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Public Health Vs. Politics; Lessons From An Anti-Mask Protest

The U.S. has more coronavirus deaths than any country in the world. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the number of American fatalities is likely an under count.

Nearly 40% of households making less than $40,000 a year lost a job in March. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that additional government spending may be necessary to avoid long-lasting economic fallout.

A small but vocal minority of people are pushing back against public health measures that experts say are life-saving. It's not the first time Americans have resisted government measures during a pandemic. Listen to Embedded's episode on the backlash on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and NPR One.

President Trump has prioritized getting sports running again after the coronavirus lockdown. But NPR's Scott Detrow reports the idea is facing logistical and safety challenges.

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VR and Education – How are They Connected?

The latest addition to Hi-Tech is VR or virtual reality. With VR, the dividing line between reality and the virtual world becomes even thinner. It is a digital world that people can experience akin to their physical world. The technology uses some special equipment to achieve this effect. It includes a special headset, software, and […]

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Historic Wave Of Latino Prosperity Is Threatened By Devastating Job Losses

Enlarge this image Millions of jobs have evaporated, particularly from businesses that employ a large...

Why A Historic Wave Of Latino Prosperity Is Under Threat Now

Enlarge this image Millions of jobs have evaporated, particularly from businesses that employ a large...

In Northern Virginia, A Grassroots Push To Help Latinos Combat Coronavirus

Enlarge this image A bucket used to collect samples after people have been tested for...

Bitcoin Suisse Seeks $50M to Become a Crypto Bank Unicorn

Swiss crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse is seeking almost 50 million Swiss francs ($51.5 million) in funding to support its plans for expansion into...

Weed Talk NEWS – Massroots Goes PPP, High Times Ends the Storm, and Joe Biden’s Black America Plan

Weed Talk NEWS - Massroots Goes PPP, High Times Ends the Storm, and Joe Biden's Black America Plan What a wild week in...

Data Indicates People of Color Still Targeted For Cannabis During Traffic Stops

Recent data published in Nature: Human Behavior shows that although police are now less likely to conduct searches for cannabis at a traffic...

Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan

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Black man shot dead by police in Indianapolis; video prompts calls for probe

(Reuters) - Indianapolis police shot and killed a black man after a car pursuit and foot chase in an incident that was apparently...

As Parking Reforms Show Progress, COVID-19 Suspends Regulations

Share this May 06, 2020 As Parking Reforms Show Progress, COVID-19 Suspends Regulations Before the pandemic hit, there was growing momentum in cities around...

Leaving the Tower —Thoughts From The Chairman #5

Thanks to all of you who attended the Tortoise Digital Thinkin we did the Friday before last. We had a lively discussion about...

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