Apr 16 EPA guts rule credited with cleaning up coal-plant toxic air By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday gutted an Obama-era rule that compelled the country's coal plants to cut back emissions of mercury and other human health hazards. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 3:13 Trump offers plan for reopening economy, but states are still worried about testing At the evening White House briefing of the Coronavirus Task Force, President Trump laid out a phased approach to reopening the U.S. economy. He also emphasized that governors would be able to make their own decisions about when to lift… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 4:01 A Brief But Spectacular take on surviving COVID-19 California therapist Kat Zwick tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-March, about a week after returning from a New York City conference. Her symptoms worsened to an “almost unbearable” level of severity as she isolated in her bedroom. Now recovering, Zwick… Continue watching
Apr 16 Read the White House’s guidelines for reopening public life in phases By Yamiche Alcindor and Associated Press The guidelines say states or regions should meet certain criteria before moving to a phased opening. Continue reading
Apr 16 Bubonic plague inspired eerily similar reactions among the rich as today’s pandemic By Kathryn McKinley, The Conversation Then – as now – the wealthy fled to the countryside, while the urban poor were forced to work on the front lines. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Illinois Gov. Pritzker to address regional plans to reopen economy By Associated Press Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Continue reading
Apr 16 Muslims grapple with how to handle upcoming Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era By Mariam Fam, Associated Press Ramadan, which starts later this month, unites Muslims the world over in fasting and worship. Continue reading
Apr 16 7 Midwest states say they’ll partner on reopening their economies By David Eggert, Associated Press The Midwestern agreement includes Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: NJ Gov. Murphy ‘heartbroken’ over coronavirus related deaths at nursing home By Courtney Vinopal New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and fellow state officials held a news conference April 16 to give an update on the state’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: White House offers governors a road map for pandemic recovery By Zeke Miller, Alan Suderman, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The new guidelines are aimed at easing restrictions in areas with low transmission of the coronavirus, while holding the line in harder-hit locations. Continue reading