Новости за 26.08.2020

International Dog Day is Wednesday, and NPR decided to ask scientists whether dogs actually love their owners.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Eugenia Cheng, a British mathematician and a concert pianist, about why people are drawn to conspiracy theories and why it is hard for them to change their minds.

Scientists say influenza has almost disappeared in the Southern Hemisphere due to COVID-19 precautions, suggesting the Northern Hemisphere may avoid the double whammy of the coronavirus and flu.

A 17-year-old has been arrested after Tuesday's fatal shootings at a protest sparked by the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Two people were killed, and a third person was injured.

Los Angeles has turned off the power to a home that hosted several large parties. The city said the resident violated public health orders meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Epic Games' battle against Apple's App Store fees could hit home for millions of Fortnite fans on Thursday. That's when Epic is set to release a big update to the popular video game.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pablo Maurer of The Athletic about the possibility of soccer star Lionel Messi leaving his longtime club Barcelona.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with B'Ivory LaMarr, an attorney for Jacob Blake's family, about the man's condition after being shot by Kenosha, Wis., police and protests that the shooting sparked.

President Trump has used his "law and order" message — a theme central to his political rise — at the Republican National Convention, seeking to present himself as a protector of the suburbs.

Invasive lionfish, native to the Indian Ocean, have had a big impact on reef ecosystems in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. A new inexpensive trap may help control these voracious predators.

The United States and nine other countries are participating in naval exercises off Hawaii. China used to partake in this biennial exercise, but its relations with the U.S. are tense now.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its coronavirus testing guidelines, raising questions about whether the move was done to reduce testing.

Hurricane Laura has rapidly intensified and is approaching the Texas-Louisiana border as a major hurricane. Meteorologists are most concerned about a big storm surge with powerful winds.

U.S. intelligence authorities say they see no signs of foreign countries seeking to make counterfeit ballots, a conspiracy theory spread by President Trump. But they do see threats to the election.

The 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment offers an opportunity to take a closer look at stories of women of the movement — those we think we already know, and those that have been lost to history.

Prostitution is legal in the country, but lawmakers have banned it to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Sex workers say that has put them at risk, and they want to work legally again.

Although the president continues to push unverified theories of widespread fraud or foreign interference, the FBI says it has no reporting to suggest the threat is real.

Author Rick Perlstein chronicles the events that propelled Ronald Reagan to the White House in 1980. He says that a certain "viciousness" has always been part of the conservative Republican coalition.

The protest marked the final day of an event called "BreonnaCon," which called for justice for Breonna Taylor. Protesters were charged with obstruction and disorderly conduct.

Across China, life has largely returned to normal — except in the western region of Xinjiang. Some 22 million people have been under heavy lockdown since July — and they're questioning its severity.

The second night of the Republican National Convention featured a naturalization ceremony, a presidential pardon and the secretary of state speaking while abroad on official business.

World Cafe's Nashville correspondent, Ann Powers, talks about the state of Music City and five new releases that she's excited about.

The politically active Gale was beloved among his peers for his generosity, and by his fans for the sheer power of his performances.

Colorado is famous for its summer festivals and world class venues, like the Red Rocks Amphitheater. See how some have found creative ways to keep the music alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Forecasters project that some coastal areas near the Texas-Louisiana border could see life-threatening storm surge, which could impact areas up to 30 miles inland.