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Cities across the country are experiencing nightly explosions and noise at levels rarely seen before — this summer, fireworks are not just for July Fourth.

Despite her dedication to her work, a pharmacist is following the advice of her daughter and granddaughter — who are also pharmacists — to stop working during the coronavirus pandemic.

The administration acknowledges the risk of students spreading the contagion to vulnerable populations but emphasizes that school closures disrupt "critical services to children and their families."

The majority of voters did not support the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District in Ohio’s extended primary, despite a strong push by the district and supporters. In the early morning hours, the Cuyahoga Board of Elections released unofficial results showing the levy failed with only 48 percent of votes in its favor, by a margin of more than 600 votes. The 7.9 mill levy would have brought in more than $8 million in new revenue for the school district and add roughly $275 in property taxes per year for every $100,000 of a home’s value.

In the Super Tuesday primary elections, polls have closed in Vermont, Virginia and North Carolina. Here are the latest results, and a reaction from the Bernie Sanders campaign.

Pakistani authorities have called for a maximum of 5 worshippers in a mosque. Many in the religious community disagree — and the issue will only become more heated as Ramadan approaches.

Newly released data shows the toll the disease is taking on doctors, nurses and other health care workers. Nurses' groups call for increased protection for frontline staff.

"The U.S. domestic market is so large that even a substantial decrease leaves a lot of traffic in the sky," says Ian Petchenik, of the aviation tracking site Flightradar24.com.

Many food banks and homeless shelters depend on volunteers. But fewer are showing up at a time when the need for these services is skyrocketing.

As the health industry focuses on COVID-19, there has been a big drop in nonurgent visits for primary care and specialty care. Medical practices are being forced to furlough or lay off staff.