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Vote 2023: Your Voice Matters

The News4JAX news team covers the Jacksonville elections with live results, analysis and interviews with the candidates.

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PANDEMIC


FBI director says COVID pandemic 'most likely' originated from Chinese lab

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray said on Fox News that the COVID-19 pandemic was likely caused by a Chinese lab leak.

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Rishi Sunak refuses to say if he uses private GP

The PM says his healthcare is "a personal choice", as a union leader urges him to "come clean".

bbc.co.uk

Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.

bbc.co.uk

Operating theatres go unused as NHS backlog grows

Surgeons left frustrated as hospitals struggle to return routine services to full strength.

bbc.co.uk

Joe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells us

While cases have decreased dramatically, there are still thousands of cases being reported across the world.

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President Biden declares that the COVID-19 pandemic 'is over' weeks before the midterm elections

President Biden said during a news interview on Sunday night that the COVID-19 pandemic "is over" after using it as a justification for many of his policies.

foxnews.com

Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk.

bbc.co.uk

Edinburgh Festival Fireworks display will not take place this year

The event is traditionally the grand finale of the Edinburgh International Festival.

bbc.co.uk

Mandarin nail salon suddenly closes, customers concerned about prepaid accounts

A local business closed its doors leaving customers with questions about how they will get their pre-paid money back.

Primark finally goes online in new click-and-collect trial

The retailer will trial click-and-collect at stores after long resisting selling on the internet.

bbc.co.uk

The pandemic-era bump in tipping is officially over—and inflation might be to blame

Despite promises to tip better during the pandemic and beyond, Americans now say they're tipping less regularly than in 2019, according to a recent report.

cnbc.com

Americans now have an average of $9,000 less in savings than they did last year

The ongoing economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have taken a bite out of Americans' savings rates.

cnbc.com

National Women’s Health Week: Importance of routine checkups for women

It is a good time to remind women about making their health a priority and scheduling those routine checkups they might’ve put off during the pandemic.

TRUST INDEX: President Biden blames inflation on the pandemic and the war in Ukraine

The News4JAX Trust Index team is fact checking a statement made by President Biden during his speech Tuesday at the White House.

House prices up 12% but rises expected to slow, says Nationwide

In all but one month of the past year, annual property price growth has been over 10%, the Nationwide says.

bbc.co.uk

Two Long Years

Your pandemic reflections

theatlantic.com

Covid: Nine new symptoms added to official list

Sore throats, headaches and loss of appetite are now all officially recognised as signs of infection.

bbc.co.uk

Covid: Last day of free tests in England fuels concern

From Friday, most people in England will have to pay if they want to check if they have Covid.

bbc.co.uk

Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘The hostility and violence in the workplace is unbelievable’

The problems the nursing industry is experiencing lately aren’t new issues, said Melissa, 41, who’s in Roanoke, Virginia.

Chicago teachers ‘pissed off and exhausted’ over mask mandate lifting, but CPS vows to work with union to avoid another work stoppage

The CPS CEO said he doesn't anticipate more work stoppages, but does CTU agree?

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Nursing in the time of COVID: ‘Being a new grad and already burnt out is not what I envisioned for my dream career’

Christine always envisioned a career in nursing. It’s all she ever wanted, professionally.

Covid: Restrictions end in England and NHS staff challenges in Scotland

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

bbc.co.uk

Covid: Sajid Javid defends timing of end to Covid rules and free tests

It is a historic moment, the health secretary says - but he warns we must be ready for more variants.

bbc.co.uk

What do nurses fear lately on the job? These responses are heavy, but worth the read

Did you have any idea just how many health care workers are nervous about a physical attack on the job?

New Zealand says it won't use lockdowns when omicron spreads

New Zealand is among the few remaining countries to have avoided any outbreaks of the omicron variant

washingtonpost.com

Why teens need more sleep, and how we can help them get it

With kids and teens readjusting to the world in the wake of pandemic isolation, sleeping well can be a protective factor.

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What do nurses wish you knew about COVID-19? These answers should be required reading.

Just last week, we asked: If you’re a health care worker, what are you seeing lately on the job?

