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Feds' contract with Pfizer for Paxlovid has some surprises

Feds' contract with Pfizer for Paxlovid has some surprises

NPR has obtained the government's $5.3 billion contract for the first 10 million courses of Paxlovid, an antiviral pill for COVID-19. Here's what's in it.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Jon Ruzek left his job to help his kids during the pandemic. He's not planning to go back.

Jon Ruzek left his job to help his kids during the pandemic. He's not planning to go back.

Record numbers of Americans have left their jobs during the pandemic as part of the Great Resignation — many of whom are parents who needed more time to help their kids. Jon Ruzek told host Cathy Wurzer how leaving his job changed his perspective on work-life balance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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'The New York Times' buys Wordle

'The New York Times' buys Wordle

The Times acquired the simple word guessing game for an undisclosed price in the low-seven figures. The paper already maintains its own set of games.
by Rina Torchinsky

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Starbucks union push spreads to 54 stores in 19 states

Starbucks union push spreads to 54 stores in 19 states

Starbucks workers at 15 additional stores are petitioning for a a union election, pushing to organize cafes across the country. In Buffalo, the first store to unionize is negotiating a contract.
by Alina Selyukh

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Free training attracts more nursing students

Free training attracts more nursing students

An effort to increase the number of certified nursing assistants in Minnesota by providing free training has filled classes across the state. But a state official says the momentum must be maintained if the state wants to address the demand for thousands of workers in Minnesota nursing homes.
by Dan Gunderson

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Home generator sales are booming with mass outages, climate change and COVID

Home generator sales are booming with mass outages, climate change and COVID

More extreme weather can mean extended blackouts, and it's especially disruptive for those working at home. Owners and experts offer guidance on what kind of generator to get and how to use it safely.
by Jeff Brady

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It was a wild week for stocks. Here are 4 things to keep in mind

It was a wild week for stocks. Here are 4 things to keep in mind

Markets went on a roller-coaster ride this week — ending with the biggest rally of the year for the main stock indices. The reason for the volatility? The Federal Reserve plans to start raising interest rates to tackle inflation.
by David Gura and Scott Horsley

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Judge upholds Minneapolis mayor's COVID vaccine mandate for bar, restaurant patrons

Judge upholds Minneapolis mayor's COVID vaccine mandate for bar, restaurant patrons

A Hennepin County judge has upheld Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's vaccine mandate for bar and restaurant patrons, denying several business owners' request for a temporary restraining order against the measure.
by MPR News Staff

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