Report says technology kept 2020 census below expected cost
The 2020 census is expected to cost $14.2 billion, well below a previous estimate of $15.6 billion, reflecting a slowdown in the price tag for the nation's head count thanks to technological innovations, according to a new watchdog report released
California adds vacation incentive to spur vaccinations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people to get coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday on the eve of the state awarding of $15 million in cash prizes.
Experts divided on easing COVID-19 rules for fully vaccinated adults
As provinces accelerate their efforts to get their populations fully vaccinated against COVID-19, there are calls for the federal government to issue clear guidance on what people can do once they receive both shots. Some politicians and experts have s...
Yukon doctor says some people tired of COVID-19 but should follow basic precautions
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's acting chief medical health officer says a COVID-19 outbreak linked partly to high school graduation events could add to rising infections in the territory, which had no new cases for nearly a month. Dr. Catherine Elliott urged res...
Wembley crowd to grow to at least 40,000 at Euro 2020
LONDON (AP) — The capacity at Wembley Stadium will increase to at least 40,000 as the European Championship progresses after the British government decided Monday to further ease coronavirus restrictions in the coming weeks.
US intel report warns of more violence by QAnon followers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new federal intelligence report warns that adherents of QAnon, the conspiracy theory embraced by some in the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, could target Democrats and other political opponents for more violence as the movement's...
Workers push back against hospitals requiring COVID vaccines
HOUSTON (AP) — Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse in Houston, is steadfast in her belief that it's wrong for her employer to force hospital workers like her to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or say goodbye to their jobs. But that's
Mormons and NAACP seek to advance work with new initiatives
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Top leaders from the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced $9.25 million in new educational and humanitarian projects Monday as they seek to build on an alliance formed with the NAACP in
Pfizer, AstraZeneca preventing hospitalizations from Delta variant in Britain
OTTAWA — A new study in England suggests even just one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines are extremely good at keeping people from ending up in the hospital if they contract COVID-19 from the Delta variant of the
Daily case count continues to drop in Manitoba’s battle with COVID-19
WINNIPEG — Manitoba daily COVID-19 case count continues to improve, although the drain on hospitals remains high. Health officials are reporting 124 new cases, well below a peak of 603 last month, and two deaths. The percentage of people testing positi...