She was passionate — and relentless — about making the city she loved navigable for everyone.She was passionate — and relentless — about making the…
View More Edith Prentiss, Fierce Voice for New York’s Disabled, Dies at 69Category: Health & Wellbeing
New York Lawmakers Agree To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has estimated that the legalization could bring the state about $350 million annually.Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has estimated that the legalization…
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In the face of limited transportation, patchy internet service and threadbare medical care, community leaders in Alabama and Mississippi are trying to shrink the racial…
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In the face of limited transportation, patchy internet service and threadbare medical care, community leaders in Alabama and Mississippi are trying to shrink the racial…
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Judge Backs Austin After Texas AG Sues To Block City’s Mask Mandate
The city’s mayor hails ruling protecting citizens’ health after Gov. Greg Abbott dropped almost all COVID-19 safety precautions weeks ago.The city’s mayor hails ruling protecting…
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Vaccinated Older Adults Are Emerging From Their Coronavirus Hibernation
Those who are fully vaccinated are ready to get out of Dodge without worrying they’re endangering themselves.Those who are fully vaccinated are ready to get…
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Stricter COVID-19 Precautions Could Have Saved 240,000 Lives So Far, Economist Says
The U.S. wasted both lives and money in its jumbled approach to COVID-19, economic researchers find.The U.S. wasted both lives and money in its jumbled…
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His death leaves only one family physician in Greenfield, Mo. He died of complications of Covid-19.His death leaves only one family physician in Greenfield, Mo.…
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With case numbers still high, coronavirus testing remains essential, experts say, but the goals and approach will change as vaccines roll out.With case numbers still…
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2021 Is Already The Year Of Anti-Abortion Legislation
State legislatures with eyes on a Supreme Court showdown have introduced more than 500 bills restricting the procedure.State legislatures with eyes on a Supreme Court…
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