Tag: Health
Russia allows booster shots 6 months after vaccination
MOSCOW — Russian health officials have approved booster shots for people vaccinated against COVID-19 six months after their first immunization, as the country struggles...
Opioid makers, distributors go on trial in New York
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A landmark trial targeting multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors opened Tuesday with lawyers for the government accusing the companies of...
Rental assistance fell victim to politics, bureaucracy
Before the pandemic hit, Jacqueline Bartley, a mother of two girls and a boy, had a comfortable life. Then the 41-year-old lost her job...
Paul keeps up complaints over handling of COVID-19 pandemic
GREENSBURG, Ky. — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul complained bitterly Tuesday about the government's COVID-19 response but did not single out former President Donald Trump...
Rental assistance fell victim to politics, bureaucracy
Before the pandemic hit, Jacqueline Bartley, a mother of two girls and a boy, had a comfortable life. Then the 41-year-old lost her job...
Colts join rest of NFL in playing games at full capacity
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will play this season's home games in front of crowds at full capacity after the local county health department...
World Bank raises China growth outlook to 8.5%
BEIJING — The World Bank raised its forecast of China’s economic growth this year to 8.5% from 8.1% and said Tuesday a full recovery...
Federal agency blocks Indiana’s Medicaid work requirements
INDIANAPOLIS — The Biden administration has revoked the federal authorization for Indiana’s planned work requirements for low-income residents who receive their health insurance through...
Man pleads guilty to stealing $24 million in COVID relief
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida man on Tuesday pleaded guilty to stealing $24 million in COVID-19 relief money by using fake identities and...
Noblesville giving $1,000 to $2,000 bonuses to city workers
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Another local government in Hamilton County plans to give virus-related bonuses to public employees.
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