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These mushroom foragers hit the jackpot. Then they got creative
A pair of fungus foragers in California's Humboldt County recently pulled in more than 200 pounds of chanterelles. Rather than cash in, they donated and got creative.
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'Teachers are drowning' as they deal with students acting out, low staff and COVID
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with two teachers and a teacher coach about the layers of stress they are currently facing amid the oncoming wave of omicron-driven COVID cases.
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Belarus is still using migrants as a political weapon against the EU
The Belarus government is still using migrants as a political weapon in its confrontation with Poland and the European Union.
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New antiviral drugs to treat COVID have gotten Emergency Use Authorization
New treatments for COVID-19 is expected to get Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration soon. But how much of the drug will be available, and how soon?
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Why elections in Libya have been delayed
Libya's plans to hold national elections are in doubt as the country breaks down into regions controlled by local faction leaders — including the son of the former dictator.
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Japan's puzzling COVID lull
COVID cases in Japan fell more than 99% from the last peak. Unlike previous infection waves, and countries in similar situations, it's largely staying there. Experts are struggling to explain why.
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Pastors are scrambling to decide whether to hold Christmas Eve services
Hopes of a post-pandemic Christmas are vanishing. The rise of the coronavirus omicron variant has pastors scrambling at the last minute to decide whether to hold Christmas Eve services.
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Keeping safe from omicron during the holidays
The omicron variant is so contagious that researchers who study transmission say consumers should consider wearing N95s and taking a rapid COVID test shortly before gathering with friends and family.
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Experts say Biden's plan to help hospitals deal with COVID surge isn't enough
President Biden has rolled out a plan to help hospitals deal with omicron and the expected surge of patients. Experts say the support is welcome, but still doesn't go far enough.
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The U.S. economy is slowing as fewer immigrant workers come to fill jobs
The U.S. economy is missing more than 1 million immigrant workers because of the pandemic and Trump-era cuts. Some say that's slowing down industries that depend most on immigrants, like trucking.
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Mushroom foragers find $4,000 worth of the fun guys known as chanterelles
Dan Gebhart and Jordan Anderson are mushroom foraging friends in California that came across $4,000 worth of chanterelles — a highly coveted wild mushroom.
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Kellogg's workers end 11-week strike with a new contract
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with HuffPost labor reporter Dave Jamieson about the announced end to the Kellogg's strike in Michigan.