Wuhan marks a year since Covid lockdown as Brazil faces protests NowBy AFP bureaus In the world's worst-hit country, US President Joe Biden warned America's death toll could pass 600,000.
U.K. cruise line requires COVID-19 vaccination before boardingThe COVID-19 vaccination must be done at least 14 days before the scheduled cruise date or else passengers will not be...By Snow DigonNew coronavirus variant may pose reinfection risk, plasma therapy may be rendered ineffective
New coronavirus variant may pose reinfection risk, plasma therapy may be rendered ineffectiveOut of the 44 samples of the new variant that scientists tested, they found that 21 were resistant to the plasma serum.By Snow DigonAlmost 12,000 Moderna doses wasted during transport; delays Michigan vaccinations
Butternut squash recall announced over possible listeria contaminationThe products that were recalled by Lancaster Foods were those processed between Dec. 22, 2020 and Jan. 8, 2021.By Snow DigonEgyptian woman arrested after baking racy cupcakes with sexy toppers
EU leaders 'discourage' travel, eye tougher border rulesFrom Sunday, anybody arriving from outside the EU -- possible only for those with essential reasons -- could have to...By Marc Burleigh
Almost 12,000 Moderna doses wasted during transport; delays Michigan vaccinationsThe gel packs that were used to maintain the temperature of the Moderna vaccines during shipment were too cold.By Snow DigonNYC residents may soon be able to buy COVID-19 home testing kits from vending machines
Chinese scientists successfully delay aging, extends lifespan of mice through gene therapyWith additional funding, researchers are looking at testing the therapy on primates, and hopefully, make a big leap and...By Snow DigonPurrfect pals: Kids with autism may benefit from having a pet cat around
UK virus variant sweeps world as Biden warns worse is to comeThe United States has already suffered more than 400,000 deaths -- almost one fifth of the global toll -- since the...By AFP bureaus
Bullying at the NHS: MPs receive complaints of bullying, poor training at NHS maternityNHS midwives face the spectre of having to pay for their training out of their own pockets due to a lack of funding.By Snow DigonRoyal Household makes major staffing changes as two key aides quit
Purrfect pals: Kids with autism may benefit from having a pet cat aroundChildren with autism who adopted shelter cats showed more empathy and reduced separation anxiety.By Snow DigonCoronavirus found on ice cream samples in China prompts massive recall
Spain races to clear snow before cold snap freezes roadsBy AFP News The army also had to clear the snow from Madrid airport, where flights have been cancelled since late Friday, resuming...
Brazil wildfires surge again in 2020By AFP News Experts say the fires in the Amazon are mostly set by people clearing land for farming and ranching.
Super cyclone Yasa levels Fiji villagesBy Leon Lord The human cost of Yasa could have been worse had it not landed in the sparsely populated Bau province.
Multiple complaints of glass and plastic found in pepperoni Hot Pockets prompt recallBy Snow Digon One consumer of pepperoni Hot Pockets suffered from a minor oral injury.
NYC residents may soon be able to buy COVID-19 home testing kits from vending machinesBy Snow Digon Two COVID-19 home testing kits may be bought from vending machines via...
South Africa virus strain more contagious, experts confirmBy AFP News With more than 1.3 million people infected, South Africa has recorded more...
Hawaiians see UFO hover and nosedive into the oceanBy Snow Digon A number of Hawaiians saw a blue glowing oblong object hovering in the sky last Tuesday, prompting residents to call...
Congress asked to investigate the mass euthanasia of NASA's 27 lab monkeysBy Nina Siena "The animals were suffering the ethological deprivations and frustrations inherent in laboratory life," animal ethics...
Chinese craft returns to Earth with Moon rocksBy Laurie Chen and Helen Roxburgh The capsule will be airlifted to Beijing for opening, and the Moon samples will be delivered to a research team for...