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Doctors say pregnant women can get COVID-19 vaccine if they're at high risk
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- The head of the Ontario Medical Association says the risk COVID-19 poses to pregnant and breastfeeding women is higher than the risk of taking a vaccine against the virus that causes it. By Mia Rabson. Words: 550, Photos: 1
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Speed up vaccines, Trudeau to tell provinces
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his frustration Tuesday as signs pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic taking a dark turn in Canada. By Stephanie Levitz. Words: 778, Photos: 1
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If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?
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If I’ve already had the coronavirus, can I get it again?It’s possible, but such cases seem to be rare. Evidence is growing that people whose bodies mounted a strong defence to the virus are unlikely to test positive again for at least several months and maybe longer. PHOTO.
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American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals
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DALLAS — American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them.The airline said Tuesday that it will allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs. The change takes effect Monday, although passengers who already bought tickets can fly with a companion animal until Feb. 1. PHOTO.
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They need to chill. Tips for turning seeds into trees
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How exciting to think of a full-size tree locked up within each seed still clinging to the branches of sugar maples, hornbeams, oaks, sycamores and other trees at the end of summer.It was with such visions that I dropped an apple seed into some potting soil in an 8-inch clay flowerpot one autumn day years ago. PHOTO.
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Zimbabwean teen teaches taekwondo to fight child marriage
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HARARE — In Zimbabwe, where girls as young as 10 are forced to marry due to poverty or traditional and religious practices, a teenage taekwondo enthusiast is using the sport to give girls in an impoverished community a fighting chance at life.“Not many people do taekwondo here, so it’s fascinating for the girls, both married and single. I use it to get their attention,” said 17-year old Natsiraishe Maritsa, a martial arts fan since the age of 5 who is now using taekwondo to rally young girls and mothers to join hands and fight child marriage. PHOTO.
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HOMES
Crafts-Quilts: It’s January, there’s a pandemic and we’re home a lot. In other words, it’s a perfect time to make or snuggle under a quilt. Quilts also have become appreciated as wall art. By Kim Cook. UPCOMING Wednesday, 600 words, photos.
FOOD
US Exchange-Community Pantry: On an early autumn morning, the whitewashed churches of Ajo are quiet, and the town square is still. The only sounds are dump trucks rumbling by, headed for border wall construction sites to the south. But inside the Ajo Farmers Market & Cafe, the atmosphere is buzzing. It’s just after 8 a.m. and the space already is filled with nearly a dozen workers and volunteers. The cafe used to house food incubator businesses, but those left early in the pandemic. Now, every spare surface is covered in food, ready to be given to families in need. By Katherine Sypher, Cronkite News. UPCOMING Monday, 1,990 words, photos.
PERSONAL FINANCE
NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-2021-Money-Resolutions: Crossing a few financial tasks off your list first thing in 2021 can put you in a better position for the coming year, no matter what lies ahead. SENT Monday, photo.
TRAVEL
Virus-Outbreak-Backcountry-Skiing: Safety issues mount as skiers hit backcountry in pandemic. SENT Sunday, photos.
GARDENING
Trees from Seed: They really need to chill. And other tips for growing trees from seed. By Lee Reich. UPCOMING Tuesday, 500 words, photos.
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In case you missed it:
HOMES: Virus Outbreak-Evictions-Attorneys.
HOLIDAYS: Virus Outbreak-Unfulfilled Resolutions.
GARDENING: Virus-Backyard Chickens.
PETS: Virus Outbreak-Pandemic Pets, with Pandemic Pets-Advice; Chewy-Pet Paintings; Hong Kong-Snake Catcher.
FOOD: MED-Dietary-Guidelines; TV-Best Leftovers Ever!
PARENTING: TV-Mallika Chopra.
FAMILY: Virus Outbreak-Lives Lost-Coping and Remembrance.
HEALTH: Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Variant-Vaccine.
TRAVEL: Italy-Church Art-Photo Gallery.
WEDDINGS: Hurricane-Wedding Delayed.
PERSONAL FINANCE: NerdWallet-Millennial-Money-New-Year; On The Money-NerdWallet-Credit Savvy Kids; NerdWallet-Young-Drivers-Safe.
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