Is India’s test and tracing strategy working?
A faster but less reliable method of testing has gained ground in many states Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has…
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Fauci apologises for saying UK ‘rushed’ vaccine
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top US infectious disease expert, has apologised for remarks that seemed to criticise the UK’s vaccine…
Israel urges citizens to avoid Gulf, cites Iran threat
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government on Thursday urged its citizens to avoid travel to the United Arab Emirates and…
House passes ‘Tiger King’ bill banning privately-owned big cats
A new bill passed by the US House of Representatives would outlaw private ownership of big cats — potentially preventing…
Joe Biden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden says he will ask Americans to wear their face masks for 100 days after he takes office…
California’s stay-at-home order allows essential travel only. What does that mean?
Big Sur is among the California tourism destinations that may be affected by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tightening of travel restrictions.…
NY should legalize sports betting, weed to address fiscal crisis
Yankees president Randy Levine laid out a sweeping plan to help New York City’s cash-starved government weather the pandemic-fueled fiscal…
NC town hosting Christmas parade in spite of state COVID orders
Christmas cheer may not be the only thing they’ll be spreading. A North Carolina town has decided to hold its…
Sheriff who refused to enforce COVID rules tests positive
A California sheriff tested positive for COVID-19 after refusing to enforce a statewide mask wearing mandate. Sacramento County Sheriff Scott…
China has operation to influence US lawmakers
WASHINGTON — China’s Communist government is waging a covert operation to influence members of Congress into supporting pro-Beijing policies, the…