Tag: COVID-19 pandemic
South Africa’s new coronavirus cases surge to record levels
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's resurgence of COVID-19 is setting record numbers of new daily cases, centered in Johannesburg and driven by the delta variant,...
Slovenia’s term raises specter of EU’s threat from within
KRANJ, Slovenia — Tiny Slovenia took charge of the world’s largest trading bloc this week, and immediately shone a harsh spotlight on one of...
Orchestra set to start in fall; CT virus rules up for a vote
PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Symphony Orchestra isn’t playing at the Fourth of July extravaganza on the city’s East End beach, but it is...
Report: Serbian tests positive arriving for Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — A member of the Serbian Olympic rowing team has tested positive for COVID-19 while trying to enter Japan for the Tokyo Olympics...
Universal takes top three spots at domestic box office
Although the box office has yet to fully recover from the pandemic, at least one studio has good reason to celebrate this Fourth of...
Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs...
England may soon abandon mask requirements, minister says
LONDON — England may soon abandon legal requirements for wearing masks, a government minister said Sunday as the nation waits for U.K. Prime Minister...
South Africa’s ex-president Zuma says he’ll appeal jail term
NKANDLA, South Africa — Ignoring efforts to defuse a tense standoff, former South African President Jacob Zuma told hundreds of supporters gathered outside his...
Actor Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — Fireworks are returning to New Orleans on Independence Day thanks to actor Will Smith.
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National Spelling Bee stalwarts persevere through 2-year gap
When the Scripps National Spelling Bee was canceled last year because of the pandemic, Avani Joshi didn’t lament her lost year of preparation. She...