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A brief history of handwashing

Let's have a clap of clean hands for Ignaz Semmelweis.




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How to be social while social distancing

From social distancing to self-quarantine or isolation, being apart from people doesn't have to mean being bored and lonely.




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Paris closes its wonderful parks

It's sad, but it is happening everywhere.




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U.S. national parks waive entry fees to help people get outside

Social distancing doesn't mean you can't go for a solitary hike in the wilderness.




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10 ways to get the most from walking

No gym required: From frequency and stride to what to do with your arms, here’s how to get the world's easiest fitness fix.




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Thoughts on coping with isolation

Here's advice from people who know a lot about living in solitary, confined spaces.




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20 foods you can make from scratch to avoid plastic

When you stop buying prepackaged foods, you have to start cooking them yourself. It's not that hard once you get into the swing of it.




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This is the best way to clean mushrooms

Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms.




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Don't forget the humble Greek salad

Hurry, before the tomatoes set sail for the season, indulge in a big, beautiful Horiatiki salad.




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The best way to roast butternut squash

Here's everything you need to know about roasting the iconic winter squash.




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8 fruits and vegetables you should try roasting whole

From cherries and cauliflower to grapes and pumpkins, wonderful things happen when you cook these foods whole.




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How to make the best pumpkin spice blend

Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks.




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The easiest, most delicious pie crust recipe

This tender, buttery, flaky crust is one of the easiest I've ever made, and also the most delicious.




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Everything to know about the amazing butter bean

From how to cook butter beans to recipes and health benefits, here's the lowdown on the tastiest legume in the pantry.




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Why you should roast vegetables in a cast iron pan

You'll get a perfectly crispy, golden exterior.




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Yep, this is the best way to make baked potatoes

There are a lot of ways to bake a potato, but this method results in the perfect mix of fluffy middle and crispy skin.




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What to do with leftover baked potatoes

Whatever you do, do not let these gems go to waste.




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The secret to excellent pureed soups

Take your creamy vegetable soups from dull to delectable with these tips.




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3-ingredient vegan pumpkin pudding tastes like heaven

This super easy recipe makes a plant-based pumpkin pudding that is rich, creamy, healthy, and delicious.




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Glazing roasted vegetables makes them even better

Here's a simple trick for elevating already delicious roasted vegetables.




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Two tricks for perfect mashed potatoes

Learn how to master the mashed potato with a few simple tweaks.




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Which sweet potatoes should you buy?

Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here.




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How to eat cauliflower's delicious leaves and stems

The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all.




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Mashed roasted sweet potatoes are the way to go

This may be the perfect way to serve sweet potatoes; it's easy, delicious, and beautiful to behold.




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This is the best vegan pumpkin pie yet

This recipe's secret ingredient leads to a rich and creamy plant-based pumpkin pie that also happens to be healthy and easy to make.




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35 favorite vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes

Need some last-minute inspiration? We've gather together our favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes from which to choose.




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6 big-batch breakfasts for holiday entertaining

House full of guests? These recipes will make your mornings go much smoother.




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Our 10 most popular recipes of the year

The top how-to food stories can be summed up in one word: COMFORT.




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I spent New Year's Eve making doughnuts

Food has a way of making an occasion truly special and memorable.




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10 plant-based staples to stock a vegan kitchen

After decades of eating mostly a plant-based diet, these are the basic staples I've learned to keep on hand for a variety of meals.




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Amazon and Microsoft trade barbs over JEDI contract appeal

The JEDI, or Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure, deal worth up to $10 billion has become one of the most tangled contracts for the Department of Defense.




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Chief Justice John Roberts pauses order requiring Trump administration to turn over Mueller docs to Congress

The order would have required the Trump administration to turn over to Congress secretive materials produced in connection with Robert Mueller's Russian probe.




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This chart shows how coronavirus jobs losses dwarf those in prior recessions

Jobs losses related to the coronavirus dwarf employment declines seen during prior U.S. recessions.




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Federal watchdog finds top vaccine doctor should be reinstated, lawyers say

A government watchdog has found that there is evidence that federal scientist Rick Bright was ousted as head of a health agency for his pushback to a controversial coronavirus drug treatment embraced by President Donald Trump, Bright's lawyers said.




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NIH doesn't expect the coronavirus to rapidly mutate like the seasonal flu

"We don't think it will have this very rapid seasonal change that we have to deal with influenza," the head of the NIH tells Congress.




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NY Gov. Cuomo says he won't sacrifice human lives to reopen the economy: The argument is 'absurd'

"This is not a situation where you can go to the American people and say, 'How many lives are you willing to lose to reopen the economy?' We don't want to lose any lives," Cuomo said.




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Hydroxychloroquine fails to help hospitalized coronavirus patients in US funded study

Hydroxychloroquine, a decades-old malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump, didn't appear to help hospitalized patients with Covid-19, according to a new observational study.




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Trump says coronavirus tests are 'overrated,' but he will get tested daily

The new daily testing policy for the president and the people in his circle comes hours after the White House acknowledged that a personal valet for Trump tested positive for Covid-19.




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California Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils health guidelines for retailers and manufacturers to reopen starting Friday

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday a list of health guidelines that retailers, manufacturers and warehouses must adopt to begin offering curbside pick-up as early as Friday.




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California identifies nail salons as source of coronavirus community spread, Gov. Newsom says

Unlike some other states that have announced reopenings, California nail salons won't be allowed to reopen until the state's phase 3.




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Frontier Airlines to check passenger temperatures. Too high, you won't fly

Before boarding, passengers and crew members will have their temperatures checked at the gate. If someone registers a temperature of 100.4 or higher, they will be kept at the gate.




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Spain reports uptick in daily coronavirus deaths; Australia plans reopening in 3 stages

Spain saw 229 new deaths related to Covid-19, up from 213 the day before.




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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

Stock futures rise as traders look past the jobs collapse and take comfort in new promises from U.S. and China trade negotiators.




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Republicans stall on next coronavirus relief bill, United Airlines halts $2.25 billion bond offering

Covid-19 has infected more than 3.8 million people around the world as of Friday, killing at least 269,881 people.




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Moderna CEO says supply of coronavirus vaccine will be limited, US will help decide who gets it first

"We will all be supply constrained for quite some time, meaning we won't be able to make as many product as will be required to vaccinate everyone on the planet," CEO Stephane Bancel said on CNBC's "Squawk Box."




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Sorrento Therapeutics and Mount Sinai join forces to develop Covid-19 antibody shield

Sorrento Therapeutics and Mount Sinai Health System in New York City have joined forces to develop an antibody cocktail they hope will shield against Covid-19 infection for up to two months.




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Trump shrugs off the brutal jobs report, focuses more on Michael Flynn case

Trump said he's not to blame after the Labor Department reported a devastating loss of more than 20 million jobs in the coronavirus crisis last month.




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US lawmakers urge Mnuchin to crack down on airlines cutting worker hours after taking billions in coronavirus aid

Three Senate Democrats are urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to crack down on airlines that are cutting employee hours, despite billions in federal coronavirus relief.




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It's critical we have cheap, rapid at-home testing for Covid-19, but that could take weeks or even months, experts say

Most experts agree that Covid-19 testing is vital to safely reopen the economy. But getting to scale presents challenges, they say.




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New York City partners with Salesforce on coronavirus contact tracing program, mayor says

Salesforce will deploy a call center as well as a customer relationship and case management system that will help the city track potential cases and isolate people before they become sick, de Blasio said.