Ryan Lizza for POLITICO analyzes the field of possible contenders for Joe Biden’s vice presidential nominee. Many people are taking advantage of the country’s national parks to get outdoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. But TIME reports that visitors are failing to socially distance, leaving behind trash, and disregarding the surrounding communities. Sports Illustrated and the Ringer have stories about the outbreak of the virus in Major League Baseball, focusing on how the league’s lack of precautions led to this point. Plus, Bloomberg provides some helpful tips for people concerned about facing unemployment.

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