US pastors struggle with post-pandemic burnout. Survey shows half considered quitting since 2020
Post-pandemic burnout is at worrying levels among Christian clergy in the U.S., prompting many to think about abandoning their jobs,
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Pandemics
States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective
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How many students are still missing from American schools? Here’s what the data says
Since the pandemic first upended American education, an estimated 50,000 students are still missing from any kind of U.S. school
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As 2023 holidays dawn, face masks have settled in as an occasional feature of the American landscape
NEW YORK — The scene: A crowded shopping center in the weeks before Christmas. Or a warehouse store. Or maybe
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Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don’t like it
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates are complaining that they
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WHO demands answers from China about pneumonia outbreak: report
The World Health Organization is reportedly demanding answers from China about an outbreak of pneumonia among children in northern parts
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Would you volunteer for a nasal swab after a long flight? Why the CDC wants you to
After being stuffed into an airplane cabin for a long, redeye flight from overseas, you’re finally on your way home
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At 15, he is defending his home and parenting his sister. One young man’s struggle to stay in school
LOS ANGELES — This was the summer Deneffy Sánchez was supposed to learn algebra, biology and the other ninth grade
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Democratic governor spars with Republican challenger over pandemic policies in Kentucky debate
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear defended his sweeping COVID-19 pandemic restrictions as he faced an onslaught of criticism from Republican challenger
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Delta Air Lines passenger settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
Delta Air Strains has settled a class-action lawsuit filed by passengers upset by flight cancelations in the course of the starting
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