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      <title>Michigan’s Circumcision Conundrum: Why We Rank 3rd In The US</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:25:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Circumcision rates in Michigan rank third in the US at 84%, highlighting regional differences in the practice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/midwest-circumcision-trends/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Circumcision rates in Michigan rank third in the US at 84%, highlighting regional differences in the practice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/midwest-circumcision-trends/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Report: Don't Eat Microwave Popcorn For This 'Scary' Reason</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:30:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Who knew THIS was inside the bag?!?!? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/microwave-popcorn-ingredients-health-risks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who knew THIS was inside the bag?!?!? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/microwave-popcorn-ingredients-health-risks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>HEALTH’s Jake Duzsik Discusses What Led to the Darkness + Heaviness on New Album, ‘RAT WARS’ – ‘I Really Needed the Creative Outlet’</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:25:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[HEALTH's Jake Duzsik opens up about his experience during the pandemic lockdown and what led to the heaviness and darkness of HEALTH's new album, 'Rat Wars.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/health-jake-duzsik-new-album-rat-wars-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[HEALTH&apos;s Jake Duzsik opens up about his experience during the pandemic lockdown and what led to the heaviness and darkness of HEALTH&apos;s new album, &apos;Rat Wars.&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/health-jake-duzsik-new-album-rat-wars-interview/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chuck Armstrong]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Check Your Labels: 'Ineffective' Cold Medicine Pulled From Stores</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:41:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[One store has already removed the products. Will others follow? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/ineffective-cold-medicine-cvs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[One store has already removed the products. Will others follow? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/ineffective-cold-medicine-cvs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:02:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[See who's playing where and when and where you can get tickets. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/new-rock-metal-tours-announced-sept-29-oct-5-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[See who&apos;s playing where and when and where you can get tickets. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/new-rock-metal-tours-announced-sept-29-oct-5-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Are The 10 Biggest Health Concerns For Children In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:56:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new national poll from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital shows parents’ biggest health concerns for their children. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/health-concerns-michigan-children/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new national poll from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children&#x2019;s Hospital shows parents&#x2019; biggest health concerns for their children. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/health-concerns-michigan-children/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Nasty Brain-Eating Amoeba Indicated In Georgia Swimmer's Death</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:06:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here's how you can keep yourself safe when swimming or even using tap water. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/brain-eating-amoeba/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&apos;s how you can keep yourself safe when swimming or even using tap water. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/brain-eating-amoeba/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Two Grand Rapids Doctors Invented This Life-Saving Vaccine</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before this vaccine was invented, nearly 6,000 children died every year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/whooping-couch-vaccine-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before this vaccine was invented, nearly 6,000 children died every year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/whooping-couch-vaccine-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Wrap It Up: These Are The Top 3 STDs Spreading In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:01:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you hop into bed with someone make sure you're protected. These are the top 3 STDs spreading in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/top-3-stds-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you hop into bed with someone make sure you&apos;re protected. These are the top 3 STDs spreading in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/top-3-stds-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>State of Michigan Adopts CDC’s Updated Quarantine, Isolation Guidelines</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:23:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday morning the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it will be updating its quarantine guidance for the general public to be in line with the CDC's recent recommendations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/state-of-michigan-adopts-cdcs-updated-quarantine-isolation-guidelines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Friday morning the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced it will be updating its quarantine guidance for the general public to be in line with the CDC&apos;s recent recommendations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/state-of-michigan-adopts-cdcs-updated-quarantine-isolation-guidelines/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gov. Whitmer: COVID-19 Surge in Michigan Means “further guidance” Coming from MDHHS</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:51:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many areas in Michigan are facing one of the worst waves in quite some time when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. Does this mean that mandates might be issued again? Very likely not.
On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that her health department is expected to release &quot;additional guidance&quot; in the near future to try to combat the surge in cases of the virus... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-covid-19-surge-in-michigan-means-further-guidance-coming-from-mdhhs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Many areas in Michigan are facing one of the worst waves in quite some time when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. Does this mean that mandates might be issued again? Very likely not.
On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said that her health department is expected to release &amp;quot;additional guidance&amp;quot; in the near future to try to combat the surge in cases of the virus... <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-covid-19-surge-in-michigan-means-further-guidance-coming-from-mdhhs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>United Airlines is About to Fire Nearly 600 Employees for Not Getting COVID Vaccine</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:51:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This makes up less than 1% of the airlines workforce. <a href="https://wgrd.com/united-airlines-is-about-to-fire-nearly-600-employees-for-not-getting-covid-vaccine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This makes up less than 1% of the airlines workforce. <a href="https://wgrd.com/united-airlines-is-about-to-fire-nearly-600-employees-for-not-getting-covid-vaccine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>G.R. Business Owner &amp; Reality Star Settles with State Over False COVID Claims</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 02:22:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Stephanie chronicled her international love story on season 8 of '90 Day Fiance' <a href="https://wgrd.com/g-r-business-owner-reality-star-settles-with-state-over-false-covid-claims/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Stephanie chronicled her international love story on season 8 of &apos;90 Day Fiance&apos; <a href="https://wgrd.com/g-r-business-owner-reality-star-settles-with-state-over-false-covid-claims/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[This Portage man is gaining popularity on TikTok with his tips on how to stop smoking. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tiktok-quit-smoking-hypnosis/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chad Childers]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Students Returning To UM Will Need A Negative COVID Test First</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 01:08:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The university is providing the test, which will be taken at home and then mailed into the lab before students are able to return back to campus.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/students-returning-to-um-will-need-a-negative-covid-test-first/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>One Of The COVID-19 Vaccines Has a SW Michigan Connection</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Our little corner of the world is about to have a major role in saving the world from COVID-19. <a href="https://wgrd.com/one-of-the-covid-19-vaccines-have-a-west-michigan-connection/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Britney Spears Says She’s Fine, But Not Everyone Is Convinced</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:31:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After some concerning videos she posted, Britney uploaded another video to Instagram saying that she's the 'happiest she's ever been'. Though some people in her comments section aren't convinced.
