The Taliban have captured another three provincial capitals in southern Afghanistan, including in Helmand, the scene of some of the heaviest fighting…
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Beijing — China on Friday rejected the World Health Organization’s calls for a renewed probe into the origins of COVID-19, saying it…
There was something about the long haul of lockdown that made you want to take the things you were going back and forth on and—pardon my language—just do it already. For me, that decisive move was, at long last, getting curly bangs. It was something that my friend and hairstylist Mischa G had been begging,…
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NDP promises universal pharmacare, mental health supports in first mandate, if elected
by Sue JonesIf elected, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to bring in universal prescription drug coverage, dental care and mental health supports within his first mandate and is vowing to bring in a wealth tax to help pay for it all.NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh unveiled his party’s platform Thursday at Quidi Vidi, a historic fishing harbour in…
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California will become the first U.S. state to require all teachers and school staff must be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing amid growing concerns about the highly contagious delta variant.Gov. Gavin Newsom talks with student Dina Kassan during a visit to Carl B. Munck Elementary School in Oakland, Calif., on…
Wesleyan College West Virginia says students will face a $750 non-refundable fee if they show up to campus unvaccinated or without proof…
Since the start of the pandemic, online trading has exploded in popularity. What started as an alternative to sports gambling has converged…
Creative summer date ideas, anyone? If slogans like “hot girl summer” and “vaxxed and waxed” haven’t already made it clear, so many of us are ready to get back into the dating scene and meet new people this summer. Like, really ready. After being cooped up inside all of last year, a lot of us…
There are tons of ways to program a workout, but there’s one tried-and-true method that has withstood the test of time: the push-pull workout. If you’re looking to build full-body strength, this way of structuring your workout is super efficient and effective.One reason it’s remained so popular—in circles ranging from bodybuilders to people just looking…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a handbook for countries to measure their foodborne disease burden. The guide aims to help nations identify food safety system needs and data gaps so they can strengthen national infrastructure and better protect public health. It does not cover chemical hazards, including food allergens. Data requirements and methods…