Nurses in Minnesota are in the middle of a 3-day strike
Thousands of nurses in Minnesota walked off the job Monday to protest being understaffed and overworked. The nurses are demanding among other things higher wages.
Health & Safety
How to get an updated COVID-19 booster shot in the Triad
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved an updated COVID-19 booster shot. It’s bivalent, meaning it protects against the original version of the virus and the most prevalent Omicron subvariants. The boosters, manufactured by both Pfizer and Moderna, are now being offered at pharmacies and health departments across the Triad. Here's more on how to get one, and when.
Biden touts his 'cancer moonshot' on the anniversary of JFK's 'man on the moon' speech
Biden announced many of what he calls "cancer moonshot" goals in February. On Monday he laid out some updates in a speech that marked 60 years since Kennedy gave his iconic moonshot speech.
A dental hygienist shortage has dentist offices struggling to schedule patients
Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.
The impact quiet quitting could have on employees
Quiet quitting isn't about people quitting their jobs, it's about people reevaluating their mindset toward work and how work fits into their lives. But quiet quitting might not be for everyone.
Idaho's extensive abortion ban is impacting neighboring Washington
Idaho's near-total abortion ban is one of the most austere in the country. It's already having a ripple effect in neighboring Washington state. Some Idaho lawmakers are trying to push it even further.
How a new hard hat technology can protect workers better from concussion
The latest generation of hard hats are designed to cushion the brain during an impact by absorbing forces that cause the head to spin.
Superstar Angélique Kidjo sings at the 1000th Tiny Desk — and speaks from her heart
in an exclusive interview, the 5-time Grammy award-winning Beninese singer talks about her music, her activism and the honor of performing at the 1,000th Tiny Desk Concert ("I'm speechless!")
Georgia's rural Black voters helped propel Democrats before. Will they do it again?
One group that could help 2022 statewide Democratic candidates is Georgia's rural Black voters. They helped Stacey Abrams get close in 2018 and later pushed two Democratic U.S. senators to victory.
How ESG investing got tangled up in America's culture wars
Amid Republican attacks, investors focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues say they are just trying understand emerging risks and opportunities.