The latest survey from progressive polling firm Navigator found that 53 percent of U.S. adults were worried about an early end to social distancing prolonging the pandemic, damaging the economy and putting American lives at risk. By comparison, only three-in-ten were worried about an extension of the rules hitting the nation’s health and economy. A further 17 percent of respondents said they were not sure which outcome they were more concerned about....

The holiday season is widely known as “The most wonderful time of the year,” but some want to avoid the holidays as they can be a major stressor. Sesame is a healthcare marketplace where you can browse, book and pay directly for doctor’s appointments and health services of all kinds. A recent study on its website found two in five Americans—down from three in five—feel their mental health worsens during the holidays....

The YouGov/Yahoo News survey found Biden topped the list when it came to who to blame as prices have soared to their highest level in more than a decade. Thirty percent of Americans said the president was at fault. But oil and gas companies are not too far behind, as 23 percent of U.S. adults said those entities were to blame for elevated costs at the pump. The oil industry and the Biden administration have sparred over blame for tight energy supplies and rising costs....

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “it depends on the investigation,” when asked if U.S. veterans Alexander Drueke (27) and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh (39) could face the same fate as two Britons detained by Russian forces. Earlier this month, British men Aiden Aslin (28) and Shaun Pinner (48), were given death sentences after they appeared in court in the separatist Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) following their capture in April while fighting in Mariupol....

In recognizing the independence of Luhansk and Donetsk, two separatist regions, Putin questioned the sovereignty of Ukraine and is sending Russian troops to Donbas for a “peacekeeping mission.” His comments have raised concerns that he believes Ukraine is Russian territory, escalating the tensions with Western leaders who speculate he’s planning a military attack. “We are alarmed by yesterday’s speech and the recent steady escalation of the conflict, particularly in the east,” Heath Morrison, a technology executive based in Kyiv, told Newsweek....

Data from the CDC indicate that roughly 900 people across the U.S. so far have received a third vaccine dose, according to the Associated Press. The real number might be even higher, as the numbers available have been voluntarily reported. Gina Welch, a chemistry graduate student from Maine, reportedly received a third vaccine shot by telling the clinic that it would be her first. Welch, for her part, said that she has been closely following the predictions of physicians and scientists, and did not want to wait six months for booster shots to be formally approved....

A big problem. The full dimensions may not be understood until the new millennium arrives, but the Dec. 14 incident at the border increased concerns among U.S. intelligence officials that terrorists are planning to strike around the world over New Year’s weekend. The authorities are worrying not only about murky terrorist rings but domestic militiamen and unstable loners. The warnings may be an over-reaction, a symptom of millennial jitteriness - if a Y2K meltdown doesn’t get us, the terrorists will - but there is no doubt that the U....

Prevent pregnancy Regulate periods and decrease period-related symptoms, like painful cramps Lower the chances of experiencing certain conditions Treat acne Amethyst birth control is the generic version of Lybrel. While no longer available, Lybrel was the first extended-cycle oral contraceptive designed to supply you with an active dose of hormones every day. This article discusses the uses, dosage, benefits, and side effects of Amethyst birth control pills. Amethyst Birth Control Uses Amethyst birth control is 91% to 99....

Make no mistake, Kip Carver’s complaint that not enough Twins players are on the field for the anthem — “That’s just unacceptable,” he told WCCO in Minneapolis — is preposterously stupid. It’s not stupid because the United States needs a better national anthem (it does), or because playing a battle song before a sporting event is uncomfortable when you really think about it (it is), or even because making a connection between the anthem and patriotism is flawed (it is)....

An old version of the bill passed the House of Representatives in May, but was branded dead on arrival upon being sent to the Senate. There have since been moves to secure a bipartisan agreement, though as yet they have been unsuccessful. The Democrats have since altered the HEROES Act, bringing its cost down from $3.4 trillion to $2.2 trillion, with its price tag having been an issue for Republicans opposing it....

