A 4-year-old boy in central China has been infected with H3N8 bird flu, making it the first time that the virus has been confirmed in humans. Scientists believe that a previous strain of the virus – which is also found in horses and dogs – was responsible for the 1889 pandemic. The boy, from Zhumadian … Read more
Drawing a blood sample in New York City for a coronavirus antibody test in January.Credit…James Estrin/The New York Times Sixty percent of Americans, including 75 percent of children, had been infected with the coronavirus by February, federal health officials reported on Tuesday — another remarkable milestone in a pandemic that continues to confound expectations. The … Read more
A fire in an Adelaide motel that left three men with serious burns has been deemed non-suspicious, with investigators instead determining that the blaze was sparked by batteries recharging. Key points: Three burns victims were taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital Police earlier said the circumstances surrounding the fire were “unusual” They said SafeWork SA was “conducting … Read more
Asylum seekers’ accommodation is “unsafe” due to inadequate healthcare, while poor living conditions are exacerbating or creating mental and physical health problems, according to a new report by Doctors of the World. The charity’s research, published on Wednesday, details the barriers to medical care and medication for asylum seekers in initial accommodation across the UK. … Read more
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In a historic gesture toward reconciliation, Ryerson University is rebranding itself as Toronto Metropolitan University, cutting its connection to the man considered to have laid the foundations of the residential school system. The new name came after years of advocacy by staff, students and community members. “Truthfully any name probably would have worked as long … Read more
(Obtained by CNN) Despite Russia’s repeated denials they were responsible for any carnage in Bucha, located outside Kyiv, Russian military vehicles and forces were seen on a Bucha street near civilian bodies, new drone video obtained exclusively by CNN shows. CNN has geolocated and confirmed the authenticity of the videos, which were taken by a … Read more
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — We are hearing from the uncle and cousin of the woman seriously injured in the Kensington fire tragedy. Yasmin Santana managed to escape the burning home on Hartville Street early Sunday morning. Her husband and their three boys did not make it out alive. READ MORE: Trenton Firefighter Grazed By Stray Bullet … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies keep proving that no deficit is too deep to claw their way back to victory. And Ja Morant is getting tired of playing from behind, no matter how good the wins feel. He wants to see the Grizzlies start like they did in their easiest win of this … Read more
UK removes all tariffs and quotas on imports from Ukraine Farmers load oat in the seeding-machine to sow in a field east of Kyiv on April 16, 2022. The U.K. announced on Monday all tariffs and quotas on goods from Ukraine will be removed under the free trade agreement. Genya Savilov | Afp | Getty … Read more
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open lower on Wednesday as global markets remain mixed, with fears persisting over the global growth outlook. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 10 points lower at 7,374, Germany’s DAX 102 points lower at 13,664, France’s CAC 40 down 42 points at 6,374 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 76 … Read more