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NYC Mayor De Blasio Orders Municipal Employees Back To The Office

About 80,000 New York City employees who have been working from home since the pandemic are returning to their offices. The mayor believes that will send a powerful message about the city's recovery.

Twenty years after 9/11, the first responders who rushed in to save lives at the World Trade Center suffer higher rates of cancer than the general public. And many have died of cancers linked to the exposure to toxins in the air. But research suggests they're surviving at higher rates too.

9/11 First Responders Face A High Cancer Risk But Are Also More Likely To Survive

The cancer risk is linked to exposure to toxins at ground zero. But the group is also more likely than the general public to survive, perhaps because of the comprehensive care they receive.

San Francisco Votes To Rename 44 Public Schools

The San Francisco school board has voted to remove the names of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln from public schools after officials deemed them and…

Hawaiian Airlines jets outside Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Hawaii has seen a more than 90% reduction in the number of air travelers arriving since the start of the pandemic.

Facing Economic Devastation, Hawaii Attempts To Revive Tourism

The tourist economy in Hawaii has been decimated by the pandemic, with 1 in 6 people there unemployed. Now, the state hopes new traveler testing protocols will help bring visitors back to its beaches.

Almanac - Monday 8/31/20

It's Trail Mix Day...Today is Monday, the 31st of August of 2020...It is the 244th day of the year122 days remain until the end of the year.22 days until…

Turkey Is Among The Countries Dealing With A Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Officially the country reports more than 268,000 cases and more than 6,300 deaths. But some doctors doubt the government's statistics, and say they're overwhelmed by the number of sick people.

Almanac - Wednesday 8/12/20

It's World Elephants Day...Today is Wednesday August 12, 2020...It is the 225th day of the year141 days remain until the end of the year.It is the peak of…

In Idaho, a record number of people are hospitalized with COVID-19, raising the possibility of rationing medical care. Many states are grappling with the fallout of the delta variant's surge in cases.

A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care

The delta variant is pummeling America's hospitals, taxing an already-depleted health care workforce. Once again, some states are facing the prospect of rationing medical care.

To mask or not to mask: That is the question for vaccinated people as the delta variant surges. The answer may depend on the situation, experts say. Here, these roller-coaster riders mask up at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif.

CDC Tells The Vaccinated To Mask Up In Some Settings. Our Questionnaire Can Guide You

The CDC has reversed its position that vaccinated people no longer need masks and recommends masking up again in certain settings. Does that mean grocery stores? What about roller coasters?

Almanac - Tuesday 8/11/20

On this day in 3114 BCE, today is the beginning of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar...It's Tuesday, is 11th of August of 2020It is the 224th day of…

Afghan Morteza Mohammadi (center-left) and his companions sit around a fire in the former Krajina Metal factory in Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina, near the Croatian border, discussing possible border crossing strategies related to the weather and time.

For Migrants In Bosnia, The 'Game' Is A Perilous Journey To A Better Life

Bosnia-Herzegovina has become the main hub for migrants trying to reach wealthier European nations, a journey they call the "game." Among the risks: being beaten up and sent back by border police.

Businesses Are Rapidly Hiring And Wages Are Up — But There Still Aren't Workers

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate reached 5.9%. Job growth accelerated in the last two months, but many employers say they'd happily hire more workers if they could.

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