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World needs 'green recovery', health experts tell G20 leaders
Trillions of dollars, euros and yuan pouring into post-pandemic economies must build a "healthy and green recovery", 200 medical groups representing 40 million health professionals worldwide told G20 leaders Tuesday...
Martin Baron, Harvard’s graduation speaker, explains why he went into journalism, and why the field matters
Esquire magazine asked in a 2015 cover story: “Is Martin Baron the Best News Editor of All Time?” That the question may credibly be posed says much about Baron’s stature in American...
Martin Baron’s contributions to American journalism
In a deeply competitive business not known for magnanimity, top editors, publishers, and media critics explain why The Washington Post’s Martin Baron is such an admired newsroom leader. DEAN BAQUET Executive editor, The...
WHO warns of 'immediate second peak' if restrictions eased too soon; global cases near 5.5M
The World Health Organization on Monday warned there could be an "immediate second peak" of the coronavirus before there is a second wave amid a rash of countries and regions...
About ready to roll: American high-speed rail
When the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act was authorized in 1976 (also known as the 4R Act) it had been 10 years since the High Speed Ground Transportation Act...
Farmer John meatpackers demand closing of Vernon plant struck by COVID-19 outbreak
The union representing workers at the Vernon plant that makes Dodger Dogs said the facility should be shut down pending cleaning and an investigation.
Trump says he'll pull GOP convention unless N.C. commits to 'full attendance' despite coronavirus
President Trump says he'll pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina unless its governor agrees to a full-capacity gathering.
One of Canada's largest long-term care operators is owned by a federal Crown corporation
One of the largest operators of seniors' residences and long-term care homes in Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP), a federal Crown...
German government takes 20% stake in $10B Lufthansa bailout
Lufthansa Group announced Monday that the airline will receive a $10 billion bailout from Germany, giving the government a 20 precent stake in the company and two seats on the...
Senior citizens "adopt" seniors in high school
Since high school seniors are missing out on milestones, senior citizens from a retirement home in Virginia are taking them under their wing and offering them advice via Zoom.
Memorial Day: Trump thanks service members fighting 'invisible enemy'
In Memorial Day remarks, President Donald Trump recognized members of the U.S. National Guard and armed services on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic battling an...
Eating local and plant-based diets: how to feed cities sustainably
How do you feed a city? It is one of the great questions of our time. After all, for a species that ultimately depends on plants to feed ourselves, we...
Trump threatens to move GOP convention citing N.C. pandemic restrictions
President Donald Trump threatened to cancel plans to hold the RNC in Charlotte, N.C., if the state's governor could not guarantee he'd lift coronavirus-related restrictions to allow thousands to attend.
Look: Kara Keough gets tattoo to honor late son
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" alum Kara Keough shared on Instagram a photo of her new arm tattoo, a simple "M" intended to honor her late baby son, McCoy.
Eating local and plant-based diets: how to feed cities sustainably
by Caleb Davies How do you feed a city? It is one of the great questions of our time. After all, for a species that ultimately depends on plants to feed...
Google Chrome is finally rolling out a long-awaited feature to help cure your bad tab habits
Grouped tabs could help you clean up the wreck at the top of your Chrome window. (Google Chrome Blog/)Browser tabs always seem to multiply throughout the day. At the time of this...
Japan lifts state of emergency in Tokyo; global cases near 5.5M
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo as the rate of new cases declined.
Veneto governor: Venice Film Festival still planned for September
Veneto Gov. Luca Zaia said plans are still in place to hold the 2020 edition of the famed Venice Film Festival in September.
High-speed rail on Australia's east coast would increase emissions for up to 36 years
Bullet trains are back on the political agenda. As the major parties look for ways to stimulate the economy after the COVID-19 crisis, Labor is again spruiking its vision of...
Report: Ex-South Korean aide to pursue backchannel diplomacy with Pyongyang
South Korea's former presidential secretary and three other politicians of the ruling Democratic Party are to lead the Inter-Korea Cooperation Foundation.
Africa's COVID-19 recovery should harness the benefits of nature and conservation
Today, as we celebrate International Day of Biodiversity, the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world. We celebrate this day in the midst of the...
Matt Barnes won't accept NBA Finals ring from Warriors
Former NBA forward Matt Barnes won't accept the NBA Finals ring he won with the Golden State Warriors because he doesn't consider himself a champion.
Can't resist splurging on online shopping? Here's why
The demand for online shopping has obviously increased since COVID-19 restrictions were put in place.
Coronavirus halted years of research, and Canada needs a strategy to fight back
Many graduate students across Canada are in limbo with their research after they had to end experiments in progress or abandon field work when coronavirus closures halted years of work...
Soccer: La Liga plans to return on June 11
La Liga president Javier Tebas said he hopes the Spanish soccer league can return June 11 after it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic drives demands for universal affordable internet and cell plans
Without guaranteed and affordable internet access, Lekan Olawoye fears some Canadians could be left behind economically as the pandemic's physical distancing measures remain in place for months to come.
New Zealand to further ease restrictions; global infections top 5.5M
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Monday that by the week's end the limit on gatherings will be expanded to 100 people.
Japan insect enthusiast puts cricket ramen on the menu
In a steamy Tokyo kitchen, a roasted scent wafts through the air as Yuta Shinohara prepares soup stock for ramen, derived not from pork or chicken, but crickets.