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Q and A: Experts discuss some key COVID-19 concerns

With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus.

Sleep struggles: pandemic could impact body's fear response, cause poor sleep

Tossing and turning in the middle of the night. Lying awake for lengthy stretches. Waking up groggy. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be messing with a number of peoples' ability to get a good night's sleep these days.
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Losing face: The rise of the mask, and what's lost behind it

PITTSBURGH — On Saturday afternoons, the Strip District neighbourhood of Pittsburgh becomes a jam-packed hub of old-fashioned shopping.
4/20 fizzle: Pot industry tested as virus slams economy

4/20 fizzle: Pot industry tested as virus slams economy

LOS ANGELES — The unofficial holiday celebrating all things cannabis arrives Monday as the nation’s emerging legal marijuana market braces for an economic blow from the coronavirus crisis, with many consumers reducing spending or going underground fo
Broadway star Nick Cordero has leg amputation due to virus

Broadway star Nick Cordero has leg amputation due to virus

NEW YORK — Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero has had his his right leg amputated after suffering complications from the coronavirus, his wife says.
Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live

Babyface-Teddy Riley battle fizzles on Instagram Live

NEW YORK — The much-hyped battle between Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley was derailed by audio issues, forcing the R&B producers to postpone the Instagram Live event.
How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit

How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit

If you’ve been affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for relief in paying bills. That can help you prevent damage to your credit from late payments at a time when protecting your credit could help increase your financial resilience.
Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ - freebies abound online

Books, dance lessons, ‘Sopranos’ - freebies abound online

NEW YORK — We might not be totally free these days, but there’s a lot out there that is. Companies like Pure Barre and Peloton are offering free access to fitness classes.
Tradition-bound Washington adjusts to life in a pandemic

Tradition-bound Washington adjusts to life in a pandemic

WASHINGTON — The cherry blossoms were the first to go. Not the pink flowers themselves; they arrived on schedule in mid-March along Washington’s Tidal Basin. But for Washingtonians, the cherry blossoms are more than a tree.
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