Tag: Humanitarian crises
A pandemic, a plan and a return to golf with no interruption
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan keeps the screenshot his daughters sent him as a tease one year ago. Now...
COVID-19 claims 15 people in life of one Milwaukee woman
MILWAUKEE — The first person Kimberly Montgomery lost to COVID-19 was her aunt. She had trouble breathing, so her daughter dropped her off at...
Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemic
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and families during the coronavirus pandemic in a message broadcast...
Protesters burn masks at Idaho Capitol rally against rules
BOISE, Idaho — At least a hundred people gathered at the front of the Idaho Capitol on Saturday to burn masks in a protest...
Daytona motorcycle rally goes on despite pandemic
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Daytona Beach's annual Bike Week has brought tens of thousands of motorcyclists to the city and...
Virus variant races through Italy, especially among children
ROME — The variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is prevalent among Italy's infected schoolchildren and is helping to fuel a “robust” uptick...
Men’s tennis tour tweaks rankings, prize money amid pandemic
LONDON — The men’s professional tennis tour is increasing prize money at smaller tournaments that had 50% cuts during the coronavirus pandemic and is...
Pandemic loan program at high-risk for fraud, auditor finds
WASHINGTON — Emergency loans made to small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been added to a list of government programs considered at high...
Thousands flee rebel violence in Central African Republic
BANGASSOU, Central African Republic — Monique Moukidje fled her home in Central African Republic’s town of Bangassou in January when rebels attacked with heavy...
Detroit PE teacher navigates pandemic with charity assist
DETROIT — A white board in the David Ellis Academy gymnasium is stuck on the wall.
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