By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization says he’s worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 producing a “tsunami” of cases between them. Top officials with the U.N. health agency cautioned Wednesday that it’s still too early to be reassured by initial data suggesting that
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN Prefer your coffee black? Then you probably like dark, bitter chocolate, according to new research identifying a genetic basis for those preferences. If that’s you, then congratulations — you are the lucky genetic winner of a trait that may offer you a boost toward good health, according to caffeine researcher Marilyn
Continue ReadingBy Ben Morse, CNN Playing on a professional golf tour can be a lonely place for players, traveling all over the globe with often very little time spent at home. But for sisters Jessica and Nelly Korda, they have a “built-in best buddy” who comes with them to keep them company — each other —
Continue ReadingGermán Padinger (CNN) — El periódico digital Stand News anunció el cese inmediato de sus operaciones después de que la policía de Hong Kong detuviera el miércoles a siete miembros de su personal actual y antiguos trabajadores y registrara sus oficinas. “De acuerdo con las circunstancias, Stand News cesa inmediatamente su actividad, incluido el sitio
Continue ReadingBy Diksha Madhok, CNN Business Waymo is teaming up with Chinese carmaker Geely to build electric, fully autonomous robotaxis for the United States. The self-driving arm of Google parent company Alphabet announced the partnership Tuesday, calling the deployment of the cars a big part of its commitment to “expanding access to sustainable transportation.” Both firms
Continue ReadingBy Jessie Yeung, CNN Cantopop star and prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Denise Ho was arrested at her home on Wednesday morning by the city’s national security police. She was one of six people arrested in an early morning operation, all linked to online media organization Stand News. Police later confirmed at a news conference
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN) — Después de meses de una sequía extrema que provocó escasez de agua y avivó incendios forestales, están cayendo fuertes nevadas en Sierra Nevada, lo suficiente para romper récords de décadas. Hasta este martes, más de 513 centímetros de nieve, más de 5 metros, habían caído en lo que va del mes
Continue ReadingCNN, WPLG, WSVN By Forrest Brown, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday added three destinations in Europe — from its frigid northern climes to its sun-soaked south — to its highest-risk category for travel. In its weekly update of Covid-19 travel advisories, the CDC advised against travel to the following
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — China is urging the United States to protect a Chinese space station and its three-member crew after Beijing complained that satellites launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearly struck the station. The foreign ministry accused Washington of ignoring its treaty obligations to protect the Tiangong’s crew following the incidents in July and October.
Continue ReadingBy ILAN BEN ZION Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli and three Palestinians were wounded in the first exchange of fire in months on the Gaza frontier. Earlier Wednesday, Israel had announced measures aimed at improving life in the occupied West Bank after a rare meeting of top Israeli and Palestinian officials. Israel has
Continue ReadingBEIJING (AP) — China is urging the United States to protect a Chinese space station and its three-member crew after Beijing complained that satellites launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearly struck the station. The foreign ministry accused Washington of ignoring its treaty obligations to protect the Tiangong’s crew following the incidents in July and October.
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street hit a high and new daily U.S. coronavirus cases surged to a record. Tokyo and Seoul declined while Shanghai and Hong Kong advanced. Wall Street gained for its 70th record high of 2021. Optimism was tempered by data
Continue ReadingBy JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street hit a high and new daily U.S. coronavirus cases surged to a record. Tokyo and Seoul declined while Shanghai and Hong Kong advanced. Wall Street gained for its 70th record high of 2021. Optimism was tempered by data
Continue ReadingBy DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Desmond Tutu is being remembered for his passionate advocacy on behalf of LQBTQ people as well as his fight for racial justice. But the South African archbishop’s campaigning against homophobia had limited impact in the rest of Africa before he died Sunday at age 90. Most countries criminalize gay
Continue ReadingBy GIDEON RUBIN Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl came out of COVID-19 protocols and delivered twice for the San Jose Sharks in their 8-7 shootout victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Hertl scored his team-leading 15th goal and added a shootout goal for San Jose, which played for the first time since
Continue ReadingBy JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Ky Thomas ran for 144 yards and a touchdown, Mar’Kiese Irving added 129 yards rushing and Minnesota shut down West Virginia to win the Guaranteed Rate Bowl 18-6. Thomas and Irving became the Gophers’ 1-2 punch after Mohamed Ibrahim and Trey Potts sustained season-ending injuries. The
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault had two goals and an assist in the Vegas Golden Knights’ 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Reilly Smith and Chandler Stephenson each added a goal and an assist as Vegas returned from the extended Christmas break to push its road winning streak
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Continue ReadingBy MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press PARALIMNI, Cyprus (AP) — Many well-off Lebanese who escaped their country’s economic tailspin for a new life in Cyprus say the transition has been a roller coaster. They are grateful they didn’t have to turn to human smugglers and embark on risky Mediterranean crossings to reach European shores. But they
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Human Services are seeking applicants for positions on the state Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. This new council will consist of 10 members appointed by the Governor. The ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities invites applications from individuals who meet
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