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SCHOOL

Virus Outbreak-Kids on School: Parents have weighed in on reopening schools. Teachers have weighed in. Public health experts, too, along with cities and counties and states — and President Donald Trump. But what about the kids themselves? Students from kindergarten to college facing a range of scenarios offered a range of emotions. Some fear “catching the COVID.” Others can’t wait to exchange home for school. By Leanne Italie. SENT Tuesday: 1,000 words, photos.

US Virus Outbreak-Homeschooling: As parents nationwide brace for more distance learning, a small but quickly growing number are deciding to take matters entirely into their own hands and begin homeschooling. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Schools: Schools mull outdoor classes amid virus, ventilation worries. SENT Monday, 900 words, photos.

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WORK

Virus Outbreak-Summer Jobs: The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce. By Ben Finley. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-First Job: Many young people graduating in the middle of the pandemic can’t find jobs in their chosen industries, underlining Covid-19′s outsize impact on the Class of 2020′s career prospects. SENT Monday, photos.

Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Public-Transit: Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic? SENT Tuesday, 270 words, photo.

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FOOD

Haile Thomas: At 19, Haile Thomas has written a book that will flummox bookstore owners whenever they reopen. “Living Lively” has 80 vegan recipes, but it’s far more than a cookbook. It also has guidance on relationships and wellness. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING Wednesday: 800 words, photos.

Food-Better Burger: Forget the fancy condiments. AP food writer Elizabeth Karmel says the secret to a good, juicy burger is the blend of ground beef. SENT Monday, 700 words, photos.

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GARDENING

Book Review-Story of Gardening: The timing could not be better for this lavishly illustrated and newly updated survey course on the history of gardening and landscaping. “The Story of Gardening” (Princeton Architectural Press) might sit on the coffee table, but it transports the reader out into the yard or the park with some new perspectives and ambitions. By Julia Rubin. SENT Tuesday, 350 words, photos.

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TRAVEL

Behind the Wheel-Road Trip Vehicles: Driving a vehicle with a long range can keep you on the road longer and minimize stops. Edmunds recommends four vehicles with exceptional range: the Ram 1500, the Ford Expedition Max, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and the Tesla Model S. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos.

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CRAFTS

Virus Origami Art: Karla Funderburk started making origami cranes two months ago at her Los Angeles art gallery, intending to make one for each person who has died from COVID-19 in the U.S. Initially, she tried making 10 each night but later realized she would have to be making them for more than 20 years to meet the constantly rising numbers of fatalities so she has since enlisted volunteers who drop off scores of the elegantly made paper swans daily. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video.

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In case you missed it:

WEDDINGS: Virus Outbreak-No-Mask Weddings; Virus Outbreak Diary-We Eloped.

SCHOOL: Virus Outbreak-Learning Pods; Virus Outbreak-Back-to-School Shopping; Virus Outbreak-School Buses; Racial Injustice-School Mascots.

GENERAL: Virus Outbreak-Era of Uncertainty.

HOMES: Homes-Right-Al Fresco Style; Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Smoke; Virus Outbreak-Evictions; NerdWallet-Millennial Money-Moving Safely-Pandemic.

GARDENING: Weeding Wisdom.

FOOD: TV-Selena Gomez; Got Milk? Returns; Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Lacrosse Hunger.

PARENTING: Books-Good Morning Zoom.

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