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Libraries

Jun 11, 2020

In a pandemic lockdown, reading can be a great way to pass the time. Today let's talk about libraries.

The CDC

Jun 10, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is leading the U.S. battle against COVID-19.

Theme Parks

Jun 9, 2020

Disneyworld and other amusement parks are reopening in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Standardized Tests

Jun 8, 2020

The University of California decided to no longer use SAT and ACT scores in college admissions.

Vaccines

Jun 5, 2020

Vaccinations save about 3 million lives a year. Researchers are currently working to develop a coronavirus vaccine that will hopefully do just that.

Open-Plan Offices

Jun 4, 2020

When people begin returning to work after the coronavirus quarantine, there may not be so many open-concept offices.

ETFs

Jun 3, 2020

There are lots of ways to invest in the stock market, included bundles of stocks like exchange traded funds or ETFs.

Dr. Anthony Fauci

Jun 2, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci has led the nation's fights against infectious diseases for almost four decades. Now he's taking on COVID-19.

Ad Identifiers

Jun 1, 2020

A little known way you're being tracked by advertisers on your smartphone. Ad identifiers.

Blue Angels

May 29, 2020

Lots of people have been showing support for health care workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Among them the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels.

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