Meet the Kovids. These people share the same name as the covid-19 pandemic.

“My name is Kovid and I’m not a virus," Kovid Kapoor has been saying since the coronavirus crisis began.

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Share: Doctors and nurses, what are you experiencing lately on the job?

Does it still seem like the COVID-19 pandemic just started, or do you feel like we’ve been dealing with this reality for ages?

As Omicron Overwhelms Hospitals, We Must Talk About Triage

A German court decision forces all of us to debate who should get medical care if it must be rationed.

washingtonpost.com

US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather

More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather.

bbc.co.uk

The most unusual job market in modern American history, explained

The American jobs market was turned upside down in 2021 due to two completely unexpected forces -- with significant ramifications for the future.

washingtonpost.com

Brazil justice rules vaccine passport mandatory for visitors

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ruled that all travelers arriving in Brazil must present a vaccine passport documenting they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus

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A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse

Sarah Gilbert helped develop the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. She says without more spending to fight emerging viral threats, the next pandemic could be more contagious and more lethal.

npr.org

Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels

Global carbon pollution this year has bounced back to almost 2019 levels, after a drop during pandemic lockdowns

washingtonpost.com

We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

Covid in Wales: Restrictions could return if Welsh case rates do not fall

Cinemagoers will need Covid passes next month, but Mark Drakeford says he may have to go further.

bbc.co.uk

Covid-19: Doctors call for Plan B, and WHO's pandemic warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

bbc.co.uk

Covid: WHO warns pandemic will drag on into 2022

Slow vaccine supply to poorer nations means the crisis will last longer than it needs to, experts say.

bbc.co.uk

Pandemic has disrupted retirement plans for 35% of Americans, study finds

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a financial boon or bust for many Americans. Now, those affects are changing how soon they expect to retire.

cnbc.com

Armed forces to help Welsh Ambulance Service as drivers

A total of 110 military personnel will help as non-emergency drivers in Wales from next week.

bbc.co.uk

New Modeling Shows When The Pandemic Could Begin To Slow

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

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New Modeling Shows When The Pandemic Could Begin To Slow

Projections are dependent on new COVID variants and vaccination rates.

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Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that person’s story with the world

Maybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and you’d like to memorialize that person’s legacy, we invite you to share more.

Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet During The Pandemic

More pet owners and veterinarians are struggling with the pressures of the pandemic.

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Dealing With The Loss Of A Pet During The Pandemic

More pet owners and veterinarians are struggling with the pressures of the pandemic.

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Service Industry Employers Are Still Struggling To Fill Jobs

The pandemic is still impacting applications and employees' willingness to stay on the job.

newsy.com

Covid-19: Lorry driver shortage and cancer backlog warning

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

bbc.co.uk

Everything You Need to Know About Painting Your Shed

A fresh dose of color can breathe new life into this outdoor storage spot.

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Postponing a Return to Office Gets Companies Nowhere

Covid’s delta wave has employers deciding to extend work-from-home arrangements again because of all the uncertainties. So why pick January for a return?

washingtonpost.com

Supreme Court: Biden eviction moratorium shot down by Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to end Covid-era protections for renters facing eviction.

bbc.co.uk

When your friend group has that one person who won’t get vaccinated

“It’s kind of causing, like, tension,” says one 31-year-old with an unvaccinated friend. “I think she might feel that I’m being difficult on her.”

washingtonpost.com

Marie Osmond cancels Ravinia show due to COVID concerns

Marie Osmond has canceled her concert at Ravinia next week due to the COVID pandemic, according to an announcement by the festival Friday.

chicagotribune.com

Children starting to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials

The U.S. could soon hit more than 200,000 new coronavirus cases per day. That’s the latest from the National Institutes of Health.

WEWS: What's Next For The Housing Market?

Earlier in the pandemic there was a severe lack of available homes for purchase.

newsy.com

Secretary of State Jesse White tells employees to get vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing as daily cases top 3,000

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White orders all employees to get vaccinated or be tested regularly.

chicagotribune.com

What did your office look like when you returned to work for the first time?

It seems like more and more people are heading back to the office in some capacity, and it probably felt a little bit foreign for those who haven’t seen their co-workers in real life in more than a year.

