Tag: Coronavirus
Jay Bruce agrees to minor league contract with Yankees
NEW YORK — Outfielder Jay Bruce agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a...
Durant out until Friday for coronavirus protocol reasons
NEW YORK — Kevin Durant will miss at least three games for coronavirus health and safety protocols before being eligible to return to the...
Online retailer Boohoo buys 3 fashion brands from Arcadia
LONDON — British online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought three clothing brands owned by the collapsed Arcadia retail group for 25.2 million pounds ($34.5...
Online grocery shopping drives up sales at Ocado
LONDON — Ocado, one of the biggest internet-only grocery retailers, said Tuesday that sales rose 35% during the last fiscal year as the COVID-19...
Ghana suspends parliament amid a surge in COVID-19 cases
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s parliament has been suspended for at least three weeks following a surge in COVID-19 cases among parliament members and staff.
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How are experts tracking variants of the coronavirus?
How are experts tracking variants of the coronavirus?
Scientists are scanning...
EU urges Ukraine to speed justice reform, battle corruption
BRUSSELS — The European Union on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to make good on long-promised justice and economic reforms and to step up the...
With roster thinned, BC has turned to walk-on ‘Martians’
BOSTON — “Martians!” Boston College coach Jim Christian will shout, summoning his scout team to the court. And in they run from the sideline,...
Greek tax officer dies 7 months after axe attack in office
THESSALONIKI — A tax office employee who had been attacked with an axe in his workplace nearly seven months ago has died, a Greek...
Biden ending deals with Central America restricting asylum
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is withdrawing the U.S. from agreements with three Central American countries that restricted the ability of people to seek...