The University of Minnesota Has ‘Reduced’ Ties With Minneapolis Police. Meet the Student Behind the Movement.
www.thelily.com -After the death of George Floyd, Jael Kerandi moved swiftly to protect her peers
California Nursing Homes Are Examples of How Cruel the Coronavirus Pandemic Can Be
www.washingtonpost.com -More than 40 percent of the state’s coronavirus-related deaths have come in skilled-nursing facilities, where staffs and the elderly are particularly at risk.
Murder Charge Announced Against Former Officer in George Floyd Case
www.wsj.com -Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who held his knee on the neck of George Floyd, was taken into custody and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. The charges were…
Review | ‘The Death of Jesus’ Completes J.M. Coetzee’s Nativity-Inspired Trilogy. But What Does It All Mean?
www.washingtonpost.com -The Nobel laureate’s novels sit uncooperatively in a zone between allegory and parable, refuting interpretation.
New Library of Congress Commissions Provide Hard-Hit Artists With a Creative Spark
www.washingtonpost.com -Ten short works called the “Boccaccio Project” will premiere over 10 days in June.
At Home With Your Kids? Here’s the Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Education and Activity Resources.
www.washingtonpost.com -Whether parents are looking to instruct, comfort or simply entertain, there’s something for them — and their kids — online.
Postponed Weddings Are Back On. But Getting a Marriage License Isn’t Easy.
www.wsj.com -After the coronavirus upended thousands of wedding plans, New York City started offering virtual appointments for marriage licenses through a program called Project Cupid. But good luck getting a spot.
A Mayor Fights Covid-19 With Free Food as Colombia Faces Rising Toll
www.wsj.com -As Latin America becomes a new center of the pandemic, the mayor of Soacha, Colombia, is fighting Covid-19 with extensive food handouts amid a stringent lockdown. The city of 1 million has…
The Hottest Item on Takeout Menus: Leftovers
www.wsj.com -Restaurant customers are placing orders big enough to yield more than one meal, aiming to save money and minimize outside trips during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Low-Effort, High Style Shoe of a Homebound Summer
www.wsj.com -Six pairs of Technicolor slides that bring style to your every day—even if you never leave home.
Behind the Scenes as FAA Prepares for Space X Launch
www.washingtonpost.com -From a command center in Warrenton, Va., a special team of experts from the Federal Aviation Administration are gathering data as part of a program that will help incorporate commercial space…
Growing a French Wildflower Garden—On Your Own Walls
www.wsj.com -A fall getaway spent watercoloring armfuls of wild plants in France turned into wallpaper—a first for lighting designer Lindsey Adelman.
The German Executive Who Showed Sports How to Come Back
www.wsj.com -The Bundesliga’s CEO led the first major league back to the field. How long can he keep it there?
New York City’s Neighbors Lend Helping Hands During Pandemic
www.wsj.com -During the coronavirus pandemic, New Yorkers have stepped up to help their neighbors in myriad ways, often through buddy programs or similar initiatives.
In New Jersey, Fight Brews Over Pace of Reopening
www.wsj.com -New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is under increasing partisan pressure to speed up the pace of reopening the state’s economy as the number of daily Covid-19 deaths there continues to shrink.