Tag: health
South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges support for vaccination drive
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged support for his government’s efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic as it struggles to implement...
European Tour adds new golf tournament in Kenya
VIRGINIA WATER, England — The Kenya Open will be followed by a new tournament in the East African country next month, the European Tour...
Marriage & divorce amid pandemic: Couples’ challenges abound
For many U.S. couples yearning to be married, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on their wedding plans while bolstering their teamwork and resilience. For...
Lobster biz braces for Chinese New Year impacted by pandemic
PORTLAND, Maine — America's lobster exporters recovered from the Trump-era trade war with China to have a good 2020. But the industry is approaching...
Bucs, Lightning, Rays transform Tampa Bay into Titletown
TAMPA, Fla. — Fans, many of them of them not wearing masks, poured into downtown streets and packed bars and nightclubs around the city...
Study: Jail populations dropped, rose slightly in pandemic
O'FALLON, Mo. — Jail populations across the U.S. dropped by nearly a quarter at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, before rising slightly again...
Nursing home protections limit families who want to sue
In her room at a Georgia nursing home, Bessie Burden was so concerned about the coronavirus that she wore a mask — sometimes two...
Big move: Small stocks roar after years of getting trampled
NEW YORK — Small stocks are delivering the biggest punch on Wall Street.
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White House says it will defer to CDC on reopening schools
Facing criticism that President Joe Biden has not acted aggressively enough on reopening schools, the White House on Thursday said it’s aiming for a...
UK boss of KPMG quits after slamming staff COVID complaints
LONDON — The chairman of accountancy firm KPMG in the U.K. has resigned after reportedly telling staff to stop complaining about the impact of...
