The Coronavirus Infected Hundreds at a Georgia Summer Camp

The camp took precautions but did not require campers to wear masks, the C.D.C. reported. Singing and cheering may have helped spread the virus.
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NPR News: Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades

Astronauts Set To Return To Earth In First U.S. Splashdown In Decades
The two NASA astronauts who flew on the SpaceX craft to the International Space Station in May are scheduled to return to Earth on Sunday. But there's a hurricane forecast for the splashdown vicinity.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 August 1, 2020 at 04:51AM
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NPR News: Goat Sales For Eid Were Tanking Due To The Pandemic. So Marketers Got Creative

Goat Sales For Eid Were Tanking Due To The Pandemic. So Marketers Got Creative
It's been hard to sell the sacrificial animal in India for the Eid al-Adha holiday amid COVID-19. Goat dealers are trying everything from a pageant hosted by a TikTok star to WhatsApp orders.

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NPR News: Black And White Emmy Nominations Prompt #LatinosAreOnTVToo

Black And White Emmy Nominations Prompt #LatinosAreOnTVToo
While the 2020 Emmy nominations announced this week were notable for the number of Black shows and creators, they were woefully lacking representation of Latinx talent.

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Should Youth Come First in Coronavirus Care?

If medical rationing becomes necessary, some older adults are prepared to step aside. But many have the opposite concern: that they will be arbitrarily sent to the rear of the line.
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NPR News: Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Study Elephant Calls

Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Study Elephant Calls
The Elephant Listening Project has been listening to elephant calls for 20 years to learn more about animals. But identifying the calls used to be laborious — until scientists used AI.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 August 1, 2020 at 03:10AM
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NPR News: New Study Finds Expanded Jobless Benefits Don't Reduce Employment

New Study Finds Expanded Jobless Benefits Don't Reduce Employment
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dana Scott, a doctoral candidate in economics at Yale University, about her study that looked at whether expanded jobless benefits reduced incentives to look for work.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 August 1, 2020 at 03:10AM
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NPR News: Citing Election Delay Tweet, Influential Trump Ally Now Demands His Re-Impeachment

Citing Election Delay Tweet, Influential Trump Ally Now Demands His Re-Impeachment
President Trump's suggestion that the November election be delayed spurred Federalist Society co-founder Steven Calabresi to call for his removal from office.

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Covid-19 Tests Are in Short Supply. Should You Still Get One?

Public health officials once suggested only people with symptoms should be tested. Now some say getting one is a civic duty.
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NPR News: U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine

U.S. Reaches $2.1 Billion Deal With Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline For Coronavirus Vaccine
Federal government makes sixth and largest deal for coronavirus vaccine candidate as part of Operation Warp Speed.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 31, 2020 at 11:02PM
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Covid-19 Tests Are in Short Supply. Should You Still Get One?

Public health officials once suggested only people with symptoms should be tested. Now some say getting one is a civic duty.
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Should I Travel This Year?

Travel looks very different in 2020. Here are some questions to help you consider the risks to yourself and others if you take a trip.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Travel Warnings, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline Snag Biggest Coronavirus Vaccine Deal Yet

The arrangement brings the Trump administration’s investment in coronavirus vaccine projects to more than $8 billion. The head of the federal effort is a former GSK executive.
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Contact Tracing Is Failing in Many States. Here’s Why.

Inadequate testing and protracted delays in producing results have crippled tracking and hampered efforts to contain major outbreaks.
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NPR News: High School Senior's Tool To End Food Insecurity Wins National Competition

High School Senior's Tool To End Food Insecurity Wins National Competition
Lillian Kay Petersen, 17, has won the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a top science and math competition for high school seniors. Her winning project: a tool to predict crop harvests.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 30, 2020 at 05:18PM
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NPR News: Vaccine Candidate Delivers Protection In A Single Shot (In Monkeys)

Vaccine Candidate Delivers Protection In A Single Shot (In Monkeys)
Studies COVID-19 vaccine candidates in monkeys show promise of an effective vaccine, but it will large scale human trials to know for sure if they work.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 31, 2020 at 03:10AM
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NPR News: Air Quality Disparities Persist Despite Overall Gains

Air Quality Disparities Persist Despite Overall Gains
A new study finds that the U.S. places with the most polluted air in the 1980s remain the most polluted today. Poor people and people of color are more likely to live in places with dirty air.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 31, 2020 at 01:14AM
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NPR News: American Christianity Must Reckon With Legacy Of White Supremacy, Author Says

American Christianity Must Reckon With Legacy Of White Supremacy, Author Says
White Too Long author Robert P. Jones says churches should be more in vocal on issues of social justice: "White Christians have been largely silent ... and have hardly begun these conversations."

