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Some Americans are more likely to socially distance and wear face masks than others — here’s why
A new study delves into the complex demographics behind people’s behavior during the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney fans say a popular ride is racist and should be overhauled — it wouldn’t be the first time Disney has changed with the times
Splash Mountain, which is located at three Disney parks across the globe, features characters from the controversial film ‘Song of the South.’
What Switzerland did right in the battle against coronavirus
Swiss residents were always free to go outside for exercise without any permit system like those imposed in France or Italy, so how did the country flatten the curve of new cases?
How Iceland flattened the curve
‘Life in Iceland is almost back to normal.’ How we fought coronavirus — and succeeded where others failed.
Asymptomatic transmission of coronavirus appears to be worse than SARS or influenza — 5 reasons you should care
Asymptomatic transmission ‘is the Achilles’ heel of COVID-19 pandemic control,’ one study says.
Yes, America needs to brace itself for a second wave of coronavirus
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surpassed 2 million, and have risen by double-digit percentages in 16 U.S. states that have loosened restrictions since Memorial Day.
A starter guide to supporting black-owned businesses: ‘It’s not rocket science — people just choose not to do it’
Spending money at black-owned businesses is a way to address racial inequities long after protests are over.
‘You have a degree, but who do you know?’ Why student debt is a racial-justice issue
A tool meant for economic mobility has exacerbated the racial-wealth gap.
‘Shameful, not cool, a sign of weakness’: Men are less likely to wear face masks to protect against coronavirus, study finds
Men are less likely to believe they’ll be seriously affected by COVID-19, despite data to the contrary, research finds.
As Supreme Court affirms workplace rights, LGBTQ Americans have a long way to go for economic equality
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that civil rights laws barring workplace discrimination based on gender also apply to gender identity and sexual orientation.
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3 House committee leaders call for release of PPP details by Friday
The heads of the Democratic-run House’s Financial Services Committee, Ways and Means Committee and Small Businesses Committee say the Paycheck Protection Program’s details should come out. Other Democrats and some Republicans also have called for disclosure.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson launches review into racism as Black Lives Matter protests continue
Britain’s Prime Minister said that the U.K. has made huge progress in tackling racism, but it still has much more to do.
Fannie, Freddie hire investment banks to advise on recapitalization
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said they had hired major Wall Street firms to advise them on raising fresh capital as they move to exit government control.
Fed’s Daly defends $3 trillion in asset purchases, saying they helped broader sector of Americans than just financial markets
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Monday defended the central bank’s purchase of $3 trillion in assets to ease financial market conditions, saying they’ve helped more Americans than just Wall Street.
Fed’s Kaplan says he’s skeptical of yield-curve control
Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan said Monday that he is skeptical of the central banking using so-called “yield-curve control” as a new tool to help the economy recover from the recession.
