Housing Advocates Bring Awareness To Forsyth Co. Evictions
Housing advocates are calling attention to eviction policies in Forsyth County as part of a statewide campaign called “Housing is a Human Right.”
Health & Safety
California OKs Extension Of COVID-19 Moratorium On Evictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a five-month extension to measures aimed at preventing millions of tenants from being thrown out of housing for late rent payments due to the pandemic.
Cone Health Recognized For Work Towards Equity In Care
Cone Health in Greensboro has been nationally recognized for its effort to reduce health care inequities.
New York City Reaches Deal With Teachers Union, Will Reopen Schools On Sept. 21
The union representing most of the city's educators had been on the brink of voting to authorize a strike over concerns related to the coronavirus.
Undocumented With COVID-19: Many Face A Long Recovery, Largely On Their Own
People can spend months recovering from COVID-19 and sometimes have lasting disabilities. That is especially hard for undocumented people, who often are in high-risk jobs without health insurance.
Supervisors In North Carolina Prisons Issued Tasers
Supervisors at North Carolina's maximum-security prisons are getting Tasers to help break up fights. But critics worry that the stun guns could endanger the lives of some inmates.
In Addition To Fighting Megafires, Crews Consider COVID-19 Risks
As thousands of firefighters are deployed to major wildfires in California and other western states, this is the first big test as to whether new COVID-19 safety protocols are working.
Remote Learning's Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD
With less structure and supervision than is typically provided inside a classroom, remote classes lean hard on already stressed parents to help students with ADHD stay focused and engaged.
United, Delta, American Say They Are Dropping Change Fees For Domestic Flights
United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.
Indian Economy Shrinks By 24% As The Country Sees Its Highest Coronavirus Numbers
"This year, we are facing an extraordinary situation," Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told a conference last week before GDP figures were released. "We are facing an act of God."