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http://Alt.Latino  host @TioFelixC offers a playlist of music that's comforting him and his listeners in these times, including songs by Ambar Lucid, X Alfonso and Sol Escobar.https://trib.al/4yuvmof 

César Aira's newest novella chronicles his love affair with the magazine Artforum, to which he ascribes almost magical qualities. Our reviewer says it's a giddy, self-indulgent but delightful read.https://trib.al/WqQnJv6 

To see whether people stay put, Quarantine App tracks movements through GPS — and asks them to submit hourly selfies.https://trib.al/Uj31GiS 

During the 16th century, a young couple in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, lost two of their children to the bubonic plague. The pair barricaded themselves inside to protect their 3-month-old son: William Shakespeare.https://trib.al/fP1wABL 

Scott Radinsky had three different punk bands while he was pitching in the Major Leagues. But he tried his best to keep his two worlds separate. "I don't think either side really got it." @OnlyAGameNPRhttps://trib.al/0uSruUe 

Louis Lowry's new book is inspired by an old home movie of her as a child playing on the beach, with a ship in the distance. She later learned it was the USS Arizona — which sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor.https://trib.al/WwhkaQp 

While most shelters are closed to visitors to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, animal rescue organizations are reporting a significant uptick in people interested in adopting a pet. @hereandnowhttps://trib.al/FfpscjW 

Saudi Arabia and Russia have reached a deal with other oil-producing nations to cut output by a record-setting 9.7 million barrels a day. But analysts say it will likely be dwarfed by the size of pandemic-driven demand loss.https://trib.al/SNCl3qw 

After a video of Rita Wilson rapping along flawlessly to Naughty By Nature's 1992 hit "Hip Hop Hooray" went viral, she and the group recorded a remix. All proceeds will go to a coronavirus relief fund for musicians.https://trib.al/ygZx4XC 

During Easter service, Pope Francis called for nations to reduce — or even forgive — the poorest countries' debts. And he asked for an "immediate global ceasefire" for all nations engaged in conflicts.https://trib.al/B0JkmTz 

New York City Councilman Francisco Moya says the coronavirus is disproportionately impacting his constituents in Queens, home to a large working-class population. "They're the ones that are delivering our food while ... we're safe inside."https://trib.al/MhaP8Xa 

With the second-fastest 800-meter run time in NCAA history, Nia Akins was a favorite for the U.S. team at Tokyo 2020. While that dream is on pause, she has another one to focus on: Becoming a nurse.https://trib.al/Y0M3Q23 

Faced with a choice between social distancing and taking cover in a shelter during dangerous weather, experts recommend sheltering with others.https://trib.al/8ksulWN 

College sports are trying to deal with the interrupted flow of money brought on by the shutdown of sporting events — and dreading what happens if it affects the big moneymaker: football.https://trib.al/Ai5UfHj 

The object of today's on-air challenge is to convert CHICK to HATCH, changing one letter at a time — making a new word each step of the way. Follow the link to play https://trib.al/WWxaET9 

“I want to say to all of you – feel all of it,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said, announcing a new mental health hotline. “We are living in a deeply unprecedented moment, and holding the emotional ramifications of that inside will only be harder on you."https://trib.al/x72B73Q 

The premise is big, bold: Two ex-lovers make good on a 15-year-old promise to drop everything, hop on a train, and see what happens. The execution: Grounded. Precise. Real. That contrast is why "Run" is the best new show of 2020, says critic @ghweldon.https://trib.al/GEHkRgK 

A 9-year-old named Aubrey had to cancel her much-anticipated trip to see Hamilton on Broadway due to the coronavirus shutdown. So Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast reunited to surprise Aubrey with a live performance.https://trib.al/Ct7e1Mi