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The Economy Is Going to Hit an Iceberg in 10 Days
Everyone thought they had a little more time to extend aid to Americans, but they apparently circled the wrong date.
Debt Nation: The Faces and Lives Behind America’s Student Loan Crisis
When we put out a call for stories about life with student loans, we received nearly 700 emails in response.
What It’s Like to Navigate the Very Confusing Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
“It’s pretty much a disaster.
What It’s Like to Have Young Kids and Be Hamstrung by $114,000 in Student Debt
“It’s really unlikely that we will be able to give our children the gifts our parents gave us: a debt-free undergrad.
Who took down the CDC’s coronavirus data? The agency itself.
Alarm over the missing data, which was restored Thursday, became the latest source of tension between the CDC and administration officials.
Hospitals’ recovery plans clash with new Covid infections
Hospital chains saw the summer as a potential respite when they could resume elective procedures. But that effort is colliding with a surge in new coronavirus cases nationwide.
Democrats use inspector general report to renew calls for Medicare chief’s ouster
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services chief Seema Verma has disputed the report, calling its findings “disingenuous.
CDC to recommend against retesting coronavirus patients before they end isolation
The change in federal policy comes as surging coronavirus cases have strained the nation’s testing capacity
Inspector general: Medicare chief broke rules on her publicity contracts
HHS watchdog finds Seema Verma mishandled millions of dollars in federal contracts that ultimately benefited friends, former Trump officials.
Four Teachers on How They’re Really Feeling About Returning to School
“I’m frustrated, scared, and sad.
Schumer proposes $350B in aid to communities of color ahead of coronavirus talks
With only a few weeks until August recess, Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on key issues.
If You Want to Save the Economy, Stop the Pandemic
We’re economists, and our analysis suggests Congress is seriously underfunding efforts to combat Covid-19.
Treasury decides to stick with July 15 tax deadline
An extension would give taxpayers until Oct. 15 to file their returns, though they would still have to pay what they owe by July 15.
Top White House economist set to depart amid coronavirus recession
The acting chair of the CEA will leave Trump without another senior economist as discussions start about a new economic aid package.
‘It’s going to be a slow slog’: Economists knock down hopes of quick rebound
“We have a long road ahead of us to get those people back to work,” Jerome Powell said earlier this week.
“The Pandemic Could Get Much, Much Worse”: Is Another Lockdown the Only Way to Avoid Catastrophe?
As health experts warn the coronavirus is on the rise in 41 states, many governors are reimposing restrictions after attempts at opening up the economy, but President Trump wants schools open. We speak with public health historian John Barry, who warns “The Pandemic Could Get Much, Much Worse” if we don’t take bolder action now.
Rep. John Lewis, civil rights hero and the conscience of Congress, has died
The United States lost one of its great living heroes Friday night with the death of Rep. John Lewis. Lewis, 80, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2019.
Lewis was first elected to the House in 1986, but he first came to national prominence in the 1960s as a civil rights activist. He was a Freedom Rider in 1961, a speaker at the March on Washington in 1963, beaten and arrested repeatedly without ever giving up the fight.
Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, Dies At Age 80
The Georgia Democrat who helped organize the March on Washington and was called the “conscience of Congress,” has died.
Florida can’t meet residents’ COVID-19 testing needs, but pro sports in Florida have no problem
As COVID-19 continues to tragically break new records of spread throughout the country, our testing capacity is beyond strained. Places like California, early in its response to the growing pandemic, are finding themselves hard-pressed to test enough people fast enough. Meanwhile, insufficient and slow testing and not enough stimulus support from the federal government for the overwhelming majority of Americans has led to new outbreaks.
A San Diego Karen strikes again, demands half of the money raised for barista she harassed
Social media continues to be flooded with stories of individuals who refuse to wear masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic despite consistent pleas from health officials to do so. Throughout the country, many essential workers are left to deal with violent and rude anti-mask individuals who retaliate when denied services due to safety protocols.
But those being harassed aren’t the only ones sharing their stories on social media.
Only 4 of nearly 140 border agents probed for racist and violent Facebook group are fired
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has fired four agents who were part of a racist, misogynist, and vile Facebook group where members shared a doctored photo depicting the sexual assault of a leading Democratic member of Congress by Donald Trump and mocked the death of a teenaged boy in the agency’s custody last year, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Oregon Senators Demand Probe Into ‘Paramilitary Assaults’ By ‘Occupying Army’
Sen. Ron Wyden is demanding to know what constitutional authority the Department of Homeland Security has to snatch protesters off the streets.
Susan Collins is up to old tricks, making up new rules to avoid talking Trump and playing the victim
Sen. Susan Collins’ schtick is getting really, really old. All the way back in September 2018, she was throwing her own pity party about all the mean people pledging their loose change to help defeat her in 2020. She’s still at it, trying to make the amazing display of democracy on the part of small dollar donors into something nefarious. It’s a bribe, she says in an extremely convoluted message to would-be donors.
Police Union Boss Won’t Talk About That QAnon Mug He Keeps Putting On TV
The FBI considers the far-right QAnon conspiracy movement to be a potential domestic terrorism threat.
Twitter Users Think Biden Should Use Nikki Haley’s Tweet As A Campaign Ad
Many people wonder if the former GOP governor was actually working for the former vice president.
Eviction Filings Are Already Rising
Guess what happens if the government takes away all the aid it’s been sending people.
How a Christian Summer Camp Ended Up With 82 Cases of COVID
“For us, the risk of COVID-19 versus the chance of the kids having more time with Jesus, it was hands down: the chance to have more of Jesus.
Trump Gets Testy When Chris Wallace Fact-Checks Him About Joe Biden
After the president falsely claimed that Joe Biden wants to defund the police, the “Fox News Sunday” host interjected, “Sir, he does not.
The Atlantic Daily: Is There a Song of the Summer?
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.(THE ATLANTIC)“Can one great bop unite the sweltering, socially distanced masses?” our culture writer Spencer Kornhaber asks.