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![The CDC announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people can safely stop wearing masks indoors. Kyle Faircloth teaches a class at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Fla., in February.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ap21062560847471-e50a055d7f8443626b0fb7a789cb2a82a75e58e3-scaled-e1620938776769-900x422.jpg)
Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors And Outdoors, CDC Says
By: Laurel Wamsley | NPR
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The loosened guidance should make it easier to reopen schools and workplaces. Mask requirements are still in place for public transport and health care settings.
![Ohio University President Duane Nellis.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Schroeder_Peacewalk-6-e1550076856648-900x422.jpg)
Ohio University President Resigns, Will Return To Teaching
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s president is stepping down at the end of June after four challenging years marked by big enrollment declines and financial struggles. Duane Nellis, who is… Read More
![Workers next to solar panels in an integrated power station in Yancheng, China, in October. An unprecedented amount of renewable power came online in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. China alone added more than 92 gigawatts of capacity, more than triple the amount it added in the fourth quarter of 2019.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/renewable-energy-10dfb2c99b726ec691ffe1719bc7a3ed254f0945-e1620918182273-900x422.jpg)
Renewable Energy Growth Rate Up 45% Worldwide In 2020; IEA Sees ‘New Normal’
By: Bill Chappell I NPR
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In 2020, renewable power was “the only energy source for which demand increased … while consumption of all other fuels declined,” the International Energy Agency says.
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Athens Co. Confirms 3 New COVID-19 Cases For May 13 Remains Level 2
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,204 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three were reported Thursday. The county also remained at… Read More
![A 2020 Census Form](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/census_pic_3_konik-e1580146705840-900x422.png)
Ohio Urges Judges To Keep Census Bureau On Data Deadline
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s solicitor general urged a panel of appellate judges to hold the U.S. Census Bureau’s feet to the fire by issuing an order that would require… Read More
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Sara Watkins: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
By: Bob Boilen I NPR
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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the… Read More
![An African elephant sprays mud over itself to keep cool and protect its skin under the intense African sun.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IsakPretorius20171104-4705-900x422.jpg)
First Animal Visitors to a Manmade Waterhole in the African Savannah, LIFE AT THE WATERHOLE – Starts May 19 at 8 pm
Three-Part Series LIFE AT THE WATERHOLE Premieres Wednesdays, May 19-June 2, 2021 Dr. M. Sanjayan Works with Local Communities to Help Build the World’s First Waterhole with Built-In Cameras, Designed… Read More
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WOUB Mentorship Program has Positive Impact on Students and Mentors
New Initiative Launched in January ATHENS, OH – As some recent WOUB students and Ohio University graduates go out into the world to start their careers, they are not doing… Read More