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Bank CEOs increasingly turning pessimistic on economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The outlook for the U.S. economy from Wall Street's biggest banks is getting gloomier, with many top executives saying they're preparing for a potential downturn or a recession. Following the short but potent pandemic recession in 2020, many bank CEOs have spent the past ...

US clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today's most common and contagious omicron ...

After pandemic, new salon gets EDA grant

NEW ULM — Schone Haut, located at 511 N. Broadway, became the eighth business to receive the Economic Development Authority’s small business incentive grant in 2022. Schone Haut is a skin care salon run by Melanie Kittleson. The business name means “beautiful skin” in German. ...

October is Eligibility Worker and Case Aide recognition month

The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to the way the Brown County Human Services Department did business during the public health emergency, according to Nancy Braan, the department’s financial assistance supervisor. Policies were adjusted as a new way of thinking was needed. “We ...

Boston officials report elevated virus levels in wastewater

BOSTON (AP) — Boston health officials said Friday they're concerned about elevated levels of the coronavirus in the city's wastewater. The concentration of the virus in local wastewater has increased by 3.1% over the past week and by nearly 100% over the past two weeks, according to new ...

Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19 — not any more

Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. That complicates follow-up treatments for some cancer patients. It also can affect other types of care, including mental health therapy and routine doctor check-ins. Over ...