For millions of kids across the country, it may soon be back-to-school time — finally. After a long and incredibly hard year, the pieces of this complex puzzle seem to be falling together. Last month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out new guidelines for reopening schools, highlighting five key mitigation strategies
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In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.
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For many people of color, hearing Meghan Markle speak about racism within the royal family was, though shocking, not exactly surprising. And one of those people was former first lady Michelle Obama. In an interview with Jenna Bush Hager on NBC’s “Today” show, Obama spoke about her thoughts on Markle’s experiences with the family. “Race
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Zoo Atlanta recently celebrated the births of twin golden lion tamarins, born on Feb. 11. The infants, who are now a month old, are the offspring of parents Blixx and Tiete. While twin births are common for the species, the first month of
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After serving as a home away from home for astronauts over the last 20 years, the International Space Station has become the host for unique bacterial inhabitants. And these microbes could prove useful. Four strains of bacteria, three of which were previously unknown to science, have been found on the space station. They may be
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — The pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways including how we adopt pets. The Nebraska Humane Society was forced to redo its procedures to integrate safety precautions. Although their virtual adoption services are proving to be successful, there are some animals who
Continue Reading A larger-than-life bronze statue of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is on display in her hometown of Brooklyn. The 7-foot-tall, 650-pound statue was unveiled last week at City Point Brooklyn, a mixed-use development about a half mile away from the Brooklyn Bridge. It was created by Australian artists Gillie and Marc, who
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — At least three people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Hawaii were later infected with the virus. The Department of Health calls it break through cases. Doctors KITV4 spoke with said they’re not surprised and people should not be alarmed. According to the Centers for Disease
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A Peachtree City man claims a bitter feud over a final paycheck ended with 500 pounds of pennies delivered to his driveway. Andreas Flaten said when he submitted his two-week notice in writing last November, hell hath no fury like his frustrated boss. “He froze
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD) — Four Moline Police officers were sent to a hospital after rescuing a person from a house fire Monday morning. The fire happened around 3:30 am near 15th Street A by the Moline High School Lofts. The first responder was a police officer, who arrived
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CUMMING, Iowa (WQAD) — It’s been decades since Kelly and Carolyn Gay said “I do.” “We’ve been married 50 years and she’s probably kept one secret for me and this was it,” Kelly said. To celebrate, Carolyn and her husband, who live in the Des Moines metro, thought
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Coronavirus lockdowns led to air quality improvements in most countries, but the level of pollutants will likely rise as governments lift restrictions and economies swing back into gear, according to a new report. IQAir’s 2020 World Air Quality Report said human-related emissions from industry and transport fell during lockdowns, and 65% of global cities analyzed
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Allergies aren’t just a sneezy seasonal annoyance. Hay fever has major health and economic consequences. It exacerbates asthma and weakens defenses against respiratory viruses, resulting in more emergency room visits and disrupted schooling and work. Climate change has already made pollen seasons in the United States and Canada worse, a new study of almost three
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WAYNESVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — These days, local stories in western North Carolina spread quickly across the country through the web, and you never know who they might touch and inspire. One Maryland man’s special delivery reminds us of the big hearts in a world that’s increasingly smaller.
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The World Health Organization’s vaccine safety experts were due to meet Tuesday to discuss the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, as the list of countries temporarily halting its rollout over blood clot concerns continued to grow. On Tuesday, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Latvia and Sweden became the latest European nations to suspend its use, despite advice from international medical
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The planet is on “red alert” because governments are failing to meet their climate change goals, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday. He described 2021 as a “make or break year” following the release of a UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) report analyzing the updated climate action plans submitted by 75
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With Covid-19 vaccination production and distribution ramping up in the United States, more states are expanding who is eligible to be inoculated. On Tuesday, Mississippi is following Alaska’s lead and becoming the second state to open vaccination appointments to all residents 16 years and older, Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday. “Starting tomorrow, ALL new appointments
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BEAVERTON, OR (KPTV) — Volunteers at a Beaverton church are working to prevent homeless teens from going hungry during spring break. On Monday, volunteers with Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ packed up bags of food for 120 homeless students at Beaverton High School. Those bags ensure students
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Remember the movie, “The Day After Tomorrow,” in which a catastrophic series of global disasters strike after climate change causes the world’s ocean currents to stop? Well, new research reveals Earth’s major ocean currents are slowing down, and though the consequences will not be as immediate or dramatic as in the Hollywood fiction, there are
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TARRANT, Alabama (WGCL) — A realtor’s home viewing turns to horror! A major mix-up ending with the homeowner in handcuffs. “It was scary, and I was praying like please Lord don’t let him shoot any of us,” said real estate agent Regina Lee. That’s all Lee said she
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