Colleges shift to online classes as omicron surge hits
Dozens of U S colleges move classes online for at least the first week or two of the new term as omicron drives a nationwide spike. Harvard and Chicago delay in person, while George Washington University and UC Riverside also start remotely with online instruction and expanded testing and isolation.
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Colorado wildfire devastates nearly a thousand homes near Superior
A Colorado official said the wind whipped fire destroyed close to 1,000 structures and damaged hundreds more with three people missing. Authorities pursued tips and search warrants in Boulder County and Marshall Mesa area as air travel faced major disruptions from weather and staffing. The report also notes Pope Francis New Year message urging peace and focus on unity amid pandemic and global inequality.
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Television icon Betty White dies at 99
Los Angeles AP confirms Betty White a television mainstay for over six decades has died at age 99. Agent Jeff Willas said no diagnosed illness and unclear whether she died Thursday or Friday. White began in daytime talk shows and thrived into cable and streaming eras.
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Pandemic year in Lawrence Douglas County slows even as growth continues
The region faced vaccine uptake challenges with 32000 seeking boosters and 111 pandemic deaths in Douglas County. Schools used test to stay programs saving many days, while mask mandates, shelter strains, and housing initiatives shaped community response amid federal relief.
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