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Why remote work might not revolutionize where we work
Apple joins the ranks of tech firms freeing many employees from Silicon Valley offices. What this might mean for the geography of the American economy.
July 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Uptick in cases but no signs of a surge
Minnesota continues to see COVID-19 case counts edge higher, but there’s nothing yet to suggest the state is headed for another major wave. That’s not to say there are no concerns.
Summer camps hit with COVID outbreaks — are schools next?
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview of the upcoming school year.
As the world moves on, the unvaccinated and vulnerable are still dying from COVID-19
Even though the pandemic has abated — for now — a handful of people are still dying from COVID-19 every day, and for the most vulnerable the war against the virus is anything but over. Among them are people who’ve had organ transplants who received their shots but have suppressed immune systems.
COVID-19 vaccines are just the beginning for mRNA innovations
Both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines were built using new mRNA research, to astounding success. What’s the next big thing mRNA science could tackle?
July 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases edge back above 1K; deaths stay low
A slow, steady trickle of new cases the past few weeks has pushed known, active COVID-19 cases above 1,000 for the first time in nearly three weeks. Still, there are no signs of the upswing Minnesota saw in April.
Fauci: Too soon to say if Americans may need COVID vaccine booster
The government's top infectious disease expert said Sunday “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, but it is too soon for the government to recommend another shot.
Photos: What item has provided you joy during the pandemic? Your beautiful and quirky answers
NPR asked readers to share photos of the objects they couldn’t live without during the pandemic. Dozens of people sent pictures — along with their funny, surprising and poignant backstories.