Millions of Americans relocated this year because of the COVID-19 outbreak. People are moving back in with parents, downsizing homes and moving states to look for work.

D'Vera Cohn · Pew Research Center 14 Jul 2020

COVID-19

African innovators tackle coronavirus with drones and phones

From an agricultural drone company turning to public sanitation services, to foot-pump handwashing stations, this is how Africa is tackling coronavirus.

Thin Lei Win, Nellie Peyton, and Farai Mataishe · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 14 Jul 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus on 14 July

Top stories: Singapore's economy sinks into recession; restrictions are reimposed across Asia; and the WHO warns leaders over 'mixed messages'.

Kate Whiting 14 Jul 2020

The Great Reset

COVID-19: The Great Reset

Tune in at 14:00 CET on Tuesday 14 July to join in a virtual briefing about the new book by Klaus Schwab and Thierry Malleret: "COVID-19: The Great Reset."

Beatrice Di Caro 14 Jul 2020

Future of Media, Entertainment and Culture

Media and entertainment in flux: it's time for the close-up

The first half of 2020 has put a spotlight on the business of information and entertainment. Is the future ‘business as usual’ or can this be a catalyst for the industry to reset, and to ...

Robin Murdoch 14 Jul 2020

SDG 04: Quality Education

These 3 key factors can help reshape higher-ed after COVID-19

Educators can consider the new mindsets needed to build a resilient but engaging system that outlasts the pandemic - and helps update the concept of a classic college education.

Carlos Fernandes 13 Jul 2020

COVID-19

The world’s supercomputers joined forces against COVID-19 – why such collaborations are critical for tackling future emergencies

During the pandemic, the world’s most powerful computers were available for free to researchers trying to fight COVID-19. Here's how such collaborations could help tackle future crises.

Dario Gil 13 Jul 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 creates a perfect storm for the extreme weather season

The pandemic will hamper preparations for and responses to extreme weather events this year. Here's a five-step strategy to help businesses prepare.

John Scott 13 Jul 2020

COVID-19

To build back better, we must reinvent capitalism. Here's how

The pandemic has exposed our vulnerabilities - but it also offers us a chance to shape a greener, more resilient and more equitable world. Here's how.

Peter Bakker and John Elkington 13 Jul 2020

COVID-19

How your definition of 'happiness' may have changed during lockdown

With global lockdowns forcing citizens indoors, social interaction and community activism has had a greater influence on mental health and wellbeing than ever before.

Emma Anderson · The Conversation 13 Jul 2020

Education and Skills

Mental health: Why you could be finding it hard to read during COVID-19

Psychologist Shyam Bhat thinks that even those that now have more free time might still be finding it hard to read, as COVID-19 is increasing anxiety levels in the global population.

Manavi Kapur · Quartz 13 Jul 2020