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Warner Brothers announces all of its films in 2021 will be released on its streaming service as well as in theaters.
U.S. Surgeon General On State Of The Pandemic
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams about the worsening coronavirus pandemic and his call to action on maternal health.
U.S. Surgeon General: 'We Are Absolutely Ready' To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
Dr. Jerome Adams acknowledges earlier missteps but says he's confident in current logistics preparedness. And after the Thanksgiving spike in cases, Adams says mandates and closures may be needed.
Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID Vaccines
The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.
Smartphone Data: Many Americans Ignored Thanksgiving Travel Warnings From The CDC
NPR analyzed data by SafeGraph to determine the percentage of people who stayed at their "home" location for Thanksgiving as well as the percentage who traveled 31 miles or more.
Austin Mayor Encouraged People To Stay Home, Went To Cabo For Vacation
"In hindsight, and even though it violated no order, it set a bad example for which I apologize," Austin Mayor Steve Adler said, after initially saying he didn't do anything wrong.
Obama, Bush, Clinton Say They're Willing To Get Coronavirus Vaccine On Camera
The former presidents comments come as polls show many Americans would be hesitant to receive a vaccine once one becomes available.
Quarantined Health Workers Compound Staffing Shortages At California Hospitals
With a spike in COVID-19 infections, hospitals in California's San Joaquin Valley are suffering from a staffing shortage. It's made worse because hundreds of health care workers are quarantined.
Losing Jobless Benefits Is Not Only Stressful, It Might Be Harmful To Health
Those getting jobless benefits had fewer symptoms of depression and lower anxiety, according to a new study. But losing that aid could result in deaths that are not directly from the coronavirus.
Increased Jobless Benefits Have Health Benefits, Research Shows
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Seth Berkowitz, co-author of a research study showing that a temporary increase in unemployment aid under the CARES Act, had a beneficial impact on people's health.