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Judge Rules Against Elf on the Shelf & Maximizing Your Sleep: The Connection

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The ConnectionNovember 9, 2021 10:39 am

Judge Rules Against Elf on the Shelf & Maximizing Your Sleep: The Connection

Your 5 Stories to Know, including the best bedtime to reduce your risk of heart disease and a new COVID-19 vaccine being tested in Texas. Plus, a judge is giving parents an excuse to take a break from Elf on the Shelf. Catch ‘The Connection’ on Roku, AppleTV, FireTV & Peacock.

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Judge Rules Against Elf on the Shelf & Maximizing Your Sleep: The Connection

Judge Rules Against Elf on the Shelf & Maximizing Your Sleep: The Connection

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