NPR News: Stop The Presses! Newspapers Affect Us, Often In Ways We Don't Realize

Stop The Presses! Newspapers Affect Us, Often In Ways We Don't Realize
On this week's radio show, we trace the history of fake news. Plus, in a time when accurate information is so important, we ask who ultimately bears the cost when no one wants to pay for local news.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 May 1, 2020 at 06:49AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: 30 Million Americans Applied For Unemployment In Six Weeks

Coronavirus Updates: 30 Million Americans Applied For Unemployment In Six Weeks
More than thirty million Americans have applied for unemployment in just six weeks. NPR's economics and science correspondents update on the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 May 1, 2020 at 03:15AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That's A Lot

Antarctica And Greenland Are Losing Thousands Of Gigatons of Ice — That's A Lot
A new NASA satellite is providing a detailed look at how much polar ice is melting, raising sea levels around the world.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 May 1, 2020 at 02:35AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: African Americans Hit Hardest By COVID-19 But Most Likely To Say Faith Has Grown

African Americans Hit Hardest By COVID-19 But Most Likely To Say Faith Has Grown
Most U.S Christians say their faith has been unaffected by the coronavirus. Those who attend historically black churches are the exception.

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NPR News: Fauci Says It's 'Doable' To Have Millions Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By January

Fauci Says It's 'Doable' To Have Millions Of Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine By January
Noting that trials are still in the early phase, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the plan is to develop a vaccine that is safe, effective — and can be quickly scaled up for distribution.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 May 1, 2020 at 01:50AM
Category Health & Science

Old Drugs May Find a New Purpose: Fighting the Coronavirus

A “drug repurposing” strategy uncovers dozens of compounds that have the unexpected potential to combat the virus.
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While at Home, Let’s Color the World

With the coronavirus confining people to their homes, coloring books for both children and adults have experienced a renewed popularity. Here are some pages inspired by a few of our favorite travel photos.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Photography, National Parks, Monuments and Seashores, Quarantines
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NPR News: A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns

A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 30, 2020 at 04:01PM
Category Health & Science

People Are Talking About ‘Travel Bubbles.’ But Could They Work?

Australia and New Zealand floated the idea of a regional alliance that would let those inside travel but keep the coronavirus out. But in other parts of the world, establishing one would be tricky.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Quarantines, States (US), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Politics and Government
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Just Spit and Wait: New Coronavirus Test Offers Advantages

Saliva tests like the one developed by Rutgers are less painful for patients and less risky to medical workers.
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NPR News: Why The U.S. Government Stopped Funding A Research Project On Bats And Coronaviruses

Why The U.S. Government Stopped Funding A Research Project On Bats And Coronaviruses
The project, run by the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, aimed to identify places to monitor, come up with strategies to prevent spillover of the virus and get a jump on creating vaccines and treatments.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 30, 2020 at 02:08AM
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NPR News: Compared To China, U.S. Stay-At-Home Has Been A 'Giant Garden Party,' Journalist Says

Compared To China, U.S. Stay-At-Home Has Been A 'Giant Garden Party,' Journalist Says
New York Times health reporter Donald McNeil points to China as one extreme way to stop a pandemic in its tracks. "We're reluctant to follow China, but they did it," he says. At least for now.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 30, 2020 at 02:06AM
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Gilead Claims ‘Positive Data’ to Come From N.I.H. Trial of Remdesivir

Neither the company nor the institutes discussed the data. Previous results for the potential coronavirus treatment have been inconclusive.
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NPR News: Interview With A Coffee Shop Owner Upset Liberals: Here's What Really Happened

Interview With A Coffee Shop Owner Upset Liberals: Here's What Really Happened
People across the political spectrum have strong feelings about unemployment programs. An NPR business story missed its mark.

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NPR News: Pandemic Inspires Creative Way To Fill Needs, Cantor At LA Synagogue Says

Pandemic Inspires Creative Way To Fill Needs, Cantor At LA Synagogue Says
Mike Stein, a cantor at Temple Aliyah in Los Angeles, talks about ministering with music during the pandemic. These days he has been holding services on Facebook, YouTube and Zoom.

