A former CDC official criticizes the agency over its latest reversal, this time in guidance on how the coronavirus is transmitted. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images A former CDC official criticizes the agency over its latest reversal, this time in guidance on how […]
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Dr. Joseph Varon notifies the family of a patient who died inside the coronavirus unit at Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center on July 6. Varon tells NPR he’s “living on adrenaline.” David J. Phillip/AP hide caption toggle caption David J. Phillip/AP Dr. Joseph Varon notifies the family of a patient […]
James Baldwin debated William F. Buckley in February 1965. Khalil Muhammad and David Frum are reimagining that debate for the 2020 March on Washington Film Festival. Jenkins/Getty Images and Evening Standard/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jenkins/Getty Images and Evening Standard/Getty Images James Baldwin debated William F. Buckley in February […]
Facebook Vice President Nick Clegg, pictured in 2019, tells NPR there’s “real appetite for people to find out more for themselves” when it comes to climate change and factual information. Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images Facebook Vice President Nick Clegg, pictured […]
Before massive wildfires broke out in California, farmworkers already had to take extra precautions for COVID-19. Now they must worry about dangerous air from wildfires. In this photo, farmworkers arrive early in the morning to begin harvesting on April 28 in Greenfield, Calif. Brent Stirton/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption […]
Chadwick Boseman, pictured in June 2019 in Los Angeles, portrayed historical figures with dignity and humanity. In public comments, he gave thanks to those who came before him. Lisa O’Connor/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lisa O’Connor/AFP via Getty Images Chadwick Boseman, pictured in June 2019 in Los […]
Jason Wright joined the Washington Football Team as the new president while the team reckons with allegations of sexual harassment and changing a racist nickname. McKinsey & Company hide caption toggle caption McKinsey & Company Jason Wright joins the Washington Football Team as it confronts a series of crises: allegations […]
Sarah Hawkins and Andy Pestana lost their home, farm and several of their animals in the LNU Lightning Complex fire. Andy Pestana hide caption toggle caption Andy Pestana Sarah Hawkins and Andy Pestana lost their home, farm and several of their animals in the LNU Lightning Complex fire. Andy Pestana […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, pictured at the White House Sunday, defended the FDA’s authorization of convalescent plasma treatment. Pete Marovich/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pete Marovich/Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, pictured at the White House Sunday, defended the FDA’s authorization of convalescent […]
A group of protestors holds a demonstration in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s home in Greensboro, N.C. on Sunday. DeJoy has recently come under fire for changes made at the U.S. Postal Service that have delayed mail in advance of the November elections. Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images hide […]
Republican president-elect Donald Trump hugs his brother Robert Trump after delivering his acceptance speech at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of Nov. 9, 2016, in New York City. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Republican president-elect Donald Trump hugs his brother […]
Charo Woodcock cleans a classroom at McClelland Elementary School in June in Indianapolis. Students across Indiana are already back in school in a mix of in-person and online instruction. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption toggle caption Darron Cummings/AP Charo Woodcock cleans a classroom at McClelland Elementary School in June in Indianapolis. […]
Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out during in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday. The NFL is doing daily coronavirus testing for the first two weeks of training. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out during in Tampa, […]
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, pictured in 2016, says his mother “found” the American dream. She died of COVID-19 in July. Carlos Delgado/AP Images for Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau hide caption toggle caption Carlos Delgado/AP Images for Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, […]
Federal officers use tear gas and other crowd dispersal munitions on protesters outside the Multnomah County Justice Center on July 17 in Portland. Mason Trinca/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mason Trinca/Getty Images Federal officers use tear gas and other crowd dispersal munitions on protesters outside the Multnomah County Justice […]
Rubén Tejada of the Toronto Blue Jays is pictured at an intrasquad game at Rogers Centre earlier this month in Toronto. The team received permission for preseason training at the stadium but the Canadian government will not allow regular season games in Canada. Mark Blinch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption […]
Jena Martinez-Inzunza tested positive for COVID-19. Her colleague died. She’s cautious about reopening schools, despite the difficulties of online instruction. Jena Martinez-Inzunza hide caption toggle caption Jena Martinez-Inzunza Jena Martinez-Inzunza tested positive for COVID-19. Her colleague died. She’s cautious about reopening schools, despite the difficulties of online instruction. Jena Martinez-Inzunza […]
Florida has reported big jumps in hospitalizations for COVID-19. An ICU doctor at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami says he’s seeing more young people than before. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption toggle caption Wilfredo Lee/AP Florida has reported big jumps in hospitalizations for COVID-19. An ICU doctor at Jackson Memorial Hospital […]
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in March. Dobbs says recent social events have contributed to jumps in coronavirus cases in Mississippi. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Thomas […]
Lachlan Morton, pictured in 2014, is the latest person to set a record “Everesting” on a bicycle. Mark Gunter/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Gunter/AFP via Getty Images Lachlan Morton, pictured in 2014, is the latest person to set a record “Everesting” on a bicycle. Mark Gunter/AFP […]
New York City police officers watch demonstrators in Times Square on June 1 during a Black Lives Matter protest. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images New York City police officers watch demonstrators in Times Square on June 1 during a […]
Bubba Wallace gained attention for his Black Lives Matter paint scheme on Wednesday in Martinsville, Va. Steve Helber/AP hide caption toggle caption Steve Helber/AP Bubba Wallace gained attention for his Black Lives Matter paint scheme on Wednesday in Martinsville, Va. Steve Helber/AP Bubba Wallace has yet to win a race […]
Amid a public safety crisis, the Camden police dissolved and re-formed in 2013 as a new department. Scott Thomson, who led both forces, says police must work to be “legitimate” in their communities. (Image credit: Mel Evans/AP) Source link
Montgomery’s Capri Theatre, seen on March 22, was closed because of the coronavirus. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city health system’s capacity to manage the crisis has hit unsustainable levels. Taylor Hill/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Taylor Hill/Getty Images Montgomery’s Capri Theatre, seen on March 22, was closed […]