Category Archives: Science
A list of anti-COVID restriction protests around the world
Protests against COVID-19 restrictions have taken place around the world since the beginning of the pandemic. Here is a look at some of the demonstrations over governments' handling of the pandemic as police began making arrests Friday in Ottawa of
Senate confirms health care watchdog assailed by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed a federal watchdog assailed by former President Donald Trump to the top job battling fraud, waste and abuse at the $1.6 trillion Department of Health and Human Services, which has a portfolio that
Top doctor says Canada is past peak of Omicron-fuelled wave of COVID-19
The country’s top doctor says Canada is past the peak of the COVID-19 wave caused by the Omicron variant and is ready to move out of a crisis response. "We are hopeful we are approaching a period of reduced transmission, allowing
Abortion recedes from spotlight in Texas’ primary election
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As the right to an abortion in the U.S. hangs in doubt, one thing seemed clear at the outset of 2022: the issue would tower over America's midterm elections.
Pritzker to take school mask fight to Illinois high court
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to ask the state Supreme Court to review a ruling that invalidated his orders for face masks in public schools and other COVID-19 protections, a spokeswoman said Friday.
Hong Kong postpones leader election amid COVID-19 outbreak
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will postpone the election of its next leader until May 8 as it grapples with a worsening coronavirus outbreak with thousands of new infections daily.
Race excluded as WH rolls out climate justice screening tool
The Biden administration on Friday released a screening tool to help identify disadvantaged communities long plagued by environmental hazards, but it won't include race as a factor in deciding where to devote resources.
Ontario reports 1,281 people hospitalized with COVID-19, 352 in intensive care
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 1,281 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 352 in intensive care. That's down slightly from 1,342 hospitalized patients and 356 people in ICU on Thursday. The province is reporting 30 more virus-related deaths. There are...
Police arrest at least 100 in sweeping operation to dismantle Ottawa protest
OTTAWA — Police officers descended on anti-government protesters in Ottawa on Friday, arresting at least 100 people and towing more than 20 vehicles in a push to end a three-week occupation that has reverberated across Canada and around the world. Doze...
Health minister: Germany has crossed omicron peak
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has crossed over the peak of new daily infections with the omicron variant of COVID-19, the country's health minister said on Friday. Health
