TIME FOR ACTION
Mayuri Saxena’s only chance to live is through access to experimental drugs. Now Congress holds her fate in its hands.
Miranda Green is Los Angeles based freelance reporter covering California and the West. Previously she reported from Washington, D.C. for 7 years on energy, environment, climate and political issues, writing for The Hill, CNN, Scripps News and The Daily Beast. Follow her on Twitter @MirandaCGreen
Crickets
Long before the Rose Garden disaster, a fly-fishing campaign trip that featured few masks produced a high-profile COVID-19 case—and some pissed-off residents.
SHRINKING THE DISTANCE
Mental-health professionals are adapting to virtual technology—and embracing its upside.
‘VERY GRIM’
There have already been 16 cases of acute flaccid myelitis, and health officials are bracing for more—against the backdrop of COVID-19.
‘WAKE-UP CALL’
Two new studies show some coronavirus survivors suffer long-lasting cardiac injury, possibly from the virus invading the heart.
HAD IT
Major parks remain open. And despite rangers and employees testing positive, the government is encouraging use of the parks as a social-distancing solution.
ANOTHER ONE
The Interior Department is leaving it up to individual parks whether they close. While some may have hoped to escape there for fresh air, the momentum is headed toward closings.
Pets’ Pot Prescription
As acceptance of medical marijuana grows, pet owners increasingly are using the drug to ease the suffering of their furry friends.
Not Working
The Senate will hold a hearing on reforming the broken security clearance system. Miranda Green reports.
Speed Read
A U.N. panel has released an exhaustive new report on climate change. Miranda Green speed reads.