Category Archives: Science
Island turns into open-air lab for tech-savvy volcanologists
LAS MANCHAS, Canary Islands (AP) — They come with eagle-eyed drones and high-precision instruments. Aided by satellites, they analyze gas emissions and the flows of molten rock. On the ground, they collect everything from the tiniest particles to “lava...
Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions
PARIS (AP) — Greeks over 60 who refuse coronavirus vaccinations could be hit with monthly fines of more than one-quarter of their minimum pensions — a get-tough policy that the country's politicians say will cost votes but save lives.
What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the US?
What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the U.S.? It's on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers
Chicago drops police union lawsuit over vaccine mandate
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago dropped its lawsuit Wednesday against the police union in its fight over city employee COVID-19 vaccine orders, saying the complaint became unnecessary as more officers complied.
Trump tested COVID-positive pre-debate, ex-aide says in book
Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first presidential debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden, according to a new book by Trump's former chief of staff.
Manitoba premier says anyone not vaccinated against COVID to be removed from caucus
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson issued an ultimatum to one of her cabinet ministers Wednesday — get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 15 or be removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Stefanson said politicians must set t...
Colorado panel issues guidelines for injecting ketamine
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s health department announced Wednesday that emergency workers should not use a condition involving erratic behavior by people as a reason to inject them with the drug ketamine. The announcement came two years after the fatal arr...
Polish ruling party against bill seeking to outlaw abortion
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's ruling conservative party rejected a legislative proposal that would outlaw abortion as homicide in a parliament debate Wednesday arguing the proposal was extreme and “unacceptable” and could lead to social unrest.
Proof of vaccination won’t be required for some Yukon businesses on Dec. 4: premier
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is lifting some health restrictions this weekend as the spread of COVID-19 slows in the territory. Premier Sandy Silver said Wednesday that as of Dec. 4, proof of vaccination will no longer be required for faith-based ga...
Canadians in South Africa face cancelled flights, uncertainty as they try to return
MONTREAL — Megan Tanya Hodgkinson was visiting relatives in South Africa last week when Canada imposed travel restrictions on several African countries after scientists detected a new variant of the novel coronavirus. Hodgkinson, who was in Durban to ...