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NPR News: News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled

News Brief: Economic Data, Meat Shortage Concerns, Research Funds Pulled
We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 29, 2020 at 04:02PM
Category Health & Science

Drawing Places, Capturing Memories

The writer learns to step away from life filtered through a camera and catches memories with pencil and paper.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Art, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations, Photography
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NPR News: Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus

Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 50% say they or someone in their household has lost hours or a job due to the pandemic. They also say their governors are doing a better job it than Trump.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 29, 2020 at 04:00PM
Category Health & Science

Airborne Coronavirus Detected in Wuhan Hospitals

While the RNA of the virus was found in tiny droplets in China, scientists don’t know if it was capable of transmitting the virus.
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Mel Baggs, Blogger on Autism and Disability, Dies at 39

Candid blog posts and a widely viewed short film sought to expand the very definition of what it means to be human.
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NPR News: Religious Freedom In India Takes 'Drastic Turn Downward,' U.S. Commission Says

Religious Freedom In India Takes 'Drastic Turn Downward,' U.S. Commission Says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is challenging the Trump administration to take a tougher line toward India, given its discriminatory treatment of Muslims.

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NPR News: San Francisco Enlists A Key Latino Neighborhood In Coronavirus Testing

San Francisco Enlists A Key Latino Neighborhood In Coronavirus Testing
To get better data this week on a hard-hit community, the public health department and researchers are offering free testing for everyone over age 4 in a broad swath of the Mission District.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 29, 2020 at 02:33AM
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NPR News: Pence Says His Earlier Comments About Testing Were Misunderstood

Pence Says His Earlier Comments About Testing Were Misunderstood
At issue: test distribution versus test completion. The vice president said his statement in March about 4 million tests referred to test distribution.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 29, 2020 at 01:43AM
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NPR News: What To Do When People Don't Practice Social Distancing

What To Do When People Don't Practice Social Distancing
Some people stand too close, or jog without masks, or go so far in their defiance as to throw "coronavirus parties." What should you do if you see people who are not maintaining social distance?

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 28, 2020 at 10:18PM
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Want to Learn French? Italian? Russian? There’s No Time Like the Present

We may not be thrilled with our housebound conditions, but what better opportunity for learning a foreign language?
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Language and Languages, Travel and Vacations, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming, Podcasts, Mobile Applications
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NPR News: Pence Trips Show Challenges Of Returning To Political Normal

Pence Trips Show Challenges Of Returning To Political Normal
Vice President Pence is road-testing the political and logistical hurdles the White House faces as it looks to try to return to some kind of new political normal.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 28, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Abortion by Telemedicine: A Growing Option as Access to Clinics Wanes

The coronavirus has created a surge in demand for telemedicine of all types — including for a quietly expanding program for terminating pregnancies.
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Trump’s Bleach Statements Echo Claims by ‘Miracle Cure’ Quacks

Doctors and public health officials fear the attention could boost purveyors of dangerous elixirs who push ‘miracle cures’ with no basis in science.
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NPR News: Ramadan Callers In Gaza Remind People To Wash Up

Ramadan Callers In Gaza Remind People To Wash Up
The men who bang drums to wake people up for the early-morning Ramadan prayers in Gaza have added rhymes to their cadences to remind people to wash their hands and stay safe.

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Arthritis Drug Did Not Help Seriously Ill Covid Patients, Early Data Shows

The drug, sarilumab, sold as Kevzara, didn’t show benefits to patients who were hospitalized but not on ventilators. The study will continue with critically ill patients.
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C.D.C. Adds New Symptoms to Its List of Possible Covid-19 Signs

Chills, muscle pain, sore throat and headache are among the ailments now considered potential indicators of the disease.
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NPR News: CDC Adds 6 Symptoms To Its COVID-19 List

CDC Adds 6 Symptoms To Its COVID-19 List
The Centers for Disease Control now recognizes chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell as symptoms of the disease.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 27, 2020 at 05:49PM
Category Health & Science

Reveling in the Enigmatic Beauty of Easter Island

Some 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile, Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is among the world’s most remote — and mysterious — inhabited islands.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Islands, Travel and Vacations, Rock and Stone, Photography, Archaeology and Anthropology
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NPR News: Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis

Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 27, 2020 at 04:00PM
Category Health & Science

Can Estrogen and Other Sex Hormones Help Men Survive Covid-19?

