Here Are Chicago Public Schools’ COVID Guidelines for the 2022-23 School Year – NBC Chicago
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced its changes to a host of COVID protocols, Chicago Public Schools has also revealed the policies it will adopt for the new year. According to Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, CPS will not require students […]
Iowa businesses claim spots on list of fastest-growing companies
This year, 27 Iowa companies were recognized on the Inc. 5000, a ranking system released annually highlighting the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list, featuring 5,000 businesses, is curated based on the percentage of revenue growth over a three-year period. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue since 2018. They’re also required to be […]
Restriction on Drinking Water Use in Istria County Eased
ZAGREB, 21 August, 2022 – Istria County head Boris Miletić decided on Saturday to ease a restriction on the use of drinking water in the county, thanks to a better hydrological situation. Drinking water from the public supply system can now be used again to water sports grounds, wash cars, vessels, trucks, and public transport vehicles, and […]
Colorado releases COVID-19 guidance for 2022-23 school year
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Leer en español. There are no mask mandates and no quarantine rules in Colorado’s COVID guidance for the 2022-23 school year, but public health officials say they’re still tracking the disease and want school administrators to be open and honest with families about cases and clusters. New guidance released Wednesday largely treats COVID like other […]
The Truth Is Your Yoga Mat Is Gross (and You Need to Clean It)
This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. My yoga mat goes through a lot each week. Between taking it to boxing training sessions each day for core workouts to using it for morning yoga, my mat gets dragged around to […]
Cleveland Water Alliance making Lake Erie “Smart”
A local non-profit is transforming Lake Erie into one of the most connected and studied body of fresh water in the world. CLEVELAND — How do you make Lake Erie “smart”? The Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA) set out to do just that. Inspired by smart cities where you can get real-time traffic updates or find a […]
Colorado governor wants exemption from EPA rule that would cause drivers to pay more for gasoline. But environmentalists say it’s a bad idea.
As foul smog continues to hover along the Front Range horizon, millions of Colorado drivers will pay more for a special formula of gasoline that is supposed to cause less pollution. But just how much that fuel improves the air and whether the expense is worth the financial burden it is under debate in Colorado. […]
a Monkeypox Survivor Shares Her Journey
A Georgia mother describes her experience after testing positive for monkeypox in July. Camille Seaton, 20, told Insider that it took her three and a half weeks to heal from the virus. She described her experience as being painful but noted that she is fully healing. Loading Something is loading. Camille Seaton looked into her […]
Water conservation requested of all GLWA customers
The new large canopy structure at the fairgrounds was the site of the water distribution in Imlay City. Photo by Jeff Hogan LAPEER COUNTY — The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), operator of the 120- inch water transmission pipe that broke one week ago this weekend, is asking all 133,000 customers in a four-county area […]
Oregon schools prepare for ‘new normal’ with COVID-19 protocols
Oregon schools are preparing for the 2022-23 school year starting in September, but with COVID-19 still a prevalent concern for many, districts must implement guidelines for how to keep students and staff safe. The Oregon Department of Education requires school district and charter schools to submit a COVID-19 Management Plan by Aug. 26. Nearly all […]