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Face masks are increasingly available from major retailers and speciality brands alike, some boasting removable or built-in filters. Here's what to know. June 3, 2020, 12:40 PM EDT Hanna Horvath ...

A year ago, the idea that disposable face masks, gloves, and wipes could become global environmental pollutants was not a pressing concern. Personal protective equipment, PPE for short, was seen ...

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Donald Trump wants protesters in masks to be taken into custody, but ICE agents in masks are apparently fine.

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As smoke from Canadian wildfires covers a wide swath of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on NY1 that 1 million N95 masks will be made available for New Yorkers Thursday. “We think that the ...

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New York first banned masks in the 1840s in response to protesters harassing landlords. Later, in the 20th century, states prohibited face coverings to address the depredations of the KKK.

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