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A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections

A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections

Researchers say the steroid, called dexamethasone, reduced deaths by 35 percent in patients who needed breathing machines. It's a welcome bit of hope as countries grapple with spikes in contagion as they loosen restrictions and reopen their economies.
by The Associated Press

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APM ends 'Live from Here', lays off 28 employees

APM ends 'Live from Here', lays off 28 employees

Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media on Tuesday announced more than two dozen layoffs and the cancellation of a national program.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Call to Mind: Spotlight on parenting during coronavirus

Call to Mind: Spotlight on parenting during coronavirus

The pandemic is having a major impact on all our lives and the lives of our families. How can we better manage our own mental well-being, so we can better support our loved ones?
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Canada, U.S. and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

Canada, U.S. and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21

The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to nonessential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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CDC now recommends driving alone. But what if you don't have a car?

CDC now recommends driving alone. But what if you don't have a car?

Some people who are carless by choice find themselves reassessing that decision. And those who can't afford cars face increased risks, in yet another example of the pandemic exacerbating inequalities.
by Camila Domonoske

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Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years

Poll: Americans are the unhappiest they've been in 50 years

The survey finds just 14 percent of American adults say they're very happy, down from 31 percent who said the same in 2018. That year, 23 percent said they'd often or sometimes felt isolated in recent weeks. Now, 50 percent say that.
by The Associated Press

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