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The Kaiser Family Foundation released an interesting report last month about the effects of COVID-19 on our mental health. The information is good…the results of their data not so much, and it’s not at all surprising. Basically, the report says that the number of people dealing with mental health issues is up to 53% of those polled (in July), as opposed to 32% who reported the same in March. So,…

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LONDON | The Latest: Pound rallies on post-Brexit draft declaration

LONDON | The Latest: Pound rallies on post-Brexit draft declaration

LONDON — The Latest on Britain’s talks to leave the European Union (all times local):

10:50 a.m. The pound is rallying on the news that the European Union and Britain have agreed on a draft declaration on the future of their political relations after Brexit.

European Council President Donald Tusk said Thursday that a deal had been agreed on in principle and requires the final approval of EU…

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LONDON | UK's May to meet with Austrian leader to help Brexit bid

LONDON | UK’s May to meet with Austrian leader to help Brexit bid

LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May is to meet Austria’s chancellor to build support for her Brexit plan ahead of a possible Sunday summit.

May plans to meet Thursday with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, whose country holds the rotating European Union presidency.

The U.K. and the European Union agreed last week on a 585-page document sealing the terms of Britain’s departure, but are…

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Parliament rejects president's choice of PM

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Parliament rejects president’s choice of PM

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed a no-confidence vote against the government headed by Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former strongman hastily sworn in as prime minister last month.

The motion brought Wednesday morning by the leader of an opposition party could mean that Rajapaksa will have to resign his post.

Parliament convened for the first time since Oct. 27, when President…

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BISMARCK, N.D. | Recreational pot measure has high interest in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. | Recreational pot measure has high interest in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D.  — Backers of legalizing marijuana in North Dakota have high hopes that voters will approve the drug’s use for anyone old enough to drink alcohol. But they could be in for a bummer because opponents have spent far more money against the proposal.

Critics say it would mean big problems for law enforcement and society. It comes as North Dakota still is setting up a medical marijuana…

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