Extreme poverty rises amid pandemic; a generation sees a future slip away
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ESPN sources: Big Ten presidents 'ready to pull the plug on its fall sports season'
ESPN reported, citing sources, that "a vast majority of Big 10 presidents" say they'd vote to postpone the season, hopefully to spring.
ESPN reported, citing sources, that "a vast majority of Big 10 presidents" say they'd vote to postpone the season, hopefully to spring.
Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
Woman grateful to receive new kidney in last transplant done at UW Hospital before COVID
The day?Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.?
The day?Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.?
'Our neighbors are struggling:' Milwaukee church hosts supply drive for nearby preparatory academy
While school will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- supplies are still necessary, and a Milwaukee church is stepping up to help a neighbor.
While school will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- supplies are still necessary, and a Milwaukee church is stepping up to help a neighbor.
Milwaukee church hosts supply drive for neighboring elementary school
While classes will look different amid the coronavirus pandemic, school supplies are still a necessity.
While classes will look different amid the coronavirus pandemic, school supplies are still a necessity.
Woman grateful to receive new kidney in 'last transplant done at UW Hospital' before COVID
The day Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.
The day Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.
White House reveals how much average worker will save thanks to Trump's payroll tax executive order
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
Coronavirus mask dispute leads to Washington man's arrest in assault on veteran, 72
The 35-year-old man is accused of punching the 72-year-old veteran several times, rendering him unconscious, before walking away down the hall.
The 35-year-old man is accused of punching the 72-year-old veteran several times, rendering him unconscious, before walking away down the hall.
States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
DHS: 621 new positive cases of COVID-19, 60K+ positive, 998 deaths, 50K+ recovered, 993K+ negative
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 621 Sunday, Aug. 9, a day after DHS officials reported the highest single-day total.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 621 Sunday, Aug. 9, a day after DHS officials reported the highest single-day total.
For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?
No parties, no trips: Colleges set COVID-19 rules for fall
Outbreaks involving fraternities have already been reported at some schools, including the University of Southern California, the University of Washington and the University of Mississippi. The University of California at Berkeley recently decided to begin the fall semester with fully remote instruction after a local flare-up of cases linked to fraternity parties.
Outbreaks involving fraternities have already been reported at some schools, including the University of Southern California, the University of Washington and the University of Mississippi. The University of California at Berkeley recently decided to begin the fall semester with fully remote instruction after a local flare-up of cases linked to fraternity parties.
Overdoses up as people in recovery struggle during pandemic
So far in 2020, the Northeast Georgia Health System has seen 324 overdoses overall at its four hospitals. In that same time frame in 2019, the system had seen 301 overdoses, while that number for the same time frame in 2018 was 310.
So far in 2020, the Northeast Georgia Health System has seen 324 overdoses overall at its four hospitals. In that same time frame in 2019, the system had seen 301 overdoses, while that number for the same time frame in 2018 was 310.
'Quarantine 15:' New study involves couples' experience with pandemic weight gain
A new study at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to learn more about how people in relationships affect one another's health goals.
A new study at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to learn more about how people in relationships affect one another's health goals.
Trump orders $400-per-week unemployment payments amid COVID-19 crisis, hits Dems for stonewalling
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus.
President Trump signed four executive orders Saturday aimed at delivering relief to Americans struggling with the economic fallout of the coronavirus.
Brazil reaches grim milestone - 100,000 deaths from COVID-19
Brazil has surpassed a grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Brazil has surpassed a grim milestone — 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
US schools face big virus test as students return to classroom
As educators prepare to welcome back students in time for classes, the ability of schools to quickly contain potential coronavirus outbreaks will put districts to the test.
As educators prepare to welcome back students in time for classes, the ability of schools to quickly contain potential coronavirus outbreaks will put districts to the test.
DHS: 1,165 new COVID-19 cases, 59K+ positive; 996 deaths, 49K+ recovered
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the largest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday.
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.
As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.