Coronavirus Daily A daily news podcast about the coronavirus pandemic, covering all dimensions of the story from science to economics and politics as well as society and culture. Hosted by Kelly McEvers from Embedded. Approximately 10 minutes in length. Publishing weekday afternoons. Includes stories and interviews from NPR's Science, International, National, Business and Washington reporting teams, as well as station reporters, and the crews at Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

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A daily news podcast about the coronavirus pandemic, covering all dimensions of the story from science to economics and politics as well as society and culture. Hosted by Kelly McEvers from Embedded. Approximately 10 minutes in length. Publishing weekday afternoons. Includes stories and interviews from NPR's Science, International, National, Business and Washington reporting teams, as well as station reporters, and the crews at Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) demonstrators stand outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 15, 2020. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Restaurants Are Closing. Again.

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration's plan to end DACA — Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals — was "arbitrary and capricious." The ruling is welcome news for recipients of the program, some of whom are essential workers on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.

Restaurants Are Closing. Again.

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A store displays a sign before closing down permanently as more businesses feel the effects of stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, on June 16, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Which Masks Are Better; The Rich Aren't Spending (And That's Hurting The Economy)

While President Trump wants to celebrate an uptick in retail sales as states reopen, there's still a long way to go before the economy is back on track. Part of the problem is that the wealthiest Americans are saving their cash rather than spending it.

Which Masks Are Better; The Rich Aren't Spending (And That's Hurting The Economy)

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Barber Karl Manke who faces two misdemeanor charges for reopening his shop despite state shutdown orders, sanitizes the barber chair before cutting a client hair at his barbershop on May 12, 2020 in Owosso, Michigan. JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Isolation Causes Loneliness. What Else Can It Do To Our Bodies?

There's a cost to staying home, too. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a neuroscientist and social psychologist at Brigham Young University, explains the toll that social isolation can take.

Isolation Causes Loneliness. What Else Can It Do To Our Bodies?

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Ross Valley Fitness owner Nick Pommier (L) checks the temperature of member Mark Machado before the start of an outdoor socially distanced workout class in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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There Is No 'Second Wave.' The U.S. Is Still Stuck In The First One

Nationwide, numbers were never trending downward in any big way. Now in some states that are reopening, they are going up. Oregon and Arizona are two of those places. Each state is taking a different approach.

There Is No 'Second Wave.' The U.S. Is Still Stuck In The First One

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People listen to speakers in the newly created Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), in Seattle, Washington on June 11, 2020. JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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What We Don't Know About Potential Vaccines; Protest Safety

All week we've been hearing about rising cases in states around the country. The stock market reacted on Thursday, in part after Federal Reserve officials predicted the unemployment rate will still be above 9% at the end of the year.

What We Don't Know About Potential Vaccines; Protest Safety

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"Social distancing ambassadors" (in pink) stand at the entrance to Miami Beach, Florida, on June 10. The beaches of Miami opened today for the first time after nearly three months of closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with staff present to remind visitors of the rules of social distancing. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Masks Are Even More Important Than We Thought

Many states that reopened a few weeks ago are seeing spikes in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. In Arizona, officials say if cases continue to rise, they may have to be more aggressive about enforcing reopening protocols for businesses.

Masks Are Even More Important Than We Thought

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A protestor raises her hands near a line of National Guard soldiers deployed near the White House on June 1 during demonstrations against George Floyd's death. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Numbers Steady, Hundreds More Dead Each Day; The Cost Of Opening Schools

The numbers aren't really changing. 20,000 new cases a day, and more than 800 dead. Experts warn that by fall, in America, the death count could rise to 200,000.

Numbers Steady, Hundreds More Dead Each Day; The Cost Of Opening Schools

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Pallbearers tend the casket before the funeral for George Floyd on June 9 at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas. Attendance at Floyd's funeral was limited and mourners were encouraged to wear masks and social distance due to the coronavirus. Godofredo A. Vasquez/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Kids And COVID-19; Mixed Messages On Asymptomatic Spread

George Floyd's killing by police sparked protests around the world. Because of the coronavirus, attendance at Floyd's Houston funeral was limited and mourners were encouraged to wear masks.

Kids And COVID-19; Mixed Messages On Asymptomatic Spread

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Face masks are handed out as hundreds of protesters march in downtown Brooklyn over the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police officer. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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New York Reopening; Hindsight On Sweden's Lack of Lockdown

After a nearly three-month lockdown and over 20,000 coronavirus-related deaths, New York City is taking its first steps to reopen parts of its economy amid protests over police brutality.

New York Reopening; Hindsight On Sweden's Lack of Lockdown

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Protesters are tear gassed as the police disperse them near the White House on June 1, 2020, as demonstrations against George Floyd's death continue. Police fired tear gas outside the White House late Sunday as anti-racism protesters again took to the streets to voice fury at police brutality. ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Surprising Job Gains Are Good News — But Not For Everyone

Editor's note: In this episode, we mispronounced the name of professor Sven-Eric Jordt.

Surprising Job Gains Are Good News — But Not For Everyone

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