BOJ set to end COVID-relief scheme, but no change to loose policy
* End to pandemic-relief scheme reflects easing funding strains* BOJ set to maintain ultra-low rates at Sept. 21-22 meeting* BOJ...
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US criticised for rolling out Covid boosters without human trials
Health experts have warned that the US decision to roll out new Covid boosters without clinical testing on humans risks...
Indiana coronavirus updates: China quarantines college students under strict COVID-19 policy
The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic for Sept. 11, 2022. INDIANAPOLIS — Here are Sunday's latest updates on the...
Oil prices slide as China COVID curbs, possible rate hikes weigh on demand outlook
By Florence TanSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped during Asian trade on Monday as the prospect of further interest rate...
What you need to know about ‘original antigenic sin’ with fall COVID boosters around the corner
With new COVID variant-specific booster shots set to roll out in the coming week, vaccine scientists argue that more research...
This Could Be the Only Way to Beat COVID for Good
The novel coronavirus, like all viruses, mutates and evolves. Fast. Variant after variant. Subvariants between the variants.The virus is active....
Desperation grows in hard-hit Chengdu’s indefinite Covid lockdown
Desperation grows in hard-hit Chengdu’s indefinite Covid lockdownChina’s city of 21 million has endured heatwaves, power cuts, quarantine and a...
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Anchorage’s last COVID-era shelter is in a downtown hotel. The clock is ticking on its closure.
In August 2022 around 200 unsheltered people were staying at the Aviator Hotel. Photographed on Aug. 19, 2022. (Loren Holmes...
Aaron Rodgers slams California for strict COVID-19 rules
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rick Osentoski/AP Images Redeem now Aaron Rodgers appeared on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast...
Lea Michele sidelined at ‘Funny Girl’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Fans of Lea Michele hoping to finally see her singing and dancing in "Funny Girl" on Broadway will have to...