The number of people in the U.S. killed by Covid-19 could almost double in the coming months, according to health researchers, despite the nationwide rollout of vaccines. Cumulative deaths could reach 539,000 by Apr. 1, according to a report.
College financial-aid applications are down sharply, raising concern about high-school seniors postponing college amid the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.58
For decades, this city has been known for its Southern temperament and conservative politics. But voters here backed Joe Biden for president, turning it into a swing region that both parties are focusing on for future elections.56
For the first time since September 2017, new applicants who weren’t previously eligible may now apply for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which protects immigrants living in the U.S. since childhood without legal permission.
Scientists have marshaled evidence that airborne transmission of the coronavirus is strongly affected by changes in temperature and humidity.
The Bond Fire in Southern California has burned about 6,400 acres as residents evacuate and firefighters continue to battle the blaze. The state has already experienced its worst-ever year for wildfires.
