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Republicans propose funding cuts to OSHA during pandemic
Nov 11, 2020
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says it has received more than 10,000 COVID-related complaints.
Hard decisions loom in prioritizing who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
Nov 11, 2020
"There will be consequences, always, from these choices," says former WHO chair David Salisbury. "But we try to make them with the best interests of the most people at heart."
Ulta Beauty will open mini-shops within Target stores
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Erika Beras
Nov 10, 2020
Since the pandemic has changed behavior of cosmetics customers, analysts expect both Ulta Beauty and Target to benefit from their partnership.
Nearly two job seekers for every job: What it's like to look for work now
Nov 10, 2020
The unemployment rate is down, and more people are returning to the labor force. But finding a job isn't easy.
Vaccine experts see hurdles in fighting efficacy, safety misinformation
Nov 10, 2020
As of now, confidence in a potential COVID-19 vaccine is lower than confidence in other vaccines, one specialist says.
People are growing tired of COVID-19 safety measures, even as the virus surges
Nov 10, 2020
The human body isn't wired to stay in a constant state of fight-or-flight.
Researchers work to diversify clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine
Nov 10, 2020
Researchers say they must overcome deep mistrust of medical research in the Black, Latinx and Native American communities in recruiting volunteers for vaccine testing.
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Why Pfizer says it pushed for transparency and diversity in vaccine development process
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Scott Tong
Nov 9, 2020
To build public trust, Pfizer shared details of their trials: who was tested, the race and ethnicity of participants, how they were monitored, how to measure success and funding sources.
IRS is struggling to reach millions of Americans who need their stimulus checks
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Kai Ryssdal
Nov 9, 2020
Part of the problem is the IRS' limited resources for marketing, among other reasons.
K-12 public schools still count on kids to show up for funding
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Erika Beras
Nov 9, 2020
With so many schools online, screen fatigue, parents opting out and other coronavirus-driven variables, how will districts get the funds they need?