Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn
Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according…
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How everyday Americans have turned disease detectives — armed with a phone
It could be a chapter out of a science fiction book: Librarian becomes disease detective and tracks down deadly virus. For 64-year-old Jensa Woo,…
Continue Reading Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history, researchers warn
Human activity could drive extinction and destroy billions of years of evolutionary history, which has produced remarkable creatures such as the…
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Thousands disregarded health guidance over the weekend despite rising coronavirus cases in more than a dozen states
Packing beaches, pool parties and outdoor gatherings all over the US, many Americans used the holiday weekend to mark the unofficial beginning of…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for May 26: Coronavirus, testing, China, Brazil, Ahmaud Arbery
Feeling sluggish this Mon… er, Tuesday? A quick five-minute yoga routine could straighten you right out — from the comfort of your own…
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Parents of a UConn student suspected in killings pleads for the manhunt to end in his surrender
As multiple police agencies search for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction, his family…
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The world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals. The result was a catastrophe in care homes
Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident…
Continue Reading The world sacrificed its elderly in the race to protect hospitals. The result was a catastrophe in care homes
Three months ago, as the novel coronavirus began to gain a foothold in countries across Europe, officials in the UK said they were still confident…
Continue Reading Japan to discuss cyberbullying laws after death of wrestler and ‘Terrace House’ star
Japanese government officials are calling for action against cyberbullying, amid a national outpouring of grief after the death of professional…
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China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China’s top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding “national…
Continue Reading China’s military promises to uphold ‘national sovereignty’ as more Hong Kong protests expected
China’s top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding “national…
Continue Reading Wuhan performed 6.5 million coronavirus tests in just 9 days, state media reports
The central Chinese city of Wuhan conducted more than 6.5 million novel coronavirus tests in just 9 days, according to state media, a drastic move by…
Continue Reading A WWI memorial in Pittsburgh was vandalized on Memorial Day, police say
Police in Pennsylvania are investigating after a World War I memorial was vandalized on Memorial Day, according to a news release from the Pittsburgh…
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Walmart Mexico pays Mexico about $359 million in back taxes
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Walmart de Mexico said Monday it has paid the Mexican government the equivalent of about $359 million in taxes for its 2014…
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China says it has a ‘zero-tolerance policy’ for racism, but discrimination towards Africans goes back decades
A black version of the Chinese flag swept across African Twitter earlier this month, as users replaced their avatars to express their anger at the…
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As death toll nears 100,000, some Americans break from social distancing during holiday weekend
The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus neared 100,000 on Monday, as Americans — some who decided to forgo social distancing…
Continue Reading Multistate manhunt ongoing for UConn student after killings, home invasion
Connecticut State Police are searching for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction,…
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Multistate manhunt ongoing for UConn student after killings, home invasion
Connecticut State Police are searching for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of two people and an abduction,…
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Betty White is doing perfectly fine despite the coronavirus pandemic
Betty White says she’s feeling grateful as she makes life at home as peaceful as possible during the coronavirus pandemic. The actress, who…
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Tyson Foods worker, 44, dies after long battle with Covid-19
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — An employee at the Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday after battling the coronavirus during a six-week…
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Boris Johnson’s chief adviser Dominic Cummings says he ‘doesn’t regret’ 260-mile lockdown trip
Boris Johnson’s embattled chief aide has refused to apologize for driving across England during lockdown, amid a scandal over his movements…
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Brazil faces dark week as Covid-19 toll rises
Brazil appears to be entering another dark week, as coronavirus cases grow by the thousands and controversy swells around President Jair Bolsonaro.…
Continue Reading Trump may be tiptoeing toward a break with Xi
The last time the US and China reached a point of confrontation over Hong Kong, President Donald Trump had a strong incentive to play it cool. Now,…
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Multistate manhunt ongoing for UConn student after killing, home invasion
Connecticut State Police are searching for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of at least one man, according to law…
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Three-state manhunt ongoing for UConn student after killing, home invasion
Connecticut State Police are searching for a University of Connecticut student in connection with the killing of at least one man, according to law…
Continue Reading Several Atlanta Class of 2020 prep school graduates test positive for coronavirus
Several members of the graduating class at The Lovett School in Atlanta, Georgia, have tested positive for Covid-19, according to a letter from the…
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As Americans holiday, some take a break from social distancing while others stick to the guidelines
At a glance, it may look like many Americans have forgotten about the dangers of coronavirus. Crowds packed beaches in Florida, Maryland, Georgia,…
Continue Reading Florida man kidnaps girl, 17, to get through Covid-19 checkpoint, police say
A Florida man was charged with kidnapping/false imprisonment last week after forcing a 17-year old girl to drive him and another woman through a…
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