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Despite Increased Vaccinations, COVID-19 Cases Remain High

As vaccine makers start testing re-tooled versions to target variants, how long will immunity hold up? And as vaccines open to all adults, some are still waiting. Why?

People are wondering if alcohol in between vaccine doses might have an impact on your body's reaction to the vaccination.

Coronavirus FAQs: Can I Drink Between Vaccine Doses? What Is 'Vaccine Efficacy'?

People who've had dose 1 are wondering ... can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up? Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!

What It's Like To Run A Restaurant In The Pandemic

NPR explores the economics of keeping a restaurant in business during the pandemic and why owners are concerned about what the new relief bill will mean to them.

Registered Nurse Shyun Lin, left, administers Alda Maxis, 70, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site in the William Reid Apartments in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Jan. 23.

Early Data Shows Striking Racial Disparities In Who's Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine

A disproportionately small number of Black and Hispanic Americans have gotten vaccinated so far. Samantha Artiga of the Kaiser Family Foundation discusses barriers to access and what needs to be done.

Remembering Gary Paulsen, author of 'Dogsled' and 'Hatchet'

The Newbery award-winning author, who died Oct. 13, wrote over 200 books, many of which were tales of adventure aimed at young adults. In 1994, Paulsen talked about Alaska's Iditarod dog sled race.

NASA's diagram of Mars opposition shows the Sun, the Earth and Mars lining up every couple of years.

Don't Miss Your Socially Distanced Date With Mars

Mars will be in "opposition" on Oct. 13: the sun and Mars will be on opposite sides of Earth. It's going to be ideal for viewing the red planet.

How should doctors treat the lifelong harm of childhood trauma and toxic stress?

On this edition of Your Call, we’ll speak with two experts about how they treat childhood trauma and toxic stress. When Dr. Nadine Burke Harris encounters…

Lordstown Motors, unveils their new electric pickup truck Endurance in Lordstown, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 2020. The company has been accused of making fraudulent claims by a short seller, but the auto maker denies the accusations.

Boom Or Bubble? Skeptics Take Aim At Buzzy Electric Vehicle Market

A ton of new vehicle start-ups are trying to follow in Tesla's footsteps but a battle between one electric pickup maker and a short seller shows how the heavily hyped industry is also a risky one.

Almanac - Thursday 12/5/19

It's Sacher Torte Day!Today is Thursday, the 5th of December of 2019...It is the 339th day of the year.26 days remain until the end of the year.16 days…

Go Ahead, Sleep On The Job. This Company Will Pay You To Take Naps

EachNight.com is seeking five participants for a study on the effects of napping. They're paying $1,500 for participants to take 30 naps, 30 days in a row.

Right out of college Anita Ramaswamy was hired for her dream job as an analyst at a big bank on Wall Street. She frequently worked until midnight, including during the pandemic.

'Absolute Meltdown': Wall Street's Work Till You Drop Culture Under Attack

Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.

Tree Found Smoldering In Sequoia National Park Likely Burning Since Last Summer’s Castle Fire

The National Park Service says that a massive tree in Sequoia National Park has been found smoldering and smoking — and it’s likely been that way since last summer.

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