200+ Duval County students, faculty tested positive for COVID-19 during summer programs

Duval County students and staff taking part in summer activities were not spared the scourge of COVID-19, as more than 200 tested positive between June 3 and July 28, according to data provided by Duval County Public Schools (DCPS).

Florida venues get more than $430M in federal COVID-19 grants

The Small Business Association has now released data on recipients of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, aimed at helping certain businesses and non-profits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zoomtown-on-Sea? The lure of a new life on the coast

Remote working meant the Lancaster family could live anywhere - they found their sea view in Scarborough.

bbc.co.uk

Why televisits with veterinarians will become more common post-pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices

The Opec cartel and Russia will boost supply which should see petrol prices at the pumps come down.

bbc.co.uk

Chicago adds two states to travel advisory after weeks without restrictions: ‘The COVID-19 pandemic is not over’

Several more states are also at risk of entering the restricted list because of rising cases.

chicagotribune.com

Stalking rises during Covid pandemic - police

Over 80,000 incidents are recorded in 2020 in England and Wales - but arrests struggle to keep up.

bbc.co.uk

Almost half of staff care less about their careers since Covid

More of us worry about work-related burnout since the start of the pandemic, a study by Aviva shows.

bbc.co.uk

My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’

In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”

Did you adopt a pet during the pandemic? We want to see

Being home for those first couple months of the pandemic really made for a lot of free time for some, and wasn’t it the perfect time to adopt a new puppy or kitty?

Here’s why restaurant workers say they left the industry during the pandemic & won’t be back

News4Jax asked viewers currently in or fresh out of the restaurant industry their thoughts on how the environment has changed and what could drive unemployed people to pick other jobs besides those in the food industry.

Flower shortage looms ahead of Mother’s Day

An arrangement of flowers may end up costing you more than you were expecting for Mother’s Day this year.

Guy Fieri helped raise $25 million for restaurant workers in need during the pandemic

The fund collected 15,000 individual donations and raised close to $25 million.

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Physician stresses importance of precautions during final phase of the pandemic

After more than a year, we can finally see the light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic tunnel.

Memorial Hospital remembers pandemic one year later with flag ceremony

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville will have yellow flags for members of its staff to display in the front of its hospital entrance as a symbolic healing gesture of letting go of the pandemic and looking forward to the future.

Pandemic sent 210K more children in Florida into poverty, records show

Kids in poverty are 7x more likely to experience child neglect and three times more likely to experience abuse.

7 diseases that vaccines have all but eliminated in the U.S.

First- and second-graders line up for Salk Polio vaccine shots on April 23, 1955. Regardless of where anyone stands on the matter, we know that vaccinations have been protecting us from diseases for decades. In 1921, the United States recorded 206,000 cases, which resulted in 15,520 deaths, according to the History of Vaccines website. According to the CDC, polio was once one of the most feared diseases in the U.S. Since 1979, there have been no polio cases that originated in the U.S.

What’s at the top of your post-pandemic bucket list? Fill us in

To think of a world in which there’s no longer a COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccines now rolling out all over the country, as well as becoming available to more and more people, some have begun to talk about a post-pandemic life -- words we couldn’t imagine uttering (much less living) just a few months ago. Shall we go so far as to say there’s light at the end of the tunnel? So now we ask: What is at the top of your bucket list, if you will, post-pandemic? Maybe you’re dying to get back to work in person with your colleagues or classmates.

My pandemic pregnancy loss: ‘The silence told me everything I needed to know’

In writing this series, I’ve enjoyed hearing and learning about what’s been different, how people have been coping and adapting, and think about my own family’s timing and how we’ll manage it all.

What’s the last photo you took before the pandemic?

The last photo on her phone before the pandemic declaration was taken at 4:32 p.m. March 10. “We are here having a beer at Tubala Rasa Brewing Company,” Blanton said of his last pre-pandemic image. SLIDESHOW: Here are our last memories before our lives changed🗓 3.11.20📸 9:22 AM - A morning walk. Bob Ellis, the vice president and general manager of WJXT/WCWJ, said his last photo before the pandemic hit was from a vacation at the beach with his family. She said it was the last picture she took on her phone before we all started wearing masks in public.

