Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
French bus driver dies after ‘barbaric’ attack by passengers over face masks
The wife of a French bus driver savagely beaten after he asked passengers to wear face masks aboard his vehicle has condemned his “barbaric” death.
The wife of a French bus driver savagely beaten after he asked passengers to wear face masks aboard his vehicle has condemned his “barbaric” death.
Dozens of U.S. Marines get coronavirus in Japan
Dozens of U.S. Marines at two bases on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa have been infected with the coronavirus in what is feared to be a massive outbreak, Okinawa's governor said Saturday, demanding an adequate explanation from the U.S. military.
Dozens of U.S. Marines at two bases on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa have been infected with the coronavirus in what is feared to be a massive outbreak, Okinawa's governor said Saturday, demanding an adequate explanation from the U.S. military.
Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
A nationwide population-based study published by researchers in Spain in the medical journal “The Lancet” found that despite the high impact of COVID-19 on the country, antibody “prevalence estimates remain low and are clearly insufficient to provide herd immunity."
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
China warns Kazakhstan is facing pneumonia outbreak more deadly than COVID-19
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
The Chinese embassy warned its citizens about an outbreak of pneumonia with a death rate higher than that of COVID-19. Kazakhstan dismissed the claim.
Bolivian president has COVID-19 as virus hits region's elite
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Bolivia’s interim president and Venezuela’s No. 2 leader announced Thursday that they have been infected with the new coronavirus, just days after Brazil’s leader tested positive as the pandemic hits hard at some of Latin America’s political elite.
Man in fuchsia business suit climbs into volcano to take a selfie
A barefoot Yemeni man in a fuchsia business suit climbed down the edge of a volcano to take a selfie.
A barefoot Yemeni man in a fuchsia business suit climbed down the edge of a volcano to take a selfie.
‘Scream inside your heart’: Japanese theme parks implement screaming ban on roller coasters
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Amid the rise in coronavirus cases, theme parks in Japan are urging guests who ride roller coasters to avoid screaming in hopes of fighting the spread of COVID-19.
Missing Seoul mayor's body found after massive search
Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Park Won-soon’s body was located in hills in northern Seoul early Friday, more than seven hours after they launched a massive search for him.
Ghislaine Maxwell has July 14 bail hearing
Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend will appear remotely by video for a July 14 courthouse arraignment and bail hearing on charges she recruited girls for him to sexually abuse over two decades ago, a judge said Tuesday.
Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend will appear remotely by video for a July 14 courthouse arraignment and bail hearing on charges she recruited girls for him to sexually abuse over two decades ago, a judge said Tuesday.
Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Plan for basic universal income in Canada could cost $98 Billion for six months
Providing almost all Canadians with a basic income for six months beginning this fall could cost about $98 billion, the parliamentary budget officer said in a report on the eve of a preview of how COVID-19 will shape government spending until next spring.
Providing almost all Canadians with a basic income for six months beginning this fall could cost about $98 billion, the parliamentary budget officer said in a report on the eve of a preview of how COVID-19 will shape government spending until next spring.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Brooklyn jail ahead of bail hearing
Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidante Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred Monday to New York to face charges that she recruited women and girls, one as young as 14, for him to sexually abuse, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed.
Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidante Ghislaine Maxwell was transferred Monday to New York to face charges that she recruited women and girls, one as young as 14, for him to sexually abuse, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed.
China's Inner Mongolia region reports bubonic plague case
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
While China appears to have reduced coronavirus cases to near zero, other infectious threats remain, with local health authorities announcing a suspected bubonic plague case in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.