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NPR News: Unable To Travel To Mecca, Muslim Community Holds Drive-Thru Hajj

Unable To Travel To Mecca, Muslim Community Holds Drive-Thru Hajj
Religiously speaking, it was not a substitute for the real pilgrimage, which all Muslims must try to make in their lifetime. But it inspired many to go once it's possible again.

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Children May Carry Coronavirus at High Levels, Study Finds

The research does not prove that infected children are contagious, but it should influence the debate about reopening schools, some experts said.
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NPR News: The First Gene-Altered Squid Has Thrilled Biologists

The First Gene-Altered Squid Has Thrilled Biologists
Scientists have modified the genes of a squid, and genetically-altered octopuses could be coming soon.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 30, 2020 at 10:01PM
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NPR News: The Closure Of Catholic Schools Is 'Devastating,' Advocates Say

The Closure Of Catholic Schools Is 'Devastating,' Advocates Say
Administrators say the COVID-19 economic downturn means many low income families can no longer afford Catholic school tuition fees.

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Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission

A computer model of the cruise-ship outbreak found that the virus spread most readily in microscopic droplets light enough to linger in the air.
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NPR News: Hundreds Of Muslims Attend Drive-Through Hajj In Maryland

Hundreds Of Muslims Attend Drive-Through Hajj In Maryland
Muslims living outside Saudi Arabia cannot make the hajj this year because of the coronavirus. One community in Maryland held a drive-through hajj instead.

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NPR News: An Oral History Of How Barbie Lost The Presidency Yet Again

An Oral History Of How Barbie Lost The Presidency Yet Again
Mattel has released iterations of presidential Barbie since 1992, and this year she has a whole campaign team. In an exclusive interview, those women discuss why Barbie has never won the White House.

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Johnson & Johnson’s Coronavirus Vaccine Protects Monkeys, Study Finds

It’s the second study in a week to report promising results in monkeys for a vaccine candidate. But the real test will come with human trials that are now underway.
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A Covid Patient Goes Home After a Rare Double Lung Transplant

Mayra Ramirez was the first of a small but growing number of people whose only hope of surviving the coronavirus was to replace their lungs.
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Afraid of Airlines? There’s Always the Private Jet

Concerned about virus-related safety on commercial planes, many fliers are turning to private jets for the first time. The catch, of course, is the price.
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Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations, Private Aircraft
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NPR News: Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Catholic Schools Especially Hard

Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Catholic Schools Especially Hard
At least 100 Catholic elementary and secondary schools may have to close this fall, because COVID-19 concerns are leading to lower enrollments. Families of color may be hardest hit.

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NPR News: Researchers Solve A Question About Stonehenge Megaliths' Origin

Researchers Solve A Question About Stonehenge Megaliths' Origin
Scientists found that the outer stones of the prehistoric structure originated about 15 miles away from where the structure stands.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 30, 2020 at 05:56AM
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Old Vaccines May Stop the Coronavirus, Study Hints. Scientists Are Skeptical.

Certain vaccines may provide broad protection against infections. But new research doesn’t prove these vaccines can turn back the coronavirus, experts said.
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The New College Drop-Off

A bittersweet family tradition has become an exercise in risk assessment, logistics and trying to understand ever-changing rules.
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Keyword: Colleges and Universities, Families and Family Life, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Travel Warnings, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Shutdowns (Institutional), Content Type: Service, Airlines and Airplanes, Parenting
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School Closures in the Spring Saved Lives, Study Asserts

But, experts caution, the findings highlight a period when few precautions were in place, and do not apply to current discussions about reopening schools.
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A Viral Epidemic Splintering Into Deadly Pieces

There’s not just one coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Now there are many, each requiring its own mix of solutions.
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NPR News: Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19

