UK’s centralised COVID-19 app will offer more insight, says programme head
The COVID-19 smartphone app being developed by Britain will be able to give serious insights into the virus by virtue of using centralised matching, despite...
Chicago aquarium celebrates sea otter birthday
A caretaker from the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago played “Happy Birthday” on the violin to a sea otter named Yaku to celebrate his 20th birthday....
Netanyahu fate at stake as coalition deal challenged in top court
Israel’s top court on Monday heard challenges to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to secure a governing coalition, with opposition figures arguing a deal on...
Police clash with migrant workers as India eases restrictions
Indian police fired tear gas on Monday to scatter migrant workers during clashes in the western state of Gujarat, officials said, as authorities relaxed one...
Congresswomen urge Jaguar Health to reverse price hike on drug that may be used in COVID-19 patients
Two congresswomen wrote a letter Monday urging drugmaker Jaguar Health Inc to reverse recent price hikes on its drug Mytesi, which could be used to...
UK coronavirus death toll rises by 288 to 28,734
Britain’s COVID-19 death toll has risen by 288 to 28,734, according to figures announced on Monday by Health Secretary Matt Hancock....
Senate returns to Washington amid concerns about coronavirus risk
U.S. senators returned to Washington for the first time in nearly six weeks on Monday, amid concerns that their legislative sessions could put lawmakers and...
Wells Fargo receives ‘outstanding’ rating for community lending
Wells Fargo & Co said on Monday it has received an “outstanding” rating on a U.S. regulatory test for community lending between 2012 and 2018....
J. Crew files for bankruptcy as virus batters retail
J. Crew Group filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday with a plan to hand over control to lenders, adding to a list of brick-and-mortar retailers...
Canadian province of Quebec starts gradually reopening, Trudeau maintains caution
The major Canadian province of Quebec, among the worst hit by the coronavirus, started gradually restarting its economy on Monday while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...