Civic boosters in central Montana hoped for some federal money to promote tourism. A disinformation campaign got in the way.
The willingness of some workers to give up their livelihoods helps explain America’s struggle to reach herd immunity.
| United States › | United StatesAvg. on Oct. 23 | 14-day change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New cases | 73,365 | –24% | |
| New deaths | 1,513 | –14% | |
Some residents want the monument removed. In the meantime, Franklin, Tenn., erected a statue of a U.S. Colored Troops soldier.
Jacksonville is one of dozens of American cities that have struggled to pick up trash, yard waste and recycling amid a pandemic labor shortage.
Also in this edition: Rebecca Hall’s “Passing” examines the cost of racial ambiguity, and a Seattle restaurant aims to reinvent the steakhouse.
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