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An inspector general's survey of U.S. hospitals finds them scrambling for supplies — even food and toilet paper. They've had to get masks from nontraditional places like autobody shops and nail salons, and also ask for handmade donations.

U.S. Hospitals Surveyed Plea For More Federal Coordination Of Testing And Supplies

An office of the Department of Health and Human Services surveyed 323 U.S. hospitals and found shortages of "intravenous therapy poles, medical gas, linens and food." Many are still scrambling.

Looking Back At Human History, Archaeologist Suspects 'We're 51% Good'

Sarah Parcak has found that studying the rise and fall of civilizations has given her hope, or at least some hope. Her new book is called Archaeology from Space: How The Future Shapes Our Past.

In 2015, the New York legislature in Albany passed a law to end the practice of surprise medical billing. Research suggests overall health care costs have risen as a result.

To End Surprise Medical Bills, New York Tried Arbitration. Health Care Costs Went Up

As Congress considers legislation to end surprise medical billing, some are looking at lessons learned from New York's experiment with "baseball-style" arbitration.

Writer and activist Larry Kramer, here in 1989, was an unapologetically loud and irrepressible voice in the fight against AIDS.

Opinion: Larry Kramer, A Remembrance Of A Fierce AIDS Activist

NPR's Scott Simon remembers AIDS activist Larry Kramer who died this week. He was 84.

Say 'Hello, Neighbor' To This Charming Picture Book About Mister Rogers

Our kids' books columnist reports that amidst the messes and fights that result from kids in lockdown, Matthew Cordell's gentle new picture book biography of Mister Rogers has the power to soothe.

U.S. Justice Dept. supporting businesses suing Gov. Whitmer over executive orders

The U.S. Justice Department is throwing its support behind businesses suing the state of Michigan over the governor’s executive orders to slow the spread…

Yayoi Kusama with recent works in Tokyo in 2016. In 1968, Kusama wrote, "Our Earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos. Polka dots are a way to infinity."

'Priestess Of Polka Dots' Yayoi Kusama Gives Gallerygoers A Taste Of Infinity

The Japanese artist is known for her "infinity rooms," which have mirrored walls that make the space feel endless. Six of those rooms are now on display at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jenny Harries and Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance at a March news conference on the pandemic. That month, Harries stated that the World Health Organization recommendation for all countries to test extensively was meant more for lower income countries than for wealthy nations. The U.K. later changed its view.

OPINION: The Ghosts Of Colonialism Are Haunting The World's Response To The Pandemic

The era of colonial powers ended in the 20th century. But the legacy lingers on and can be seen in the way the West has reacted to the coronavirus crisis. Although there are some hopeful signs, too.

Extreme heat causes road buckling near Lansing

Temperatures that topped 90 degrees over the weekend caused a section of highway outside Lansing to close twice when the road buckled.Michigan Department…

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