Mayor to announce new federal assistance for Jacksonville residents hurting from pandemic

The number of deaths in the U.S. with patients who tested positive for coronavirus approaches half a million. As the pandemic continues to hurt families both medically and financially, there is at least some financial assistance heading to Jacksonville. While people are getting vaccinated, the U.S.’s leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, speculates Americans could be still wearing masks into 2022. “It’s nothing like we’ve ever been through in the last 102 years since the 1918 influenza pandemic,” Fauci said. On the local front, some good news for many families in Jacksonville as Mayor Lenny Curry puts out this announcement:Ad“Monday at noon, I will announce a new round of federal funding for rent and utility assistance for Jacksonville residents who meet certain federal qualifications.

Anyone else feeling ‘pangry,’ or pandemic angry? How to deal with it

Let’s say you’re following all of the latest public health recommendations, trying your absolute best to keep your family and others safe from COVID-19.

Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? Share their story and spirit with us

It almost seems impossible, but we’ve been living with COVID-19 in our lives for almost a year, and tragically, some of us have lost grandparents, parents, siblings and friends due to this unforgiving virus. As the United States is approaching 500,000 deaths since early 2020, it seems that many of us have experienced a COVID-related loss. So, in honor of your loved one’s memory, we’re asking that you share a photo of them and tell us their story. We’ve all dealt with grief in our lives, but losing a loved one to the COVID-19 pandemic is especially hard, since we all can’t celebrate their lives like we normally would. Hopefully sharing your loved ones with others virtually can bring you the tiniest bit of comfort in these uncertain times.

Choosing a diet to shed pandemic weight gain

Nearly half of Americans say they’ve gained weight during the pandemic, according to a recent survey. AdThen, there’s the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet – which focuses on foods to help lower blood pressure. And there’s also a newer combination of the two called the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND diet. “That diet has been shown, with rigorous adherence, to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia by about 53%, so this is really a brain boosting diet,” said Kirkpatrick. If you’re having trouble deciding what diet is right for you, talk to your healthcare provider or enlist the help of a dietician.

Coronavirus relief continues for housing and student loans

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, so does its financial impact. For people who need help with rent or mortgage payments, or have student loans, there may be some good news about the federal relief response. The Federal Housing Finance Agency tells you how to find out if your mortgage is federally backed. AdStudent Loan Borrowers — For those federal student loans that are covered, the U.S. Department of Education has automatically paused payments through Sept. 30, 2021. Here are some ways to protect yourself:If you spot a scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

Gov. DeSantis adamant on not shutting Florida down as COVID-19 variants increase

Ron DeSantis called President Joe Biden a “lockdowner” when he was asked about a domestic travel ban report on Fox News. He said lockdowns won’t help with the increase of COVID-19 cases, and cases of the new variant. DeSantis said he doesn’t agree with the reports that said the Biden administration will place a domestic travel ban on certain states including Florida. This despite a White House spokesperson saying as recently as Thursday that there are currently no bans of domestic travel being considered. Lockdowns don’t work.

Quarantine brings some couples closer together

A recent survey shows some couples feel the quarantine has actually brought them closer together. There were many predictions that quarantine was going to have a negative impact on relationships and lead to more break ups and divorces. But, a recent survey shows some couples feel it actually brought them closer together. “In a review of over 43 different studies and 11,000 couples interviewed, the number one factor in keeping couples together, and close, is expressing appreciation of your significant other,” said Dr. Albers. It can be small or something that is really significant to who they are.”If you find yourself having relationship troubles, Dr. Albers encourages reaching out to a couples counselor.

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to be ready at any point. I didn’t know it’d be the next day.’

It certainly wasn’t planned this way, but Claire Nackashi had to deal with almost every aspect of her pregnancy, pandemic-style.

With 1 million Floridians vaccinated, where do COVID-19 cases stand?

