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Enjoy the extra day off! More bosses give 4-day workweek a try

Enjoy the extra day off! More bosses give 4-day workweek a try

The notion of a shorter workweek might sound crazy to overworked Americans, but around the world, companies and even governments are starting to embrace it. The key is fewer meetings and distractions.
by Yuki Noguchi

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2nd child dies of flu in Minnesota this season

2nd child dies of flu in Minnesota this season

Minnesota’s cases are part of larger, troubling picture. The CDC reports that 92 children have died of flu nationwide.
by Nancy Lebens

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AP-NORC poll: More Americans worry about flu than new virus

AP-NORC poll: More Americans worry about flu than new virus

A wide share of Americans are at least moderately confident in United States health officials’ ability to handle emerging viruses. The findings are encouraging to health experts who want people to get their flu shots while also staying informed about efforts to contain the new virus.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus is contagious, but kids seem less vulnerable so far

Coronavirus is contagious, but kids seem less vulnerable so far

A small study from China finds infected babies have only mild symptoms. And a study of pregnant women who were infected with the virus evaluates whether it can be passed on to their babies.
by Allison Aubrey

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Caught in the epicenter of the coronavirus, Minneapolis man finally comes home

Caught in the epicenter of the coronavirus, Minneapolis man finally comes home

After a visit to his parents in Wuhan, China, unexpectedly turned upside down because of the novel coronavirus, Yulin Yin was cleared to leave quarantine in California and arrived in Minnesota Wednesday.
by Brandt Williams

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Video: Musician plays her violin during brain surgery

Video: Musician plays her violin during brain surgery

Doctors wanted to ensure they didn't compromise parts of the brain necessary for playing the violin, so they asked their musician patient to play for them midoperation.
by Merrit Kennedy

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Minnesota task force takes aim at prescription drug prices

Minnesota task force takes aim at prescription drug prices

Attorney General Keith Ellison said that the pharmaceutical market is "opaque and dysfunctional," which is a barrier to making prescription drugs affordable.
by The Associated Press

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