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California and Texas Took Different Routes to Vaccination. Who’s Ahead? Anna Almendrala and Sandy West California and Texas, the country’s two most populous states, have taken radically different approaches to the pandemic and the vaccination campaign to end it. Use Our Content.It can be republished for free. California has trumpeted its reliance on science […]
After Accident, Patient Crashes Into $700,000 Bill for Spine Surgery Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News April 22, 2021 Mark Gottlieb’s life changed in an instant when another driver crashed into his car, damaging four vertebrae in his upper spine and smashing six teeth. In the months following that January 2019 crash, Gottlieb got the […]
Another Soda Tax Bill Dies. Another Win for Big Soda. Samantha Young April 21, 2021 SACRAMENTO — A rogue industry. A gun to our head. Extortion. This story also ran on San Francisco Chronicle. It can be republished for free. That’s how infuriated lawmakers described soft drink companies — and what they pulled off […]
How to Advocate for Climate Change Empower yourself to help save the planet (Family Features) Climate change is an issue that impacts everyone, especially children. The impacts can be seen first-hand, as the planet warms, and human fingerprints are all over the consequences: bigger, stronger hurricanes; deadly heat waves; more intense downpours; and devastating wildfires. […]
Public Health Experts Worry About Boom-Bust Cycle of Support Michelle R. Smith, The Associated Press and Lauren Weber and Hannah Recht April 19, 2021 Congress has poured tens of billions of dollars into state and local public health departments in response to the covid-19 pandemic, paying for masks, contact tracers and education campaigns to […]
A Vibrant, Flavorful Spring Meal Prepped in 20 Minutes or Less We feel and, studies suggest, that cooking is a form of therapy for many. We post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks – Editorial Team. (Family Features) Adding delicious, new flavors to your homecooked meals this spring may be […]
Ask KHN-PolitiFact: I’ve Recovered From Covid. Why Do I Still Have to Mask Up? Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News April 16, 2021 More than 120 million Americans have joined arguably the most sought-after club on Earth: those immunized against the coronavirus. Fully vaccinated people were given the green light in March by the […]
Experts Share Advice on Confusing Tax Situations Created by Pandemic Learn how stimulus payments and unemployment may impact your tax refund (Family Features) In 2020, Americans experienced firsts across virtually every aspect of life. Now, with an extended tax deadline of May 17 approaching, the implications for such an unusual year have some people wondering […]
Pandemic Highlights Need for Urgent Care Clinics for Women Rachel Scheier April 16, 2021 SAN JOSE — Last spring, only weeks into the pandemic, Christina Garcia was spending her days struggling to help her two young sons adjust to online schooling when she got such a heavy, painful period she could barely stand. After […]
Airports Step Up Mental Health Assistance as Passenger Anxiety Soars Katja Ridderbusch April 15, 2021 ATLANTA — Robin Hancock gently worked her steel tongue drum with a pair of mallets, producing a set of soothing, mystical tones. They blended with the soft sound of chirping birds and bubbling creeks pouring from a Bluetooth speaker. […]