How To Stay Safe When You Work Out In The Heat
With much of the U.S. already sweltering this summer, even avid runners, hikers and bikers are wilting. We’ve got 10 strategies from experts on how to enjoy hot weather exercise without keeling over.
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10 Things To Watch For When The Tokyo Olympics Begin
Against great odds, the world’s top athletes are about to take the spotlight. Here are some key things to keep an eye out for during the first half of the Summer Olympic Games.
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Low Pay, No Benefits, Rude Customers: Restaurant Workers Quit At Record Rate
Average wages for nonmanagers at restaurants and bars hit $15 an hour in May, but many say no amount of pay would get them to return. They are leaving at the highest rate in decades.
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Biden Is Reviving An Effort To Change How The Census Asks About Race And Ethnicity
The Trump administration had stalled on reviewing the proposals, which the Census Bureau says would produce more accurate data about Latinos and people with roots in the Middle East or North Africa.
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With The Delta Variant Spreading Fast, Is It Time To Mask Up Again?
The highly contagious delta variant is causing a surge in new cases. Here’s what you need to know about how to keep yourself and your family safe.
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The Pandemic Changed The World Of ‘Voluntourism.’ Some Folks Like The New Way Better.
Critics say volunteering abroad does not always benefit local communities. The coronavirus travel bans have led to a different approach for volunteers who want to donate their services.
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High-Profile COVID-19 Cases Are Disrupting Olympic Rosters And MLB Games
Among the recent positive cases is U.S. basketball player Bradley Beal, who won’t play at the Tokyo Games. Across the U.S., games are on and fans are filling stadiums as coronavirus infections rise.
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U.S. COVID Deaths Are Rising Again. Experts Call It A ‘Pandemic Of The Unvaccinated’
Reversing a months-long downward trend, deaths from COVID-19 have begun rising steadily this week. More than 99% of the recent fatalities were among people who had not been vaccinated.
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Federal Judge Rules Against DACA Program But Current Recipients Are Safe For Now
Texas and several other states argued then-President Barack Obama had overstepped his authority by creating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in 2012. Federal District Judge Andrew Hanen agreed.
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Democrats’ Budget Plan Pushes A Shift To Clean Energy. Here’s How It Would Work.
The budget blueprint would use financial carrots and sticks to encourage utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The “clean energy standard” is key to President Biden’s climate goals.
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