Coronavirus

Big tech companies have remade the workplace in recent years with creative offices designed to stimulate disruption.

from Design and Architecture

Dream researcher and professor of depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, California   Stephen Aizenstat and Mark Blagrove, professor of…

from Foxhole

It’s been over two months since sit-down service at restaurants was put on hold due to coronavirus.

How to review a restaurant in the time of COVID-19?

It’s been over two months since sit-down service at restaurants was put on hold due to coronavirus.

from Good Food

Brazil now has the third-largest outbreak of coronavirus in the world. It’s behind only the U.S.

The growing COVID-19 problem in Mexico and Brazil

Brazil now has the third-largest outbreak of coronavirus in the world. It’s behind only the U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Over Memorial Day weekend, San Diego, Kern, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are starting up their economies again.

Big Bear, Joshua Tree, Ventura County resume business during Memorial Day

Over Memorial Day weekend, San Diego, Kern, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are starting up their economies again.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Comedian Deon Cole is best known for his role on the comedy show “Black-ish” and its spinoff “Grown-ish.”

‘Black-ish’ star Deon Cole becomes a DJ during quarantine

Comedian Deon Cole is best known for his role on the comedy show “Black-ish” and its spinoff “Grown-ish.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

He did, apparently. Just not while posing for photographs.

Will President Trump ever wear a mask in public?

He did, apparently. Just not while posing for photographs.

from Left, Right & Center

A new report from Ampere Analysis says the film and TV industry is set to lose $160 billion over the next five years because of the coronavirus shutdown.

California to announce protocols to resume Hollywood production

A new report from Ampere Analysis says the film and TV industry is set to lose $160 billion over the next five years because of the coronavirus shutdown.

from Hollywood Breakdown

The series “ Decoding Covid-19 ” offers a hopeful account of the international cooperation that has stemmed from the unprecedented crisis.

A Global Look at the Virus That Upended the World

The series “ Decoding Covid-19 ” offers a hopeful account of the international cooperation that has stemmed from the unprecedented crisis.

from Scheer Intelligence

Coronavirus is disproportionately affecting people of color across the U.S. in terms of testing, treatment, and death tolls.

Doctors reflect on coronavirus’ outsized toll on communities of color

Coronavirus is disproportionately affecting people of color across the U.S. in terms of testing, treatment, and death tolls.

from Greater LA

When it comes to practicing medicine during Ramadan, Dr.

Muslim doctor treats patients during Ramadan and COVID-19 pandemic

When it comes to practicing medicine during Ramadan, Dr.

from Greater LA

More than 1,200 pastors have signed a petition declaring themselves essential and saying they’ll open their doors on May 31. That’s Pentecost, the day the Christian church began.

Pastors say they’re essential, plan to reopen their churches on May 31

More than 1,200 pastors have signed a petition declaring themselves essential and saying they’ll open their doors on May 31. That’s Pentecost, the day the Christian church began.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

With tens of thousands of homeless people still living on the streets during the pandemic, the city and county of LA are under increasing pressure to house them to prevent further…

LA officials can't agree on how to shelter homeless people living near freeways

With tens of thousands of homeless people still living on the streets during the pandemic, the city and county of LA are under increasing pressure to house them to prevent further…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Workplace design has shifted over the years to more open concepts that foster collaboration and interaction between workers, though the executive suite and coveted corner office still…

Coronavirus puts open plan offices in the crosshairs

Workplace design has shifted over the years to more open concepts that foster collaboration and interaction between workers, though the executive suite and coveted corner office still…

from Greater LA

The face of America is changing — literally now that many people must wear masks outside their homes.

Masks are becoming fashion. What do they say about self-expression?

The face of America is changing — literally now that many people must wear masks outside their homes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the new novel “The End of October,” a never-before-seen virus pops up in Asia and spreads quickly around the world. There’s a rush to develop a treatment and vaccine.

‘The End of October’: Lawrence Wright’s novel is a prescient look at a global pandemic

In the new novel “The End of October,” a never-before-seen virus pops up in Asia and spreads quickly around the world. There’s a rush to develop a treatment and vaccine.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

S ilicon Valley businesses are bleeding jobs because of COVID-19.

Silicon Valley is bleeding jobs. Which startups will survive COVID-19?

S ilicon Valley businesses are bleeding jobs because of COVID-19.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Frequently when there’s an interruption to a business that the owner couldn’t control, the insurance policy covers it.

Many business insurance policies don't cover lost costs during a pandemic

Frequently when there’s an interruption to a business that the owner couldn’t control, the insurance policy covers it.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President Donald Trump is threatening to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) completely — unless the international body commits to major substantive…

What happens with vaccine development if US withdraws from World Health Organization?

President Donald Trump is threatening to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) completely — unless the international body commits to major substantive…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One Woodland Hills teacher recently hosted a get-together at her home for her teen daughter and her friends — with chairs six feet apart and everyone wearing masks.

When is it time to socialize again? Parents balance mental health and physical safety

One Woodland Hills teacher recently hosted a get-together at her home for her teen daughter and her friends — with chairs six feet apart and everyone wearing masks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand