Japan's coronavirus controls undercut by nightlife and cherry blossoms - The Washington Post

Japan's coronavirus controls undercut by nightlife and cherry blossoms - The Washington Post: Japan’s struggles with cluster outbreaks offer wider lessons as areas around the world study where and when to reopen.

Key dates for the next set of stimulus payments - The Washington Post

Key dates for the next set of stimulus payments - The Washington Post: Tens of millions of people are still waiting for their stimulus payments — including many seniors barely surviving on Social Security.

Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him - The New York Times

Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him - The New York Times: The election is still six months away, but a rash of ominous new polls and the president’s erratic briefings have the G.O.P. worried about a Democratic takeover.

Coronavirus symptoms: Headache, loss of taste among list of 6 new possible COVID-19 symptoms, according to CDC - ABC7 Chicago

Coronavirus symptoms: Headache, loss of taste among list of 6 new possible COVID-19 symptoms, according to CDC - ABC7 Chicago: Now, the CDC is adding six new possible symptoms to its list, including headache, chills, and loss of taste or smell.

SNL cold open: Brad Pitt plays an unusually candid Dr. Anthony Fauci - Vox

SNL cold open: Brad Pitt plays an unusually candid Dr. Anthony Fauci - Vox: Pitt’s Fauci worked at translating Trump’s coronavirus statements in SNL’s cold open.

After '21 days of hell' New York governor expands virus testing - Reuters

After '21 days of hell' New York governor expands virus testing - Reuters: New York will on Saturday begin conducting antibody tests for workers at four hospitals hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic and will allow local pharmacies to begin collecting samples for diagnostic tests, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.

Lindsey Graham adds weight to Kim Jong Un death rumors

Lindsey Graham adds weight to Kim Jong Un death rumors: Sen. Lindsey Graham says he would be "shocked" if North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wasn't dead given the country's silence amid growing speculation about his demise.

Trump goes into hiding - CNN

Trump goes into hiding - CNN: A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here.

The coronavirus is bankrupting primary care doctors - The Washington Post

The coronavirus is bankrupting primary care doctors - The Washington Post: Primary-care practices were barely eeking by. If patients stay away for long, they’ll crumble.

Coronavirus deaths top 50,000 in the United States, with fatalities expected to climb - The Washington Post

Coronavirus deaths top 50,000 in the United States, with fatalities expected to climb - The Washington Post: Deaths related to the virus in the United States account for more than a quarter of all fatalities worldwide, as confirmed cases in the country top 898,000.

Singapore’s coronavirus outbreak is spinning out of control, and migrant workers are bearing the brunt - The Washington Post

Singapore’s coronavirus outbreak is spinning out of control, and migrant workers are bearing the brunt - The Washington Post: The modern city-state was labeled the gold standard for virus tracing, but cases have now risen tenfold in a month, concentrated among low-income laborers.

Trump says he will block coronavirus aid for U.S. Postal Service if it doesn’t hike prices immediately - The Washington Post

Trump says he will block coronavirus aid for U.S. Postal Service if it doesn’t hike prices immediately - The Washington Post: The president said the postal agency should quadruple its package delivery prices.

Young people with coronavirus are dying from strokes - The Washington Post

Young people with coronavirus are dying from strokes - The Washington Post: Doctors sound alarm about patients in their 30s and 40s left debilitated or dead by strokes. Some didn’t even know they were infected by coronavirus.

Cruise ships kept sailing after coronavirus was detected, exposing thousands - Washington Post

Cruise ships kept sailing after coronavirus was detected, exposing thousands - Washington Post: The coronavirus was first detected on a cruise ship in early February. The decision by the industry to keep sailing for weeks contributed to the mounting toll, health experts and passengers say.

Amazon's COVID-19 blog: daily updates on how we're responding to the crisis

Amazon's COVID-19 blog: daily updates on how we're responding to the crisis: A roundup of actions Amazon has taken to reduce the spread of the coronavirus while supporting those directly and indirectly impacted by COVID-19.

