Category Archives: Health
Homicides are up, but GOP misleads with claims about blame
WASHINGTON (AP) — “SKYROCKETING MURDER RATES,” claimed the National Fraternal Order of Police. “An explosion of violent crime," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Democrat-run cities across the country who cut funding for police have seen in...
Thai lawmakers approve $16B in borrowing to fight COVID-19
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that would allow the government to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($16 billion) to deal with the economic fallout and medical costs of the coronavirus.
New York congressman says Biden, Trudeau to talk plan for Canada-U.S. border at G7
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden will discuss plans to reopen the Canada-U.S. border when they meet on the margins of the G7 summit, a New York congressman said Thursday amid ongoing pressure to further ease
Canada’s opinions of U.S. markedly higher with Biden in White House, poll suggests
WASHINGTON — Canadians have a far more positive view of the United States and its place in the world now that Joe Biden is president, a new poll suggests — the polar opposite of how they felt at the end
US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy, held back for months by the coronavirus pandemic, reopens rapidly.
UK’s health minister denies claim he lied during pandemic
LONDON (AP) — British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic following a series of damaging allegations from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's former top adviser.
Germany starts rolling out a digital EU vaccination pass
BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Thursday started rolling out a digital vaccination pass that can be used across Europe as the continent gets ready for the key summer travel season.
Poll: Millions in US struggle through life with few to trust
NEW YORK (AP) — Karen Glidden's loneliness became unbearable during the coronavirus pandemic. The 72-year-old widow, who suffers from vision
Europe leaves stimulus running hot ahead of recovery
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left its key pandemic support for the economy running full blast even as the economy shows signs of recovery thanks to lower virus cases and fewer restrictions on activity in the 19
Malaysian king holds unusual meetings with political leaders
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's king is holding consultations with political leaders, including former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, amid public concern over a sharp spike in coronavirus cases that has led to a second nationwide lockdown. ...
