SAO PAULO (AP) — With COVID-19 still raging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro picked his fourth health minister since the pandemic began, this time the head of the country’s cardiology society who in the past has spoken favorably of the country’s … [Continue reading] about Brazil’s Bolsonaro names 4th health minister during pandemic
Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
WASHINGTON (AP) — A surge of migrants on the Southwest border has the Biden administration on the defensive, with the head of Homeland Security acknowledging the depth of the problem Tuesday but insisting it’s under control and saying he won’t revive … [Continue reading] about Child border crossings surging, straining US facilities
Asian shares mixed after US stock fall ahead of Fed meeting
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Wednesday as world markets cautiously awaited the U.S. central bank’s latest comments on the economic outlook. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 inched up nearly 0.1% to 29,948.69. South Korea’s Kospi slipped 0.8% to … [Continue reading] about Asian shares mixed after US stock fall ahead of Fed meeting
US sends team to Detroit to investigate Tesla-semi crash

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is sending a team to Detroit to investigate a crash involving a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Monday night that a special … [Continue reading] about US sends team to Detroit to investigate Tesla-semi crash
Australia gives COVID-19 shots to virus-hit Papua New Guinea
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will send COVID-19 vaccines from its own supply to its near-neighbor Papua New Guinea and will ask AstraZeneca to send more to try to contain a concerning wave of infections, Australia’s prime minister said … [Continue reading] about Australia gives COVID-19 shots to virus-hit Papua New Guinea
