The company, which processes about 20 percent of all beef, pork and chicken in the U.S., seeks to improve the health of its workers and better protect them from the coronavirus.
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Singer Blanco Brown undergoes surgery after car crash
‘The Git Up’ singer is in intensive care from injuries suffered in a head-on collision near Atlanta.
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Jackie O’s island getaway sold to land preservation groups
The Martha’s Vineyard estate of the former first lady is being sold to a pair of nonprofits.
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Depression, anxiety spike amid outbreak and turbulent times
Half of U.S. adults surveyed reported at least some signs of depression, such as hopelessness, feeling like a failure or getting little pleasure from doing things, according to a new study.
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CDC tells states to be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The timeline raises concern among public health experts about an ‘October surprise’ ahead of the presidential election.
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Anniversary of World War II’s end is mostly virtual amid virus
Some U.S. veterans who planned to climb aboard a battleship in Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor to mark the 75th anniversary of the Japanese surrender instead watch a livestream of the ceremony from home.
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Wall Street has biggest gain since July, sets more records
Health care, technology and communications companies drove Monday’s rally.
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Small-business owners tap into savings to withstand pandemic
They are trying to keep their businesses alive at a critical time for the U.S. economy.
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Return after 9-week strike going smoothly at Bath Iron Works
Mediated discussions are underway between the company and union aimed at restoring trust and promoting efficiency to get the shipyard caught up on the production of warships.
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Teen accused of killing 2 in Wisconsin thrust into debate over protests
To some, Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is a domestic terrorist whose very presence with a rifle incited the protesters; to others he’s a hero who took up arms to protect people who were left unprotected.