Harvested Antibodies Now Being Tested As A Prevention Tool Against COVID-19
Scientists are now checking to see if purified blood serum from people who have recovered from COVID-19 might be more than a useful treatment. Perhaps it's a way to prevent disease in someone else.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 29, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Moderna Vaccine Test in Monkeys Shows Promise

This coronavirus vaccine developed by government researchers and Moderna enabled the animals to quickly clear the infection from their lungs.
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NPR News: Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It

Why We Grow Numb To Staggering Statistics — And What We Can Do About It
The growing coronavirus death toll doesn't provoke the same type of emotional response that a plane crash might. It's a coping mechanism and how our neurons are wired, says psychologist Elke Weber.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 29, 2020 at 04:44AM
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The Coronavirus Could Dodge Some Treatments, Study Suggests

A laboratory experiment hints at some of the ways the virus might elude antibody treatments. Combining therapies could help, experts said.
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NPR News: What The Hajj Is Like During The Pandemic

What The Hajj Is Like During The Pandemic
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Vivian Nereim, a Bloomberg News reporter in Saudi Arabia, about how the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca will be different this year because of the pandemic.

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‘Amazing, Isn’t It?’ Long Sought Blood Test for Alzheimer’s in Reach

Scientists say such tests could be available in a few years, speeding research for treatments and providing a diagnosis for dementia patients who want to know if they have Alzheimer’s disease.
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NPR News: Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?

Pandemic Is Overwhelming U.S. Public Health Capacity In Many States. What Now?
With the coronavirus spreading out of control in many parts of the U.S., some experts say the strategy of testing and tracing can't contain the pandemic until lockdowns bring case numbers down.

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NPR News: 'Hidden Brain': How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case

'Hidden Brain': How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case
In 1979, dubious psychological techniques were used to put a teenager behind bars for life. These flawed ideas may still be at play in other criminal cases.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 28, 2020 at 04:02PM
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NPR News: Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells

Demand Surges For See-through Face Masks As Pandemic Swells
Face coverings are key to stopping spread of the coronavirus, but also slow communication, especially for people who don't hear well. Volunteers and companies suggest some transparent alternatives.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 28, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Longer, Slower, Farther: Savoring the Prospects of Future Travels

In the travel lull induced by the pandemic, many people are planning ambitious, once-in-a-lifetime trips. Optimists are targeting 2021. For others, their next big trip will be in 2022.
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Keyword: Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Optimism
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Masks May Reduce Viral Dose, Some Experts Say

People wearing face coverings will take in fewer coronavirus particles, evidence suggests, making disease less severe.
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NPR News: Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry
Researchers are working to control citrus greening, a disease that has killed thousands of acres of orange trees. Finger limes produce a peptide that kills the bacterium responsible for the disease.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 28, 2020 at 03:06AM
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Moderna Begins First U.S. Late-Stage Vaccine Trial

The study aims to enroll 30,000 people this summer and determine whether the vaccine is safe and effective, possibly by November.
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NPR News: US Vaccine Candidate Heads To Widespread Testing In People

US Vaccine Candidate Heads To Widespread Testing In People
A COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the US company Moderna and the National Institutes of Health starts its final phase of testing today. It's one of a handful of candidates to reach this stage.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 27, 2020 at 07:30PM
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NPR News: A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived

A Boy With Muscular Dystrophy Was Headed For A Wheelchair. Then Gene Therapy Arrived
Gene therapy has helped a 9-year-old boy regain enough muscle strength to run. If successful in others, the treatment could change the lives of thousands of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 27, 2020 at 04:00PM
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On the Lookout for Moose on Michigan’s Isle Royale

The remote Isle Royale, tucked away in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is one of America’s least visited national parks.
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Keyword: Islands, Moose, Photography, National Parks, Monuments and Seashores, Camps and Camping, Historic Buildings and Sites, Parks and Other Recreation Areas, Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows

Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine Might Reduce Alzheimer's Risk, Research Shows
Two new human studies back earlier hints that vaccines designed to prevent respiratory infections might also provide some protection against Alzheimer's disease.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 27, 2020 at 12:02PM
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Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care?

Declining antibody levels do not mean less immunity, experts say. Besides, two widely used tests may detect the wrong antibodies.
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NPR News: In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era

In Jerusalem's Old City, The Devout Adjust To Worship In The Coronavirus Era
In the Old City, the beating heart of a place sacred to millions, the pandemic has challenged devout Muslims, Christians and Jews to rethink how to pray safely. New customs now accompany old rituals.