Men are more likely than women to die of the coronavirus, so scientists are treating them with something women have more of: female sex hormones.
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Can Antibody Tests Help End the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The tests are not reliable enough to guide policy on lockdowns and reopenings, experts said. But they can help model the spread of the virus.
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32 Days on a Ventilator: One Covid Patient’s Fight to Breathe Again

Jim Bello, 49 and healthy, fell gravely ill, highlighting agonizing mysteries of the coronavirus. Doctors’ relentless effort to save him was a roller-coaster of devastating and triumphant twists.
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How to Make an Illustrated Map in 8 Steps

Release your inner explorer. Here’s a way to relive, commemorate or envision a favorite place in the world by creating an illustrated map.
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Keyword: Maps, Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: What It Takes To Be A Contact Tracer

What It Takes To Be A Contact Tracer
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with John Welch, the director of partnerships & operations for Massachusetts' COVID-19 response at Partners In Health, about their contact tracing program and training.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 26, 2020 at 04:27AM
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NPR News: Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic

Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Rizwan Ali of the Islamic Center of Naperville about celebrating Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Heart and Stroke Patients Go Missing

Emergency physicians are seeing declines in the number of patients arriving with cardiac problems. Some say they were afraid to go to the hospital.
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Gear to Bring the Outdoors Inside

Here are five items that Wirecutter editors use to remind themselves of the outdoors while they are cooped up at home.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Candles, Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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NPR News: Outbreak Voices: A Retired Pastor Steps Outside To Comfort The Grieving

Outbreak Voices: A Retired Pastor Steps Outside To Comfort The Grieving
John Thompson of Colombia, S.C., stays home as much as possible to protect his health, but he has made an exception in order to comfort the grieving.

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NPR News: Opinion: What Our Children Will Remember

Opinion: What Our Children Will Remember
NPR's Scott Simon lays out what he hopes today's teenagers will remember about these times, including his own daughters.

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NPR News: Black Pastors Say They Have Trouble Accessing SBA Loan Program

Black Pastors Say They Have Trouble Accessing SBA Loan Program
With the vast majority of U.S. churches closed and the country in a deep recession, church finances are in peril. Some are seeking government money through a new SBA program.

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NPR News: L.A. Reaches Legal Settlement With Company For "False Advertising" Of COVID-19 Test

L.A. Reaches Legal Settlement With Company For "False Advertising" Of COVID-19 Test
The Los Angeles city attorney reached a settlement with RootMD over sales of "at-home Covid-19 exposure and immunity tests." The city attorney alleged RootMD violated food and drug regulations.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 25, 2020 at 06:00PM
Category Health & Science

Coronavirus Antibody Tests: Can You Trust the Results?

A team of scientists worked around the clock to evaluate 14 antibody tests. A few worked as advertised. Most did not.
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Hawaii to Visitors: We’ll Pay You to Leave

Visitors who break Hawaii’s 14-day quarantine rule may get an unwelcome gift: A free flight home.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines
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F.D.A. Warns of Heart Problems From Malaria Drugs Used for Coronavirus

The drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, have been repeatedly promoted by President Trump. But they should be used only in clinical trials or hospitals, the agency said.
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NPR News: Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist?

Coronavirus FAQs: Does A Bigger Dose Make You Sicker? Can You Go To The Dentist?
We also discuss the phenomenon of symptom-free cases — how many are there, do we know how much of a role they play in spreading the virus?

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 25, 2020 at 03:29AM
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: President Signs Bill, Clarifies Disinfectant Suggestion

Coronavirus Updates: President Signs Bill, Clarifies Disinfectant Suggestion
Thursday night's coronavirus task force briefing included preliminary research on how the virus responds to sunlight and heat. NPR's science and White House correspondents contextualize those claims.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 25, 2020 at 02:51AM
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How Should You Stock Your Medicine Cabinet?

We asked pharmacists and doctors what they would want in the house for their own families. Here’s what they suggested.
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NPR News: Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns

Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns
Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now.

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Do You Want to Die in an I.C.U.? Pandemic Makes Question All Too Real

Sobering statistics for older patients sharpen the need to draw up advanced directives for treatment and share them with their families.
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NPR News: Susan Pinker: What Makes Social Connection So Vital To Our Well-Being?

Susan Pinker: What Makes Social Connection So Vital To Our Well-Being?
Psychologist Susan Pinker explains why face-to-face connection is a human necessity. But during this period of isolation, she says some ways of connecting online are better substitutes than others.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 24, 2020 at 08:04PM
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Could the Power of the Sun Slow the Coronavirus?