 
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A post shared by  Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on Nov 2, 2020 at 2:21pm PST
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After some concerning videos she posted, Britney uploaded another video to Instagram saying that she's the 'happiest she's ever been'. Though some people in her comments section aren't convinced.
 
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💋💋💋
A post shared by  Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on Nov 2, 2020 at 2:21pm PST
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      <title>There’s Now A ‘Safety’ Kiosk For Residents in GR City Hall Lobby</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:10:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The kiosk will not only take your temperature hands-free, but you can also get needed PPE from it as well, during normal business hours of Grand Rapids City Hall. <a href="https://wgrd.com/theres-now-a-safety-kiosk-for-residents-in-gr-city-hall-lobby/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:55:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The stay-in-place order is meant to help slow the spread of COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County where according to ClickonDetroit, 60% of the cases are UofM students. <a href="https://wgrd.com/stay-in-place-order-issued-for-university-of-michigan-students/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 MI Businesses Cited for COVID-19 Violations, Including an Entire City</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:59:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Two out of the 10 are West Michigan companies. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-mi-businesses-cited-for-covid-19-violations-including-an-entire-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two out of the 10 are West Michigan companies. <a href="https://wgrd.com/10-mi-businesses-cited-for-covid-19-violations-including-an-entire-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rockford's new school year begins August 24th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rockford-students-will-begin-first-3-weeks-of-school-online/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rockford&apos;s new school year begins August 24th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rockford-students-will-begin-first-3-weeks-of-school-online/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[As of Monday, face masks are required to enter any business in Michigan. The new order clarifies medical issues by wearing a mask and who is and isn't excluded.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-adds-clarity-and-new-rules-to-wearing-a-face-mask/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:15:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ozone levels within seven West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wednesday-and-thursday-are-clean-air-action-days-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ozone levels within seven West Michigan counties are expected to be in the &quot;unhealthy for sensitive groups&quot; range. <a href="https://wgrd.com/wednesday-and-thursday-are-clean-air-action-days-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:03:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ozone levels within five West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tuesday-is-another-clean-air-action-day-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ozone levels within five West Michigan counties are expected to be in the &quot;unhealthy for sensitive groups&quot; range. <a href="https://wgrd.com/tuesday-is-another-clean-air-action-day-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:20:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ozone levels within five West Michigan counties are expected to be in the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range. <a href="https://wgrd.com/monday-july-6-is-a-clean-air-action-day-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ozone levels within five West Michigan counties are expected to be in the &quot;unhealthy for sensitive groups&quot; range. <a href="https://wgrd.com/monday-july-6-is-a-clean-air-action-day-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Summer isn’t even here yet, but tomorrow, Friday, May 27, 2018 is West Michigan's second Clean Air Action Day of the year!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/today-is-west-michigans-second-clean-air-action-day-of-the-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer isn&#x2019;t even here yet, but tomorrow, Friday, May 27, 2018 is West Michigan&apos;s second Clean Air Action Day of the year!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/today-is-west-michigans-second-clean-air-action-day-of-the-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:56:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[While other states are increasing in confirmed cases of COVID-19, Michigan is on track to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-is-on-track-to-contain-covid-19-spread-throughout-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[While other states are increasing in confirmed cases of COVID-19, Michigan is on track to successfully contain the spread of the coronavirus. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mi-is-on-track-to-contain-covid-19-spread-throughout-state/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City Reopening June 23</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:45:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You can still make those summertime memories with the family. <a href="https://wgrd.com/great-wolf-lodge-in-traverse-city-reopening-june-23/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You can still make those summertime memories with the family. <a href="https://wgrd.com/great-wolf-lodge-in-traverse-city-reopening-june-23/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Has The 5th Worst Health Infrastructure for Coronavirus</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This doesn't necessarily mean that Michigan's health care infrastructure is particularly bad, but it does mean that we were probably ill prepared for the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-has-the-5th-worst-health-infrastructure-for-coronavirus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This doesn&apos;t necessarily mean that Michigan&apos;s health care infrastructure is particularly bad, but it does mean that we were probably ill prepared for the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-has-the-5th-worst-health-infrastructure-for-coronavirus/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 11:18:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's a first time for everything, but would you try this?
@basicallyperkfectmilking a cucumber?##healthheroes ##kitchenhacks ##cucumber ##fyp♬ original sound - basicallyperkfect
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There's a first time for everything, but would you try this?
@basicallyperkfectmilking a cucumber?##healthheroes ##kitchenhacks ##cucumber ##fyp♬ original sound - basicallyperkfect
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 11:23:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Dr Sanjeev Singh-Saluja said he spoke with his family, friends, and religious leaders on how to go about making the decision to shave his beard.
Source: The Quint
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Sanjeev Singh-Saluja said he spoke with his family, friends, and religious leaders on how to go about making the decision to shave his beard.
Source: The Quint
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 21:31:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're not going to follow the CDC guidance or executive order the governor signed, that's fine; just quit being the worst of humanity while avoiding the face masks.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-dont-have-to-wear-a-face-mask-but-dont-be-a-jerk-if-youre-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re not going to follow the CDC guidance or executive order the governor signed, that&apos;s fine; just quit being the worst of humanity while avoiding the face masks.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-dont-have-to-wear-a-face-mask-but-dont-be-a-jerk-if-youre-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:11:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Who knew that breast implants could deflect bullets?
Source: ABC 7
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who knew that breast implants could deflect bullets?
Source: ABC 7
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