Tag: Diseases and conditions
South Africa’s president fights own party over corruption
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's anti-corruption drive is facing stiff resistance from political foes within his own party, including his predecessor, who...
Italy probes vaccine scams even as officials court offers
<p>ROME — Italian police investigating fake COVID-19 drugs and vaccines have interviewed a Veneto regional official who reported receiving offers to buy 27 million...
VIRUS DIARY: It’s mud, mud everywhere in UK’s 3rd lockdown
LONDON — It's apparently not enough for Britons to endure almost 120,000 COVID-19 deaths and face a new variant of the virus that scientists...
Vatican projects nearly 50M-euro deficit due to COVID losses
ROME — The Vatican said Friday it expects a deficit of nearly 50 million euros ($60.7 million) this year because of pandemic-related losses, a...
CFL commissioner says league is committed to play in 2021
<p>TORONTO — Canadian Football League Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says the league remains committed to returning in 2021, but is leaving the door wide open...
Nonprofits step up to protect fertility for cancer patients
Roshni Kamta remembers that spring day two years ago when she left for work on her usual crowded New York City subway line, carrying...
Foundations turn to bond market in response to rising need
As the pandemic’s misery continued last fall, foundation leaders like Robert Ross of the California Endowment discovered a way to pump hundreds of millions...
AP source: Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano to test free agency
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starting linebacker Matt Milano will explore free agency next month because of Buffalo's salary-cap constraints, a person with direct knowledge of...
Italy probes vaccine scams even as officials court offers
ROME — Italian police investigating fake COVID-19 drugs and vaccines have interviewed a Veneto regional official who reported receiving offers to buy 27 million...
Padres’ Lamet feels 100% after arm ailment ended his season
<p>Dinelson Lamet’s breakout season with San Diego ended just short of the Padres’ first playoff appearance in 14 seasons.</p>
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