A study suggests that ultraviolet rays could slow the virus, though not enough to wipe it out, and not as a treatment.
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NPR News: Muslims Around The World Face A Different Kind Of Ramadan Amid Coronavirus

Muslims Around The World Face A Different Kind Of Ramadan Amid Coronavirus
Observance of the Muslim holy month of fasting, prayer and festivities is being curtailed in many parts of the world due to COVID-19. But in some countries, the pandemic hasn't dissuaded the faithful.

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Do You Want to Die in an I.C.U.? Pandemic Makes Question All Too Real

Sobering statistics for older patients sharpen the need to draw up advanced directives for treatment and share them with their families.
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NPR News: Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic

Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic
Ramadan has begun for Muslims around the world. In the Middle East, the month of fasting and prayer is deeply altered by restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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NPR News: Pastor, Imam Discuss COVID-19's Effect On Followers

Pastor, Imam Discuss COVID-19's Effect On Followers
NPR's David Greene talks to Reverend Irene Munroe of Massachusetts and Imam Khalid Latif of New York City about grappling with profound loss in their communities, and their experiences with COVID-19.

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NPR News: Why The Warning That Coronavirus Was On The Move In U.S. Cities Came So Late

Why The Warning That Coronavirus Was On The Move In U.S. Cities Came So Late
U.S. health officials said equipping six cities with extra testing would pick up under-the-radar viral spread. But an NPR investigation finds conflicts and shortages caused painful delays.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 24, 2020 at 04:00PM
Category Health & Science

We All Live in Bubbles Now. How Safe Is Yours?

Isolating with others requires rules and trust. What happens if your roommate keeps seeing other people?
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C.D.C. Stresses Need for Coronavirus Testing at Homeless Shelters

A study of four cities suggested that those living in close quarters in shelters can spread the virus at high rates even when asymptomatic.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: The Latest Unemployment Data In The U.S.

Coronavirus Updates: The Latest Unemployment Data In The U.S.
In the last month, the coronavirus pandemic has claimed the jobs of one in six workers in the United States. NPR economic, science and congressional correspondents discuss the latest coronavirus news.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 24, 2020 at 02:59AM
Category Health & Science

When Mental Distress Comes Home

The pandemic has closed many mental-health residential centers, sending residents home to families ill-equipped for the challenges.
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Nearly All Patients Hospitalized With Covid-19 Had Chronic Health Issues, Study Finds

Only 6 percent of patients at one New York area health system had no chronic conditions. Hypertension, obesity and diabetes were common.
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NPR News: VIDEO: Six Tips For Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping

VIDEO: Six Tips For Staying Safe While Grocery Shopping
Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 24, 2020 at 12:32AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Pakistan Calls Off Limits On Mosque Attendance In Time For Ramadan

Pakistan Calls Off Limits On Mosque Attendance In Time For Ramadan
The clampdown on public gatherings was openly defied by clerics and worshippers. And now the government has changed the rules as the holy month is about to begin.

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A Glimpse Inside the Secluded World of a Georgian Convent

In the latest essay from our visual series, The World Through a Lens, we share a collection of photographs from a nunnery in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia.
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Keyword: Nuns, Restoration and Renovation, Prayers and Prayer Books, Travel and Vacations, Photography
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NPR News: Blamed For Coronavirus Outbreak, Muslims In India Come Under Attack

Blamed For Coronavirus Outbreak, Muslims In India Come Under Attack
In India, Muslims have been accused of deliberately spreading the virus. Many say they have faced increased discrimination, harassment and attacks.

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NPR News: Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident

Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident
The Trump Administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 06:08PM
Category Health & Science

Vaccine Rates Drop Dangerously as Parents Avoid Doctor’s Visits

Afraid of Covid-19, parents are postponing well-child checkups, including shots, putting millions of children at risk of exposure to preventable deadly diseases.
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NPR News: Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual

Ramadan, A Month About Community For Many Muslims, Goes Virtual
From drive-through iftars, to card exchanges, Muslims adapt traditions to try to find a sense of community while staying apart.

