#Here’s what you need to know about the respiratory disease surging among children

#Here’s what you need to know about the respiratory disease surging among children

Here’s what you need to know about the respiratory disease surging among children A virus common among young children is surging in the U.S. and sparking concerns that hospitals could become overwhelmed this year by potential winter spikes in both the flu and COVID-19.  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is extremely common, with nearly everyone having been exposed to…

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#Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?

#Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?

“Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?” After Toronto joined the list of Canadian cities allowing for the secondary structures, many are left wondering how—and if—the suites can help address housing affordability Garden suites—freestanding backyard homes that tie into the main residence’s services and utilities—were given the green light earlier this month after…

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#El Salvador is first country to make bitcoin legal tender

#El Salvador is first country to make bitcoin legal tender

“#El Salvador is first country to make bitcoin legal tender” El Salvador on Wednesday officially became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. President Nayib Bukele announced on Twitter just after 2 a.m. ET that the Central American country’s legislative body voted in favor of the so-called Bitcoin Law — making the digital…

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#Joe Biden is set to pull America’s schools far to the left

#Joe Biden is set to pull America’s schools far to the left

“#Joe Biden is set to pull America’s schools far to the left” Education reformers breathed a sigh of relief when it became clear that President-elect Joe Biden wouldn’t tap a teachers-union leader as his secretary of education, contrary to the post-election rumor mill. Instead, Biden nominated Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona. Compared to teachers-union leaders,…

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#Facebook said It would ban holocaust deniers. Instead, its algorithm provided a network for them

#Facebook said It would ban holocaust deniers. Instead, its algorithm provided a network for them

“#Facebook said It would ban holocaust deniers. Instead, its algorithm provided a network for them” Last month, Facebook announced a crackdown: The platform would no longer permit content that “denies or distorts the Holocaust” as part of its larger policy prohibiting hate speech. While noting that successful enforcement could take time, Monika Bickert, Facebook’s vice…

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