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The coronavirus is starting to crush some hospitals
Some states are seeing dangerous levels of coronavirus hospitalizations, with hospitals warning that they could soon become overwhelmed if no action is taken to slow…
The swing states where the pandemic is raging
Data: The COVID Tracking Project, The Cook Political Report; Table: Andrew Witherspoon/Axios Several states that are likely to decide which party controls Washington next year…
Rockefeller Foundation commits $1 billion for COVID-19 recovery
The Rockefeller Foundation announced on Monday that it will allocate $1 billion over the next three years to address the pandemic and its aftermath. Why…
U.S. reports over 80,000 new COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day
The U.S. reported 83,718 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, marking the second day in a row that the country topped 80,000 daily infections, according to…
QAnon conspiracy theory explodes ahead of the election
The QAnon conspiracy theory is growing — and being weaponized to boost President Trump ahead of the election. Why it matters: What began as a…
Why the stimulus delay isn’t a crisis (yet)
If the impasse between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House on a new stimulus deal is supposed to be a crisis, you wouldn’t…
Obama: “We can come out of this moment stronger than before”
Former President Barack Obama noted in an address Tuesday at the virtual Pull Up & Vote Party voting initiative there’s a “growing movement” for justice…
China’s embrace of hostage diplomacy is no idle threat
The Chinese government is threatening to detain foreign citizens unless their home governments do what Beijing demands. In some cases, China has already made good…
The third wave of the coronavirus is gaining steam
Data: The COVID Tracking Project; Map: Naema Ahmed/Axios The percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive is rising across the country, including in states that are…
Trump attacks CNN as “dumb b*stards” for continuing to cover pandemic
President Trump attacked CNN for continuing to cover the coronavirus pandemic, calling the network “dumb b*stards” at a campaign rally in Prescott, Arizona on Monday….
Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of breaching Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other overnight of breaching the ceasefire in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Details: An Armenia Defense Ministry spokesperson said late…
Race and voting in America
Americans believe that all citizens have equal access to our fundamental democratic right: voting. But the fact is racial politics still suppress votes. Source: https://www.axios.com/race-and-voting-in-america-e638c77f-db54-4d84-b7ca-faa90fdede24.html…
Where a potential Biden administration’s stimulus money would go
The Biden administration’s top priority, after virus control, will be “building a fiscal bridge to the other side of the crisis.” That’s what Jared Bernstein,…
Joe Biden’s diverse Cabinet
If Joe Biden wins the presidency, his advisers plan to assemble the most diverse Cabinet in U.S. history as he works to fulfill a pledge…
China’s digital currency aims to leave the rest of the world in the dust
China is already test-driving the future of finance while the rest of the world is stuck trying to get its learner’s permit. What’s happening: Over…
Scientists confirm first documented COVID-19 reinfection in the U.S.
A 25-year-old man in Nevada has been identified as the first person in the U.S. to get COVID-19 twice, according to a study published in…
Exclusive: America’s true unemployment rate
A person who is looking for a full-time job that pays a living wage — but who can’t find one — is unemployed. If you…
Fauci says Trump campaign ad took his comments out of context
NIAID director Anthony Fauci told CNN on Sunday that he did not consent to being featured in a Trump campaign ad, which uses his comments…
Top 5 mail voting mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Map: Danielle Alberti/Axios If you’re planning to cast your ballot by mail this year rather than voting in person, these are the most common mistakes…
Russia’s sphere of influence is spinning out of control
Russia’s sphere of influence appears to be spinning out of control, with war in the Caucasus, revolution in Kyrgyzstan and an uprising in Belarus. The…
JPMorgan commits $30 billion to fight the racial wealth gap
Data: Fortune 500, Axios analysis of company statements, get the data; Chart: Andrew Witherspoon, Naema Ahmed/Axios JPMorgan Chase announced Thursday a $30 billion investment over the next five…
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