How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data
A new book digs into the social science of athletic greatness and reveals patterns leading to glory.
Economy
News Brief: Relief Measure, COVID-19 Mutations, Computer Hack
Congress ends months-long stalemate and passes $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. The U.K.'s COVID-19 variant has 17 mutations. Plus, how should the U.S. respond to the massive computer hack?
Hawaii Reboots Depression-Era Conservation Corps Using Pandemic Assistance Funds
Hawaii is using some of its CARES Act money to create a version of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The state is now trying to spend the last of the funds before the deadline later this month.
Congress Reaches Pandemic Relief Deal
Congress has reached a deal on a $900 billion coronavirus relief package, which includes direct payments, money for small businesses, resources for vaccine distribution and more.
How A New Coronavirus Relief Bill Will Help Americans In The Pandemic
A new pandemic relief bill is expected to contain nearly $1 trillion in spending to keep the economy moving. But critics say it isn't big enough and doesn't address some of the most urgent priorities.
After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal
The nearly $900 billion package includes a new round of direct payments to qualifying Americans, a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution.
Restaurants Try To Adapt During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Some restaurants have only been able to survive by offering outdoor dining. With cold weather, many are enclosing those spaces — at the same time some jurisdictions are banning any sit-down dining.
News Brief: Pandemic Relief, COVID-19 Mutation, 2nd Vaccine
Lawmakers reach a deal on a coronavirus relief package. A mutation of COVID-19 is discovered spreading in the U.K. Plus, the latest vaccine news from the U.S.
What Will The Film Industry Look Like Post COVID-19 Pandemic?
The movie industry has been through such a dramatic shift during the pandemic. Many theaters have closed, and there are worries the industry will never return to the previous normal.
Why The CDC Eviction Ban Isn't Really A Ban: 'I Have Nowhere To Go'
Families are getting put out on the street despite an eviction protection order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Advocates say the order needs to be extended and strengthened.