President Trump, positive for COVID-19, is in two high-risk groups because of his age and weight, making him more likely to be hospitalized or to die.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Feds want a COVID-19 vaccine distribution system ready by Nov. 1. Freezer farms and UPS are part of the plan.
UPS is consulting with Operation Warp Speed on a distribution system that will be ready by Nov. 1.
When there’s a coronavirus vaccine, how will we make sure everybody gets it? That’s the job of state immunization registries.
State immunization registries could be key to making sure everyone gets coronavirus vaccine, if it’s a two-dose vaccine and there are multiple brands.
Amazon sends drivers to deliver from food banks for free during coronavirus emergency
Amazon has been quietly working with food banks in seven cities to use its Amazon Flex drivers to pick up and deliver food straight to people in need.
Before coronavirus, Seattle was under siege by the deadliest flu in history. Here’s what life was like.
As the coronavirus epidemic threatens Seattle and Washington, there’s an odd echo of 1918 when the Spanish flu had the city on lock down.
Is watching Netflix bad for the environment? Scientists take a deeper look at data centers
If you’re worried about climate change, should you feel guilty about going online? Maybe you don’t need to put down your phone just yet, a study says.
Like a ‘second wife’: Wind energy gives American farmers a new crop to sell in tough times
In an increasingly precarious time for the nation’s farmers and ranchers, some in the wind belt have a new commodity to sell — access to the wind.
Climate change: If you worry about global warming, the next car you buy should be electric
If you’re concerned about climate change, the next car you buy should be electric so the shift from fossil fuels can to be well underway by 2030.
No more fire in the kitchen: Cities are banning natural gas in homes to save the planet
A total of 13 cities and one country in California have passed building codes encouraging — or requiring — all-electric appliances in new homes.
Why Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Uber are spending billions on local politics
Tech companies — long focused on national and global issues — are increasingly getting involved in the nitty-gritty of local politics.