At least one person was killed in a series of stabbings in the city. The police believe the events are linked, but they have not established a motive. Continue reading Multiple People Stabbed in Birmingham, England

Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic lead the singles fields into the round of 16 at the United States Open. Also Sunday, the doubles fields begin their quarterfinal matchups. Continue reading 2020 U.S. Open: What to Watch on Sunday

Without the networks and encounters that offices provide, companies must foster the visibility of Black and Hispanic workers, diversity experts say. Continue reading Working From Home Poses Hurdles for Employees of Color

When an umpire called out Serena Williams over coaching in the 2018 U.S. Open final, it erupted into a scene. This year, with no fans in the seats, there is chatter galore between coaches and players, even though it breaks the rules. Continue reading Listen Closely, and You Will Hear Coaching During U.S. Open Matches

Some residents saw the shooting of Jacob Blake as proof that the city’s policing needs a fundamental overhaul. Others spoke of getting back to normal. Continue reading After Unrest, Kenosha Wrestles With What Comes Next

Democrats have been far behind Republicans on compiling and sharing information that can be used by campaigns, state parties and super PACs. Continue reading Democrats Belatedly Launch Operation to Share Information on Voters

The president is attempting to overtake his Democratic challenger with a strategy of racial polarization in heavily white Midwestern states, even as Democrats make inroads in the Republican-leaning South and West. Continue reading In Final Stretch, Biden Defends Lead Against Trump’s Onslaught

After past holiday weekends caused spikes in Covid-19 cases, public health officials are urging people to keep gatherings small, outdoors and masked. Continue reading How Your Labor Day Blast Could Make Pandemic Life Worse in the Fall

The coronavirus is spiking around campuses from Texas to Iowa to North Carolina as students return. Continue reading A New Front in America’s Pandemic: College Towns