China's Economy Bounces Back As Pandemic Is Brought Under Control
With the coronavirus pandemic still raging globally, China will be the only major economy in the world to post positive growth this year.
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My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Came In The Pandemic. I Wanted More Than A 'Virtual Hug'
The diagnosis — delivered at a distance of 6 feet in the doctor's office — was a shock. It brought back memories of my work in the Ebola ward. Then as now, an intimate touch was a rare thing.
Coronavirus FAQs: Open Windows In Winter, Holding Your Breath, Sprayed Masks?
This week our readers have lots of ... interesting ... queries involving opening windows during winter in North Dakota, trying not to breathe during a micro-encounter and spraying a mask with ... oil?
Shoppers Came Back To Department Stores In September, Lifting Retail Sales
U.S. retail spending grew 1.9% last month, delivering a slight boost of confidence amid a recent spate of signs that the economic recovery has lost momentum from the pandemic's toll.
$3.1 Trillion: Pandemic Spending Drives The Federal Budget Deficit To A Record
The government shortfall for the fiscal year that just ended was more than triple that of 2019. The national debt of $21 trillion now exceeds the size of the U.S. economy.
City In China Tests 10 Million People After 13 COVID-19 Cases Are Found
Qingdao city officials say no new infections were identified. The extraordinary testing effort followed the appearance of a small cluster of COVID-19 cases centered in a city hospital.
Got A COVID Problem? These 7 Women Changemakers Have A Solution
Women often bear a heavier burden at times of crisis. But in this pandemic, they're also part of the solution. Read about inspiring women from China to Iceland to India.
Being A Mom Is Tough. Being A Mom In A Pandemic Is Even Tougher
Being a mom is challenging enough. Add the pressures of a pandemic — and how do you cope? Mothers in Jordan, the Netherlands and Wisconsin share their stories and strategies.
Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths In Illinois At Highest Level In Months
Health officials said Thursday that 53 people had died from the disease in the most recent daily tally, the highest number since June. Confirmed cases have also been trending up in recent days.
New NC Poll Shows Support For Slow Reopening Of Schools And Businesses
A new poll shows that most North Carolina residents believe schools should stick with online classes for the immediate future.