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Which States Are Reopening, Which Remain on Lockdown, and Why

There's not a national plan to restart US businesses. That's led to inconsistencies among governors' orders, and some confusion among residents. https://bit.ly/35lzJU1

Naked and Unafraid to Exercise in Virtual Reality

Get over yourself and try VR workouts already. It’s private, liberating, and doesn’t require gym shorts. https://bit.ly/3f5KOwV

27 Days in Tokyo Bay: What Happened on the Diamond Princess

The cruise ship captivated the world as it docked in Yokohama, harboring Covid-19—and 3,711 people who became subjects in a life-and-death quarantine experiment. https://bit.ly/3f2BERT

Imgflip's AI Meme Generator Gives Us the Absurdist Art We All Need

Social media’s new favorite distraction feels as disjointed and surrealist as the current moment. Fire it up. https://bit.ly/3fe5D9M

Amazon Smart Oven Review: Don’t Let It Anywhere Near Your Kitchen

Connected kitchen gadgets are supposed to streamline cooking, but this one just gave me a headache. https://bit.ly/2KJlL4Z

Microbe Mappers Are Tracking Covid-19's Invisible Traces

Armies of microbiologists are swabbing subways, ATMs, and hospitals in search of the novel coronavirus. Their data could help cities reopen responsibly. https://bit.ly/3bSjlwQ

5 Big Mistakes We Can Make Fighting the Covid-19 Pandemic

Staying at home is a big sacrifice. But lifting shelter-in-place orders too soon is one of the many mistakes that will make the crisis even more brutal. https://bit.ly/3f2DxhF

Covid-19 Was Here Earlier Than Most Americans Thought. Now What?

Epidemiologists aren't surprised that virus was spreading in the US in early February. But those early days offer lessons for how to catch the next wave. https://bit.ly/2zFqylJ

The Pandemic Creates New Challenges for Crisis Counselors 

Therapists and hotline workers who work with abuse victims now must take calls from home, increasing their risk for isolation and emotional burnout. https://bit.ly/3bMPw0v

DJI Mavic Air 2: Specs, Price, Release Date

The latest quadcopter from the drone leader goes on sale next month for $799, and it's packed with automated flying and photo improvements. https://bit.ly/2zCzSH1

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Is Coming to Disney+ May 4

Yes, it's arriving just in time for Star Wars Day.  http://dlvr.it/RVYpqz