HONG KONG — Almost two years into the coronavirus pandemic, Charles and Jenny Chung long for a getaway from their home in Hong Kong. But with overseas travel stymied by the Chinese territory’s strict quarantine requirements, the couple found a different way to relax and recharge: five hours on a public bus. The “Bus Sleeping Tour,”…Continue Reading
Lee Norman, Kansas’ top health official, was blunt in his public assessments of the coronavirus pandemic.He delivered daily briefings with stark warnings about Covid-19 that often put him at odds with the state’s GOP-controlled legislature, which recently stripped Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of her ability to impose statewide restrictions.But last month, when legislators were poised…Continue Reading
The rare December blaze that tore through Boulder County, Colorado, at frightening speed this week may not be that unusual in the future, wildfire experts are warning, as climate change sets the stage for more.Wildfires do not historically happen during the winter, particularly in areas like Boulder County, where the ground is normally moist from…Continue Reading
A stampede at a popular Hindu shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir killed at least 12 people and injured 13 others on New Year’s Day, officials said.An investigation has been ordered into what caused the stampede early Saturday at the Mata Vaishnav Devi shrine, where thousands of Hindu devotees were gathered to pay their respect in the…Continue Reading
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un capped off his 10th year in power with a speech that made more mention of tractor factories and school uniforms than nuclear weapons or the United States, according to summaries by state media on Saturday.North Korea’s main goals for 2022 will be jump starting economic development and improving people’s…Continue Reading
The East Texas city of Texarkana experienced a rare weather event to close out the year: It rained fish.The phenomenon, known as “animal rain,” occurred Wednesday in the city, where officials declared in a Facebook post that 2021 “is pulling out all of the tricks…including raining fish.”“And no, this isn’t a joke,” the post continued.The…Continue Reading
PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S Postal Service pulled out all the stops to avoid a repeat of the 2020 holiday shipping disaster, and it worked.The Postal Service and several other private shippers reported that holiday season deliveries went smoothly for the most part.ShipMatrix, which analyzes shipping package data, reported that 96.9 percent of the Postal…Continue Reading
U.S. prosecutors decided to end their criminal case against two Manhattan jail guards who admitted to falsifying records on the night Jeffrey Epstein killed himself on their watch.In a Thursday filing in Manhattan federal court, prosecutors asked a judge to dismiss claims against Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, after both complied with the six-month deferred…Continue Reading
Amid Putin tension, Biden to speak to Ukraine president ZelenskyAmid growing concerns over Moscow’s military buildup along the border with Ukraine, President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak by phone Sunday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two leaders plan to review preparations for the upcoming diplomatic engagements, according to the White House. The conversation…Continue Reading
नई दिल्ली में 15 से 18 साल के बच्चों के लिए वैक्सिनेशन सेंटरGOYAL MEDICAL CENTREE-2 By 8 Vasant Vihar New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, 110057COVAXIN: ₹1200PAIDSVBP CANTT BOARD SCHOOL SITE 1Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Cantonment Board Senior Secondary SchoolSadar Bazar Rd Kabul Lines Delhi Cantonment New Delhi Delhi 110010, New Delhi, Delhi, 110010COVAXINFREESDMC BOYS SCHOOL…Continue Reading