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Here’s what you need to know: Much of the presidential election battleground is now in the ‘red zone.’ The U.S. economy has shrunk at the fastest pace on record. Some key U.S. developments you may have missed on Wednesday. Newly compiled statistics show the virus’s deadly path across Europe in …

This briefing has now ended. Read the latest updates here. Here’s what you need to know: Eighteen states set daily case records in the past week, and 40 have had 14-day increases in cases per capita. North Korea declares ‘maximum’ emergency after discovering what it says might be its first …

Photo by sasirin pamai / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic is a danger to everyone. Regardless of age or health, you can become very sick — and possibly even die. However, the overwhelming percentage of fatalities attributed to COVID-19 involve older people. While adults ages 65 and older account for 16% …

Here’s what you need to know: Senate Republicans are expected to unveil a roughly $ 1 trillion virus aid plan. California and Texas are among the states setting new daily records. A map of coronavirus hospitalizations in the U.S. New unemployment claims in the U.S. rose last week for the …

Here’s what you need to know: California, Florida and Texas, home to nearly 100 million, are getting swamped by the virus. To demand that schools reopen, Betsy DeVos abandons a long advocacy of local control. Britain is expected to mandate face coverings in shops and supermarkets. Delta lost $ 5.7 …

Here’s what you need to know: The surge in the United States is being driven largely by states that moved to reopen early. Florida sets a new record for most deaths it has reported in a single day. Under pressure from scientists globally, the W.H.O. acknowledges that the virus can …

Photo by Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Retirees depend mightily on Social Security payments These stipends make up 50% or more of income for about half of seniors, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says. About one-quarter of seniors depend on Social Security for at least 90% of their income. …

Photo by Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic has damaged millions of lives — physically, emotionally and financially. More than 100,000 people have died in the U.S., and tens of millions have lost their jobs. Countless others have suffered emotional harm from the isolation of the lockdown or financial losses …

This briefing has ended. Click here for the latest updates. Here’s what you need to know: Some Mississippi I.C.U.s are full, while Houston is on red alert. For months, the world perilously dismissed evidence of silent spreaders. New outbreaks — and mixed messaging — leave some Americans questioning their shutdown …