Jul 28 Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up By Mike Schneider, Associated Press After asking for coronavirus-related deadline extensions in April, the Trump administration now appears to be abandoning that request by asking Congress for extra funding to wrap up the 2020 census “as quickly, and safely as possible" in a move that… Continue reading
Jul 28 AP report: Russia spreading virus disinformation, officials say By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs. Continue reading
Jul 28 National teacher union supports strikes over reopening plans By Collin Binkley, Associated Press One of the nation's largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures in the middle of the global pandemic. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Biden says post-pandemic plan can fight racial economic inequality By Will Weissert, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Joe Biden has unveiled a plan to ensure that the nation's post-pandemic economic recovery is built around promoting racial equality and promising to drastically spur investment in Black-owned small businesses. Continue reading
Jul 28 Democrats, GOP far apart as virus aid talks intensify By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast. And millions of Americans' jobless benefits, school reopenings and eviction protections are at stake. Continue reading
Jul 28 Despite judge's order, migrant kids remain in ICE custody By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press The U.S. government did not release 100 immigrant children detained with their parents despite this week's deadline set by a judge who had described family detention centers as "on fire" due to the threat of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Jul 28 Head of China CDC gets injected with experimental vaccine By Dake Kang, Associated Press The head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention says he has been injected with an experimental coronavirus vaccine in an attempt to persuade the public to follow suit when one is approved. Continue reading
Jul 27 Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief as deadline looms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Unemployment assistance, eviction protections and other relief for millions of Americans are at stake as White House officials launch negotiations with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a new coronavirus aid package that's teetering in Congress. Continue reading
Jul 27 Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month, UN finds By Lori Hinnant, Sam Mednick, Associated Press In a study published Monday, four U.N. agencies said failing to act now will have devastating long-term consequences not just for the children, but for society as a whole. Continue reading
Jul 27 Analysis: Telework mostly benefits white, affluent Americans – and offers few climate benefits By Cutler J Cleveland, Alicia Zhang, Jacqueline Ashmore, Taylor Dudley, The Conversation Working from home has become the new norm for many during the pandemic. But it's an opportunity that divides along racial and economic lines – and isn't as beneficial to the environment as many believe. Continue reading