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in: Top Stories / 27 August 2020

Covid in Illinois updates in the Chicago area

Illinois Public Health officials reported 1,893 newly confirmed cases of covid and 6 additional deaths. That brings Illinois’ total to 220,178 cases and 7,880 fatalities. If Illinois does

in: Top Stories / 24 August 2020

After the Christchurch shootings, New Zealand promised change. But Muslims there still don’t feel safe

In the days and weeks after a right-wing terrorist live-streamed the massacre of 51 people at two Christchurch mosques, New Zealand’s leaders promised the country would change. Within

in: Top Stories / 20 August 2020

China offers glimpse into post-covid retail industry

The post-covid retail industry will draw heavily from the online shopping trends already seen in China. Asia Pacific generates about three quarters of global retail growth, and about

in: Top Stories / 18 August 2020

USPS chief Louis DeJoy says he is suspending some changes to the post office until after the 2020 election

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was suspending certain changes at the United States Postal Service (USPS) until after the 2020 election in order to avoid the appearance of any

in: Top Stories / 16 August 2020

Hurricane Isaias in Pennsylvania

The most vulnerable areas in Pennsylvania for flooding remain in and around Philadelphia, the suburbs, Berks County, and the Lehigh Valley. In these areas it takes much less

in: Top Stories / 16 August 2020

Hurricane Isaias in Delaware

Individuals in parts of Delaware are being told to seek shelter due to tornado cautions as Hurricane Isaias headed towards the area. Hurricane Isaias is moving in from