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Kids In India Are Asking Heartbreaking COVID-19 Questions. Here's How To Answer Them
As the country faces the world's worst coronavirus crisis, children want to know: Will I catch it? Will grandfather die? What's it like to be an orphan?
Homebuyers Squeezed As Western States See Prices Double Or More In Last Decade
The pandemic has made the housing market even tighter in the mountain West, where first-time buyers are trying to decide whether this is just the future or a bubble headed eventually for a bust.
Employers Can (Mostly) Require Vaccines For Workers Returning To The Office
Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers can legally require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine before returning to the office. But workers can claim exceptions.
6 Tips For Getting Your Dog Ready For Your Return To The Office
As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home.
Mask Or No Mask? Confusion Persists As Businesses Decide On Policies
As states across the U.S. begin lifting indoor mask mandates for the fully vaccinated, there's widespread confusion. Both businesses and customers are struggling over their decisions on mask-wearing.
USDA Extends Free Meals For All Kids During Summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending waivers that give school districts across the country more flexibility to provide free summer meals for children.
WS/FCS Superintendent Shares Vision For Improving Equity, Accelerating Learning
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has been navigating a pandemic with a new superintendent. Tricia McManus has been at the helm since November.
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Underway For Kids 5 And Younger
Parents who have enrolled their children in these studies say the risk is worth it for the greater good.