DALLAS (AP) — More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital system who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine have been fired or resigned after a judge dismissed an employee lawsuit over the vaccine requirement.
Britney Spears’ conservatorship — of which her dad is a member of along with a financial firm — has led the singer to complain to a court investigator in 2016 that she was "sick of being taken advantage of," the report said.
The self-described women-led dating app instructs its employees to take a week to "shut off and focus on themselves", after "a very challenging time" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials seized the domains of about three dozen websites just days after Iran elected a new, hard-line president, and at a critical moment in nuclear negotiations.
Ana Guerrero, chief of staff to Mayor Eric Garcetti, disparaged Huerta in Facebook comments reviewed by The Times. A Garcetti spokesman said Guerrero will be on "administrative leave for the foreseeable future, unpaid for a month."
There have been no deaths from COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, while 56 new cases were confirmed, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Tuesday, as she revealed that more than one million people have now been fully vaccinated against the novel…
TOKYO: With 30 days to go until the start of an Olympic Games dogged by the coronavirus pandemic and by controversy, Tokyo Olympics President Seiko Hashimoto on Tuesday (Jun 22) defended the organisers' decision to allow spectators into Olympic venues.
Goddy Egene The Chairman, Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO), Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has assured shareholders of improved performance and enhanced returns on their investments in the years ah…
In a candid new interview the model, 28, explained she believes people still find the topic of sex 'uncomfortable' and she wants to 'open up the conversation' around self-pleasure.
State of Origin fixtures and a selection of premium NRL matches be available on free-to-air TV in New Zealand for the first time as a part of a new broadcast rights deal between the ARL Commission and Sky New Zealand.
The Blues are looking to clinch a series win, but will the Maroons bounce back on home soil in Brisbane? Here's the lowdown on Sunday's much-anticipated clash.
The first trial under Hong Kong's new national security law begins on Wednesday (Jun 23) without a jury, a landmark moment for the financial hub's fast-changing legal traditions.
Maybe they’re magic actually magic beans. A study released in BMC Public Health took 11 years worth of data and found that coffee drinkers are much less likely to suffer from liver ailments.
Manager Gareth Southgate says England aspire to play "champagne football" but that he has been pleased with the defensive solidity they have shown to qualify top of Euro 2020 Group D.
John Hurley “is a true hero” according to Arvada Police Chief Link Strate. Hurley, 40, was killed in Olde Town Monday when a gunman opened fire. Officer Gordon Beesley was also killed, along with the as-of-yet unidentified shooter.
"It won't undo the heartbreak and loss we feel. But only by acknowledging the past can we work toward a future that we're all proud to embrace," Sec. Deb Haaland said.
A group of state attorneys general may file a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google as early as next week, accusing the search and advertising giant of...
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BANGKOK: Underreporting from strained medical systems and extensive social lockdowns could explain why many Southeast Asian countries have recorded substantially fewer cases of dengue fever in 2021 than previous years, said experts.
SINGAPORE: The growing dominance of English as the language most frequently spoken at home does not necessarily come at the expense of vernacular languages. Instead, it points to healthy levels of bilingualism, said language promotion councils.
Does your organisation have the necessary support in place if you are feeling burnt out or need time out from work? Mayank Parekh explains what needs to change in the new normal.
Canadians are still waiting on official guidelines about what they’re allowed to do once they’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Meanwhile, about 20 per cent of Canadians have both doses— and many want to know: What can I do now?
The mutual finger-pointing, which preceded admissions from Canada’s envoy about shortcomings in her country’s rights record, came in a debate at the Human Rights Council.
For patients who have inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic -- or long-term -- abdominal pain is common, and there are currently no effective treatment options for this debilitating symptom.
Pairing blueberry pie with a scoop of ice cream is a nice summer treat. Aside from being tasty, this combination might also help people take up more of the "superfruit's" nutrients, such as anthocyanins.
New Zealand raises the alert level in Wellington as a result of an Australian tourist testing positive for COVID-19 after visiting the city over the weekend.
Two million more doses of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in the Philippines on Thursday morning, further boosting the country's supply as it aims for achieving herd immunity within the year.
Arrests have been made as dozens of police officers moved to disperse a large group of protesters at the main border crossing between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, just a day after a demonstration around border restrictions began.
You won’t always have 128 humans in each Battlefield 2024 match — EA will be backfilling those servers with bots to keep games populated, the company confirms to The Verge.
Tyrannosaurs are well known as having been ferocious predators at the top of the food chain millions of years ago, but a study led by an Alberta-based researcher shows the reptiles didn't start out . . .
As England get ready to host Germany at Wembley in the last 16 at Euro 2020 next Tuesday, BBC Sport sets the scene for what could be another fascinating encounter.
PETALING JAYA: Rapid mass vaccination is the way out of the current economic and public health crisis, with Malaysia achieving its target of 200,000 jabs ahead of schedule, says Khairy Jamaluddin.
In a 24-minute statement against the conservatorship she’s lived under for 13 years, Britney Spears sounded off before a Los Angeles probate judge Brenda Penny on Wednesday, saying that she wants to sue her family and that she was “abused” by a previous thera…
US health authorities plan to update official guidance about administering mRNA Covid vaccines to adolescents and young adults after finding a likely link to rare cases of heart inflammation, but say the overall benefits still "clearly" outweigh the risks. Th…
Popular on Variety Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus took to social media Wednesday to reveal that he is undergoing chemotherapy saying, “It sucks and I’m scared,” while adding that he feels hopeful and expects to be back on tour when he’s cancer-free. Earlier in…
The ASX 200 slipped 0.3 per cent at the open as the banks and health stocks weighed. Woolworths was down 15 per cent in its first session after splitting from Endeavour Drinks.
ANALYSIS: New findings reveal multiple turnovers of archaic and modern humans during a 300,000-year period, as well as major changes in the diversity of other animals.
Heat tolerant giant kelp are flourishing at trial sites along the east coast of Tasmania, raising hopes that the world's largest algae can adapt to climate change.
SINGAPORE: Organisations supporting people with disabilities have welcomed the provision of disability-related statistics in the national population census, saying it is a step in the right direction for inclusivity and better planning of services.
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal officials said Wednesday they plan to strengthen cautions about a rare side effect of some COVID-19 vaccines — chest pain and heart inflammation, mostly among teenagers and young adults. But in an unusual joint statement, t…
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo has been criss-crossing vaccination centres in Jakarta, keeping tabs on the national vaccination programme and rallying those in the capital city to get inoculated quickly.
Piet Rampedi, editor of Pretoria News, said he was 'full of sadness and regret' over the scoop which proved to be false. Gosiame Sithole, 37, has been admitted to a psychiatric ward
Tycoon John McAfee has been found dead in a jail near Barcelona. It was just hours after a court found he was to be extradited to the US to face tax-related charges.
Dr. Anand Kumar says he hoped to see percentage of double-dosed Manitobans hit 50 per cent, at minimum, before things opened up. "I'm quite concerned that the next surge would be substantially focused on children," he said Wednesday.
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