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From double-masking to medical-grade masks, is it time to ramp up protection?

From double-masking to medical-grade masks, is it time to ramp up protection?

Increasing concerns over more infectious COVID-19 variants has led some to wonder whether our face masks need an upgrade. Should we layer two masks on top of each other, as politicians and spectators at the U.S.
Avalanche danger is high on B.C.'s South Coast mountains, forecaster says

Avalanche danger is high on B.C.'s South Coast mountains, forecaster says

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Avalanche Canada has issued a special warning for recreational users out in mountainous terrain for the British Columbia South Coast region.
How many variants of the coronavirus are there?

How many variants of the coronavirus are there?

How many variants of the coronavirus are there? There are many circulating around the world, but health experts are primarily concerned with the emergence of three. As a virus infects people, it can mutate as it makes copies of itself.
Met Opera's revenue drops, breaks even with gifts, borrowing

Met Opera's revenue drops, breaks even with gifts, borrowing

NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera’s operating revenue dropped by $25 million to $120 million in the fiscal year ending July 31, a season shortened due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, but the company avoided an operating loss through fundraising an
O'Neal hosting SHAQ Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

O'Neal hosting SHAQ Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

Fans looking for pregame entertainment before the Super Bowl will have another option this year. Shaquille O'Neal will be holding the virtual SHAQ Bowl on Feb. 7.
Review: Arlo Parks goes deep on gentle retro-soul album

Review: Arlo Parks goes deep on gentle retro-soul album

Arlo Parks, “Collapsed in Sunbeams" (Transgressive) The first full-length album by Arlo Parks delivers on the promise of the intriguing pieces that have led some to tag her already as the voice of a generation, riding a gentle R&B retro-soul groo
'We've done this before': Why life in lockdown feels like 'Groundhog Day'

'We've done this before': Why life in lockdown feels like 'Groundhog Day'

Pop quiz: What day is it? Answer: Does it matter? Nearly a year in, the monotony of quarantine seems to have perpetually set the clocks to half-past-who-cares. You wake up, and it’s almost like the last 24 hours didn’t happen.
Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time

Virus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina, state health officials said Thursday.
On 'Heaux Tales,' Jazmine Sullivan lets the stories unfold

On 'Heaux Tales,' Jazmine Sullivan lets the stories unfold

NEW YORK — At dinner with a friend, Jazmine Sullivan broke down with tears flowing from her eyes. She had been dealing with a severe case of writer’s block and unsure where to turn or how to move past the drought.
Sinclair Broadcasting ends Eric Bolling's weekly show

Sinclair Broadcasting ends Eric Bolling's weekly show

NEW YORK — The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it is ending its “America This Week” show with Eric Bolling, which has been criticized for misstatements about the coronavirus pandemic.
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