U.S. Senate leader hopes for quick passage of House coronavirus small business bill
U.S. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday he hoped the Senate would soon pass legislation already passed by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives...
Khalilzad sounds upbeat note on chances for intra-Afghan peace talks
The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan sounded upbeat on Monday about the chances for peace talks starting between the Kabul government and the Taliban militant...
U.S. health experts, officials warn protests may add to virus spread
Public health experts and government officials, including New York’s governor, are warning that large street protests over racial inequities and excessive police force could worsen...
UK puts forward its own ‘Emissions Trading System’ to replace EU’s
The United Kingdom has put forward its own new UK-wide Emissions Trading System (ETS) to replace the European Union’s system for trading carbon emissions, which...
U.S. lawmaker prepares bill aiming to end court protection for police
With cities across America in turmoil over the death of George Floyd, a U.S. lawmaker plans to introduce legislation this week that he hopes will...
Nestle to appeal ban on ‘Incredible Burger’ branding in Europe
Nestle said on Monday it would appeal a Dutch court’s ruling that prohibits the Swiss food giant from selling its plant-based burgers in Europe under...
High times – researchers find cannabis residue at ancient shrine
The ancient Israelites may have used cannabis to get high as part of their religious ritual, according to Israeli researchers who found residue of the...
In-home antibody test shows promise; recovering surgery patients at risk from coronavirus
The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for...
WHO and other experts say no evidence of COVID-19 losing potency
World Health Organization experts and a range of other scientists said on Monday there was no evidence to support an assertion by a high profile...
Governors blast Trump: President’s rhetoric on George Floyd protests is ‘dangerous’ and ‘making it worse’ – CNBC
Governors blast Trump: President’s rhetoric on George Floyd protests is ‘dangerous’ and ‘making it worse’ CNBC Trump briefly taken to underground bunker during Friday’s White House...