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Travel the World Through These Dance Tutorials

Here are eight cultural dances that you can learn at home through online tutorials or mobile dance apps.
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Keyword: Quarantine (Life and Culture), Dancing, Salsa Dancing, Folk Music, Break Dancing
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C.D.C. Calls On Schools to Reopen, Downplaying Health Risks

The agency’s statement followed earlier criticism from President Trump that its guidelines for reopening were too “tough.”
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NPR News: Turkey Holds 1st Muslim Prayers In Hagia Sophia Newly Converted Into A Mosque

Turkey Holds 1st Muslim Prayers In Hagia Sophia Newly Converted Into A Mosque
Turkey held the first organized Muslim prayers Friday in the famed Hagia Sophia after the grand ancient building was converted from a museum into a mosque.

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NPR News: Scientists Are Researching Ways To Transfuse Antibodies In Coronavirus Treatment

Scientists Are Researching Ways To Transfuse Antibodies In Coronavirus Treatment
Scientists are trying to determine whether blood serum taken from recovered COVID-19 patients could help prevent the disease in others.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 25, 2020 at 03:16AM
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FEMA Sends Faulty Protective Gear to Nursing Homes Battling Virus

The controversy over inadequate protective equipment has come to embody what critics describe as a haphazard federal effort to protect the 1.5 million Americans who live in nursing homes.
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NPR News: Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque

Hagia Sophia Hosts 1st Friday Prayers Since It Was Turned Back Into A Mosque
The Istanbul landmark has long been hailed as a symbol of the coexistence of Christianity and Islam, a cultural junction between East and West.

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NPR News: Siamak Hariri: How Do You Create A Sacred Space?

Siamak Hariri: How Do You Create A Sacred Space?
To design the Bahá'í Temple of South America, architect Siamak Hariri had to reimagine what a sacred space looks like. He found his answer and design in illumination.

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Road Trips are Great. Except for the Driving.

I wasn’t looking for an exotic vacation, just a temporary reprieve from compulsive news-watching and a dose of in-person fun with family and friends.
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Keyword: Automobiles, Road Trips, States (US), Travel and Vacations, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Quarantine (Life and Culture), Roads and Traffic, Back (Human Body Part)
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NPR News: Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved

Without A Vaccine, Researchers Say, Herd Immunity May Never Be Achieved
A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 24, 2020 at 04:00PM
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Who Gets the Covid-19 Vaccine First? Here’s One Idea

A weighted lottery gives everyone a chance at a drug or vaccine in short supply. But some have a better shot than others.
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NPR News: How Long Will Immunity To The Coronavirus Last?

How Long Will Immunity To The Coronavirus Last?
Recent studies have raised fears that immunity to the coronavirus might be fleeting, thus making potential vaccines ineffective. The reality of the science is more complex — and more reassuring.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 24, 2020 at 12:49AM
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NPR News: Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools

Polls: Parents Are Hurting Without Child Care But In No Rush To Reopen Schools
In two new polls, a majority of parents say they prefer delaying in-person school reopening, despite the personal and economic toll.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 24, 2020 at 12:29AM
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‘It’s Like Groundhog Day’: Coronavirus Testing Labs Again Lack Key Supplies

Just weeks after resolving shortages in swabs, researchers are struggling to find the chemicals and plastic pieces they need to carry out coronavirus tests in the lab — leading to long waiting times.
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NPR News: Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood

Why One Dangerous Mosquito Developed A Taste For Human Blood
Given the choice between an animal and a human, the Aedes aegypti species prefers ... us. A new study explains how that happened.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 23, 2020 at 10:00PM
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A High-Tech Array of Travel Tools: ‘Smart’ Health Cards,Temperature-Reading Glasses and More

Products that rely on artificial intelligence aim to make travel safer during the pandemic. But hefty prices and privacy concerns are issues.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Health Records
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Covid-19 Patients No Longer Need Tests to End Isolation

Under new guidelines from the C.D.C., recovering coronavirus patients should be free to resume normal activity after 10 days, if they have no fever or other symptoms.
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Gut Microbes Might Keep Malnourished Children From Growing

Bacteria in the small intestine may drive inflammation that makes it harder for children to get the calories and nutrients they need.
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Can You Get Covid Again? It’s Very Unlikely, Experts Say

Reports of reinfection instead may be cases of drawn-out illness. A decline in antibodies is normal after a few weeks, and people are protected from the coronavirus in other ways.
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NPR News: Communities Struggle To Decide Whether To Resume In-Person Worship

Communities Struggle To Decide Whether To Resume In-Person Worship
Some churches have resumed in-person worship after months of the shutdown. But others have not started yet. Deciding whether and how to reopen churches is difficult for many communities.

