World’s Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pass 40M

According to Johns Hopkins University, worldwide confirmed COVID-19 cases have exceeded 40 million. The actual number of cases is likely to be far higher due in part to testing issues.

How to Organize your Academic Work Search to Improve Productivity

Trump Administration Denies Calif. Relief Funds

The Trump administration has denied disaster relief funds to California. The state’s governor requested a major disaster declaration to help with damage from six recent wildfires.

More Than 17M Americans Have Already Voted

With millions of Americans casting their ballots for the upcoming election, experts are predicting a record 150 million votes may be cast for the 2020 election.

Study: 4 Drugs Have Little To No Effect On COVID

A six-month trial has found remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir and interferon have “little to no effect” on the recovery or survival of those infected with COVID.

Fact Check: Trump, Biden Townhalls

The Associated Press fact checked President Donald Trump and Joe Biden townhalls, including statements about the economy, election fraud, crime, the troops and the coronavirus.

Does The Flu Vaccine Help With COVID-19?

While the flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, the CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone starting at 6 months of age.

Vote On Barrett's Nomination Set For Oct. 22

Will Amy Coney Barrett replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court before the Nov. 3 election? And how would this impact issues like health care and abortion?

Dr. Fauci Criticizes Idea Of ‘Herd Immunity’

The top U.S. infection disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said backing herd immunity is ‘total nonsense.’ The White House is using the idea of herd immunity to push for reopenings.

Supreme Court Halts Census

How accurate will the 2020 Census count be? Adding to concerns regarding such things as dropped quality control procedures and pending lawsuits is the latest Supreme Court ruling.

World Bank Approves $12B For Virus Vaccines, Care

As part of a wider package to help developing countries fight the pandemic, the World Bank has approved $12 billion to help finance COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments.

Day 3: Barrett Confirmation Hearing

The confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett continued for a third day. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the committee chairman, set an initial committee vote on her for Oct. 15.