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For both the unvaccinated and the vaccinated, a mask is still an important protective measure. A new study looks at the best ways to encourage folks to mask up.

A Study In Bangladesh Tripled The Rate Of Mask-Wearing. Can It Help In The U.S.?

Researchers looked at the impact of free masks, text reminders and celebrity endorsements. It's unclear if the best strategies will help counter anti-mask sentiment in the U.S. during the delta surge.

Apple last week unveiled new features aimed at combating child sex abuse. The changes are being celebrated by families of sexual abuse survivors. But privacy advocates are fighting to stop it.

Survivors Laud Apple's New Tool To Spot Child Sex Abuse But The Backlash Is Growing

Apple's new feature to fight child sexual abuse is encouraging to families of survivors. But privacy advocates are trying to convince Apple to drop its plans, fearing they could lead to surveillance.

This week, Natalie McCray, 13, returned to in-person school for the first time since the pandemic began. She spent her first day introducing herself to new people and raising her hand in class — something she said she rarely used to do.

An 8th-Grader Finally Returns To School In Person, Hoping It Lasts

Natalie McCray was 11 when her school went all-remote in March 2020. Now, at 13, she's returning to the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began.

A group of people participate in a yoga session on the beach in Miami Beach, Fla., on March 23, 2021.

Noncompete Agreements Are Everywhere, Even Neighborhood Yoga Studios

Yoga studios want to protect their interests. Yoga teachers say they are unfair and should be done away with.

U.S. Troops Sent To Help Evacuate Americans As Taliban Makes Gains In Afghanistan

As the Taliban makes rapid gains in Afghanistan, about 3,000 troops will be sent to Kabul to aid in the evacuation of Americans from the embassy, thousands more will be deployed as backup if needed.

While Berlin clubs have been closed since last March, people lined up outside the city's famed KitKat Club last weekend, participating in the government's Clubculture Reboot project. They were required to receive a negative PCR test to go inside.

Berlin Is Hoping PCR Tests Will Make It Safe To Re-open Its Dance Clubs

Indoor dancing in the German capital's world-renowned club scene has been shut down since early 2020. As an experiment, six clubs opened to patrons who had tested negative for the coronavirus.

From Free Pizza To Free Tuition, Colleges Try Everything To Get Students Vaccinated

U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are offering flashy prizes to encourage students and faculty to get their shots.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to questions during a news conference in San Francisco, June 3, 2021.

California Justices Won't Limit Governor's Emergency Powers

The California Supreme Court has declined to consider reining in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Not Much Has Changed With The Taliban, Says Noted Journalist

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with journalist Ahmed Rashid about the Taliban and what they're after in Afghanistan.

Detail of Beliz Iristay's work "Where is he?" which is on view through Sept. 5, 2021 at Bread and Salt.

5 Works Of Art To See In San Diego In August

This month, discover new works of visual art by Beliz Iristay, Jacob Rochester, Cataphant, June Edmonds and Fiona Bull — including several outdoor works and murals.

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