Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today
The United States surpassed four million cases.
TikTok’s Parent Said to Weigh Selling a Majority Stake in the Video App
The move would reduce ownership by a Chinese company, ByteDance, amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.
Baptist Pastor Is Fired After Coming Out as Transgender
Junia Joplin was a pastor at the Lorne Park Baptist Church in Ontario when she told members in a sermon last month that she is transgender. The congregation narrowly voted to terminate her contract.
Your Friday Briefing
U.S. outbreak, China-US feud, Climate migration: Here’s what you need to know today.
Spain’s Reopening Stumbles as Virus Cases Rise Among Young People
Covid-19 outbreaks are putting Spain back under pressure, but this time the focus is on younger people and the risk that they are unwittingly spreading the virus.
With Officials’ Backing, Dubious Virus Remedies Surge in Latin America
A chlorine solution, particularly popular in Bolivia, is just one of several unproven treatments gaining ground in a region desperate for hope.
With Covid-19, a Seismic Quiet Like No Other
Coronavirus shutdowns led to “the longest and most coherent global seismic noise reduction in recorded history,” scientists report.
A High-Tech Array of Travel Tools: ‘Smart’ Health Cards,Temperature-Reading Glasses and More
Products that rely on artificial intelligence aim to make travel safer during the pandemic. But hefty prices and privacy concerns are issues.
How Equity Is Lost When Companies Hire Only Workers With Disabilities
Employment remains an elusive goal for many. A recent hiring strategy may win pats on the back, but advocates fear it may pigeonhole people with disabilities.
Australian Government Sued Over Financial Risks of Climate Change
A 23-year-old law student filed a class-action suit accusing Australia of failing to disclose financial risks from climate change. Experts say it is the first of its kind.