Month: December 2021
NYC school COVID testing is falling short, some educators say
As city officials investigated whether a slew of positive COVID cases should close down Millennium Brooklyn High School, science teacher Mike Stivers tried to get…
California sees largest domestic migration losses in US, Census data finds
California saw the largest loss in domestic migration out of all 50 states this year, yet still holds top spot as the most populous state…
Colorado schools’ winter break offers window to prepare for omicron
Gov. Jared Polis is urging parents to get their children vaccinated and schools to ramp up testing to reduce disruptions in January from the highly…
California’s new congressional maps could boost Democrats in DC, analysts say
California’s independent redistricting panel stamped unanimous final approval of new legislative districts on Monday, and early analysis indicates the new boundaries will bolster a Democratic…
Murphy marks the anniversary of New Jersey’s first COVID-19 vaccination
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy marked the first anniversary of the state’s first COVID-19 vaccination. On Wednesday, the governor traveled to University Hospital in Newark…
Texas ranks 21st on CATO Institute Freedom Index
Compared to red state Florida, which ranks as the second-freest state in the U.S., Texas ranks 21st, according to a newly published report by the…
Do lateral flow tests detect omicron? Your questions answered
Just as we thought we understood COVID testing, along came omicron and raised a whole new bunch of questions. We asked Dr Andrew Lee, a…
Porch piracy runs rampant in San Francisco, driving some residents from city
Pauline Li knows what it’s like to be targeted by porch pirates. From groceries to feminine products to electronics, Li has lost track of the…
De Blasio Promises ‘More and More’ COVID Testing Centers After Closing 20
Mayor Bill de Blasio promised “more and more” COVID testing sites Sunday as spread of the Omicron variant fueled demand and spotlighted the city’s pre-surge…
Iowa DOT announces millions of dollars in grant funding
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $1.8 million in grants Tuesday. The grants will assist Burlington Trailways, Jefferson Lines, and the city of Fort Dodge for the 2022…
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