Idaho lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban mask mandates. House Bill 32 would ban all state and political subdivisions from requiring people to wear face masks, face shields or other face coverings for ...

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An analysis of state and national assessment test scores finds a few bright spots, along with evidence that interventions ...

Next City reports on the struggle donation centers face to handle tens of thousands of pounds of unwanted clothing and what ...

Tia Adeola always prioritizes her culture in her work, and this Fall/Winter 2025 collection is no different. As the designer enters ten years of her eponymous fashion brand, she’s looking to the ...

Observational studies are critical tools in clinical research and public health response, but challenges arise in ensuring ...

But a new analysis of state and national test scores shows the average student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic achievement in both reading and math. In reading, especially, students are ...

Residents face the daunting prospect of rebuilding their homes in this once-thriving historically Black community.

Carver County is no longer “somewhat of an island” detached from COVID-19’s damage, Carver County Public Health Director Richard Scott said. After months of seemingly keeping the virus ...

It’s now been a half-decade since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 3,350 lives in the ...