Glitches and ‘payment status not available’ message prevent $1,200 stimulus checks from reaching millions of Americans - The Washington Post

Glitches and ‘payment status not available’ message prevent $1,200 stimulus checks from reaching millions of Americans - The Washington Post: Several million people who filed their taxes via H&R Block, TurboTax and other popular services were unable to get their payments. Some parents reported they didn’t get the $500 promised for their dependent children.

Coronavirus may wane this summer, but don't count on any seasonal variation to end the pandemic

Coronavirus may wane this summer, but don't count on any seasonal variation to end the pandemic: Winter is flu season – could it be coronavirus season as well? The research is mixed, but other factors besides temperature and humidity have more to do with the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden for President - The New York Times

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Joe Biden for President - The New York Times: She became the most high-profile progressive woman in the Democratic Party to expand the former vice president’s appeal among liberal voters.

Opinion | The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for a Vaccine? - The New York Times

Opinion | The Coronavirus Is Mutating. What Does That Mean for a Vaccine? - The New York Times: Developing a defense against the virus will depend on how it behaves.

The Democratic Establishment Suddenly Loves Bernie Sanders - The New York Times

The Democratic Establishment Suddenly Loves Bernie Sanders - The New York Times: When he was winning primaries, many in the Democratic Party were wary of the Vermont senator. Now, he’s a friend, chess-playing companion and “American original.”

Biden Is Losing the Internet. Does That Matter? - The New York Times

Biden Is Losing the Internet. Does That Matter? - The New York Times: The coronavirus has forced the Democrats’ presumptive presidential nominee into an all-digital campaign, and he’s struggling to break through.

IMF: Global economy to contract by 3% due to coronavirus

IMF: Global economy to contract by 3% due to coronavirus: The global economy will this year likely suffer the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the International Monetary Fund said.

Coronavirus takes a serious turn in Russia, and Putin no longer radiates confidence - CNN

Coronavirus takes a serious turn in Russia, and Putin no longer radiates confidence - CNN: Less than a month ago, Vladimir Putin praised his government's response to the crisis, reassuring citizens that the situation was "under control" thanks to early intervention measures. Now, as the cases pile up, he's coming in for serious criticism.

What Matters: It's time to talk more seriously about the food supply - CNNPolitics

What Matters: It's time to talk more seriously about the food supply - CNNPolitics: The meat supply is at risk. Farm workers are in fear. It's hard to get groceries.

How China is losing the world’s trust following its cover-up of the coronavirus crisis | South China Morning Post

How China is losing the world’s trust following its cover-up of the coronavirus crisis | South China Morning Post: Beijing failed to go public with the true scale of the pandemic, hampering other nations’ ability to respond in time. China’s rise on the global stage was made possible by the goodwill of the rest of the world, and trust that had been hard earned should not be so easily squandered.

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. death toll surpasses Italy's - The Washington Post

Coronavirus live updates: U.S. death toll surpasses Italy's - The Washington Post: There are now at least 500,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and 18,693 deaths, second only to Italy.

The coronavirus has exposed our dangerous reliance on Chinese manufacturing - The Diamondback

The coronavirus has exposed our dangerous reliance on Chinese manufacturing - The Diamondback: The U.S. needs to manufacture its own necessities to avoid critical shortages.

White House declares Prince George’s County a COVID-19 hotspot - The Diamondback

White House declares Prince George’s County a COVID-19 hotspot - The Diamondback: The designation means the county needs “urgent federal attention,” Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Is My Takeout Risking Lives or Saving Restaurants? - The New York Times

Is My Takeout Risking Lives or Saving Restaurants? - The New York Times: Online orders and no-contact pickup can be an economic lifeline, but someone still has to make the food.

Opinion | Brace Yourself for Waves of Coronavirus Infections - The New York Times

Opinion | Brace Yourself for Waves of Coronavirus Infections - The New York Times: Here’s what we should be expecting in the war on Covid-19.