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The lambda variant: What you should know and why experts say not to panic

The lambda variant: What you should know and why experts say not to panic

Cases of the variant have popped up in several states. But neither the World Health Organization nor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers it a variant of concern, and the fast-spreading delta variant continues to dominate U.S. cases.
by Laurel Wamsley

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The NFL warns teams will forfeit games and players won't be paid in COVID outbreaks

The NFL warns teams will forfeit games and players won't be paid in COVID outbreaks

In a memo sent to all 32 teams, the league announced that if games are canceled due to COVID-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated players, the season won't be extended for rescheduled games.
by Becky Sullivan

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How loneliness affects our health — and what we can do

How loneliness affects our health — and what we can do

One in three Americans reported “serious loneliness” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation was the main factor, but other things played a part, including aging and the loss or partial loss of our sensory perceptions. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the causes of loneliness, particularly in older people, and what we can do about it.
by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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Sen. Tomassoni on figuring out how to move forward with ALS

Sen. Tomassoni on figuring out how to move forward with ALS

Longtime state Sen. David Tomassoni of Chisholm, Minn., announced Saturday that he has Lou Gehrig's disease, also called ALS. He spoke with Cathy Wurzer about how he’s navigating life with an incurable disease.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kyle Shiely

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Minnesota's share of opioid settlement could top $300M

The attorney general said Minnesota's share could be as much as $337 million over 18 years, with significant payments frontloaded in the first five years. The spending will be overseen by Minnesota's Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council.

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