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Inflation, war, COVID pandemic pushing US stress levels through the roof, poll says

March 10, 2022

Inflation, war, COVID pandemic pushing US stress levels through the roof, poll says

The COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and the war in Ukraine has pushed Americans’ stress levels to “alarming levels,” according to a new poll.

Stefanik, congressional Republicans hammer Biden for 'mask mandate on toddlers' in Head Start programs

March 10, 2022

Stefanik, congressional Republicans hammer Biden for 'mask mandate on toddlers' in Head Start programs

Congressional Republicans have whipped together a unified front in opposition to President Biden's federal mask mandates for students in the Head Start program.

COVID pandemic contributed to historic number of students falling below reading benchmark

March 10, 2022

COVID pandemic contributed to historic number of students falling below reading benchmark

The Covid pandemic contributed to a third of young grade school students missing reading benchmarks, which is up significantly from pre-pandemic rates, according to several studies.

WHO says global anxiety and depression increased 25% due to COVID-19 pandemic

March 10, 2022

WHO says global anxiety and depression increased 25% due to COVID-19 pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

North Dakota Moves Toward ‘Endemic’ Approach to COVID-19

March 10, 2022

North Dakota Moves Toward ‘Endemic’ Approach to COVID-19

North Dakota has declared a statewide "endemic" phase nearly two years after the coronavirus started as cases linger at 400 on Tuesday.

Ted Cruz rides shotgun in US truckers' 'People's Convoy'

March 10, 2022

Ted Cruz rides shotgun in US truckers' 'People's Convoy'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz showed up Thursday to the "People's Convoy," a U.S. extension of the Canadian "Freedom Convoy," to voice support and join in on the protest.

TSA to extend COVID mask mandate for another month

March 10, 2022

TSA to extend COVID mask mandate for another month

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending its COVID-19 mask mandate until April 18.

States push Biden to rescind Head Start mask mandate for children as young as 2

March 10, 2022

States push Biden to rescind Head Start mask mandate for children as young as 2

Nearly two dozen attorneys general demanded the Biden administration immediately rescind its mask mandate for tens of thousands of preschools and day care centers with Head Start programs across the country.

COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements to be lifted in more states, cities

March 10, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine verification requirements to be lifted in more states, cities

With COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths falling around the U.S., more cities and states have moved to lift pandemic restrictions this week.

Los Angeles, San Francisco move to curtail vaccine checks

March 10, 2022

Los Angeles, San Francisco move to curtail vaccine checks

Los Angeles and San Francisco health officials will end certain proof of vaccination requirements in businesses as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline.