The Juneau Assembly was one vote short of suspending the sister city relationship. But Mayor Beth Weldon will be sending a letter to her counterpart in Vladivostok that conveys the Assembly’s condemnation of Putin and the war, and its support for Ukraine.
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Efforts to ban books jumped an ‘unprecedented’ four-fold in 2021, ALA report says
The ALA points out that their recent surveys show that a majority of voters — on both sides of the aisle — oppose efforts to have books removed from their local public libraries.
Another booster? A vaccine for omicron? Here’s what could be next for COVID vaccines
So far, an omicron version of the COVID-19 vaccine hasn’t produced very promising results in early testing.
Sleeping with even a little bit of light isn’t good for your health, study shows
The findings tie into a broader body of evidence that indicates being exposed to light at night may be harmful in a variety of ways and could predispose people to chronic diseases.
Exclusive: How the student loan safety net has failed low-income borrowers
A federal program intended to help low-income student loan borrowers, and eventually offer them debt cancellation, has failed to live up to its promise, an NPR investigation has found.
Do I really need another booster? The answer depends on age, risk and timing
If you’re wondering whether to get a second booster, here are a few key factors to consider.