Syria Is Overwhelmed By Coronavirus As Govt Conceals Outbreak, Health Worker Says
Medical workers in and outside the country say there's a lack of medicine and tests.
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In Florida, COVID-19 Death Toll Keeps Rising
The state keeps setting daily death toll records and is second behind only New York in total number of infections. The percentage of people testing positive in Florida has begun to decline, however.
Twin Rulings By Federal Judge Block 'Public Charge' Rules For Immigrants
The judge cites the coronavirus pandemic in blocking the Trump administration's attempt to widen the criteria for what makes an immigrant a "public charge."
What 6 Of The 7 Countries With The Most COVID-19 Cases Have In Common
They're up-and-coming nations. They're regional political powers. And they're especially vulnerable to the impact of the pandemic.
COVID-19 Hospital Data System That Bypasses CDC Plagued By Delays, Inaccuracies
After the Trump administration moved hospital COVID-19 data reporting to HHS, bypassing the CDC, the new data system has been rife with erratic updates and anomalies.
Amazon Doubles Profit To $5.2 Billion As Online Shopping Spikes
The company's sales went through the roof between April and June, hitting close to $89 billion — a 40% increase from a year earlier. Amazon added 175,000 new hires to help keep up with the demand.
Philadelphia Phillies Put Brakes On Home Games After Coronavirus Cases
The Philadelphia Phillies are the latest Major League Baseball team to put a halt to games after several coronavirus cases among team personnel. It follows their weekend series against Miami.
3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever
The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
'If Coronavirus Doesn't Kill Me, Hunger Will': Mexico's Poor Bear Brunt Of Pandemic
Low earners have been doubly hit: They make up the highest share of virus-related deaths and lack the funds to stay afloat as the pandemic plunges Mexico deeper into recession.
Education Leaders Worry About Digital Divide
As officials map a strategy for public schools this fall in the face of COVID-19, North Carolina education leaders are also reflecting on what's been learned about the digital divide in the state.&