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The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the way many people are approaching voting this cycle, with experts saying there will be a record-breaking amount of voters who choose to cast their ballots by mail.

The 2020 election is taking place during a pandemic, in a vicious political season and amid an unprecedented lack of trust in the voting system.

Workers clean plexiglass dividers installed at the University of Utah in preparation for the debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Pence.

Beyond Plexiglass: Scientists Say This Simple Solution Could Keep VP Debate Safer

Since the coronavirus can spread through the air, scientists say plexiglass barriers alone may not be enough protection. But a contraption using duct tape, HEPA filters and box fans could help a lot.

Gunnersaurus is seen warming up prior to a match at Emirates Stadium in 2017 in London. Jerry Quy, who played the team's mascot Gunnersaurus for 27 years, was recently told he would be let go.

Arsenal Player Offers To Pay For Gunnersaurus' Salary After Mascot Was Laid Off

"I'm offering to reimburse @Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy as long as I will be an Arsenal player," Mesut Özil said. It's not clear if his offer has been accepted.

"Our leaders have largely claimed immunity for their actions. But this election gives us the power to render judgment," reads a <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em> editorial signed by some three dozen editors<em>.</em>

In Rare Step, Esteemed Medical Journal Urges Voters To Oust Trump

"Our current political leaders have demonstrated that they are dangerously incompetent," the New England Journal Of Medicine's editors say in a scathing editorial.

In New Book, Roman Mars Celebrates Little Bits Of Design That Are Left Unnoticed

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with 99% Invisible podcast host Roman Mars about his new book, The 99% Invisible City, and the importance of noticing how the way people live shapes everyday design.

Navajo Reservation Files Lawsuit Over Mail-In Voting In Arizona

In a lawsuit over voting by mail in Arizona, plaintiffs say timely mail delivery is not a given on a remote Navajo reservation and are demanding changes.

James A. Baker III (L), former Secretary of State and chief of staff under the Regan and Bush Sr. administrations on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Power Player: Why James Baker Is The Man Who Ran Washington

For decades, there was one figure in Washington known for wrangling politicians into getting things done. Now, he's the subject of a comprehensive biography about how he did it all in "The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III."

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) leaves his office and walks to the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

It’s A Lot: Unpacking The Latest Political News With Reid Wilson

Headlining this show was challenging because there has been a lot of political news lately. We'll get you caught up on everything you need to know about the races for the White House, in Senate and House and beyond.

A cruise ship is shown here approaching a port in Singapore in March. Singapore plans to launch cruises with no destinations next month.

Singapore Will Launch Cruises Again, But With No Destinations

In order to keep crew and passengers safe amid the coronavirus pandemic, the ships will make no stops and simply return to the port they came from.

Dexamethasone is a low-cost, anti-inflammatory drug that has been shown to reduce the risk of death in patients with COVID-19.

Trump Was Treated With Steroids: How These Drugs Are Used For COVID-19 Patients

The drug dexamethasone is a cheap, widely available steroid. But how long should COVID-19 patients take it, and what are the side effects?

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