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COVID was a good chance to study what the animals did while humans were locked down

COVID was a good chance to study what the animals did while humans were locked down

VANCOUVER — The COVID-19 lockdown for humans was not an opportunity for wildlife to run free, in fact a new study found herbivores tend to be more active around people, while carnivores remained hidden.
Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies

Crafts retailer Joann files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as consumers cut back on pandemic-era hobbies

NEW YORK (AP) — Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending and some pandemic-era hobbies.
After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US

After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the Chinese city of Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have both decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine.
Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says

Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022. That's a 4% increase from the year before.
Supreme Court will not hear appeal from churches who fought Manitoba COVID rules

Supreme Court will not hear appeal from churches who fought Manitoba COVID rules

WINNIPEG — The Supreme Court of Canada has decided not to hear an appeal by several churches that fought Manitoba's COVID-19 restrictions.
Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says

Many countries are bouncing back from the pandemic but the poorest are not, UN says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many countries are bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the poorest are not and a significant number are seeing their conditions deteriorate, the U.N. Development Program said Wednesday.
U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis

TRENTON, N.J.
Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Insolvencies to stay higher in 2024 as economy normalizes from pandemic lows: experts

Business insolvencies will likely remain elevated throughout 2024, experts said, as the economy plays catch-up after historically low levels during the pandemic. “We did have ... so many years of artificially low filings.
Friday is the last day US consumers can place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government

Friday is the last day US consumers can place mail orders for free COVID tests from the government

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is suspending mail orders for free COVID-19 tests — at least for now. Friday March 8 is the last day residential households can request free virus tests shipped through the United States Postal Service .