Laurel Wamsley
Stories
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Health
Scotland Becomes 1st Country To Make Period Products Free
"A proud day for Scotland and a signal to the world that free universal access to period products can be achieved," said Monica Lennon, who championed the bill in the Scottish Parliament.
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National
As U.S. Reaches 250,000 Deaths From COVID-19, A Long Winter Is Coming
Medical advances have reduced the infection fatality rate in the U.S. But experts warn that indoor gatherings, cold temperatures and pandemic fatigue augur dark months ahead.
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National
After COVID Diagnosis, Nearly 1 In 5 Are Diagnosed With Mental Disorder
Those recovering from COVID-19 were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months. The longevity of such problems is not yet clear.
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Politics
Key Trump Contacts Ben Carson And David Bossie Test Positive For Coronavirus
The news comes after White House chief of staff Mark Meadows also tested positive. Bossie had been coordinating events as part of the Trump campaign's legal fight to contest the election.
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Politics
As Presidency Hinges On A Handful Of States, Some Have Made A Popular Vote Pact
What would a national popular vote mean? Instead of watching days of livestreams of swing state poll workers, the result would have been settled on Tuesday night.
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National
Nevada Judge Blocks Republican Lawsuit That Sought To Halt Mail-In Ballot Count
The Nevada Republican Party and Trump campaign alleged they could not observe the counting process closely enough. The judge ruled they failed to provide evidence that votes were improperly counted.
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Technology
Life Kit: Tips To Strengthen Your Digital Privacy
As we spend more of our lives in the digital world, our personal information can be compromised. NPR's Life Kit spoke to experts on how to protect your digital privacy.
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Environment
First 'Murder Hornet' Nest In U.S. Is Found In Washington State
State entomologists found the nest in a tree near the Canadian border. They were led there by an Asian giant hornet to which they had attached a radio tracker. The state plans to eradicate the nest.
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National
Researchers Find Doubts About COVID-19 Vaccine Among People Of Color
At a series of listening sessions, participants voiced worries that the development of a COVID-19 vaccine is being politicized and rushed. Public health experts are taking vaccine hesitancy seriously.
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National
Safety Board Blames California Diving Boat's Owner For Fire That Killed 34
The fire started in the boat's salon, where divers had plugged in phones and other devices. Investigators pointed to the lack of a night watchman as a reason for high casualty numbers.