Zimbabwe Government: No COVID-19 Shot, No Work, No Pay
Union leaders have angrily reacted to the Zimbabwean government’s announcement Sunday that workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19…
In Quiet Debut, Alzheimer’s Drug Finds Questions, Skepticism
The first new Alzheimer's treatment in more than 20 years was hailed as a breakthrough when regulators approved it more…
Chinese Astronauts Arrive at Space Station for Longest Mission
Three astronauts successfully docked with China's new space station on Saturday on what is set to be Beijing's longest crewed…
Unhappy With Prices, US Ranchers Look to Build Own Meat Plants
Like other ranchers across the country, Rusty Kemp for years grumbled about rock-bottom prices paid for the cattle he raised…
Funerals Held for Victims of Afghanistan Mosque Bombing
Funeral services were held Saturday for victims of Friday’s suicide bomb attack on a Shiite mosque in Afghanistan’s southern city…
Canada Sees Benefits from Delaying Second COVID Vaccine Dose
Recent studies indicate Canada’s decision to extend the interval between the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines can actually…
US Health Panel Recommends Booster Shot for Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
A panel of U.S. health advisers has recommended the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize a second shot of Johnson…
Tackling the great social challenge of our time
A new Social Mobility Foundation has been set up at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) at…
UN Report: Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction Saves Lives, Money
A report marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction finds many deaths and economic losses from natural disasters could…
Hurricane Pamela Makes Landfall in Western Mexico
Hurricane Pamela came ashore on Mexico's Pacific coast Wednesday, bringing with it strong winds and rain.The Category 1 storm had…
70% of the World Could Be Vaccinated by Next Year – If Rich Countries Share
A group of World Health Organization experts is calling for 70 percent of the global population to be fully vaccinated…
Some Adults Over 60 Should Not Take Low-Dose Aspirin Daily, Panel Says
People over the age of the 60 without heart disease should not take low-dose aspirin daily to prevent a first…
Hydropower Decline Adds Strain to Power Grids in Drought
After water levels at a California dam fell to historic lows this summer, the main hydropower plant it feeds was…
In a Rocky Israeli Crater, Scientists Simulate Life on Mars
From the door of the expedition base, a few small steps to the left an autonomous rover passes by. A…
Summer Storms Were a Climate-Change Wake-Up Call for Subways
When the remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped record-breaking rain on the East Coast this month, staircases into New York City's…
What Is the Global Minimum Tax Deal and What Will It Mean?
A global deal to ensure big companies pay a minimum tax rate of 15% and make it harder for them…