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Tensions are continuing to rise among the Supreme Court justices. Refusing to mask up around colleagues, the liberal justices feeling outnumbered and the conservative justices battling each other for more power. n.pr/33v0hFR

Supreme Court justices aren't 'scorpions,' but not happy campers either

Anybody who regularly watches Supreme Court arguments is used to seeing testy moments But you don't have to be a keen observer these days to see that something out of the ordinary is happening.

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The Senate will debate on two measure that will make it easier for people to vote. The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, have been approved by the House but face an uphill battle in the Senate. n.pr/33vroAP

The Senate is set to debate voting rights. Here's what the bills would do

The two measures the Senate will debate aim to prevent states from limiting access to the ballot and make it easier for people to vote.

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The U.S. Postal Service has begun taking orders for at-home COVID-19 test kits. Households can order up to 4 of the rapid tests, which the postal service says will be shipped for free "in late January." n.pr/3fywTRN

The Postal Service is now taking orders for COVID-19 test kits

Tests are expected to be delivered later this month. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the test kit ordering site is in the "beta testing" stage and will be launched formally Wednesday.

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At-home antigen kits and free appointments COVID-19 testing have been scarce, which has resulted in Boutique testing sites have sprung up to meet the overwhelming demand. People are willing to pay between $85 and $240 after failing to book free tests. n.pr/3qCgt0L

In the omicron crush, some people pay whatever it costs to get tested

People are paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket for COVID testing because at-home antigen kits and free appointments that offer timely results are scarce.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, says that the COVID-19 pandemic won't end with the elimination of the virus. Instead, he says that a less dangerous and disruptive strain of the virus will likely take hold and become endemic. n.pr/3tDDfqY

Fauci says COVID-19 won't go away like smallpox, but will become endemic

The White House's top medical advisor says the virus won't go away entirely. Instead, it is more likely to hit a level where it "doesn't disrupt our normal social, economic and other interactions."

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The Golden State Warriors public relations team is distancing the franchise from minority owner Chamath Palihapitiya after the billionaire boldly stated "nobody cares" about the Uyghur genocide in China. n.pr/3rLZrwT

Co-owner of the NBA's Warriors lambasted after saying 'nobody cares about the Uyghurs'

The 34-year-old billionaire repeatedly told his podcast co-hosts that "Nobody cares about the Uyghurs." The sound bite has gone viral and has been viewed millions of times on Twitter.

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A tornado tore through a trailer park in Placida, Florida, on January 16, damaging 39 mobile homes. The tornado had peak winds of 110 mph, according to the National Weather Service, and struck the area at around 6:20 am. No injuries were reported.
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Microsoft says it is set to buy games behemoth Activision Blizzard. According to a press release, the move allows Microsoft to take up space in the mobile gaming space as well as the oncoming metaverse. n.pr/3KiJIxA

Microsoft set to acquire the gaming company Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

Activision Blizzard is behind huge games such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush. But the company has faced reports of a workplace culture rife with sexual harassment.

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Starting Wednesday, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 tests online from the Biden administration, in a plan outlined last week. They're also now able to get reimbursements from their private insurance. n.pr/3fyPaOy

How to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House

The Biden administration says Americans should be able to order COVID-19 tests online later this month. Those who are eligible can get eight free over-the-counter at-home tests a month.

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Poop – or more specifically the digestion time of animals – is crucial to the survival of plants around the globe, especially as the climate gets hotter. Many plants rely on animals to eat and spread their seeds to new locations through their excrement. n.pr/3Km41dx

To get by in a changing climate, plants need animal poop to carry them to safety

As the climate gets hotter, plants could need to move to new habitats. But animals that eat their fruit and help spread the seeds are disappearing.

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Gorsuch refuses to mask up to protect Sotomayor; Alito still thinks he should have been CJ; the libs are beside themselves; & the conservative fissures are showing amid competition to succeed Scalia. Altogether, not a happy group at #SCOTUS. npr.org/2022/01/15/107342837…

Supreme Court justices aren't 'scorpions,' but not happy campers either

Anybody who regularly watches Supreme Court arguments is used to seeing testy moments But you don't have to be a keen observer these days to see that something out of the ordinary is happening.

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With new COVID cases soaring above 800,000 a day, workers are calling out sick in droves. And employers around the country are scrambling to adapt — often on the fly. n.pr/33FaBeh

Workers are calling out sick in droves, leaving employers scrambling

Employers from Macy's to United Airlines are having to adjust after skyrocketing omicron COVID cases have led large numbers of workers to call out sick.

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Monday's test was North Korea's fourth ballistic missile launch in under two weeks. By contrast, it took the North 10 months to conduct that many ballistic missile tests last year. n.pr/3KfGzPb

North Korea tests more missiles, but experts warn against taking threats at face value

Monday's test was North Korea's fourth launch in under two weeks. By contrast, it took the North 10 months to conduct that many tests last year.

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These methods are tried and tested by science to help us stop procrastinating, save more money and make healthier choices. n.pr/3FABQUI

A Behavioral Scientist's Advice For Changing Your Life : Life Kit

When's the best time to start a new habit? And what makes some stick while others fall by the wayside? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman's new book, How to Change, breaks down the research about how...

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Don't beat yourself up for feeling "lazy." You aren't. In fact, it's probably a sign you need to take a break — not work harder. Here's how to reframe your thinking. n.pr/3GxYHBv

22 tips for 2022: To fight "laziness," slow down and focus on your values

Feeling "lazy" is probably more a sign of needing to take a break, not to do more. Try the values clarification exercise to help get rid of the guilt of not doing "enough."

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A rare Steller's sea eagle — one of the world's largest raptors, native to Russia and Japan — has taken residence on the coast of Maine, drawing crowds of birders eager to catch a glimpse. n.pr/3tBPQLE

One of the rarest eagles in the world has birdwatchers flocking to Maine

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Financial woes are a heavy mental burden, but avoiding them can lead to more issues. Here's one @NPRLifeKit tip for dealing with money anxiety head-on. n.pr/33NIaLq

22 tips for 2022: Money problems don't just disappear. Here's how to face them

Avoiding money issues is often at the expense of our longer-term financial — and mental — wellbeing. To upend problematic money behavior, try doing an audit of your last few money interactions.

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What is the filibuster, exactly, and why is it used? We break it down in the simplest terms. n.pr/3qBgXo7

Senate Democrats plan a vote to change the filibuster. So what is it?

The filibuster was once a rarely used tool for holding up Senate business. Now, it's a regular (still powerful) feature; some Democrats want it changed. Here are answers to your filibuster questions.

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Need help trying to ditch fast fashion? Here's a tip ... before you hit "purchase" on that trendy new top, pause and try this simple test: Ask yourself if you'd wear that item 30 times or more. n.pr/3fw7bNB

22 tips for 2022: Ditch fast fashion by choosing clothes that will outlast trends

This simple trick can help you decide if an item of clothing is worth investing in, or if it's a passing trend you'd be better off passing on.

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