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The poll asked, “As the current level of coronavirus restrictions are lifted by government officials, would you be comfortable or uncomfortable going to polling places to vote?” Respondents could express their level of comfort or discomfort by choosing either “somewhat” or “very.” The poll was conducted by the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill and the market research company HarrisX. The poll’s results suggest that more Republicans than Democrats may publicly vote in the upcoming elections, even if officials continue to lift social distancing measures put in place to slow the ongoing coronavirus epidemic....

He wrote in a Twitter thread Thursday that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and state Attorney General Josh Shapiro had each called him to say they “desperately needed help getting masks and gowns to the frontline workers across Pennsylvania.” Now, the company is beginning production of those masks and gowns with the material the company uses to make the jerseys. Rubin said that his company’s Easton, Pa., factory has about 100 people working on production....

Golden State (36-14) is riding an 11-game winning streak since a Jan. 3 overtime loss to the Rockets. The Warriors enter with a 1.5-game advantage over Denver for the top spot in the Western Conference coming off a 132-100 rout of Indiana on Monday. Stephen Curry hit his first six attempts from beyond the arc to finish the night with 26 points while DeMarcus Cousins chipped in 22 points in just his fifth game back since missing almost a year with a torn left Achilles’ tendon....

It’s not uncommon to find anti-abortion and abortion-rights activists sparring near the health care facility in Everett, but after a series of complaints, the city created a no protest zone around the clinic, according to The Herald Net. The rules pushed both groups across the street, onto a walkway and enforced “time-place-manner restrictions” for gatherings every Wednesday and once a month on Saturdays. At the time, city officials said it was a way to keep the peace and support First Amendment rights....

Celebrated annually on the second Monday in October, Columbus Day honors explorer Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America. However, the federal holiday, which will take place on October 14 this year, drew criticism because of how settlers treated Native American people and that, despite receiving credit for the accomplishment, Columbus didn’t discover America. Some cities and states have opted to celebrate those who were here before Columbus instead, including South Dakota, Alaska, Minnesota and Vermont, through Indigenous People’s Day....

A number of preliminary studies suggest that certain natural remedies may offer health benefits. If you’re considering the use of any supplement or remedy, talk to your healthcare provider first. Keep in mind that self-treating depression and avoiding or delaying standard care can have serious health consequences. Here are eight natural and herbal remedies to consider. St. John’s Wort The herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) has long been used in folk medicine for treating depression, worry, nervousness, and poor sleep....

None of his ex-bandmates is likely to finish his book: “The guys don’t like to read. In fact, I just saw Joey [Fatone] last night, and I was like, haven’t you read the book yet? He’s like, I’m on chapter five and I’ve been on that chapter for two weeks.” He’s not exactly a wordsmith himself: “I’m terrible at putting sentences together. I know exactly what I want to say and all the stories, but I don’t know how to put it in book form, so I got help from an author....

Google Chrome: Click the three dots at the top-right and select Settings. Click Autofill at the top-left. Click Password Manager in the main panel. Click the eyeball next to a saved password to view it. Safari: Click the Safari menu and choose Preferences. [1] X Research source Click Passwords Select a website and click Edit to view the password. Microsoft Edge: Click the three dots at the top-right and select Settings....

Keep in mind that eating chocolate with added sugar won’t help you fend off fat, and can actually make you gain weight. Pure cocoa is great, but cocoa with added ingredients won’t help you lose weight. Some people find that Dutch cocoa is less bitter than natural cocoa. This might be a good choice if you want to avoid using sugar as a sweetener! Just be warned that because of the alkalization process used to create Dutch cocoa, it might taste a little like baking soda....

Yaron Ogen, a postdoctoral researcher in the Institute of Geosciences and Geography at Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, says the results could indicate that long-term exposure to this pollutant may play an important role in deaths resulting role from the virus, according to a study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment. Nevertheless, Ogen only identified a strong correlation between these factors, and more research will be required to determine whether there is a direct causal link between NO2 pollution and a higher risk of death from COVID-19....

The study was conducted by Reuters, which analyzed data from the market research firm FactSquared. The news organization found that as of May 22, only 68 out of 424 public companies had returned the funds, with those declining to do so and claiming that they need the funds to maintain operations. Companies who took the loans despite having enough resources to get through the financial crisis, were required to return the money by May 18 without facing any penalties....

Judy Dede, 83, became an overnight social media star after Brandy O’Reilly shared a video to TikTok of her grandma making her unique request. “I’m gonna blow your mind,” Dede said on the viral clip. “I wanna get a tattoo.” At the time of writing, the video has been viewed more than 3.6 million times with Judy earning the nickname of “Tat Granny” for her troubles. The clip can be watched here....

This alteration can include the introduction of additives—which can describe anything from emulsifiers that prevent fats from clotting together to preservatives that make foods last longer, and colors that simply make food more aesthetically pleasing. An additive can also include sweeteners, designed to replace sugars and provide sweetness to foods and drinks while reducing the risks of obesity and tooth decay. Below are some common foods and the additives they contain....

Unless there are some really extraordinary circumstances, a “Sorry, I got busy” probably won’t cut it. “Your body is amazing. ” “You’re completely gorgeous. ” “Beautiful photo of a beauty. ” “😍🤤😫” “🥳😘😈” “👰🤵” or “👰👰” or “🤵🤵” “You’ve got me so turned on. ” “Just looking at this makes my heart race. ” “You’ve got me dreaming about touching you. ” “I want to kiss you so bad. ” “The things I would do to get in bed with you…” “The things I’m imagining us doing…”...

If you are a stomach sleeper, you will need a soft, fairly flat pillow, or you may not need any pillow at all. Having a soft pillow will allow your neck to stay more in line with your spine. If you are a back sleeper, look for a medium thick pillow. You don’t want it to be too thick, or it will push your head too far forward. You also don’t want it to be too soft, or your head will simply sink down to the mattress....

The core of flirting is simply playfulness! It’s having fun, it’s building a connection that even if it doesn’t lead anywhere, so both people kind of uplifted and smiled and felt a little bit better and like they had a good time. Don’t use ‘going out often’ as a crutch though. As a start, it helps to go out consistently until it becomes second nature. So you don’t always have to dedicate time to practice....

The girl is in critical condition after being struck by a stray bullet during a robbery Monday night in Houston. Police said that around 9:45 p.m., a man was in a vehicle trying to withdraw money from an ATM when a second man walked up and robbed him at gunpoint, according to KTRK. The suspect in the robbery then fled the scene. However, police say, following the robbery, the customer exited his vehicle and began shooting at the robbery suspect....

According to the release, Border Force officials stopped the shipment on November 11 at the UK inbound zone in Coquelles, France. A 30-year-old Polish man named Piotr Perzenowski was charged with smuggling class A drugs. Perzenowski is expected to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on December 13. Data shared by the British government revealed that drug seizures increased by 20 percent in England and Wales between 2019 and 2020....

In what they call “moniker maladies,” a pair of researchers find that although no baseball player wants to strike out, players whose names begin with K (scorecard shorthand for a strikeout) fan more often than other players. Most students want As, but those whose names begin C or D have lower grade point averages than students whose names begin with A and B—with an even greater effect if they say they like their initials....

With the economy in the United States and most of Western Europe thriving and the current crop of celebrities producing plenty of babies along with their CDs and movies, top fashion designers and other luxury merchants are targeting the moms and dads who have it all–and want to share it with the kids. Besides Gucci and Kate Spade, Versace, Burberry and Tse have all introduced designer lines for little ones in the past two years....