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NPR News: Trump Didn't See It Coming: Coronavirus Deaths Increased Tenfold This Month

Trump Didn't See It Coming: Coronavirus Deaths Increased Tenfold This Month
A month ago, President Trump went on Fox and downplayed the potential lethality of the novel coronavirus and compared it to the seasonal flu.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 04:00PM
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The Fear of Coronavirus and Flu Colliding in the Fall

Even as the president plays down that possibility, the C.D.C. chief and other experts warn of a dual challenge.
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NPR News: Letter: 20 Attorneys General Want Rules On Gay Men Blood Donors Eased

Letter: 20 Attorneys General Want Rules On Gay Men Blood Donors Eased
With the nation's blood supply in shortage due to the coronavirus, the FDA recently eased restrictions on gay men donating blood. The letter argues those new rules are still too restrictive.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 06:57AM
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The Fear of Coronavirus and Flu Colliding in the Fall

Even as the president plays down that possibility, the C.D.C. chief and other experts warn of a dual challenge.
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Two Cats Are First U.S. Pets to Test Positive for Coronavirus

The animals appear to have mild symptoms and likely caught the virus from their owners. And there’s no evidence pets can pass it to humans.
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NPR News: Scientists Debunk Lab Accident Theory Of Pandemic Emergence

Scientists Debunk Lab Accident Theory Of Pandemic Emergence
Scientists dismiss the idea that the coronavirus pandemic was caused by the accident in a lab. They believe the close interactions of people with wildlife worldwide are a far more likely culprit.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 03:08AM
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NPR News: Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart

Ramadan, A Holiday Of Nightly Togetherness, Falls Under A Time Of Staying Apart
For Muslims, Ramadan is about gathering each evening to break the day's fast and come together as a community. But the coronavirus is forcing people to rethink connection while staying apart.

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A Glimpse Inside the Secluded World of a Georgian Nunnery

In the latest essay from our visual series, The World Through a Lens, we share a collection of photographs from a nunnery in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia.
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Keyword: Nuns, Restoration and Renovation, Prayers and Prayer Books, Travel and Vacations, Photography
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NPR News: So Your Sourdough Starter Failed? That's OK, Science Needs It

So Your Sourdough Starter Failed? That's OK, Science Needs It
The Wild Sourdough Project is studying how different regions and flours influence a sourdough starter's composition and aroma.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 02:12AM
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NPR News: Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?

Did Heavy Rain Cause Hawaii's Historic Volcanic Eruption?
Extreme rainfall might set off volcanoes that are ready to blow. A pair of scientists think that's what happened at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano in 2018, though some volcanologists are doubtful.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 12:43AM
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NPR News: Adding A Nylon Stocking Layer Could Boost Protection From Cloth Masks, Study Finds

Adding A Nylon Stocking Layer Could Boost Protection From Cloth Masks, Study Finds
Scientists who tested a variety of cloth face masks found that a nylon overlay significantly boosted how well they work. Researchers not involved in the study praised the finding.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 23, 2020 at 12:34AM
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NPR News: Amish Cheese Maker Moves To Online Sales- Without The Internet

Amish Cheese Maker Moves To Online Sales- Without The Internet
Balancing retail and distancing as part of a very insular community

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NPR News: NPR's New Public Editor: I Thought Listening To The News Would Be Easier

NPR's New Public Editor: I Thought Listening To The News Would Be Easier
Kelly McBride outlines three things that will make NPR great.

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7 Travel Stories to Help You Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Confined to the great indoors on Earth Day? These stories will help remind you of the natural world’s many splendors — and why environmental protections are of crucial importance for the future of the planet.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Earth, Travel and Vacations, Reefs, Global Warming, Endangered and Extinct Species
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Making the Most of Hotel Loyalty Programs When You’re Not Traveling

Some loyalty programs are extending customers’ elite status, lengthening expiration dates on rewards and more. Here’s how to navigate them.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Customer Loyalty Programs, Travel and Vacations, Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Customer Relations, Credit Cards, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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NPR News: How Do You Do Contract Tracing? Poor Countries Have Plenty Of Advice

How Do You Do Contract Tracing? Poor Countries Have Plenty Of Advice
As parts of the U.S. aim to move out of lockdown, a key tool to contain coronavirus cases will be contact tracing. It's something health workers in low-income countries have lots of experience with.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 22, 2020 at 04:07PM
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New U.S. Treatment Guidelines for Covid-19 Don’t See Much Progress

A panel of experts said there was insufficient evidence about many drugs that have been considered as possible remedies for coronavirus patients, including some President Trump has advocated.
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Coronavirus Infections May Not Be Uncommon, Tests Suggest

Two preliminary efforts to survey citizens for antibodies to the virus have produced controversial results.
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NPR News: NIH Panel Recommends Against Drug Combination Trump Has Promoted For COVID-19

