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- At the peak of New York’s COVID-19 crisis, a critical-care nurse brought her camera to the I.C.U.—and has shared the results with The New Yorker.
- The Washington Post looked at some of the major brands, including Macy’s, Belk and J.C. Penney, that could disappear because of the virus.
- Here's the backstory of how tomorrow's Parks and Recreation charity reunion episode came together.
- The White House Gift Shop is selling $100 COVID-19 commemorative coins, emblazoned with slogans like “World vs The Unseen Enemy” and “Everyday HEROES Suited Up.”
- Personally, I'd be weirded out if New Yorkers weren't arguing with each other in the streets.
- Trump has made an executive order requiring industrial meatpackers to keep operating, which The New Republic says is "murder."
- People on Instagram are searching for the best New York themed T-shirt design.
- If someone seriously tried to make the argument that COVID-19 is less deadly than the flu, just send them this article.
- The Times reports that dozens of tracking apps for smartphones are being used or developed to help contain the coronavirus pandemic, "but there are worries about privacy and hastily written software."
- Governor Andrew Cuomo has been sued for not having a sign language interpreter at his daily coronavirus press briefings.
- Listen to the latest single from Haim "I Know Alone," whose music video features some social distanced dancing; and listen to Beyoncé on the remix of Megan Thee Stallion's bop "Savage."
- And finally, never judge the snooze spot:
Published Apr 29, 2020
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