C.D.C. Eases Coronavirus Vaccine Rules for ‘Exceptional Circumstances’
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has quietly changed its recommendations for coronavirus immunizations to give doctors the flexibility to handle “exceptional…
COVID-19: Matt Hancock says South African variant could reduce vaccine efficacy by half
The coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa could reduce the efficacy of vaccines by half, the health secretary has said. Matt Hancock made the…
‘Bring back Tony Blair!’ Arch-Rejoiner Adonis calls for ex-Labour chief 2024 election run
Adonis says UK should negotiate ‘closer relationship’ with EU However, his comments triggered a scathing response on social media, with one Twitter user suggesting he…
Joe Biden to push for US-UK deal in bid to keep France and Germany under control
Joe Biden: Expert discusses potential US-UK trade deal David Frum, an author and Republican speechwriter, explained the US always wanted the UK to have close ties…
Jacinda Ardern’s government facing continued criticism over its housing plans
By RNZ The Government has been slammed for its “underwhelming” Public Housing Plan. Yesterday it unveiled where it intends to build 6000 public and 2000…
Oreanna Myers 'had red mark on her face & son asked if it was blood' before she 'killed five kids', surveillance reveals
OREANNA Antoinette Myers allegedly had a red mark on her face and her son asked if it was blood before she "killed five kids," surveillance…
One year on: Family’s fears for Tauranga man Julian Varley
The fragments of a family broken by grief, confusion and helplessness will come together today to mark one year since Julian Varley disappeared. They will…
Mutant Covid strain is 30% MORE deadly than original virus
THEnew Covid variant is 30 per cent more deadly than the old one, scientists have discovered. Researchers from the government's New and Emerging Respiratory Virus…
Essex lorry people smugglers who killed 39 migrants in locked van jailed
The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox Four people-smuggling ringleaders convicted of the manslaughter…
The Vitamin Shoppe Expands in Asia
The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding to Asia through a partnership agreement with Kim Lien Group for the Vietnam market. Under the country license agreement, Hanoi-based…
Yellen vote in U.S. Senate committee to test support for Biden economic plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate Finance Committee will vote on Friday on Janet Yellen’s nomination for Treasury secretary, an early litmus test of bipartisan support…
Public sector borrowing hits £34.1bn in December
Public sector net borrowing reached £34.1bn in December – the third-highest monthly figure since records began in 1993. The figure from the Office for National…
Eyeing the World: How Citizens of Humanity Leverages Cross-Border E-comm to Boost Global Sales
In a WWD-produced webinar, Rob Keve, cofounder of Flow Commerce, and Mario Borroi, chief operating officer of International at Citizens of Humanity, joined WWD executive…
COVID-19: Government releases new hard-hitting advert as PM warns COVID variant could be more deadly
A new hard-hitting government advert asks Britons if they “can look coronavirus patients in the eye”, as ministers toughen messaging amid concerns the newer variant…
Bus driver jailed for killing ‘promising academic’ in railway bridge crash
A bus driver has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for killing a ‘promising’ academic and seriously injuring another student after crashing his double-decker into a…
Master Tenant Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter in Ghost Ship Fire
The master tenant of a warehouse that had been converted into a ramshackle artists’ collective in Oakland, Calif., pleaded guilty to 36 counts of involuntary…
A Report Card for U.S. Schools
This is the Coronavirus Schools Briefing, a guide to the seismic changes in U.S. education that are taking place during the pandemic. Sign up here…
54 ZIP Codes in N.Y.C. Have Positive Test Rates Over 10%
Even as New York City officials focus on vaccinating millions of residents, the coronavirus continues to spread, with more than 50 ZIP codes showing a…
Why Kamala Harris Is a Star of the New York City Mayor’s Race
In many tight political races, candidates battle over not just what they know, but whom they know. In the New York City mayor’s race, the…
Google threatens to disable search engine as Aussie row deepens
SYDNEY • Google threatened to disable its search engine in Australia if it is forced to pay local publishers for news, a dramatic escalation of…
8 visitors a day and no shouting while tossing yusheng: 8 ways CNY will be different this year
SINGAPORE – The rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the community and the formation of clusters over the last few weeks are a…
Japan still has mountain to climb before it can lift emergency
TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) – Japan is halfway through its second state of emergency, with officials set to examine the effectiveness of the measure in the coming…
For Singaporeans, Biden presidency a relief even as some regret Trump's exit
SINGAPORE – Relief. That was all Mr Brian Suresh Charles felt as Mr Joe Biden, uttering the words “so help me God”, was sworn in…
A Vaccine Road Trip
Want to get The Morning by email? Here’s the sign-up. Good morning. The Biden administration has a huge amount of work to do to get…
Opinion | The Case for Biden Optimism
He’s a more transformational president than you may think. By David Brooks Opinion Columnist Most calls to “national unity” are vacuous pap. They are unrealistic,…
Opinion | Mitch McConnell’s Legacy
More from our inbox: To the Editor: Thank you to Jennifer Senior, who said everything that needs to be said about Senator Mitch McConnell in…
Polynt-Reichhold owner picks Morgan Stanley for $1.8 billion sale – sources
MILAN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Italian buyout fund Investindustrial has picked Morgan Stanley to work on the sale of Polynt-Reichhold in a deal that could value the…
Opinion | Seeking Pardons as Trump Leaves Office
To the Editor: Re “Pardon Season Enriches Allies of the President” (front page, Jan. 18). The headlong rush among some of President Trump’s allies to…