Hardest-hit Nigeria is latest African country to provide malaria vaccine to young children
There are now 17 countries giving new malaria vaccines to young children, the WHO report said. Nigeria began its campaign last week, offering a vaccine developed by Oxford University.
One Tech Tip: How to protect your communications through encryption
Signal’s encryption protocol is so reputable that it has been integrated into rival WhatsApp, so users will enjoy the same level of security protection as Signal, which has a much smaller user base.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher, tracking a rally on Wall Street
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher Thursday in Asia after Wall Street resumed its upward climb, as an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal ...
European Central Bank likely to cut rates while weighing US trade concerns and France's chaos
Higher ECB rates helped squelch Europe’s outbreak of inflation in the wake of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Higher central bank benchmarks influence borrowing costs throughout the ...
Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don't pay for news
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said Thursday it will tax large digital platforms and search engines ...
Tight security for Taliban minister's funeral as Islamic State group claim deadly suicide attack
Tight security measures were in place Thursday for a Taliban minister’s funeral in Afghanistan after he was killed in a suicide bombing claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group. Cabinet ...
East Coast storm makes a mess at ski resorts as strong winds cause power outages
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm that swept up the East Coast delivered a blow to New England, packing powerful gusts that knocked out power along with a deluge of rain and warming temperatures that ...
Southern California forecast of cool temps, calm winds to help firefighters battle Malibu blaze
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Cooler temperatures, calmer winds and a chance of rainfall in Southern California this week are forecast to help firefighters as they battle a wind-driven blaze in steep, rugged ...
Oregon lawmakers to hold special session on emergency wildfire funding
For the special session, Kotek has asked lawmakers to approve $218 million for the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Department of the State Fire Marshal. The money would help the agencies ...
US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%, ...
Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
Malian armed forces and the Russia-backed Wagner Group deliberately killed at least 32 civilians, including seven in a drone ...
New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes
The New Jersey bill seeks to move away from plastics and imposes fees on manufacturers and distributors for a $120 million fund to bolster recycling and reduce solid waste. California, Colorado, ...