Nation Aug 20 Extreme heat, strong winds and intense lightning create California tinder box California has suffered a devastating week, with a blistering heat wave, intense lightning storms and raging wildfires overwhelming firefighters and forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of a pandemic. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state’s resources are being pushed…
Health Aug 12 Young people are still going out, despite rising rates of coronavirus hospitalization Young people are making up a large proportion of the new coronavirus infections being seen across the U.S. In some states, such as Arizona and Florida, people under 45 account for more than half of all cases. Doctors are warning…
Health Aug 10 In Alaska, geographic isolation delayed the pandemic — but hasn’t prevented it Alaska’s distance from the U.S. mainland delayed its pandemic pain -- but hasn't prevented it. Indeed, the mayor of Anchorage recently described the situation there as a coming “COVID storm.” New emergency orders restricting businesses and gatherings are being implemented…
Health Jul 31 Fauci tells Congress he’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ about vaccine this year The coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, bringing with it immense economic damage. So far, Congress has been unable to deliver another pandemic relief measure, prompting House Democrats to cancel a planned August recess. But there were signs…
Health Jul 24 In Alabama, racial disparities in health outcomes predate the pandemic In Alabama, doctors and nurses are seeing record numbers of hospitalizations associated with COVID-19. The state has reported more than 1,300 deaths since the pandemic began. But certain regions and populations within the state are faring far worse than others…
Health Jul 22 U.S. sees spreading infection, spiking deaths and dwindling supply of PPE The summer surge in coronavirus cases is now fueling a corresponding spike in deaths, with over 1,000 recorded in just 24 hours for the first time in weeks. In California, which now has the most confirmed infections in the nation,…
Health Jul 17 How Arizona became such a COVID-19 hot spot Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising across the U.S., but Arizona’s downward spiral stands apart. Health experts there warn that if the state’s residents and leaders don't change policies and behavior, a bad situation will escalate into something even…
Nation Jul 03 How advertiser boycott could yield ‘watershed moment’ for Facebook Facebook is under increasing pressure to regulate and remove extremist and hateful content from its platform. Several major corporations have pledged to stop buying ads on the social media site during July unless the company acts. With advertising comprising 98…
Health Jun 26 In Arizona, a tale of 2 pandemic realities The epicenter of the coronavirus in the U.S. appears to be shifting south and west, with some states that were among the first to reopen, like Arizona, experiencing a surge of cases. As officials renew efforts to slow the virus’…
Nation Jun 17 How George Floyd’s killing has inspired a diverse range of protesters In the three-plus weeks since George Floyd’s death, the protests that began in Minneapolis over policing, race and the use of force have grown into a national reckoning on these issues. Some areas of the country with few black residents…