In the last week, we saw thousands of people in our area get the COVID-19 vaccine, despite a rising number of cases of the virus. Do you remember when the state hit 1 million cases on Dec. 1? Just over 11,000 new cases were reported Sunday, but Florida also surpassed a million people vaccinated on Sunday. With nearly 75,000 cases in Duval, and over 50,000 people vaccinated, the percent positivity for new cases is at 9.3%. Some people asked why you’re doing some of the counties you’re doing; there’s some counties that have really big health infrastructure, Orlando, Jacksonville, has big infrastructure, a lot of hospitals.

Second phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution being planned

Police, firefighters, teachers and grocery workers will be next in line for a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC advisory panel made the decision today for the second phase of distribution. Thousands of doses have been distributed across the county trying to fight the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC Sunday said firefighters, teachers, police and grocery workers will be next, but can these employers force their employees to get the vaccine? He said the vaccine would also have to be made available to the public before an employer can require employees to get it.

Push to get COVID-19 vaccine distributed underway

This comes after the FDA granted emergency use authorization for Pfizer and Bio-N-Tech’s vaccine on Friday. This is just part of an overall plan to distribute 40 million vaccine doses by the end of the year. The focus will then be on how soon the U.S. can get to what is called herd immunity among the population. “So we need to have immunized about 75% or 80% of the U.S. population before herd immunity can really be established. Even after the first few million doses of the vaccine are administered, you can still expect pushes for social distancing and mask wearing until herd immunity is achieved.

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It’s official: Pets are good for mental health -- an expert explains why

Dr. Lori Vallelunga, a clinical psychologist at Baptist Behavioral Health, spoke with McPherson and answered a few questions about how pets can boost our mental health. Can simply owning a pet benefit your mental health? Pets have even been shown to help people manage long-term mental health conditions like chronic depression or bipolar disorder. Animals even help us socially, facilitating meeting new people and aiding in building social networks and friendships.”Are pets especially helpful for mental health during the coronavirus pandemic? Pets ranging from fish to guinea pigs have been studied and have been found to offer benefits to our mental health.

‘Pandemic’ picked as 2020 word of the year by Dictionary.com

Over time, we were pandemic baking and pandemic dating and rescuing pandemic puppies from shelters. All of which led Dictionary.com on Monday to declare “pandemic” its 2020 word of the year. For about half the year, it was in the top 10% of all our lookups.”Another dictionary, Merriam-Webster, also selected pandemic as its word of the year earlier Monday. Kelly said pandemic beat out routine lookups usually intended to sort more mundane matters, such as the differences between “to, two and too.”“That's significant,” Kelly emphasized. The pandemic as an event created a new language for a new normal.”Lexicographers often factor out routine lookups when evaluating word trends.

When will we see Thanksgiving’s impact on Florida’s COVID-19 cases?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Over the last two days, Florida saw an increase of 17,344 COVID-19 cases and the state could reach one million cases by Monday. The pandemic didn’t keep people from traveling for the holiday and some weren’t interested in getting tested beforehand to check if visiting family was wise. Dr. Reza said this holiday will expose thousands more cases in the coming weeks. During that time, he says you should quarantine, even if you know a family member tested positive after the holiday. We asked News4Jax viewers if they planned on getting tested after traveling for the holiday.

6 ways to make virtual Thanksgiving entertaining for everyone

With many medical experts urging Americans to make this year’s Thanksgiving scaled down, many of us will probably only see people in our “bubble,” so holiday is going to feel a little bit different. Thanks to technology, you can still gather with your extended family.

I survived COVID-19, but my sense of smell didn’t. This is what it’s been like.

If you have survived COVID-19 and you’ve managed to keep your sense of smell (or quickly get it back), so happy for you, too -- truly. Getting sickWhat’s strange is that I didn’t notice my sense of smell was gone until I had already gotten over being sick. Losing my sense of smellWhat’s kind of funny is that I didn’t realize I had lost my sense of smell until I was cleaning my house one night. In this group, I learned of people who had become infected with COVID-19 in the earlier part of the year who still haven’t regained their sense of smell. Did you survive COVID-19 and still haven’t regained your sense of smell?

