Sep 8, 2020

COVID-19 concerns hang over reopening child care centers

Children wave their hands at a private nursery school January 28, 2005 in Glasgow, Scotland. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

The president pledges to crack down on companies that create jobs in China. Child care centers are weighing the pros and cons of reopening. We examine if decades-long runs for shows can still be a thing.

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Child care providers weigh the costs and benefits of reopening

by Claire McInerny

Sep 8, 2020

Texas allowed child care centers to open n May, but the high infection rates and hospitalizations of COVID-19 in Austin this summer made some wary of reopening.

Around 30% of child care centers in the state of Texas are closed and in danger of not being able to reopen, according a policy associate for Texans Care for Children.

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How far can shows boldly go in the streaming age?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Sep 8, 2020

The first episode of "Star Trek" aired 54 years ago today. What does TV show longevity look like in the era of streaming services?

Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner as Mr. Spock and Capt. Kirk from "Star Trek."

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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