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As Local News Dies, a Pay-for-Play Network Rises in Its Place
A nationwide operation of 1,300 local sites publishes coverage that is ordered up by Republican groups and corporate P.R. firms.
Christopher Henderson Obituary - Charlottesville, VA | Danville and Rockingham County
Christopher HendersonMarch 29, 1974 - October 4, 2020Christopher George Henderson, 46, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at the UVA University Hospital, Charlottesville, Va., following a courage
Trump, Biden Supporters Divided in Views of 2020 Election Process – and Whether It Will Be Clear Who Won
Just half of registered voters expect to know results within a day or two of Election Day, including nearly identical shares who support Trump and Biden.
Conrad Hackett
NEW: Expect voting in November will be very easy
19% of Black registered voters
33% of White registered voters
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White Christians continue to favor Trump over Biden, but support has slipped
President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
Conrad Hackett
Religion, voting intentions & Trump approval
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Republicans who rely most on Trump for COVID-19 news see the outbreak differently from those who don’t
Among Republicans, opinions about the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. differ considerably by source of news.
Conrad Hackett
NEW: Among Republicans who rely most on Trump for coronavirus news:
70% say he and his administration usually get the facts right
34% say the CDC and other public health organizations usually get the facts right
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‘I Feel Like I Have Dementia’: Brain Fog Plagues Covid Survivors
The condition is affecting thousands of patients, impeding their ability to work and function in daily life.
What Lessons Do Americans See for Humanity in the Pandemic?
A large majority of U.S. adults (86%) say there is some kind of lesson or set of lessons for humankind to learn from the pandemic, and about a third of Americans (35%) say the lessons were sent by God.
Conrad Hackett
Here's an overview of what Americans had to say about lessons from the coronavirus outbreak pewforum.org/essay/what-les… pic.twitter.com/vDdNXXefhS
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Conrad Hackett
35% of Americans believe there is a lesson sent by God from the coronavirus outbreak
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Republicans’ Attention to COVID-19 News Had Declined Before Trump Tested Positive
About two-thirds of Republicans say the U.S. has controlled the outbreak as much as it could have; 88% of Democrats disagree.
White House Blocks New Coronavirus Vaccine Guidelines
The F.D.A. proposed stricter guidelines for emergency approval of a coronavirus vaccine, but the White House chief of staff objected to provisions that would push approval past Election Day.
Trump’s other coronavirus complication: His credibility gap
Is the "healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency" now healthy enough to lead the nation from a hospital ward?
The White House Is Spreading Virus and Lies
A senior official says there’s no reliable information about anyone’s health in the West Wing, especially not the president’s condition.
Covering a cover-up in real time
What is the actual state of President Trump's health — now and over the past 24 hours?
Conrad Hackett
"The bottom line: Multiple sources in the White House and on the campaign have reached out since Meadows' statement, and said they're utterly perplexed about what's going on.
They, like us, have little confidence in what they are being told."
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As 'the clock starts ticking' with Covid-19, Trump faces an uncertain road
The news that Trump has mild symptoms tell us nothing about what the disease might have in store for him, physicians who treat Covid-19 warn.
Postdoctoral position in population-based research on social values and fertility behaviour
A 3-year postdoc position is available at the Centre for Fertility and Health at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. As a postdoctoral researcher in the Centre you will be part of a multidisciplinary research team consisting of experts in...
Conrad Hackett
Great postdoc opportunity in Oslo
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Donald Trump Has The Coronavirus
The announcement comes 32 days before the presidential election. The White House physician says Trump will "continue carrying out his duties without disruption."
Study Finds ‘Single Largest Driver’ of Coronavirus Misinformation: Trump
Cornell University researchers analyzing 38 million English-language articles about the pandemic found that President Trump was the largest driver of the “infodemic.”
Trump and Biden supporters differ sharply on acknowledging the nation’s historical flaws
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ on the factors behind US success and the merits of acknowledging the nation's historical flaws.
Trump’s Taxes Show Chronic Losses and Years of Income Tax Avoidance
The Times obtained Donald Trump’s tax information extending over more than two decades, revealing struggling properties, vast write-offs, an audit battle and hundreds of millions in debt coming due.
What CEOs Really Think About Remote Work
Top executives are planning ahead after months of adapting to working from home. While many say they’ve seen enough to judge the pros and cons of the new arrangements, they are reaching different verdicts.