The failed American COVID-19 response, ballot delays, life on a private jet

Ed Yong writes for the Atlantic about America’s failure to control the spread of COVID-19, and the changes that would better prepare this country for future pandemics.

As the election approaches, the Washington Post reports on concerns that new Postal Service rules could lead to delivery delays and uncounted ballots. And Vice News has the story of post offices notifying the public of closures and reduced hours, only to abruptly walk back those announcements.

An essay from BuzzFeed News explores the unsustainable combination of parenting while working from home.

Bloomberg Businessweek gives an inside look at the ultra-rich who fly on private jets.