NIH Panel Recommends Against Drug Combination Trump Has Promoted For COVID-19
A panel convened by the agency run by Dr. Anthony Fauci is recommending against doctors using a combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin because of potential toxicities.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 22, 2020 at 03:15AM
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The U.S. Response

Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The U.S. Response
NPR economics, science and politics correspondents relay the latest in the response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 22, 2020 at 03:10AM
Category Health & Science

Christian Health Sharing Group Is Target of Customer Lawsuits

State regulators in New York and elsewhere are also trying to stop the marketing of plans they say look like health insurance but offer no guarantees of coverage.
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Poison Hotlines See Rise in Accidents With Cleaning Products

A new study suggests a link between the increase and recommendations to clean and disinfect.
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F.D.A. Approves First In-Home Test for Coronavirus

The test, sold by LabCorp, would first be made available to health care and other front-line workers, the company said.
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NPR News: Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test

Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test
New research suggests the Abbott ID NOW test, which produces results in less than 15 minutes, is the most likely among common tests to reassure people they are not infected when they really are.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 21, 2020 at 05:07PM
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Past Into Present: 4 Journeys That Changed Us

We asked four of our contributors to write about trips that shaped who they are today, and that inspire them now, in these housebound days.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Families and Family Life, Black People, States (US), Baseball
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NPR News: Climate Change Undercuts Air Pollution Improvements

Climate Change Undercuts Air Pollution Improvements
More Americans are breathing unhealthy air, even though overall air pollution has decreased in recent decades. In the tug-of-war between air regulations and climate change, global warming is winning.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 21, 2020 at 11:02AM
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NPR News: Opinion: Redesigning The COVID-19 City

Opinion: Redesigning The COVID-19 City
Pedestrian streets. Vertical gardens. Arenas overhauled for social distancing. Robert Muggah and Thomas Ermacora envision how urban centers will adapt to pandemic life.

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How Coronavirus Infected Some, but Not All, in a Restaurant

A limited study by Chinese researchers suggests the role played by air currents in spreading the illness in enclosed spaces.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States

Coronavirus Updates: The Latest In The United States
NPR political and science correspondents break down the latest in the response to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 21, 2020 at 03:23AM
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NPR News: Study Links Racial Prejudices And Coronavirus Outbreaks

Study Links Racial Prejudices And Coronavirus Outbreaks
How might a pandemic affect racial prejudice? A new study finds that living in a region with higher infectious disease rates is linked to greater racial prejudice.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 21, 2020 at 03:23AM
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NPR News: Church Closings Due To Epidemic Become The New Religious Freedom Frontier

Church Closings Due To Epidemic Become The New Religious Freedom Frontier
Government orders to restrict religious gatherings have emerged as a new religious freedom issue. Churches have filed lawsuits claiming that such restrictions violate the First Amendment.

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The Pandemic’s Hidden Victims: Sick or Dying, but Not From the Virus

As the coronavirus overwhelms the health care system, people with other illnesses struggle to find treatment.
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Planning for the Hotel Opening, Coronavirus Be Damned

A handful of hotels are moving ahead with scheduled openings, whether or not the guests will arrive.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Hotels and Travel Lodgings, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantines, Careers and Professions
By BY DEBRA KAMIN from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3bqU904
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NPR News: Trump Often Picks Fights With Governors, But Americans Like Them More

Trump Often Picks Fights With Governors, But Americans Like Them More
President Trump is passing the buck on testing and plans to "reopen" states, and many of governors don't like it.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 20, 2020 at 04:00PM
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NPR News: Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For Earth Day

Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For Earth Day
Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 19, 2020 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day

Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 19, 2020 at 07:00PM
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NPR News: Ever Wonder 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'? David Allen Sibley Has Some Answers

Ever Wonder 'What It's Like To Be A Bird'? David Allen Sibley Has Some Answers
David Allen Sibley's name is synonymous with his bird field guides. In researching this volume, he became convinced of something new: Birds make complex decisions and experience emotions.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 April 19, 2020 at 05:01PM
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C.D.C. Labs Were Contaminated, Delaying Coronavirus Testing, Officials Say

Fallout from the agency’s failed rollout of national coronavirus kits two months ago continues to haunt U.S. efforts to combat the spread of the highly infectious virus.
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An Overlooked, Possibly Fatal Coronavirus Crisis: A Dire Need for Kidney Dialysis

Ventilators aren’t the only machines in intensive care units that are in short supply. Doctors have been confronting an unexpected rise in patients with failing kidneys.
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