An April study about the  analyzed two popular Fox News cable programs — and claims how one host talked about the threat of the coronavirus resulted in greater numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths.Researchers at the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at University of Chicago took a deep dive into those implications in the working paper “Misinformation During a Pandemic,” in which they examined the audience that watched Hannity versus Tucker Carlson Tonight.Right-wing Fox News is the most watched cable network in the U.S., and half of its audience is over the age of 65. Many...…An April study about the  analyzed two popular Fox News cable programs — and claims how one host talked about the threat of the coronavirus resulted in greater numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths.Researchers at the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at University of Chicago took a deep dive into those implications in the working paper “Misinformation During a Pandemic,” in which they examined the audience that watched Hannity versus Tucker Carlson Tonight.Right-wing Fox News is the most watched cable network in the U.S., and half of its audience is over the age of 65. Many...WW…

Chicago’s largest food bank is expanding with pop-ups on the South and West Sides — areas hit hardest by COVID-19.Starting Monday the Greater Chicago Food Depository is partnering with seven black and Latino community groups. “These pop-up markets are a rapid response to the newly furloughed, newly unemployed individuals who may not be connected to a traditional pantry network,” said Nicole Robinson, vice president of community impact for GCDF.The free food boxes, weighing between 20 and 30 pounds, will have fresh produce, meat and non-perishable items.GCDF did already provide food in black...…Chicago’s largest food bank is expanding with pop-ups on the South and West Sides — areas hit hardest by COVID-19.Starting Monday the Greater Chicago Food Depository is partnering with seven black and Latino community groups. “These pop-up markets are a rapid response to the newly furloughed, newly unemployed individuals who may not be connected to a traditional pantry network,” said Nicole Robinson, vice president of community impact for GCDF.The free food boxes, weighing between 20 and 30 pounds, will have fresh produce, meat and non-perishable items.GCDF did already provide food in black...WW…