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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Are the pandemic’s darkest days ahead? We get a second opinion.

Are the pandemic’s darkest days ahead? We get a second opinion.

No one has a crystal ball about what comes next in the pandemic. Some epidemiologists, including University of Minnesota’s Michael Osterholm, are nervous about the possibility of another surge triggered by the COVID-19 variants. But not all experts agree that’s inevitable.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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As storms slow the race to vaccinate, will the spread of new variants speed up?

As storms slow the race to vaccinate, will the spread of new variants speed up?

Winter storms delayed the delivery of 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country. As states work to ramp up vaccination rates, will it be enough to prevent new variants from spreading?
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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How to deal with pandemic-induced insomnia

How to deal with pandemic-induced insomnia

Stress, anxiety, a lack of routine — and in some cases, COVID-19 itself are contributing to a surge in insomnia. What can we do about it?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Michael Osterholm on how new COVID variants could change the pandemic's trajectory

Michael Osterholm on how new COVID variants could change the pandemic's trajectory

As vaccinations continue, new variants of the virus are spreading. Scientists worry that the vaccine could be less effective against these mutations and that infection rates might rise again if one of these variants becomes the dominant strain.
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Is it safe enough for kids to return to the classroom?

Is it safe enough for kids to return to the classroom?

The CDC says it’s safe to reopen schools, as long as certain conditions are met. Parents greeted the news with sighs of relief. But many educators are wary.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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David Pogue on ‘How to Prepare for Climate Change’

David Pogue on ‘How to Prepare for Climate Change’

Record heat and warming oceans mean life on planet Earth is changing. Science and technology writer David Pogue outlined the scale of those changes and offers advice for how humans can adjust. 
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Gun rights and revolution

Gun rights and revolution

Gun rights supporters worry Democratic control in Washington will mean new restrictions, and extremist groups are exploiting those fears to fuel their recruitment efforts. 
by Brandt Williams and Kelly Gordon

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