Wuhan opens back up, the couple stranded in paradise, and more from Apple News

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It’s April 8, 2020.

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Wuhan lifts lockdown

The city where the coronavirus first emerged began to reopen after 11 weeks, though officials are still urging residents to stay home as much as possible. The slow return to normalcy could provide hope for the rest of the world, but questions remain about the true size of China’s outbreak. The New York Times

The daily U.S. death toll topped 1,800 yesterday, and early data showed black Americans are disproportionately at risk. There was a sign of improvement in New York, though: The governor said hospitalizations are slowing. Reuters

President Trump removed the acting inspector general of the Pentagon, who was tasked with overseeing how the government deployed the $2 trillion stimulus package. Trump has recently clashed with other independent federal watchdogs. POLITICO

The acting Navy secretary resigned after leaked audio revealed he called the commander who raised alarm over his coronavirus-infected ship “stupid.” San Francisco Chronicle

Unusual possible indicators of infection, plus what is actually known about potential treatments, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight

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What Will Life on Earth Look Like in 2070?

Life will be different — and warmer — 50 years from now. But we will find ways to limit carbon emissions, embrace nature, and thrive. National Geographic

The Coronavirus

John Prine, the iconic American songwriter, died of complications from COVID-19. He was 73. Rolling Stone

Many Americans won’t get coronavirus checks. Here’s a look at who’s not eligible. NBC News

The pandemic left this couple stranded in paradise, trapped on an eternal honeymoon. They still don’t know when they’ll get home. The New York Times

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

There’s a reason the internet is still working right now: It was designed to handle almost anything. The Washington Post

What will sports look like when they return? The situation in South Korea may offer clues. ESPN

Scientists used data from Cold War atomic-bomb tests to calculate the age of the world’s largest fish. BBC News

The secret to the best roast chicken is already in your kitchen. Bloomberg

Here’s a 10-minute stretching routine to counteract the effects of sitting all day. Outside

The Last Word

“	Although she can’t hear the simple lullaby he made up for her, he sings it anyway. ”

Kelly Loudenberg and her husband’s newborn has been in the hospital since she was born. They Zoom with her every night. Slate

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