After the United States offered to evacuate him out of Ukraine last week for his safety, the president said, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” In a press release, AMMO, Inc., stated that it “heard Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s plea for ammunition and would like to help,” adding, “Ammo Inc. will formally offer to manufacture ammunition to donate to the Ukraine Armed Forces as they fight for their country’s continued independence....

Amnesty International said that a “terrible legacy of deliberately divisive and destructive policies” was responsible for “inequality, discrimination and oppression and paved the way for the devastation wrought by COVID-19” in 2020. The remarks were made while the international human rights organization released its annual report on Tuesday. The group specifically criticized former President Donald Trump for “circumventing global cooperation efforts by buying up most of the world’s supply of vaccines, leaving little to none for other countries,” which it says was responsible for “hampering collective recovery efforts....

While the game eventually saw release dates on Xbox and PlayStation, as well as on the Nintendo Switch, there’s one style of Among Us that fans have been chomping at the bit for—Among Us VR. Versions of the hit social deduction game have appeared in other virtual reality titles like VRChat, but at the time, Innersloth had yet to release an official version of the hit multiplayer game in virtual reality....

Tammy Spears, who had one leg amputated, was flying from Salt Lake City to Charlotte, North Carolina, last August when she needed to use the bathroom but was unable to do so because the plane did not have a wheelchair narrow enough to navigate the slim aisles. According to the lawsuit, Spears “was directed by American’s flight attendants, and other agents, to ‘scoot’ on the floor of the cabin.”...

Amtrak President and CEO Bill Flynn said that the cuts would be necessary in a memo sent to employees on Tuesday, after the U.S. passenger train service sent a letter to Congress seeking additional funding to maintain “minimum service levels” in the 2021 fiscal year. The anticipated layoffs are part of an overall budget reduction plan that the organization’s board approved last Friday. “An essential adjustment we must make… is to reduce our workforce by up to 20%,” Flynn wrote....

Amukamara started every game for a depleted Giants secondary last season -- a secondary that was beefed up in free agency this offseason with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Walter Thurmond. Amukamara's 2015 extension is guaranteed only against injury until that season begins, so he likely has until then to prove he's worth the Giants keeping him, either at the option price (around $7 million) or with a long-term contract extension. The deadline for teams to exercise the fifth-year option is Saturday....

An unidentified number of riders were stuck in mid air Sunday on the Electro-Spin at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ride is described as “a shock of fun for families and thrill-seekers alike, definitely a County Fair favorite.” Riders are seated on floorless gondolas, according to the Carowinds website, where they are sent “through a freely rotating orbit, as its arms flip them upside down and all around.” The ride spins on a 360-degree axis and goes as high as 64 feet....

McGrath and McConnell are vying for one of the state’s two Senate seats and while Kentuckians won’t be casting their vote for another 16 months, both candidates have already launched political ads against one another. McConnell’s latest set of ads, which will appear online and on radio, took aim at McGrath’s position on reproductive rights. The video features a clip of McGrath saying, “I am further left, I am more progressive than anybody in the state of Kentucky....

Robach is currently on hiatus from GMA3: What You Need to Know amid her alleged affair with co-anchor T.J. Holmes. In November, U.K. newspaper the Daily Mail published photos of the pair seemingly on various dates throughout New York. ABC News President Kim Godwin reportedly told employees in an email that the duo would “remain off-air pending the completion of an internal review.” Holmes and Robach’s last day on the Good Morning America spinoff was on December 2, where they appeared to reference their cheating scandal....

Amyloid can build up in one or more organs, or it can build up throughout the body. Most types of amyloidosis cannot be prevented, but symptoms can be managed with treatment. Here is what you need to know about amyloidosis, including types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Types of Amyloidosis Some types of amyloidosis can be life-threatening, while others cause less harm. The type of amyloidosis depends on the type of protein that accumulates....