Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
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Millions of Americans unable to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot
Hospital and public health officials say vaccine supply and scheduling snafus are a big reason for 2nd-dose delays.
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Woman claims power provider is breaking Texas price-gouging law with sky-high charges during state's deep-freeze outages.
LA orders $5 per hour "hazard pay" hike for grocery workers
"These workers are risking their lives," local official says after voting for the temporary pay hike.
Mr. Potato Head brand goes gender-neutral, dropping "Mr." title
In an effort to promote inclusivity, the iconic Mr. Potato Head brand is dropping the "Mr." title.
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The site is also working on other new products, including Communities that let users chat about favorite topics.
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