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Ohio Corrections Director Outlines How Prisons are Coping in this Pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WVXU) — Gov. Mike DeWine used his Thursday briefing on coronavirus in Ohio to provide some insight into what the state’s prisons are doing to battle the pandemic… Read More
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is due to weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.
A Next-Generation Coronavirus Test Raises Hopes And Concerns
An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test’s accuracy.
WATCH: The Challenge of Distance Learning for Parents of Children with Special Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Roughly 14 percent of students enrolled in U.S. public schools receive special education services. As families across the nation grapple with home learning, what are the… Read More
Ohio Nursing Homes Report 276 Deaths
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The state has now added deaths from COVID-19 in nursing homes to its coronavirus tracking website – confirming that nearly 300 people have died of… Read More
Ohio Valley Addressing Backlog of Unemployment Claims but Some are Still Waiting for Benefits
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (OVR) — New unemployment insurance claims in the Ohio Valley began to taper off this week as states make their way through the backlog of applications amid business… Read More
“We Are Brave Together” w/ Jessica Patay
Jessica Patay is the Founder and Executive Director of We Are Brave Together, a supportive community of moms with special-needs children. It is her own experiences in life that fuels… Read More