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Florida businessman behind bars after purchasing private island with $8 million in COVID-19 relief funds

Florida November 10, 2023

Florida businessman behind bars after purchasing private island with $8 million in COVID-19 relief funds

A Florida businessman has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison after using nearly $8 billion in stolen federal COVID-19 relief funds to buy a private island.

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

HEALTH November 9, 2023

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

A new study has determined that 10-year-old kids who already had a genetic risk of developing ADHD saw a “significant increase" in diagnoses after COVID lockdowns.

Growing number of American schools shifting to year-round calendars

EDUCATION November 8, 2023

Growing number of American schools shifting to year-round calendars

A growing number of American school districts are shifting to year-round calendars as states offer incentives for the modified calendar in hopes of combating learning loss.

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

Cold and Flu November 6, 2023

Cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV: How to identify the differing symptoms and stay safe

With the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all presenting a threat of illness this fall and winter, here's how to distinguish between the symptoms of each condition.

COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ among US adults, new poll says

HEALTH November 4, 2023

COVID-19 pandemic has caused ‘collective trauma’ among US adults, new poll says

Nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population is still experiencing “collective trauma," per a new survey from the American Psychological Association.

Parents sue California over religious exemptions for school-mandated vaccines, cite Newsom's past on COVID jab

Gavin Newsom November 2, 2023

Parents sue California over religious exemptions for school-mandated vaccines, cite Newsom's past on COVID jab

California parents filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a law limiting religious exemptions for school vaccines.

Kentucky schools report test score spike; students still perform well below pre-COVID levels

Kentucky November 1, 2023

Kentucky schools report test score spike; students still perform well below pre-COVID levels

Statewide test scores have reportedly seen a modest increase among Kentucky students, though numbers have yet to rebound from their COVID-19 pandemic slump.

Bill Maher confronts Cuomo on nursing home scandal, ex-NY gov calls questions 'Monday morning quarterbacking'

Media October 31, 2023

Bill Maher confronts Cuomo on nursing home scandal, ex-NY gov calls questions 'Monday morning quarterbacking'

"Real Time" host Bill Maher grilled ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about his COVID nursing home scandal during a round of questions in the YouTube "Overtime" segment.

Kremlin shortens quarantine before meeting Putin as presidential elections approach

Russia October 31, 2023

Kremlin shortens quarantine before meeting Putin as presidential elections approach

The Kremlin is reportedly reducing quarantine periods for individuals meeting in-person with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of presidential elections.

Depression and anxiety may impact young adults twice as much as teens, Harvard survey finds

HEALTH October 31, 2023

Depression and anxiety may impact young adults twice as much as teens, Harvard survey finds

A new report from Harvard reveals the rising rates of depression and anxiety among young adults. Experts shared potential reasons and strategies that could help.