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NPR News: Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term

Studies Suggest Immunity To The Coronavirus Is Likely To Be Short Term
Some studies suggest immunity to the coronavirus doesn't last long. That might have implications for the development of vaccines.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 23, 2020 at 03:05AM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19

U.S. Disaster Response Scrambles To Protect People From Both Hurricanes And COVID-19
Hotel rooms would be "ideal" for housing an overflow of evacuees from shelters practicing social distancing, but few towns have them lined up in the southeast, where coronavirus infections are raging.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 22, 2020 at 04:08PM
Category Health & Science

NPR News: Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say

Rapid, Cheap, Less Accurate Coronavirus Testing Has A Place, Scientists Say
A single test that can give false reassurance sounds bad. But a $10 test for the coronavirus, if repeated daily, would discover real infections, say proponents of such tests as screening tools.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 22, 2020 at 04:03PM
Category Health & Science

Help! My Ship Is Supposedly Still Sailing, and I Don’t Want to Be On Board

The future of the cruise industry remains very unclear, so it’s not totally unreasonable to be anxious about what next spring will look like.
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Keyword: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations, Cruises, Customer Relations, Content Type: Service, Rebates and Refunds
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NPR News: Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed

Coronavirus Infections Far Higher Than Confirmed But Most Americans Still Not Exposed
Data from the CDC estimates that roughly 10 times the amount of people have the virus than have been documented. The number is still far below what experts say would be needed for widespread immunity.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 22, 2020 at 09:26AM
Category Health & Science

States Must Standardize Coronavirus Data, Former C.D.C. Director Says

Dr. Thomas Frieden proposed uniform reporting guidelines for states. Experts said the C.D.C. should have done it months ago.
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Some Vaccine Makers Say They Plan to Profit From Coronavirus Vaccine

Moderna, which is receiving $483 million from the U.S. government, told lawmakers it would not sell its vaccine at cost. Pfizer has said it would also profit, but has so far taken no government money.
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Some Vaccine Makers Say They Plan to Profit From Coronavirus Vaccine

Moderna, which is receiving $483 million from the U.S. government, told lawmakers it would not sell its vaccine at cost. Pfizer has said it would also profit, but has so far taken no government money.
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Patient, Can You Spare a Dime?

Hospitals are increasingly soliciting donations from patients, and the patients don’t much like it, a new survey finds.
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Coronavirus Infections Much Higher Than Reported Cases in Parts of U.S., Study Shows

Data from antibody tests in 10 different cities and states indicate that many people with no symptoms may be spreading the virus.
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Worried About Crowded Planes? Know Where Your Airline Stands

Whether your flight will be jammed with passengers, or have enough empty seats to soothe virus-fearing travelers, really depends on the airline.
Sourcer: New York Times
Keyword: Airlines and Airplanes, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Masks, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Travel and Vacations
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NPR News: Researchers Hope Experimental Gene Therapy Is An Answer To A Fatal Genetic Disorder

Researchers Hope Experimental Gene Therapy Is An Answer To A Fatal Genetic Disorder
Researchers believe gene therapy is poised to change the lives of thousands with the fatal genetic disorder Duchenne muscular dystrophy — thanks to over 40 years of scientist Jude Samulski's work.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 21, 2020 at 03:09AM
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NPR News: U.K. And China Report Preliminary Success Of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines

U.K. And China Report Preliminary Success Of Experimental Coronavirus Vaccines
Coronavirus vaccine studies in Great Britain and China have both reported encouraging results. These projects are on the vanguard of vaccine development, but now they are awaiting large-scale tests.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 21, 2020 at 03:09AM
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NPR News: Early Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Data 'Encouraging,' Scientists Say

Early Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine Data 'Encouraging,' Scientists Say
Testing in more than 1,000 people found the vaccine spurred an immune response and had no severe side effects. Larger trials are underway.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 21, 2020 at 02:50AM
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Trump Says He ‘Aced’ a Cognitive Test. What Does That Really Mean?

