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Postal Service warns states: Some absentee, mail-in ballots may not be delivered in time to be counted

The USPS told election officials that ballots requested by their deadlines and promptly mailed back may not be delivered in time to be counted.

      

Texas-based McKesson tapped to help get coronavirus vaccines into American communities

The U.S. government has chosen medical supplier McKesson to be a centralized distributor for future coronavirus vaccines.
      

43 felony charges, new task forces: Here’s what Chicago is doing to combat potential looting

Dozens of people have been charged in connection with widespread looting in downtown Chicago earlier this week, the county prosecutor said.

      

‘It’s good to be home’: Duchess Meghan leads interview on fixing race, gender issues in newsrooms

The former Meghan Markle interviewed the head of new online publication The 19th about how to improve newsrooms on race and gender issues.

      

‘Dangerous’ heat wave scorches western U.S., raising fire threat and coronavirus concerns

A “dangerous” and long-duration heat wave will build across the West this weekend through much of next week, the National Weather Service said.

      

Disney debuts matching pixie dust masks for theme park employees

Disney debuted new pixie dust face masks Friday for the company’s cast members to promote an “unified” front against COVID-19 at domestic theme parks.

      

‘Starve the Postal Service’: Obama criticizes Trump for sweeping changes at the USPS

Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump on Friday for attempting to stall funding for the U.S. Postal Service.

      

Amazon considering relocating its Seattle employees outside the city

In a message to employees Thursday, Amazon asked which communities near Seattle they’d prefer, including Tacoma and Redmond.
      

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba leaves bubble due to COVID-19 evaluation, out for playoffs

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba left the NBA bubble and will not return this season as he undergoes a “comprehensive post-coronavirus evaluation.”

      

Coronavirus live updates: US-Canada border closure to continue; Georgia drops mask lawsuit; Hawaii may delay tourists’ return

Hawaii considers another stay-at-home order. Stimulus package negotiations are at a standstill. Latest COVID-19 news.

      

Walmart increases store hours after cutting them in March amid COVID-19; weekly senior hour continues

After five months of operating with reduced hours during the coronavirus pandemic, Walmart will increase hours by 90 minutes at most stores.
      

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