Sep 07 Watch 6:50 How the U.S. can get coronavirus testing where it needs to be As summer comes to a close, the United States is averaging about 830 coronavirus deaths per day, along with tens of thousands of new cases. Although testing for the virus has improved, problems with access and obtaining expedient results persist. Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 3:21 How do teenagers feel about this very strange school year? By Student Reporting Labs As schools across the country resume, parents and educators are debating the relative merits of at-home and in-class learning. But what do the students themselves think? Our Student Reporting Labs program teamed up with Detroit Public Television for a series… Continue watching
Sep 07 California sets record with 2 million acres burned so far this year By Marcio Jose Sanchez, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Officials say the most striking thing about the record is how early it was set — with the most dangerous part of the year ahead. Continue reading
Sep 07 Excessive heat in Southwest poses added threat amid pandemic By Brian P. D. Hannon, Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press Extreme temperatures across the Southwest and a record-breaking summer in Phoenix pose additional threats during the coronavirus pandemic, especially for people living on the street. Continue reading
Sep 07 7 books that dive into the long history of America's labor movement By Courtney Vinopal Steven Greenhouse, author of “Beaten Down, Worked Up,” recommends these books for a sweeping history of labor in the U.S., as well as stories of specific campaigns and leaders. Continue reading
Sep 07 In battlegrounds, absentee ballot rejections could triple By Christina A. Cassidy, Frank Bajak, Associated Press With the coronavirus creating a surge in mail-in balloting and postal delays reported across the country, the number of rejected ballots in November is projected to be significantly higher than previous elections. Continue reading
Sep 06 States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more virus aid By Associated Press Spending cuts to schools, childhood vaccinations and job-training programs. New taxes on millionaires, cigarettes and legalized marijuana. Borrowing, drawing from rainy day funds and reducing government workers’ pay. Continue reading
Sep 06 California community, hit hard by wildfires, bands together to help evacuees By Molly Enking The CZU Lightning Complex Fire in Santa Cruz, CA is still burning, and has been classified as one of the top ten most destructive fires in California history. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes, and are relying on… Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 6:53 The age-old practice of 'gleaning' is feeding people during the pandemic By Michael Hill, Sam Weber Food insecurity in the United States skyrocketed when the COVID-19 pandemic began, leaving emergency food distributors scrambling to provide enough to those in need. To help fill the gap, organizations around the country have doubled down on the age-old practice… Continue watching
Sep 06 Dozens arrested as violent Portland protests continue By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press Hundreds of people gathered for rallies and marches against police violence and racial injustice Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, as often violent nightly demonstrations that have happened for 100 days since George Floyd was killed showed no signs of ceasing. Continue reading