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The political fight over vaccine mandates deepens despite their effectiveness

The political fight over vaccine mandates deepens despite their effectiveness

Republicans in Texas and Florida are combatting COVID-19 mandates as a matter of personal liberty, even as the data show just how crucial vaccination — and mandates — are to beating the virus.
by Alana Wise

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Sitting too much drags down your mental health. Here's how to get moving

Sitting too much drags down your mental health. Here's how to get moving

A lot of us have been sitting too much, and it's hard on us mentally as well as physically. Research shows breaking up that couch or desk time with short stints of movement can help lift your mood.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Drivers license exam sites reopening, complaints linger

Drivers license exam sites reopening, complaints linger

A state Senate committee got an update Friday on the plan for reopening drivers license testing stations that were closed due to COVID-19. Most are still shut, but all should be open by early next year.
by Tim Pugmire

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An FDA panel of experts backs J&J COVID vaccine booster

An FDA panel of experts backs J&J COVID vaccine booster

A panel of experts voted to recommend that the Food and Drug Administration authorize a booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine at least two months after the first shot.
by Scott Hensley

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COVID-19 in MN: 'Critical point' as hospitalizations, frustrations climb

COVID-19 in MN: 'Critical point' as hospitalizations, frustrations climb

While there are some signs the current wave may be flattening, hospitalizations continue to rise — a reality that left Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm exasperated Friday after visiting a suburban Minneapolis care center.
by MPR News Staff

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Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

A federal appeals court is once again allowing Texas to continue banning most abortions. The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries to halt the law.
by The Associated Press

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