Spain to drop masks outdoors as omicron surge decelerates
Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation, Health Minister Carolina Darias said.
Spain will end a mandate to wear masks outdoors next week, reversing a late December order against an unprecedented surge of coronavirus infections fueled by a highly contagious mutation, Health Minister Carolina Darias said.
‘Cosmic mystery’: Object found in space emitted radio bursts every 18 minutes
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
“We've discovered something completely new, and I'm thrilled that the universe can still surprise us like this,” said Dr. Natasha Hurley-Walker, the team's lead researcher.
Catholic celibacy rules should be loosened, cardinal says
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
A cardinal in Germany has advocated loosening celibacy rules for Catholic priests.
Jeff Bezos to dismantle Dutch bridge for $450 million yacht
The Koningshaven Bridge was built in 1878 and repaired after bombing in World War II
The Koningshaven Bridge was built in 1878 and repaired after bombing in World War II
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Winter Olympics: Alpine skiing hill at Beijing Olympics is a new test for skiers
Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.
Skiers have only seen the skiing hill via video footage and glimpses from a training hill in China. The first official training runs take place Thursday.
Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
2022 Winter Olympics: US bobsledder tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
U.S. Olympic bobsledder Josh Williamson has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't fly with his teammates to China, though he remains hopeful of getting there in time for the Beijing Games.
Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
United Nations meeting on possible Russia invasion of Ukraine
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday for the first time on Russia’s troop buildup and threatening actions against Ukraine at the request of the United States.
Mugshot of wanted convicted burglar in the UK goes viral
The mugshot of an Englishman went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.
The mugshot of an Englishman went viral over the weekend and local police were reportedly forced to disable comments on their Twitter post after he appeared to accumulate more fans than people interested in turning him in.
North Korea confirms testing missile capable of reaching Guam
North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries. It gave no further details.
North Korea said the missile was launched toward the waters off its east coast and on a high angle to prevent it from overflying other countries. It gave no further details.
Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Rafael Nadal wins after 2nd longest Australian Open final ever
Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory in a match that started late Sunday local time and ended later on Monday morning.
Rafael Nadal has won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title with a comeback five-set victory in a match that started late Sunday local time and ended later on Monday morning.
Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe soon as Ukraine turmoil intensifies
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
President Biden told reporters Friday that he is moving U.S. troops to Eastern Europe and NATO countries.
Authorities in Colombia seize nearly 20,000 coconuts filled with ‘liquid cocaine’
Investigators determined that the naturally occurring fluid inside the coconuts was meticulously removed and replaced with “liquid cocaine.” Dissolved cocaine formulas have been documented in previous seizures, as traffickers attempt to avoid traditional drug detection.
Investigators determined that the naturally occurring fluid inside the coconuts was meticulously removed and replaced with “liquid cocaine.” Dissolved cocaine formulas have been documented in previous seizures, as traffickers attempt to avoid traditional drug detection.
CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Antisemitism rises during pandemic
Commemorations are taking place amid a rise of antisemitism that gained traction during lockdowns as the pandemic exacerbated hatred online.
Commemorations are taking place amid a rise of antisemitism that gained traction during lockdowns as the pandemic exacerbated hatred online.
WHO staffers complaint, email alleges racism and abuse by top director in Asia
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
Ukrainian serviceman kills 4 fellow soldiers, 1 civilian, Interior Ministry says
The soldier was on guard duty when he opened fire on his fellow soldiers.
The soldier was on guard duty when he opened fire on his fellow soldiers.