Tag: Diseases and conditions
World Bank raises China growth outlook to 8.5%
BEIJING — The World Bank raised its forecast of China’s economic growth this year to 8.5% from 8.1% and said Tuesday a full recovery...
How Southern Power Fund upends traditional grantmaking
Clara Benson, founder of a nascent South Carolina nonprofit that connects Black residents with health and wellness resources, got an intriguing call last September.
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Millions skipped church during pandemic. Will they return?
WALDOBORO, Maine — With millions of people having stayed home from places of worship during the coronavirus pandemic, struggling congregations have one key question:...
Jacobs’ post-pandemic runway: Parading puffers in patterns
NEW YORK — Theaters are dusting off the cobwebs and coming to life, the streets of midtown Manhattan are bustling, Bruce Springsteen is back...
Taurasi will stand alone in 9,000-point club for some time
NEW YORK — It may be a long time before anyone joins Diana Taurasi in the 9,000-point club.
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Paul keeps up complaints over handling of COVID-19 pandemic
GREENSBURG, Ky. — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul complained bitterly Tuesday about the government's COVID-19 response but did not single out former President Donald Trump...
Barty commits to Australia’s tennis team for Tokyo Olympics
SYDNEY — Top-ranked Ash Barty is set to lead Australia’s 11-member tennis team at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Indianapolis lifting local COVID-19 mask, capacity rules
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis officials are lifting all the city’s local COVID-19 restrictions as of Thursday, a move that will allow full capacity at restaurants,...
UK’s new health chief to brief lawmakers as virus cases soar
LONDON — Britain’s new health secretary briefs Parliament on Monday on plans for easing COVID-19 restrictions as the exit of his disgraced predecessor raises...
Noblesville giving $1,000 to $2,000 bonuses to city workers
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Another local government in Hamilton County plans to give virus-related bonuses to public employees.
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