“The 2020 edition of The Global Report on Food Crises describes the scale of acute hunger in the world. It provides an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to food crises across the globe, and examines how the COVID-19 pandemic might contribute to their perpetuation or deterioration. The report is produced by the Global… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2020
ABA Legal Fact Check explores constitutional and legal limits on states’ authority
ABA – “A new ABA Legal Fact Check posted today examines constitutional and case law guiding states’ authority during a health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The nationwide pandemic has raised numerous legal issues, including several court cases. In recent days, legal actions have included challenges to state actions in Mississippi, Kentucky and New… Continue Reading
Adding the word “Covid-19” to the dictionary only took six weeks
Coronavirus and the New Words We Added to the Dictionary in March 2020 – “A dictionary’s mission is to give accurate information about the current vocabulary of a language. Providing precise definitions, usage information, dates, etymologies, and pronunciations takes time; typically, additions to our dictionary occur in large batches a few times each year as… Continue Reading
When ‘non-essential’ is anything but
The Hill – “Demarcations of “essential” versus “non-essential” services should not prevent the growth of creative efforts to leverage “non-essential” services against the pandemic and its rippling consequences. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most local governments have decided to close their library buildings in order to ensure the safety of library staff and patrons. But libraries… Continue Reading
Celebrate the Library’s 220th Birthday with LOC Collections App
“To celebrate the 220th anniversary of its founding, the Library of Congress today announced the release of the LOC Collections app, the premiere mobile app that puts the national library’s digital collections in the hands of users everywhere. In addition to providing an easy, accessible way to search and explore the Library’s growing digital collections,… Continue Reading
You Can Now Watch Netflix Documentaries for Free on YouTube
MakeUseOf: “Netflix has uploaded some of its best documentaries to YouTube. This means they’re available for anyone to watch for free, with or without a Netflix subscription. The documentaries on offer include Our Planet, as narrated by David Attenborough. For several years, Netflix has allowed teachers to screen its documentaries in their classrooms. However, with… Continue Reading
How to Use Your iPhone as a Webcam: A Step-by-Step Guide
MakeUseOf: “Did you know it’s possible to use your iPhone as a webcam? Of course, it’s can’t quite mimic a webcam in the traditional sense. You can’t plug your iPhone into a computer’s USB port and expect it to work right away. But you can use apps to recreate the webcam. Our favorite app for… Continue Reading
How to read the news without doom scrolling through social media
Popular Science: “Social media has plenty of uses—it allows us to stay in touch with our loved ones in spite of social distancing and keeps us informed of what’s going on out there in the world. But even in the best of times, these platforms can be a hell-pit, where relatives rant about the latest… Continue Reading
Where to donate your stimulus check to help people affected by coronavirus
Digital Trends: “Millions of Americans have received stimulus checks from the IRS as part of the government’s relief program for the economic fallout caused by COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. If you got your stimulus money but don’t feel like you need it, there’s never been a better time to donate your stimulus check to… Continue Reading
Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 115th Congress
CRS Report – Presidential Appointments to Full-Time Positions on Regulatory and Other Collegial Boards and Commissions, 115th Congress, April 20, 2020: “The President makes appointments to certain positions within the federal government, either using authorities granted to the President alone or with the advice and consent of the Senate. There are some151full-time leadership positions on… Continue Reading
Domestic Public Health Response to COVID-19: Current Status
Domestic Public Health Response to COVID-19: Current Status Updated April 20, 2020: “The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting communities throughout the United States, with case counts changing daily. Over 760,000 cases have been reported in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with over 35,000… Continue Reading
2020 World Press Freedom Index
Entering a decisive decade for journalism, exacerbated by coronavirus: “The 2020 World Press Freedom Index, compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), shows that the coming decade will be decisive for the future of journalism, with the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting and amplifying the many crises that threaten the right to freely reported, independent, diverse and reliable… Continue Reading
