A spike in smash-and-grab robberies is driving retailers to find new ways to boost security and protect merchandise this holiday shopping season. Retailers say organized crime incidents have risen during the pandemic.
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President Biden plans to tighten up Covid-19 testing timelines for travelers entering the U.S. and extend a mask mandate on airplanes and other public transportation as part of a broad administration effort to combat the Omicron variant.3445 min read
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The CDC said the person infected with the new Covid-19 variant had returned to the U.S. from a trip to South Africa on Nov. 22. All their known contacts have tested negative for Omicron, the agency said.6444 min read
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As the Supreme Court weighs a case that could chip away at federal abortion protections under Roe v. Wade, providers in Illinois are preparing for a potential surge of patients.6 min read
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The rebound follows a surge in Covid-19 infections a year ago that kept many visitors away.4 min read
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A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult with 24 felony counts, including first-degree murder and terrorism, in connection with Tuesday’s mass shooting at Oxford High School.5 min read
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