America heads for a new normal, which groceries are getting more expensive, and more from Apple News

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It’s May 18, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know.

Top Stories

America heads for a new normal

All but two states have now eased some coronavirus-related restrictions, giving Americans a first glimpse of what it’s like to eat out, shop, and socialize in a pandemic. CNN

The World Health Organization’s first virtual assembly starts today, and tensions are expected to be high. President Trump is critical of the agency’s response to the virus and has urged an investigation into China’s handling of its outbreak. NPR

U.S. car factories are beginning to reopen, in what will be seen as a test of whether workers across a range of industries can return in large numbers without triggering infections. Reuters

Testing for the coronavirus is finally becoming more widely available, but there’s a new problem: People aren’t showing up. Experts say there could be lingering confusion about who qualifies, as well as concerns about cost. The Washington Post

What the chances are of catching the virus outdoors, and why you may start seeing "COVID-19" surcharges on receipts, in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight

Democrats in Congress opened an investigation into the firing of the State Department’s inspector general, the latest in a string of ousted federal watchdogs. Steve Linick was reportedly looking into whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had staff run personal errands for him and his wife. NBC News

Cover Story

The Mysterious Outbreak at Girlstown School

Hundreds of students at a Catholic boarding school in Mexico reported shooting pains in their legs and terrifying visions. Was it a strange disease or something more sinister? Vox

The Coronavirus

Is it safe to swim in pools? Can mosquitoes transmit the virus? Your summer COVID-19 questions, answered. NPR

Grocery prices are soaring. Here’s what’s getting more expensive. CNN Business

These were the best moments from the Graduate Together special, which included speeches from Barack Obama, the Jonas Brothers, Zendaya, and more. Entertainment Tonight

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

The health crisis has shut down travel. So why do empty planes keep flying? The Wall Street Journal

Meet the güiña, a six-pound "mystery cat" that’s on the brink of extinction. National Geographic

A body-language consultant shares tips for projecting confidence over Zoom. Fast Company

Everything you need to know about plant-based meat — including how to cook it. Food Network Magazine

This priest squirted holy water at churchgoers at a socially distanced service, and he’s now internet famous. BuzzFeed News

Sports

With the Last Dance documentary ending, here’s what it revealed — and didn’t — about who Michael Jordan really is. Slate

MLB has a new plan to bring back baseball. This is what a day in the life of a player could look like in 2020. ESPN

A Siberian husky won Best in Show at the 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show — and yes, there’s video. NBC Sports

The Last Word

"	I am not afraid at all to get back on a cruise ship."

Cruises are canceled for now, but some people can’t wait to hit the high seas again. The Washington Post

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