Dads don’t want to give back family time gained in pandemic
During the lockdowns of spring 2020, men took on much more of the work of raising children and running households than they had before. Read more
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U.S. agencies debunk Florida surgeon general’s vaccine claims
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo last year released guidance recommending against COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children. Read more
Sexual assault reports increase at U.S. military academies
U.S. officials said student-reported assaults at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies jumped 18% overall compared with the previous year. Read more
House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19
The 419-0 vote was the final approval of the bill, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Read more
Long COVID may be to blame for surge in women with disabilities
Women are disproportionately affected by lingering effects from a COVID-19 infection. Read more
Arkansas Tyson workers sue over lack of COVID protections
The plaintiffs said Tyson’s negligence and disregard for its workers led to emotional distress, illness and death. Read more
Florida woman funded lavish lifestyle with stolen COVID aid
Danielle Miller, 32, of Miami, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston. Read more
Jury acquits former Navajo official in COVID testing case
Former Controller Pearline Kirk was tried on one count of obtaining a signature by deception, and two counts each of paying or receiving Navajo Nation funds for services not rendered and falsification. Read more
Chicago mayor’s race shows impact of crime in COVID’s wake
Paul Vallas, a moderate Democrat endorsed by the police union, is promising what many voters want to hear, including plans to hire hundreds more police. Read more
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COVID-19 conspiracies soar after latest report on origins
It happened again this week after the Energy Department confirmed that a classified report determined, with low confidence, that the virus escaped from a lab. Read more
Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
A look at why so many people may no longer qualify for the Medicaid program over the next year and what you need to know if you’re one of those people who relies on the program. Read more
FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home test can be purchased without a prescription and delivers results in about 30 minutes. Read more
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying on telehealth for doctor’s appointments by computer or phone during the pandemic. Read more
Florida man gets 7 years for $2.6M COVID-19 relief fraud
He pleaded guilty last August to wire fraud, bank fraud, illegal monetary transaction and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Read more
U.S. ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink — and there’s a big push to make sure they’re not surprised. Read more
Border, Bidens, COVID: House GOP casts wide net in probes
The approach is all part of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s effort to steer his new majority to one of the core roles of the legislative branch. Read more
For poor schools, building repairs zap COVID relief money
The federal government has allocated $190 billion in pandemic relief aid to help schools recover. Read more
Boston makes pandemic outdoor dining program permanent
Restaurants in most city neighborhoods will be allowed to set up tables on sidewalks and some street spaces as early as May 1, subject to city approval of engineering plans. Read more
Amazon asks corporate staff to be in offices 3 days a week
It marks a shift from Amazon’s current policy of allowing leaders to determine how their teams worked. The change will go into effect May 1. Read more
Governments target medical debt with COVID relief funds
Millions of Americans mired in medical debt face difficult financial decisions every day — pay the debt or pay for rent, utilities and groceries. Some may even skip necessary health care for fear of sinking deeper into debt. Read more
New York to end COVID health care mask requirements
Acting Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said that while the pandemic is not over, “we are moving to a transition.” Read more
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