Did you meet your significant other and fall in love during the pandemic? We want to hear your story

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: It’s ... been quite a year. But we all know, too, that there has been plenty of good that’s come out of this year. That includes all the people who have found love. Author’s note: As someone who is married, the dating scene doesn’t cross my mind a lot, but I’ve wondered: How do people meet others, romantically, during such a strange time? If you’ve gone through this during a pandemic, I’d love to hear your story, if you’re willing to share.

Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million face masks to students, teachers in Lakeland and other US cities

LAKELAND, Fla. – Actor Mark Wahlberg is aiding students and teachers across the nation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, including those in Lakeland, Florida. KSAT reports that Wahlberg’s activewear brand Performance Inspired recently partnered with the active lifestyle brand LifeToGo to donate 1.3 million disposable face masks to teachers and students across the nation, as announced in a press release. Some areas have already received the donated 3-ply masks, including some students and teachers in San Antonio, the release said. Other places where donated masks have been received include Bentonville (AR), Boise (ID), Chicago (Ill.), Cincinnati (Ohio), Grand Rapids (MI), Minneapolis (MN), Portland (OR), Quincy (MA), Rochester (NY), Salisbury (NC), San Antonio (TX), and Woonsocket (RI). Wahlberg posted a video message on social media thanking essential workers and teachers as they combat the pandemic.

11 times we were reminded there is good, despite the dud of a year we’ve had

Despite the fact that the entire world has been living through a pandemic, there has been a lot of good happening, and we have managed to find quite a bit of it. There are so many people doing good things, but we’ll start by sharing these 11 stories with you. It was some time before the two were reunited, but when they did, “they were laughing like teenagers.”Want to read more? Community raises $300K for injured, retired Army veteran’s new smart home: ‘Pam will never be alone’U.S. Army Sgt. “And I didn’t want to put anyone in danger.”Then, Knowles found out about some special face coverings for the deaf.

With no sense of smell post-COVID-19, this woman believes a ‘guardian angel’ alerted her to a gas leak in her home

Linda Mcgrath said missing sense of smell nearly cost her her life after a gas leak sprung in her Livonia, Michigan, home, about five months after her coronavirus diagnosis. She reached out to us in response to an article we previously published about COVID-19-related smell loss. “I had a guardian angel a couple of weeks ago when I heard a hissing noise and realized I had a gas leak." When her son arrived, it was clear Mcgrath didn’t know the extent of the leak, because she never smelled a thing. A few days later, the woman said, a house nearby in Livonia blew up from a gas leak, confirming how dangerous Mcgrath’s situation could have been.

Prosecutors & public defenders face budget cuts amid COVID-19 backlog

“We had been getting in a good area as far as pending felony cases,” Public Defender Charlie Cofer said. State attorneys, lawyers and public defenders worked to resolve cases through plea deals and through virtual court hearings. Besides a growing caseload, the Public Defender’s Office and State Attorney’s Office were required to submit plans to the state in August to show what their operations might look like with significant budget cuts in place. The State Attorney’s Office was asked to detail the impact of an 8.5 percent budget reduction for the next fiscal year. The State Attorney’s Office plans to work with lawmakers and others to preserve current funding levels.

RIP pre-COVID-19 normal: Dad recreates ‘outings’ for daughter, and it’s the sweetest

In the first video Finney posted of these “outings,” she starts by saying, “Since we can’t go to the movie theater right now, my dad decided to bring the movie theater to us. (more on instagram @wheres_mia) ♬ original sound - miafinneyFollow “Something Good” on Facebook and YouTube! People who commented seem to really admire Finney’s dad, and the lengths he went to reinvent going to the movie theater for her. The video got comments like:“Your dad is the sweetest man in the world.”“I’m allergic to kindness. In another video, Finney had been craving some Cold Stone Creamery ice cream, so you know they had to recreate it.

Wearing a creative or fun face mask? We want to see

This time last year, we were beginning to talk about what kinds of fun costumes and masks we might wear for Halloween. Nowadays, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, masks are an every day, everywhere kind of thing. In an effort to fight the spread of the coronavirus, masks have been mandated for wear in plenty of places, so perhaps your mask has become second nature. That not only makes it a little more fun for those wearing the masks, but for us who are out people-watching (and unable to actually see people’s faces). And perhaps you just might give some others some fun ideas to work with.

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