As more places drop mask orders and other COVID-19 precautions, there’s new urgency in finding ways to protect up to 7 million Americans with severely weak immune systems
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UK’s Johnson cites ‘a dangerous moment’ in Ukraine crisis
The British Prime Minister said he believes President Vladimir Putin has not yet decided what he might do with Ukraine.
Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of U.S.
Wildlife advocates had sued the agency last year.
Oregon strengthens effort to attract semiconductor industry
Oregon has a 15 percent share of national semiconductor employment and directly employs 40,300 people, the Oregon Business Council said.
4-H offers online sessions for aspiring volunteers
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online information session for adults interested in becoming Maine 4-H volunteers, 7–8 p.m. March 1 and 8. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey Today” will offer participants information about the UMaine Extension 4-H youth development program, options for volunteering, and requirements to become a volunteer. […]
Senators strike bipartisan deal on domestic violence bill
The proposal would reauthorize the 1990s-era law that extends protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Media coverage of Mikaela Shiffrin and other athletes comes under fire
Commentary: With an enhanced focus on the mental well-being of athletes, journalists and commentators must take these factors into account while still doing their jobs.
Stocks rise broadly on Wall Street with more help from tech
More than 85 percent of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground.
Musk helping restore Tongan internet; virus outbreak growing
Many Tongans are now in lockdown with their communications severely restricted due to a severed undersea cable.
Disney’s parks rebound aids profit; Disney+ subscribers grow
A theme-park comeback continued to help Disney’s results recover in the most recent quarter