1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus’ origin
<p>GENEVA — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that...
Denmark happy to hear noisy booing fans in 2-0 win at Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel — Being booed by the home fans made Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite a happy man in Israel on Thursday.
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Recharged: Energy seen as big winner after disastrous 2020
<p>Energy companies spent the first quarter of 2021 recharging from a draining year. Wall Street expects that growth to continue as energy companies and...
African expert warns of ‘vaccine war’ over access to jabs
KAMPALA, Uganda — The head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday warned against a “vaccine war” among nations amid...
More birders sighted in Central Park this spring migration
<p>NEW YORK — This spring, longtime Central Park birder and naturalist Gabriel Willow is feeling a little less nervous than he did a year...
Free breadsticks and reasons for hope at Olive Garden
The company that runs the Olive Garden chain is raising pay for its workers and handing out one-time bonuses, a sign of optimism from...
Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s celebrations for the bicentenary of the start of the nation’s war of independence are culminating in a military parade and...
Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey
TOKYO — The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and is headed toward the opening...
Fed says restrictions on bank dividends and buybacks to end
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Thursday that as of June 30 it will end for most banks the temporary limits it had imposed...
Venezuelan COVID patients increasingly seeking in-home care
<p>CARACAS, Venezuela — Chef Carlos Páez has a long and tough road ahead after a serious case of COVID-19 that required a constant supply...