First formula flights from Europe arrive in May Posted June 17, 2022 The first flights of infant formula from Europe, authorized by President Joe Biden to relieve a deepening U.S. shortage, will ar…
World’s oldest person, a Japanese woman, dies at 119 Posted May 25, 2022 A Japanese woman recognized as the world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, has died at age 119, just months short of her goal of reaching 120. Born on Jan. 2, 1903, Tanaka loved pl…
Danes, Finns also recall salmonella-linked chocolate eggs Posted May 4, 2022 Food authorities in Denmark and Finland said Thursday that Italian company Ferrero has recalled specific batches of Kinder chocolate products due to suspicions of a connection bet…
Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes Posted April 25, 2022 A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor Bruce Willis and drawn attention to a little-known condition that h…
Walmart to end cigarette sales in some stores Posted April 21, 2022 Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some of its stores though tobacco sales can be a significant revenue generator. Wall Street Journal was the first to …
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years? Posted April 6, 2022 How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed after two years? More countries are shifting toward a return to normal and learning to live with the virus. Safe, effective vaccines have …
Views and Visions: Humming for good health Part 2 Posted March 13, 2022 Continued from Part 1… Humming — or a version of it — also helps during meditation. Many meditation exercises use the “Om” chant to relax and enhance well-being. Some …
Views and Visions: Humming for good health Part 1 Posted March 12, 2022 Co-workers and employers have often mentioned I hum while I work. Sometimes they say they find it amusing. During the pandemic, working alone at home, it became c…
In UK, refurbished phone boxes proudly serve the community Posted March 7, 2022 Once upon a time, the sight of a phone box on the street signaled safety or reassurance. For anyone in trouble, a public phone booth could be a godsend. For peopl…
Ruled out: Australia deports Novak Djokovic after immigration minister cancels his visa Posted March 4, 2022 Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Jan. 16 after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19. …