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1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March

1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
by The Associated Press

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July 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; new cases, hospitalizations up

July 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; new cases, hospitalizations up

The newest counts come a day after Gov. Tim Walz ordered Minnesotans to wear masks in restaurants, stores and other public indoor gathering spaces beginning Saturday to help stem the spread of the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

Minnesota officials have told schools to prepare for three different scenarios for resuming classes in the fall. None of these options is an ideal choice for most students. And the reality for students of color is likely to have a disproportionate impact on their health, families and education.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MIT's Sherry Turkle on technology and empathy during — and after — the pandemic

MIT's Sherry Turkle on technology and empathy during — and after — the pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic underway, and a lot more of our lives lived in the digital world, Sherry Turkle was invited by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to share her insights on this world that seems turned upside down.
by MPR News Staff

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Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard — now add a pandemic

Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard — now add a pandemic

Natural disasters are already deadly for the elderly and people with disabilities. During the pandemic, advocates say disaster preparation has fallen short in meeting the needs of the most at risk.
by Joseph Shapiro

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The knee surgeon was in-network; the surgical assistant wasn't, and billed $1,167

The knee surgeon was in-network; the surgical assistant wasn't, and billed $1,167

A college student's bill for outpatient knee surgery is a whopper — $96K — but the most mysterious part is a $1,167 charge from a health care provider she didn't even know was in the operating room.
by Markian Hawryluk

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Long-term ICU effects and overcoming family disputes on social distancing

Long-term ICU effects and overcoming family disputes on social distancing

MPR News host Angela Davis explored two topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic: the long-term mental health effects on patients in ICU and how to settle family disputes over social distancing.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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