The Longest Year: How the pandemic made inequality in America worse
Generations of inadequate medical care, deeply entrenched economic disparities and a biased system of justice all came to a head, a reminder that for many Americans the hazards of structural racism are a daily reality. We hear the story of…
Census says no redistricting data until end of September
Officials at the statistical agency blamed operational delays during the 2020 census caused by the pandemic.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
Its roadmap for reopening schools emphasizes mask wearing and social distancing and other actions, saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Britain’s COVID infection rate lowers to July numbers
The U.K. is in lockdown to try to curb Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, which has caused more than 116,000 deaths.
The turnaround in total wages underscores how disproportionately America's job losses have afflicted workers in lower-income occupations.
The package would provide $1,400 payments to some Americans, hundreds of billions for state and local governments and boost vaccination efforts, raise tax credits for children and increase unemployment benefits.
Powell spent little time on inflation in prepared remarks for a webcast to the Economic Club of New York.
Specific plans have yet to be unveiled for the show, but the academy said it is “determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,” a spokesperson said.
Independent experts advising the World Health Organization have recommended the use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to fight COVID-19 even in countries that have turned up worrying coronavirus variants in their populations.
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