F.D.A. Says Some Masks Made in China Shouldn’t Be Reused
The agency is revising its rules, saying some N95 masks mainly used by health care workers and emergency responders cannot undergo decontamination for further use.
Gaining Skills Virtually to Close the Inequality Gap
Successful job-training programs for low-income young people have long been held in person. Can a virtual ladder still be a path to the middle class?
In Minneapolis, Somali-Americans Find Unwelcome Echoes of Strife at Home
Thousands left political chaos, violence and danger in Somalia. Now, many are surprised and alarmed at the dangers and distress they’re seeing in their new home.
Barr Says There Is No Systemic Racism in Policing
The attorney general’s remarks, which mirrored those of other administration officials, came as the president was scheduled to meet with law enforcement officials at the White House.
When the Office Is Like a Biohazard Lab
“If people have to stay six feet apart and have to wear masks, why are we bringing them back?”
Farmers Get Billions in Virus Aid, and Democrats Are Wary
As the administration sends up to $16 billion in additional subsidies, critics are concerned that the funds could be used to ensure that the president maintains the backing of one of his key voting blocs.
J.K. Rowling Tweets Seen as Anti-Transgender Prompt Backlash
The creator of the “Harry Potter” series faced a backlash after she took aim at an article that referred to “people who menstruate.”
George Floyd Protests Add New Front Line for Coronavirus Doctors
Many physicians wish to show solidarity at the demonstrations, but some fear a second wave of infection will follow.
Coronavirus Live Updates: Virus Fears Over Global Protests
Health ministers sounded the alarm amid demonstrations against racism from Australia to Britain. Pandemic job cuts hit African-Americans and Latinos harder.
Cities Ask if It’s Time to Defund Police and ‘Reimagine’ Public Safety
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, some cities are asking if the police are being asked to do jobs they were never intended to do. Budgets are being re-evaluated.
George Floyd Protests: Live News and Updates
Police departments across the United States are re-examining their use-of-force policies. And health officials are warning about the risk of spreading the coronavirus.
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