Wisconsin Health Officials Worry About Coronavirus Surge As Cold Weather Nears
Wisconsin is facing a spike in coronavirus cases. Health officials say weddings, parties and youth sports are among contributing factors and worry about the coming cold weather driving people indoors.
CDC Extends ‘No Sail’ Order for Cruise Lines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the ‘no sail’ order for cruise lines until October 31. The CDC had wanted the delay into next year but the White House reportedly intervened.
United And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They’re Now On Furlough
“To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back,” United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire.
With Races Canceled, Runners Take To The Trails To Set Records
Shut out of more traditional competition, runners hit the trails in a quest to set Fastest Known Records.
Where Are The Deepfakes In This Presidential Election?
Deepfake videos haven’t been a problem yet in the 2020 presidential race. It’s not because they aren’t a threat, but because simpler deceptive tactics are still effective at spreading misinformation.
Can The U.S. Use Its Growing Supply Of Rapid Tests To Stop The Virus?
Some public health experts hope the growing availability of faster, cheaper tests could lead to a new strategy of widespread testing — one that could finally get the pandemic under control.
Oregon District Offers Online Learning After Wildfire Postpones School
The Oregon school district hardest hit by wildfire is scrambling to create some normalcy and hold classes online. It’s unclear how many families can participate since so many are displaced.
Latinx Is A Term Many Still Can’t Embrace
People born or descended from Spanish-speaking nations are still debating if any of the ethnic labels used to identify them in the United States feel right.
‘I Like What I See’: FAA Chief Flies 737 Max, But Not Ready To Recertify Plane
Steve Dickson took a Boeing 737 Max on a test flight Wednesday and says “It responded well,” as regulators inch closer to ungrounding the troubled jetliner.
Census Bureau Gets 4th Trump Appointee In 3 Months As Count Nears End
The abrupt addition of appointees at a federal statistical agency largely run by career civil servants has raised concerns about political interference with the 2020 census.
Glass Fire Rages Across Northern California, Burning Thousands Of Acres
Flames have engulfed nearly 50,000 acres of land, prompting the evacuation of more than 8,000 residents of Santa Rosa, Calif., according to Mayor Tom Schwedhelm.
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