Man spent decades perfecting luge in his yard
Click here for updates on this story HASTINGS, Minnesota (WCCO) — Sometimes you win. Sometimes you “luge.” But in…
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Most states still require face masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19. These are the ones that don’t
While health officials agree face masks help prevent the spread of Covid-19, state and local governments have varied widely on implementation of mask…
Continue ReadingMore screen time is linked to binge eating in children, US study finds
The ills of excessive screen time have been well-documented, but a recent study just identified another possible risk. Children between the ages of 9…
Continue ReadingFlorida’s DeSantis faces criticism over Covid-19 vaccination clinics in upscale communities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing bipartisan criticism and a call for a federal investigation after the state set up invitation-only Covid-19…
Continue ReadingCovid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the line. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.
Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…
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Student shot in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, school shooting has died
A 15-year-old boy who was shot Monday at a junior high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has died from his injuries, police said. The teen was…
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Arizona House OKs guns in cars on school grounds
(KYMA, KECY/AP News) – The Republican-controlled Arizona House on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow people to have loaded guns in their…
Continue Reading It’s hard for homebound seniors to get vaccinated. One city found a novel solution
They are usually eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, but homebound seniors can often struggle to find a way of making the appointment to get the…
Continue Reading Covid-19’s obesity link, ‘neanderthal thinking,’ and skipping the queue. What you need to know about Covid-19 this Thursday.
Countries where more than half the population is overweight, such as the US and the UK, have recorded much higher death rates from Covid-19,…
Continue Reading The history of attacks against Asian Americans is complicated. Addressing it will be, too
The quote has been ringing in Jose Antonio Vargas’ ears ever since he came across it. “Nobody came. Nobody helped. Nobody made a…
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Arizona agency: Air base needs longer term water solution
Luke Air Force Base said in February that studies showed high levels of contaminants had affected drinking water for about 6,000…
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Britain’s Prince Philip undergoes procedure for heart condition
Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, underwent a medical procedure for a heart condition on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace…
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California to give 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas
Officials are making it easier to move through reopening tiers, arguing the likelihood of widespread transmission that can overwhelm hospitals will…
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Arizona House OK’s bill on businesses ignoring mask mandates
The proposal passed on a 31-28 vote and now goes to the Senate for…
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Meghan accuses palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’ against her and Harry
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has accused Buckingham Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” against her and husband Prince Harry in an…
Continue Reading17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week. An eruption could be imminent
Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological…
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Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, bullied UK staff
Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, bullied several staff members after a British…
Continue ReadingChicago mayor unveils changes to search warrant policy in the fallout of a botched raid on social worker’s home
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city officials unveiled a series of proposals to reform the city’s policy and procedures on search warrants in…
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Many teens live online, alone. Here’s how to stay connected in the pandemic
For many teens, the pandemic has created an environment in which most of their lives take place in the shadows. Our kids have become increasingly…
Continue Reading NASA astronaut launches stop for nothing — not even a pandemic. Here’s how they did it
The wonders of spaceflight never ceased in 2020, despite the pandemic’s best efforts. Four launches — including two historic missions…
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