WASHINGTON — Progressives celebrated a giant step toward expanding the social safety net. Centrist Democrats secured some top legislative demands. And House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy won plaudits from conservatives for a lengthy floor speech that delayed passage of the Build Back Better Act.From a political perspective, all sides had something to crow about after…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — After a year of relentless efforts to vaccinate Americans, President Joe Biden is spending almost $10 billion on new and experimental Covid-19 treatments that will largely help those he hasn’t been able to convince.It is the latest sign that administration officials see the pandemic as being far from over, that the incidents of…Continue Reading
Released within weeks of each other, the film “King Richard,” starring Will Smith, and Smith’s memoir, “Will,” have created a remarkable moment for audiences to witness Black men not giving into the ideals or constraints that society imposes on them.In both, we see Black men as fathers, partners and businessmen. We see them daring to…Continue Reading
BAGHDAD — The deadly crisis Belarus was accused of creating at its border with Europe appeared to subside this week, raising hopes of an end to what had become a spiraling confrontation between East and West.Yet as those who risked the journey in the hope of a better future returned to Iraq with their dreams…Continue Reading
Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to alter the deadly trajectory of the covid-19 pandemic — with a second option from Pfizer to follow shortly after.Now under federal review, both pills are being hailed by…Continue Reading
On Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky expanded recommendations for booster shot doses for Covid-19 to all adults who are 18 years and older. This means that all adults who received either a dose of the Pfizer or Moderna anti-COVID vaccines are eligible to get a booster…Continue Reading
Global design home retailer West Elm has entered the Indian market. The company has launched two stores here in partnership with Reliance Brands (RBL). It has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in India this October 2021 at Jio World Drive, followed by a store at the Ambience Mall in Gurgaon this week, said a statement…Continue Reading
Singapore-based short video app Lomotif has announced its official entry into India.The platform had a soft launch in India in early 2021 with the app being made available on Google Play Store and App Store.The app has now officially launched in India with a grand launch in Delhi. The launch was spearheaded by Ted Farnsworth,…Continue Reading
At least 17 people have died and dozens have been reported missing in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of heavy rains, authorities said.Key points:The death toll rose on Friday when a building collapsed, killing three peopleFive districts are affected, with floods forcing the closure of a regional airportThe Andhra Pradesh emergency comes after…Continue Reading
KL Rahul has been enjoying a purple patch for Team India in T20Is at present as he continues to pile on runs one game after another. Rahul slammed his fourth half-century in the last five T20Is for India as Rohit Sharma & Co. defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I of the…Continue Reading