The rollout of vaccines in Europe is “unacceptably slow,” the World Health Organization said Wednesday, delivering a damning evaluation on the region’s Covid response, amid a “worrying” surge in infections. Many European nations have struggled to carry out effective vaccination programs as drug companies have repeatedly under-delivered on scheduled shipments. The region has vaccinated only
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Opponents of a law that changed voting rules in Georgia are calling for boycotts of high-profile Georgia based companies, including Delta, Coca-Cola and Home Depot. The legislation’s opponents say the companies didn’t do enough to defeat the measure. Republicans who passed the law say the measure is needed to prevent fraud and stop illegal voting,
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Donald Trump once said he calculated his net worth, to a degree, on his “feelings,” and that he put the “best spin” on some of the assets. “I think everybody” exaggerates about the value of their properties. “Who wouldn’t?” Did he inflate values? “Not beyond reason,” Trump said, insisting he gave his “opinion” to a
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Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — A global study led by researchers in Hamilton, Ont. has discovered a link between processed meats and an increase in cardiovascular disease and death. The study, published Wednesday in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that eating more than 150 grams of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — The potential for humans and other mammals to evolve to become venomous lies within our genomes, a new study suggests. Published by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) and the Australian National University in the journal PNAS, the study
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The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a large-scale effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, rolling out its first national ad campaign and announcing a national network of community organizations, sports leagues and other leaders to boost confidence in the vaccines. The Department of Health and Human Services is spending $10 million
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Signs of market mania. Volatile tech stocks. Rising government bond yields. Welcome to the second quarter, where Wall Street strategists say the trends that defined the first three months of the year will remain influential. “The start of 2021 is indicating what we expect for the full year,” said Jeffrey Sacks, head of investment strategy
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The United States has stressed the importance of “affordable” energy to Saudi Arabia ahead of a meeting of major oil producers, which will decide whether to pump more barrels following a sharp increase in prices. Jennifer Granholm, the US energy secretary, said on Wednesday that she had a “positive” call with Saudi energy minister Abdulaziz
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From sugary-sweet eggs to luxury chocolate truffles, Easter is a time many will be exchanging treats with their loved ones. But maybe check the expiration date on the box, just to make sure it was made in this century. Chocolate commissioned by Queen Victoria 121 years ago has been found in its original packaging in
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp launched a counterattack on Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian Wednesday afternoon, just hours after Bastian said the voting bill Kemp signed last week was “unacceptable,” “wrong” and “based on a lie.” The clash was an unusual one for two of the state’s most powerful executives. But it showed the pressure
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The 19-year-old cashier who suspected George Floyd had handed him a counterfeit $20 bill said Wednesday he still feels guilt for Floyd’s death under the knee of a former Minneapolis police officer. Christopher Martin took the stand on the third day of the criminal trial of Derek Chauvin, echoing other witnesses who expressed helplessness and
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The 19-year-old cashier who suspected George Floyd had handed him a counterfeit $20 bill said Wednesday he still feels guilt for Floyd’s death under the knee of a former Minneapolis police officer. Christopher Martin took the stand on the third day of the criminal trial of Derek Chauvin, echoing other witnesses who expressed helplessness and
Continue Reading Donald Trump once said he calculated his net worth, to a degree, on his “feelings,” and that he put the “best spin” on some of the assets. “I think everybody” exaggerates about the value of their properties. “Who wouldn’t?” Did he inflate values? “Not beyond reason,” Trump said, insisting he gave his “opinion” to a
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The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection lasts at least six months after the second dose, the companies said Thursday. It’s the first look at how long protection for a coronavirus vaccine lasts, and while six months is a modest target, it’s longer than the 90 days of protection
Continue Reading After being shot in the line of duty last week, a Texas state trooper has died, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Trooper Chad Walker, 38, stopped to assist a driver alongside a highway near Mexia, Texas, on Friday when the driver exited the vehicle and shot him multiple
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Thousands of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant have been reported across the US, and experts fear the strain may fuel another Covid-19 surge as states race to vaccinate more residents. The variant, first spotted in the UK, is already wreaking havoc in parts of Europe and health leaders fear that if Americans aren’t careful now,
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As the United Nations Security Council discussed Myanmar’s military coup on Wednesday, the country’s junta declared a “ceasefire” — though it said it would continue to respond to “actions that disrupt government security and administration.” The ceasefire appeared to refer to actions taken against ethnic armed groups, where fighting has increased since the junta’s seizure
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Vice President Kamala Harris and her team are staring down attempts to make her the face of the Biden administration’s response to the crisis at the border, a little more than a week after being assigned a role that positions her in the center of one of the administration’s most divisive issues. Aides define her
Continue Reading Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers thought they’d be conducting a routine traffic stop early Tuesday morning. But that turned into much more. A little after 2 a.m. Tuesday, Troopers Michael Allen and Pete Christie saw an SUV speeding on a highway in Seminole County, Florida, according to an incident report. The troopers pulled over the
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“If it thunders on All Fools’ Day, it brings good crops of corn and hay.” All pranks aside, there’s a lot of truth behind that old weather proverb. Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today”
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