Experts say one popular test that the president might have taken is by no means definitive, or even diagnostic.
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NPR News: Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans

Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans
A drop in shipping traffic is reducing underwater noise, so scientists are listening for how whales and other marine life are responding.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 20, 2020 at 10:16PM
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NPR News: Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen

Kids Get Coronavirus, But Do They Spread It? We'll Find Out When Schools Reopen
Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 20, 2020 at 09:34PM
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NPR News: Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever

Gene Therapy Shows Promise For Hemophilia, But Could Be Most Expensive U.S. Drug Ever
The first gene therapy for hemophilia could be approved by the FDA within six months, according to the drugmaker, raising hopes among families. But the drug's price could be $3 million per patient.

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 20, 2020 at 06:13PM
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A Glimpse Inside the Workshops of the World’s Finest Panama Hat Makers

Creamy as silk and costlier than gold, a Montecristi superfino Panama hat is as much a work of art as it is of fashion.
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Keyword: Hats and Caps, Travel and Vacations, Photography, Textiles
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Testing Backlogs May Cloud the True Spread of the Coronavirus

Public health experts say delays in testing continue to hinder attempts to track and contain the spread of disease.
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During Coronavirus Lockdowns, Some Doctors Wondered: Where Are the Preemies?

Hospitals in several countries saw dips in premature births, which could be a starting point for future research.
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Older Children Spread the Coronavirus Just as Much as Adults, Large Study Finds

The study of nearly 65,000 people in South Korea suggests that school reopenings will trigger more outbreaks.
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NPR News: Blaze At Centuries-Old Cathedral In Nantes Under Investigation As Arson

Blaze At Centuries-Old Cathedral In Nantes Under Investigation As Arson
The fire at the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul called to mind the one at Notre Dame Cathedral last year. French officials say they have controlled the blaze and avoided a "Notre Dame scenario."

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NPR News: Opinion: An Ode To Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen in Chicago

Opinion: An Ode To Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen in Chicago
NPR's Scott Simon tells the story of Manny's - a Jewish-style deli in Chicago that's been struggling during the pandemic.

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A Covid-19 Lesson: Some Seriously Ill Patients Can Be Treated at Home

To ease pressure on hospitals, Northwell Health brought medical workers, oxygen tanks and intravenous equipment into patients’ homes. Now Florida is taking cues.
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Mistrust of a Coronavirus Vaccine Could Imperil Widespread Immunity

Billions are being poured into developing a shot, but the rapid timetable and President Trump’s cheerleading are creating a whole new group of vaccine-hesitant patients.
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NPR News: Coronavirus Victims: 1st Muslim Prison Chaplain In Texas, Akbar Nurid-Din Shabazz

Coronavirus Victims: 1st Muslim Prison Chaplain In Texas, Akbar Nurid-Din Shabazz
Akbar Nurid-Din Shabazz, the first Muslim chaplain in the Texas criminal justice system, died of COVID-19 on April 23. He was 70.

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Inside Johnson & Johnson’s Nonstop Hunt for a Coronavirus Vaccine

In Boston and in the Netherlands, scientists are racing to build a vaccine against the virus strangling the world.
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NPR News: COVID-19 Surge Has Some Church Leaders Re-thinking Whether To Reopen

COVID-19 Surge Has Some Church Leaders Re-thinking Whether To Reopen
One survey finds 5% of pastors saying their churches will not resume in-person worship for the remainder of 2020.

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NPR News: Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Restore Hospital Data Collection to CDC

Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Restore Hospital Data Collection to CDC
Senate and House Democrats have issued letters calling for the Trump Administration to undo a controversial move reshuffling vital Covid-19 data collection

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Làm đẹp Blog 247 July 17, 2020 at 11:02PM
Category Health & Science

You’re a Senior. How Do You Calculate Coronavirus Risk Right Now?

Early in the pandemic, older adults were told to stay at home. With different states reopening or re-closing, weighing the risks is more complicated.
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