The World

Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

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Ecuador hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic


The coronavirus pandemic has devastated some countries more than others. Ecuador is one place that's been overwhelmed by COVID-19. Also, in this time of social isolation, many people are finding themselves without much of an opportunity for human touch. The condition is called "skin hunger," and it's known to cause depression, anxiety and insomnia. And, a hornet species, native to southeast Asia, has been recently spotted in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Canada.  It’s the Giant Asian Hornet, also known as the "murder hornet."


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 May 4, 2020  45m