60 regular season games. The abbreviated schedule may affect the game more than any other sport.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Jordan's Prime Minister Omar Razzaz about the Israeli government's plan to annex the occupied West Bank.