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My son's neurology makes him more sensitive than other people to touch and texture, and he cannot bear the feeling of having his nose and mouth covered by fabric. Source: Some autistic people can’t tolerate face masks. Here’s how we’re managing with our son. - The Washington Post
More than 3 billion people–around 50 percent of the world’s population–engage with and post content online. Some of that content is misleading and potentially harmful, whether by design or as a side effect of its spread and manipulation. With the billions of daily active users on social media platforms, even if a mere 0.1 percent …
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Angleton, TX — There is no cure or vaccine for the coronavirus right now. And until there is, the FDA wants people to stay away from so-called miracle cures that are really just toxic chemicals. They say a church in Texas has been promoting one of those fake cures. You are looking the Angleton location of …
With no official government tally, one group is working to identify how many people with disabilities have contracted or died from coronavirus while living in congregate settings. Source: COVID-19 Cases At Group Homes, Institutions Going Untracked - Disability Scoop
The musician, who died on Saturday aged 87, was a pioneer in looks as well as sounds, influencing everything from James Brown’s quiff to Prince’s midriff Source: The Magnificent One: how Little Richard's style shaped David Bowie, Prince and Elton John | Fashion | The Guardian
In an ironic twist, Edward Jenner’s historic house is struggling to outlast the financial toll of being closed Source: COVID-19 May Permanently Shutter Museum Devoted to Vaccination Pioneer | History | Smithsonian Magazine
Following in the footsteps of Facebook, Twitter is flagging coronavirus hoaxes and misinformation for users. Source: Twitter now labels fake coronavirus news - Vox
