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Musicians walk on a crosswalk painted like a piano outside the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. Increasingly, urban designers and transportation planners say this kind of art — colorful crosswalks and engaging sidewalks — leads to safer intersections, stronger neighborhoods and better public health.

Walking On Painted Keys: Creative Crosswalks Meet Government Resistance

Intersection art makes streets more inviting and can remind motorists to respect crosswalks and bike lanes. But the federal government says the designs can also be distracting.

A public safety officer directs drivers where to go last week at a coronavirus testing site at the Lee Davis Community Resource Center in Tampa, Fla.

Another Day, Another Coronavirus Record In Florida

The surge of coronavirus cases in Florida shows no signs of slowing down. The state hits another daily record, with more than 10,000 cases reported on Thursday.

After months of shutdowns that have damaged the ride-hailing industry, Uber says it sees signs of revival.

How Uber And Its Riders Are Adapting To The New 'Social'

The ride-hailing company is seeing signs of recovery as cities, states and countries lift lockdown restrictions, but the pandemic has taken a steep toll.

Restaurants like Patria Cocina closed down their indoor and outdoor seating, but delivery drivers from Uber Eats say they're busier than usual.

As Restaurants Across The Country Close Their Doors, Deliveries Pick Up

The service industry is taking a serious hit due to social distancing. But delivery drivers for Uber Eats say their business is on the rise.

The federal government is telling lenders to lower or suspend mortgage payments for homeowners who have lost income because of the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S. Orders Up To A Yearlong Break On Mortgage Payments

The federal government is telling lenders to lower or suspend mortgage payments for up to 12 months for homeowners who have lost income due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Study Calculates Just How Much Age, Medical Conditions Raise Odds Of Severe COVID-19

A new study found people age 50 and older are around 2-and-a-half times more likely to develop a severe case of COVID-19. Being male raised the odds 1.3 times.

A message card sits among a collection of flowers left at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand on Saturday. A 28-year-old white supremacist accused in the mass shootings at two mosques that left dozens of people dead stood silently before a judge on Saturday.

A 'Mainstreaming Of Bigotry' As White Extremism Reveals Its Global Reach

In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque shootings, experts who monitor hate groups say violent white extremism is on the rise and is the most prominent threat.

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Florida Advocates Turn To Voter Registration As Felons Are Cleared To Vote Regardless Of Financial O

Most felons who want to register to vote in Florida can now do so without having to worry about paying fines, fees, and court-ordered restitution first. Advocates are gearing up to try and get people registered ahead of the upcoming elections.

When New York City subway trains pull into the terminal, cleaners get on armed with more than a spray bottle with an EPA-approved cleaning solution and have a short period of time to spray and wipe down the benches, poles and doors.

New York City's Subway Ends 24-Hour Service Amid Pandemic

The New York City subway system is halting service from 1 to 5 a.m. indefinitely. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down.

The Asheville, N.C., city council unanimously approved a resolution apologizing for the local government's historic role in slavery and for participating in racist and discriminatory policies that have led to the oppression of African Americans.

Asheville, N.C., Approves Steps Toward Reparations For Black Residents

"The blood capital that we have banked to spend today to fight for significant change came ... not from our allies but from Black men, women and children who died," said Councilman Keith Young.

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