Новости за 22.04.2020

The sea monster from folklore has emerged in art, food and fashion as a symbol of hope and pop culture mascot. Its first depiction was in 1846, telling people to draw it and "be free from disease."

The biggest item in the $484 billion measure is $322 billion in additional funding for a small-business loan program.

Tyson Foods is halting work at a processing site in Waterloo, Iowa, because people have tested positive for the virus. Other plants also have closed, cutting U.S. pork production by about a quarter.

Blacks, Latinos and Asian-Americans have lost jobs at a faster clip than whites from the massive layoffs sweeping through the restaurant, hotel and home health industries.

The first U.S. COVID-19 death took place on Feb. 6, an autopsy shows. The person died at home in Santa Clara County, Calif., at a time when testing in the U.S. was tightly limited.

In Our Daily Breather, we ask artists to recommend ways to find calm in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Paul Burch and his wife have spent their time perfecting a recipe for Nashville hot chicken.

To abide by social distancing for Wednesday's session, Virginia's House members gather outside under large white event tents while the Senate meets in a 11,000 sq. ft. space at a local museum.

The country star released a remix of the Golden Hour track to celebrate Earth Day and raise money for the World Wildlife Fund.

Cruise ships have stopped carrying passengers after a wave of coronavirus cases. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against the cruise lines. But whether they'll be successful is another question.

In a first, Syrian witnesses and plaintiffs, some of whom survived torture in a Damascus prison, will see a former high-ranking Syrian official in court on charges of crimes against humanity.

In Baton Rouge, Raj Patel is offering free rooms to medical workers and first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.

President Trump has offered new details about a White House plan to temporarily stop immigrants from coming to the U.S. The administration wants to pause the issuance of new green cards for 60 days.

The Senate approved a bill to add roughly $484 billion in new funds to bolster the already record-breaking coronavirus response legislation. Senators passed the measure by unanimous consent Tuesday.

They named a new species of green pit viper after Salazar Slytherin, co-founder of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In Harry Potter books, he was known for his ability to talk to snakes.

Aly Oliver, a college student in Colorado, was prepping for a Zoom class, when she noticed her mom noticing her professor. She planned a set-up. She documented the attempt in a TikTok video.

The city has recovered from its fair share of disasters and displacements, but the situation it currently finds itself in is unprecedented.

Earlier this month, China — the original epicenter of the pandemic but which later saw daily new domestic cases fall to zero — has in recent weeks seen a wave of infections arriving from Russia.

President Trump details plan to temporarily block some immigrants from coming to the U.S. The Senate passes a new coronavirus relief bill. And, some businesses in Georgia may reopen this week.

NPR's David Greene talks to former Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus about what the Navy needs to do now to protect sailors from coronavirus.

An "office noise generator" aims to soothe — or annoy — those working from home during coronavirus lockdowns without their customary background sounds.

With the coronavirus crisis, researchers warn extremists have a captive audience for their message: millions of young Americans who are out of school and spending hours unsupervised on social media.

Millions of people in African countries are at high risk for COVID-19, without good access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the disease's spread.

The new anti-shutdown protests springing up across the country are similar to the early Tea Party movement, including anti-authority agendas, hidden patrons and support from prominent Fox News stars.

NPR's Steve Inskeep pays tribute to former Morning Edition colleague Steve Munro, who died over the weekend.

Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp says he is reopening the state based on White House criteria. Soon, hair salons, gyms, restaurants and movie theaters can open despite some opposition and fear.